## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway NH-965
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification concerning the acquisition of land for the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway NH-965 in the state of Maharashtra. The core purpose, as stated in the notification, is for a public purpose relating to highway infrastructure. The key finding is the declaration of intent to acquire specific parcels of land detailed in the schedule, and the provision for affected parties to object to the acquisition within a specified timeframe.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview of a government notification (S.O. 3444(E)) published on July 27, 2022, concerning land acquisition for National Highway NH-965. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy action regarding land acquisition, enacted under the National Highways Act, 1956. The core objective, as stated in the text, is to acquire land for "building wideningtwo lane with paved shoulderfour laning etc.,, maintenance, management and operation of NH965." This is explicitly stated as being "for the public purpose."
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The policy addresses the need for land to improve and maintain the NH-965 highway. Based on the text, the policy addresses the need for land acquisition for various purposes related to highway infrastructure. This need arises to improve transportation infrastructure by widening roads, improving existing roads, etc.
**5. Key Provisions:**
The notification outlines the following key provisions:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for the specified purposes.
* **Affected Stretch:** The acquisition pertains to land along NH-965, specifically from Km. 176 to Km. 226 near the New Collector Office, Pune, in Maharashtra.
* **Land Schedule:** A detailed schedule lists the specific parcels of land to be acquired, including survey/plot numbers, land type (Private Agriculture), nature of land, and area in hectares.
* **Objection Mechanism:** Individuals with an interest in the land have 21 days from the publication date to object to the acquisition.
* **Competent Authority:** Objections must be made in writing to the Deputy Collector, who acts as the Competent Authority.
* **Hearing Process:** The Competent Authority must provide objectors an opportunity to be heard (in person or via legal practitioner) and will make a decision on the objections after further inquiry.
* **Finality of Decision:** The Competent Authority's decision is final.
* **Accessibility of Information:** Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the Competent Authority's office.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners whose property falls within the specified stretch of NH-965.
* Residents and businesses potentially affected by the highway improvements.
* The Competent Authority (Deputy Collector) responsible for handling objections and overseeing the acquisition process.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the responsible agency. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is also referenced in the F. No. NHAIPIUPUNEPALAKHI MARGLA20173A, implying their involvement in the implementation.
* **Timelines:** A 21-day window is provided for landowners to file objections.
* **Procedure:** A clear procedure is outlined for filing, hearing, and resolving objections related to the land acquisition. The Deputy Collector (Competent Authority) is responsible for managing this process.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome is the acquisition of land necessary for the improvement and maintenance of NH-965. This will likely lead to:
* Improved road infrastructure, potentially reducing travel time and increasing road safety.
* Economic benefits associated with improved transportation links.
* Potential displacement and disruption for landowners and communities affected by the acquisition. Compensation and resettlement measures will be a critical aspect of mitigating negative impacts.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification outlines the intent to acquire land for the improvement of National Highway NH-965. The notification establishes a clear process for land acquisition and provides a mechanism for affected parties to voice their objections. The successful implementation of this policy is crucial for the improvement of transportation infrastructure in the region, but requires careful attention to the rights and concerns of affected landowners.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: Act under which powers are conferred for land acquisition for national highway projects.
NH965: National Highway 965, the road for which land is being acquired.
Maharashtra: The state where the land acquisition is taking place.
Pune: The district in Maharashtra where the land acquisition is taking place.
Purandhar: The Taluk in Pune district where the land acquisition is taking place.
Shivari: Village in Purandhar Taluk, Pune District, Maharashtra where the land acquisition is taking place.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The ministry responsible for the notification.
New Delhi: Location where the notification was issued.
NHAIPIUPUNEPALAKHI MARGLA20173A: File number related to the project
RAJESH GUPTA: Director who issued the notification.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 3282] नई दिल्ली, बुधवार, िुलाई 27, 2022/श्रावण 5, 1944
No. 3282] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2022/SHRAVANA 5, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल् ली, 27 िुलाई, 2022
का. आ. 3444(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग अजधजनयम 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसमें इसके
पश्चात् उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3क की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, यह समाधान
हो िाने के पश्चात ् दक महाराष्ट्र राज्य के पुण े जिले म ें NH965 के दक.मी. 176 से दक.मी.226 (नई कलेक्टर ऑदिस,
पुणे) तक के भू-खण्ड के जनमागण (चौड़ीकरण/पव्े ड िोल्डर सजहत 2-लेन/4-लेन का बनाना आदि), अनरु क्षण, प्रबन्द्धन और
प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भूजम अपेजक्षत ह ै जिसका संजक्षप्त वणगन नीचे अनुसूची में दिया गया है, ऐसी भूजम का
अिगन करने के अपने आिय की घोषणा करती ह ै।
कोई भी व्यजक्त, िो उक्त भूजम में जहतबद्ध ह,ै उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (1) के अधीन पूवोक्त
प्रयोिन के जलए ऐसी भूजम के उपयोग पर रािपत्र में इस अजधसूचना के प्रकािन की तारीख से इक्कीस दिन के भीतर अपनी
आपजत्त प्रकट कर सकेगा ।
ऐसी प्रत्येक आपजत्त सक्षम प्राजधकारी, अर्ागत ् डेप्यटु ी कलक्े टर को जलजखत रूप में प्रस्ट्ततु की िाएगी और उसम ें
उसके आधार अजधकजर्त दकए िाएंगे और सक्षम प्राजधकारी, आपजत्तकताग को व्यजक्तगत रूप में या दकसी जवजधक पेिेवर
द्वारा सुने िान े का अवसर िेगा और ऐसी आपजत्तयों की सुनवाई के पश्चात ् तर्ा ऐसी और िााँच करन े के पश्चात,् यदि कोई
हो, जिसे सक्षम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझे, आिेि द्वारा या तो आपजत्तयों को अनुज्ञात कर सकेगा या अननुज्ञात
कर सकेगा ।
उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (2) के अधीन सक्षम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकया गया कोई भी आिेि
अंजतम होगा ।
5031 GI/2022 (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 पणु े जिले म ेंNH965 के दक.मी. 176 से दक.मी.226 (नई कलेक्टर ऑदिस , पुणे ) के जलए अिगन की
िाने वाली संरचना रजहत अर्वा संरचना सजहत भूजम का संजक्षप्त जववरण ।
राज्य का नाम: महाराष्ट्र जिल ेका नाम: पणु े
क्रजमक सख्ं या सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भूजम का प्रकार भूजम की प्रकृजत भूजम का क्षत्रे िल भूजम का क्षत्रे िल
(स्ट्र्ानीय इकाई) (हक्े टेयर)
तालकु का नाम: परु न्द्धर
गावं का नाम: जिवरी
1 1155 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.1000000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1000000
2 1156 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0300000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0300000
3 1158 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0300000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0300000
4 1159 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.2721000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.2721000
5 1160 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.1045000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1045000
6 1161 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0625000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0625000
7 1162 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0432000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0432000
8 1163 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0627000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0627000
9 1164 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0147000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0147000
10 1165 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0165000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0165000
11 1166 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0212000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0212000
12 1167 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.1000000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1000000
कुल 0.8574 0.8574
[िा. सं. NHAI/PIU/PUNE/PALAKHI MARG/LA/2017/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 27th July, 2022
S. O. 3444(E).—In exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3A of the National Highways
Act, 1956 (48 of 1956) (here in after 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 NH965 in the
stretch of land from Km. 176 to Km. 226 (New collector office , Pune) in the district of PUNE 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.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
Every such objection shall be made to the Competent Authority, namely, Deputy Collector 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.
SCHEDULE
Brief Description of the land to be acquired with or without structures falling NH965 in the stretch of land from
Km. 176 to Km. 226 (New collector office , Pune) in the district of PUNE in the state of MAHARASHTRA.
State: MAHARASHTRA District: PUNE
Sl.No. Survey/Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
(in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Purandhar
Village: Shivari
1 1155 Private Agriculture 0.1000000(Hectare ) 0.1000000
2 1156 Private Agriculture 0.0300000(Hectare ) 0.0300000
3 1158 Private Agriculture 0.0300000(Hectare ) 0.0300000
4 1159 Private Agriculture 0.2721000(Hectare ) 0.2721000
5 1160 Private Agriculture 0.1045000(Hectare ) 0.1045000
6 1161 Private Agriculture 0.0625000(Hectare ) 0.0625000
7 1162 Private Agriculture 0.0432000(Hectare ) 0.0432000
8 1163 Private Agriculture 0.0627000(Hectare ) 0.0627000
9 1164 Private Agriculture 0.0147000(Hectare ) 0.0147000
10 1165 Private Agriculture 0.0165000(Hectare ) 0.0165000
11 1166 Private Agriculture 0.0212000(Hectare ) 0.0212000
12 1167 Private Agriculture 0.1000000(Hectare ) 0.1000000
Total 0.8574 0.8574
[F. No. NHAI/PIU/PUNE/PALAKHI MARG/LA/2017/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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