## Policy Analysis Report: Notification Regarding Land Acquisition for National Highway 344B
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification (S.O. 2094(E)) issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, declaring the government's intention to acquire land for the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway (NH) 344B. The land in question spans from Km 16.300 to Km 42.400 of the Phagwara-Hoshiarpur section, including the Hoshiarpur Bypass, in the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab. The notification outlines the process for landowners to object to the acquisition and identifies the Competent Authority for handling objections. The key finding is that this notification initiates the land acquisition process for infrastructure development, impacting landowners in the specified area.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview of the notification S.O. 2094(E) regarding the acquisition of land for the NH344B project, based solely on the information contained within the provided text. The purpose is to inform stakeholders, particularly those potentially affected by the land acquisition, about the provisions and implications of this notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a new policy notification regarding land acquisition under the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Core Objective:** The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to acquire land for the purpose of building, widening, maintaining, managing, and operating NH344B in the specified section. This aims to improve infrastructure and connectivity.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The notification likely addresses the need to improve road infrastructure in the Phagwara-Hoshiarpur section of NH344B. The text mentions "building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation," suggesting the existing infrastructure requires upgrading or expansion to meet current or projected transportation demands. This may be due to increased traffic volume, safety concerns, or the need to improve connectivity.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* This is a *new policy notification* initiating the land acquisition process. Therefore, the key provisions are:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for the specified purpose and location.
* **Land Description:** The notification includes a brief description of the land to be acquired, specifying the stretch of NH344B, the district (Hoshiarpur), and the state (Punjab). It also provides a specific example with Survey Plot Number, type and nature of the land, and the area that is being acquired.
* **Objection Process:** Landowners have 21 days from the publication date of the notification to object to the land acquisition.
* **Competent Authority:** The District Revenue Officer is designated as the Competent Authority to receive and process objections.
* **Hearing of Objections:** The Competent Authority is required to provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard, either in person or through a legal practitioner.
* **Finality of Order:** The order made by the Competent Authority regarding the objections is final.
* **Access to Land Plans:** Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners in the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab whose land falls within the specified stretch of NH344B (Km 16.300 to Km 42.400).
* Residents and businesses in the Hoshiarpur area that may be directly or indirectly affected by the road construction project.
* The District Revenue Officer (as the Competent Authority).
* The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the primary responsible agency, as indicated by the notification's origin. The District Revenue Officer acts as the Competent Authority.
* **Timeline:** Landowners have 21 days from the publication date of the notification (May 5, 2022) to file objections. The timeline for the subsequent stages of land acquisition (hearing of objections, final order, compensation, etc.) are not specified in this document.
* **Procedure:** The notification outlines the procedure for filing objections, the role of the Competent Authority, and the finality of the order. Further procedures regarding land valuation, compensation, and resettlement are not detailed.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of this notification are:
* Acquisition of the necessary land for the NH344B project.
* Facilitation of the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of the highway.
* Improved transportation infrastructure in the region.
* Potential economic benefits associated with improved connectivity.
The impact on landowners could include displacement and the need to relocate. The objection process provides an avenue for landowners to voice their concerns and potentially influence the final decision.
**9. Conclusion:**
This notification initiates the land acquisition process for the NH344B project in the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab. It outlines the government's intention to acquire land, the affected area, the process for filing objections, and the role of the Competent Authority. The notification is a significant step towards improving transportation infrastructure in the region but also has important implications for landowners and the local community. Stakeholders should carefully review the notification and exercise their rights to object if they have concerns.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law that provides for the declaration of certain highways to be national highways and for matters connected therewith.
Central Government: The governing authority making the notification related to land acquisition.
NH344B: A National Highway section for which land acquisition is being declared for building, widening, maintenance, management and operation.
Phagwara Hoshiarpur Section: A section of NH344B including Hoshiarpur Bypass, where land is to be acquired.
Hoshiarpur: A district in the state of Punjab where land acquisition is planned.
PUNJAB: A state in India where the land acquisition for NH344B is taking place.
District Revenue Officer: The Competent Authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made.
Hoshiarpur: A Taluk in Punjab where the land acquisition for NH344B is taking place.
Qilla Baroon: A Village in Hoshiarpur, Punjab where land acquisition is taking place.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The government ministry responsible for the notification.
NEW DELHI: Location of publication of the notification.
RAJESH GUPTA: Director
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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.ं 1993] नई ददल्ली, बृहस्ट्प जतवार, मई 5, 2022/विै ाख 15, 1944
No. 1993] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2022/VAISAKHA 15, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 5 मई, 2022
का.आ. 2094(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग 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 करत े हुए, यह समाधान
हो िाने के पश्चात ् दक पंिाब राज्य के होजियारपुर जिले म ें NH-344B के दक.मी. 16.300 स े दक.मी.42.400 (फगवाड़ा
होजियारपुर खंड सजहत होजियारपुर बाईपास) तक के भू-खण्ड के जनमागण (चौड़ीकरण/पेव्ड िोल्डर सजहत 2-लेन/4-लेन
का बनाना आदद), अनरु क्षण, प्रबन्द्धन और प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भूजम अपेजक्षत ह ै जिसका संजक्षप्त वणगन
नीच ेअनुसूची म ेंददया गया ह,ै ऐसी भूजम का अिगन करन ेके अपन े 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 प्रत्येक आपजत्त सक्षम प्राजधकारी, अथागत ् जिला माल अफसर को जलजखत रूप मे प्रस्ट्तुत की िाएगी और उसम ें
उसके आधार अजधकजथत दकए िाएंग े और सक्षम प्राजधकारी, आपजत्तकता ग को व्यजक्तगत रूप म े या दकसी जवजधक पेिेवर
द्वारा सुने िाने का अवसर देगा और ऐसी आपजत्तयों की सुनवाई के पश्चात ् तथा ऐसी और िााँच करने के पश्चात,् यदद कोई
हो, जिसे सक्षम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझे, आदेि 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 आदेि
अंजतम होगा ।
3080 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
इस अजधसूचना के अंतगतग 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 ी
पिं ाब राज्य के होजियारपरु जिल ेम ेंNH-344B के दक.मी. 16.300 स ेदक.मी.42.400 (फगवाड़ा
होजियारपरु खडं सजहत होजियारपरु बाईपास) के जलए अिनग की िान े वाली सरं चना रजहत अथवा सरं चना सजहत भजू म का
संजक्षप्त जववरण ।
राज्य का नाम: पिं ाब जिल ेका नाम: होजियारपरु
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: होजियारपरु
गावं का नाम: दकला बरून (350)
1 739 जनिी(मुश्तकाग मालकान) सड़क 0.0759000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.0759000
कुल 0.0759 0.0759
[फा. सं. 1000/LA/2020-21/NHAI/PIU-LDH/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 5th May, 2022
S.O. 2094(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 NH-344B in the stretch of land from Km 16.300 to Km. 42.400 of Phagwara
Hoshiarpur Section including Hoshiarpur Bypass in the district of HOSHIARPUR in the state of PUNJAB,
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, District Revenue
Officer 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 in the stretch of land
from Km 16.3 to Km 42.400 of NH344B (Phagwara Hoshiarpur Section including Hoshiarpur
Bypass) in the district of HOSHIARPUR in the state of PUNJAB
State: PUNJAB District: HOSHIARPUR
Sl, Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
No. (in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Hoshiarpur
Village: Qilla Baroon (350)
1 739 Private(Mushtarka Malkan) Road 0.0759000(Hectare ) 0.0759000
Total 0.0759 0.0759
[F. No. 1000/LA/2020-21/NHAI/PIU-LDH/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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