Publication of notification under Section 3a NHAI

## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway NE4 NH148N in Rajasthan **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, regarding land acquisition for the building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway No. NE4 NH148N in the State of Rajasthan. The notification, published in the Gazette of India on July 27, 2022, authorizes specified officers as Competent Authorities to perform functions related to land acquisition within a defined stretch of the highway (Km. 83.300 to Km. 87.200). This report outlines the policy's objectives, key provisions, affected stakeholders, and expected outcomes based solely on the provided notification text. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide information regarding a policy notification concerning land acquisition for the development and maintenance of National Highway NE4 NH148N in Rajasthan. The analysis is based exclusively on the provided text of the notification published in the Gazette of India on July 27, 2022. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to facilitate the building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management and operation of a specific section of National Highway NE4 NH148N. This is to be achieved through the acquisition of land required for these activities. **4. Background and Rationale:** * **New Policy:** This is a new policy action (or the first action related to this specific stretch of land). Based on the policy text, the problem being addressed is likely the need for improved road infrastructure in the designated area of Rajasthan. The development of the highway stretch likely requires land acquisition, which necessitates the designation of competent authorities to oversee the process. This designation is likely intended to expedite land acquisition and facilitate the timely execution of the highway project. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * **New Policy:** This notification establishes the following key provisions: * It authorizes officers (referred to as "Competent Authority") to perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956, related to land acquisition. * The authorization is effective from the date of publication of the notification (July 27, 2022). * The authorization applies to the stretch of land from Km. 83.300 to Km. 87.200 of the NE4 NH148N in the State of Rajasthan. * The purpose of the land acquisition is for building, widening, four-laning, etc., maintenance, management and operation of the specified section of the highway. * The Schedule annexed to the notification identifies the Sub Divisional Officer as the Competent Authority (CALA) for the specified stretch of land within the Bharatpur District (Sikri Taluk/Mandal and Bansburja Village). **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the provided text, the directly affected stakeholders include: * Landowners and residents within the stretch of land from Km. 83.300 to Km. 87.200 of NE4 NH148N in the Bansburja Village and Bharatpur District of Rajasthan. * The designated "Competent Authority" - Sub Divisional Officer, who is responsible for land acquisition. * The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) which is overseeing the highway project (inferred from the file number referencing NHAI). * Contractors and construction companies involved in the building, widening, and maintenance of the highway. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies:** The key responsible body is the Sub Divisional Officer, who acts as the "Competent Authority" for land acquisition. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the issuing authority. The NHAI is also likely involved in the implementation. * **Timelines or procedures:** The notification comes into effect immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette (July 27, 2022). The specific procedures for land acquisition are not detailed in the provided text but would be governed by the National Highways Act, 1956. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** * **New Policy:** The intended outcomes of this notification are: * Facilitation of land acquisition for the highway project. * Expedited construction, widening, and maintenance of the NE4 NH148N highway stretch. * Improved road infrastructure in the region, leading to better connectivity and transportation. **9. Conclusion:** The notification analyzed in this report pertains to the authorization of a Competent Authority for land acquisition related to the development of a specific stretch of National Highway NE4 NH148N in Rajasthan. This notification is a crucial step in enabling the planned infrastructure improvements, potentially leading to economic benefits and improved transportation efficiency in the region. The limited scope of the provided text restricts a more comprehensive analysis; however, the key aspects of the policy action have been outlined.

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