## Report on Land Acquisition Notification for National Highway 66 (NH66) Project
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways regarding land acquisition for the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway 66 (NH66) in Maharashtra. The core purpose is to declare the government's intention to acquire land for the Panvel-Indapur section (Km 0.00 to Km 84.00) in the Raigad district. The key finding is that affected landowners have a 21-day window to object to the acquisition, and a designated Competent Authority will address these objections.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the notification (S.O. 4758(E)) issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, pertaining to land acquisition for the NH66 project in Maharashtra, based solely on the provided text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a notification related to land acquisition under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Core Objective(s):** As inferred from the text, the core objective is to acquire land for the following purposes relating to NH66: building, widening (two lanes with paved shoulder and four laning), maintenance, management, and operation. Specifically, the acquisition targets land within the Panvel-Indapur section (Km 0.00 to Km 84.00) in the Raigad district of Maharashtra.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
Since this is a notification of intent to acquire land under the National Highways Act, it indicates an existing need to improve or maintain the NH66. The text states that the acquisition is "for the public purpose," which suggests the current state of the highway is insufficient to meet public needs, possibly due to congestion, safety concerns, or inadequate infrastructure. The intention for widening suggests increased traffic volume or future planning for such.
**5. Key Provisions:**
The notification outlines the following key provisions:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for the NH66 project within the specified section.
* **Affected Land:** The notification includes a schedule with a brief description of the land to be acquired, including survey plot numbers, type of land, nature of land, and area in hectares for specific villages in the Raigad district (Karnala and Khar Koleti).
* **Objection Mechanism:** Individuals with an interest in the land have 21 days from the notification's publication date (November 16, 2021) to object to the land acquisition.
* **Competent Authority:** Objections must be submitted in writing to the Competent Authority and Sub Division Officer, Pen Shashkiya Vasahat area, Mumbai Goa National Highway No. 66, Pen, and must include the grounds for the objection.
* **Hearing Process:** The Competent Authority is required to provide objectors an opportunity to be heard, either personally or through a legal practitioner. The Authority will then make a decision to either allow or disallow the objections after further enquiry.
* **Final Order:** The order made by the Competent Authority is final.
* **Accessibility of Land Plans:** Land plans and other details related to the acquisition are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners within the specified section of NH66 (Km 0.00 to Km 84.00) in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, particularly those in the villages of Karnala and Khar Koleti.
* Residents and businesses located near the affected areas.
* The Competent Authority and Sub Division Officer responsible for handling objections and overseeing the land acquisition process.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Central Government, and the Competent Authority are the primary responsible bodies.
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* A 21-day objection period following the notification's publication on November 16, 2021.
* A hearing process conducted by the Competent Authority.
* The availability of land plans and details for inspection at the Competent Authority's office.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome of this notification is to facilitate the acquisition of land required for the NH66 project. This is expected to lead to:
* Improved road infrastructure, including widened lanes (two lanes with paved shoulders and four laning) and better maintenance.
* Enhanced connectivity and reduced travel times for commuters.
* Potential economic benefits for the region due to improved transportation infrastructure.
**9. Conclusion:**
This notification signifies a crucial step towards the improvement of NH66 in the Raigad district of Maharashtra. It initiates the land acquisition process, providing affected landowners with an opportunity to raise objections while outlining the procedures for the acquisition. Successful implementation of this notification is vital for achieving the stated objectives of improving the highway's infrastructure and enhancing regional connectivity.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: An act of the Indian Parliament under which the notification regarding land acquisition for National Highway NH66 is being issued. Referred to as 'the said Act' in the document.
NH66: National Highway 66, the specific highway for which land acquisition is being declared, specifically the stretch from Km. 0.00 to Km. 84.00 Panvel Indapur section.
Panvel Indapur: A section of NH66, specifically from Panvel to Indapur, within which the land acquisition is taking place.
RAIGAD, MAHARASHTRA: The district and state in India where the land acquisition for NH66 is taking place.
Competent Authority and Sub Division Officer , Pen Shashkiya Vasahat area, Mumbai Goa National Highway No. 66, Pen: The office and authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made.
RAJESH GUPTA: Director involved with the notification.
Karnala: Village in Panvel Taluk where land is being acquired.
Khar Koleti: Village in Pen Taluk where land is being acquired.
Panvel: Taluk where land is being acquired.
Pen: Taluk where land is being acquired.
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS: The Indian government ministry issuing the notification.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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स.ं 4392] नई ददल्ली, मगं लवार, नवम्ब र 16, 2021/कार्ततक 25, 1943
No. 4392] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2021/KARTIKA 25, 1943
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 16 नवम् बर, 2021
का.आ. 4758(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमागग अजधजनयम 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसम ें इसके
पश्चात ् उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3क की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, यह समाधान
हो िाने के पश्चाजकक महाराष्ट्र राज्य के रायगड जिल े म ें NH66 के दक.मी. 0.00 सेदक.मी.84.00 (पनवेल इंदापुर सेक्िन )
तक के भ-ू खण्ड के जनमागण (चौड़ीकरण/पेव्ड िोल्डर सजहत 2-लेन/4-लेन का बनाना आदद), अनुरक्षण, प्रबन्द्धन और
प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भूजम अपेजक्षत ह ै जिसका संजक्षप्त वणगन नीच े अनुसूची में ददया गया ह,ै ऐसी भूजम का
अिगन करने के अपने आिय की घोषणा करती ह ै।
कोई भी व्यजक्त, िो उक्त भूजम म ें जहतबद्ध ह,ै उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (1) के अधीन पूवोक्त
प्रयोिन के जलए ऐसी भूजम के उपयोग पर रािपत्र म ें इस अजधसूचना के प्रकािन की तारीख स े इक्कीस ददन के भीतर अपनी
आपजत्त प्रकट कर सकेगा ।
ऐसी प्रकयेक आपजत्त सक्षम प्राजधकारी, अथागत सक्षम प्राजधकारी तथा उपजवभागीय अजधकारी, पेण को जलजखत
रूप म ें प्रस्ट्ततु की िाएगी और उसमें उसके आधार अजधकजथत दकए िाएंग े और सक्षम प्राजधकारी, आपजत्तकता ग को व्यजक्तगत
रूप म ें या दकसी जवजधक पेिेवर द्वारा सुन े िान े का अवसर दगे ा और ऐसी आपजत्तयों की सुनवाई के पश्चात ् तथा ऐसी और
िााँच करन े के पश्चात,् यदद कोई हो, जिसे सक्षम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझे, आदेि द्वारा या तो आपजत्तयों को अनज्ञु ात कर
सकेगा या अननुज्ञात कर सकेगा ।
उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (2) के अधीन सक्षम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकया गया कोई भी आदिे
अंजतम होगा ।
6628 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
इस अजधसूचना के अतं गतग आने वाली भूजम के रेखांक और अन्द्य ब्यौरे सक्षम प्राजधकारी के उक्त कायागलय म ें
उपलब्ध ह ैंऔर उनका जहतबद्ध व्यजक्तयों द्वारा जनरीक्षण दकया िा सकता ह ै।
अनसु चू ी
महाराष्ट्र राज्य के रायगड जिल ेम ेंNH66 के दक.मी. 0.00 स े दक.मी.84.00 (पनवले इंदापरु सक्े िन) के जलए अिनग की
िान े वाली सरं चना रजहत अथवा सरं चना सजहत भजू म का सजं क्षप्त जववरण ।
राज्य का नाम: महाराष्ट्र जिल ेका नाम: रायगड
क्रजमक सख्ं या सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भूजम का प्रकार भूजम की प्रकृजत भूजम का क्षत्रे फल भूजम का क्षत्रे फल
(स्ट्थानीय इकाई) (हक्े टेयर)
तालकु का नाम: पनवले
गावं का नाम: कनाळग ा
1 154 / 3 जनिी वेट 0.0180000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0180000
तालकु का नाम: पणे
गावं का नाम: खारकोलटे ी
1 41 / 2 जनिी वेट 0.0110000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0110000
कुल 0.0290 0.0290
[फा. सं. NHAI/BOT-I/11013/18/2006,NHAI/BOT-I/11013/20/2007/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 16th November, 2021
S.O. 4758(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3A of the National
Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Central Government, after
being satisfied that for the public purpose, the land, the brief description of which is given in the Schedule
below, is required for building (widening/two lane with paved shoulder/four laning etc.,), maintenance,
management and operation of NH66 in the stretch of land from Km. 0.00 to Km. 84.00 (Panvel - Indapur
section) in the district of RAIGAD in the state of MAHARASHTRA, hereby declares its intention to
acquire such land.
Any person interested in the said land may, within twenty-one days from the date of publication of
this notification in the Official Gazette, object to the use of such land for the aforesaid purpose under sub-
section(1) of section 3C of the said Act.
Every such objection shall be made to the Competent Authority, namely, Competent Authority and
Sub Division Officer , Pen Shashkiya Vasahat area, Mumbai Goa National Highway No. 66, Pen in writing
and shall set out the grounds thereof and the Competent Authority shall give the objector an opportunity of
being heard, either in person or by a legal practitioner, and may, after hearing all such objections and after
making such further enquiry, if any, as the Competent Authority thinks necessary, by order, either allow or
disallow the objections.
Any order made by the Competent Authority under sub-section (2) of section 3C of the said Act
shall be final.
The land plans and other details of the land to be acquired under their notification are available and
can be inspected by the interested person at the aforesaid office of the Competent Authority.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
SCHEDULE
Brief Description of the land to be acquired with or without structures falling On NH66 in the stretch
of land from Km. 0.00 to Km. 84.00 (Panvel - Indapur section) of NH66 in the district of RAIGAD in
the state of MAHARASHTRA
State: MAHARASHTRA District: RAIGAD
Sl.No. Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
(in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Panvel
Village: Karnala
1 154 / 3 Private WET 0.0180000(Hectare ) 0.0180000
Taluk: Pen
Village: Khar Koleti
1 41 / 2 Private WET 0.0110000(Hectare ) 0.0110000
Total 0.0290 0.0290
[F. No. NHAI/BOT-I/11013/18/2006,NHAI/BOT-I/11013/20/2007/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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