## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway Development in Gujarat
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification (S.O. 5120E) from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, published in the Gazette of India on November 3, 2022. The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat for the purpose of building a 6-lane greenfield expressway and related infrastructure. The key finding is that the notification initiates the land acquisition process, outlining the land parcels affected and providing a process for affected parties to raise objections.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative analysis of a government policy notification regarding land acquisition for a national highway project. The analysis is based solely on the text of the provided notification published in the Gazette of India on November 3, 2022.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the provided text, the core objective of this policy is to acquire land for building a 6-lane greenfield expressway, including its maintenance, management, and operation, within the stretch of land from Km 36 to Km 56.8 in the district of Banaskantha in Gujarat.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** While not a completely novel policy area (land acquisition for infrastructure is established), this specific notification addresses the need to acquire land for a new expressway project. The text suggests that the existing infrastructure is inadequate or that a new route is required to improve transportation efficiency and connectivity. The notification states the land is required for a "68 lane greenfield expressway etc." suggesting a significant infrastructure project.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **New Policy:** This policy establishes the following key provisions:
* **Declaration of Intent to Acquire:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire specific land parcels within the defined stretch for the expressway project.
* **Affected Land Details:** A schedule provides a brief description of the land to be acquired, including the survey/plot number, type of land (private/government), nature of land (agriculture/road/padtar), and area (in local units and hectares).
* **Objection Mechanism:** Individuals interested in the said land are provided with the opportunity to object to the land acquisition within twenty-one days from the date of publication of the notification.
* **Competent Authority:** The Sub Divisional Magistrate, Deesa is designated as the Competent Authority to receive and address objections.
* **Objection Procedure:** The policy outlines the procedure for filing objections, including the requirement to submit them in writing, state the grounds for objection, and be given an opportunity to be heard.
* **Finality of Order:** The order made by the Competent Authority under subsection 2 of section 3C of the said Act shall be final.
* **Land Plan Availability:** The land plans and other details of the land to be acquired under this notification are available and can be inspected by interested persons at the office of the Competent Authority.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this policy are:
* Landowners in the villages of Chekhala, Fategadh, and KhimanaPalodar Navas in the Kankrej Taluk of Banaskantha district, Gujarat, whose land falls within the specified stretch (Km 36 to Km 56.8).
* The general public in the region who may benefit from improved transportation infrastructure.
* The Sub Divisional Magistrate, Deesa, who will be responsible for hearing and addressing objections.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (issuing the notification).
* National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) (implied, based on file number and reference to national highways act).
* Sub Divisional Magistrate, Deesa (Competent Authority for handling objections).
* Prante Office, Deesa (location for land plan inspection).
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* 21 days from the date of publication (November 3, 2022) for filing objections.
* The Competent Authority must provide an opportunity to be heard before making a decision on objections.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of this policy are:
* Facilitation of land acquisition for the construction of the greenfield expressway.
* Improved transportation infrastructure in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat.
* Economic development in the region through enhanced connectivity.
* Potential disputes and delays related to land acquisition and compensation.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification (S.O. 5120E) marks a crucial step in the process of land acquisition for the construction of a greenfield expressway in Gujarat. It initiates the formal process, providing landowners with an opportunity to raise objections while setting the stage for infrastructure development. Successful implementation hinges on fair compensation, transparent procedures, and timely resolution of disputes.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: Act cited as the legal basis for the notification, specifically subsection 1 of section 3A and sub section1 of section 3C.
Central Government: The governing body responsible for issuing the notification and acquiring the land.
Km 36 to Km56.8: The stretch of land for which the land acquisition is intended.
Prante Office, Deesa: Office where land plans and other details can be inspected.
Banaskantha, GUJARAT: District and state where the land acquisition is taking place.
Sub Divisional Magistrate, Deesa: Competent Authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition should be made.
Kankrej: Taluk of land aquisition.
Chekhala: Village where land aquisition is planned.
Fategadh: Village where land aquisition is planned.
KhimanaPalodar Navas: Village where land aquisition is planned.
NHAIPIUPalanpur2021TharadAhmedabad3a3A: File number of the project.
RAJESH GUPTA: Director.
Mayapuri, New Delhi: Location of Dte. of Printing.
Delhi: Location of Controller of Publications.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The ministry responsible for the notification.
NEW DELHI: Place of 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.ं 4901] नई दिल्ली, बृहस्ट्प जतवार, नवम्ब र 3, 2022/कार्तकग 12, 1944
No. 4901] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2022/KARTIKA 12, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल् ली, 3 नवम् बर, 2022
का.आ. 5120(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 प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, यह समाधान
हो िाने के पश्चात ् दक गुिरात राज्य के बनासकांठा जिल े म ें No Yet to be Assigned के दक.मी. 36 स े दक.मी. 56.8
(प्रांत औफस, डीसा) तक के भ-ू खण्ड के जनमाणग (6/8 लेन ग्रीनफील्ड एक्सप्रैसवे आदि), अनुरक्षण, प्रबन्द्धन और प्रचालन के
लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भूजम अपेजक्षत ह ै जिसका संजक्षप्त वणगन नीच े अनुसूची म ें दिया 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 दिन के भीतर अपनी
आपजत्त प्रकट कर सकेगा ।
ऐसी प्रत्येक आपजत्त सक्षम प्राजधकारी, अर्ागत् सब् जडजभिनल् मेझस्ट्रेय्ट, डीसा को जलजखत रूप म ें प्रस्ट्तुत की
िाएगी और उसम ें उसके आधार अजधकजर्त दकए िाएगं े और सक्षम प्राजधकारी, आपजत्तकताग को व्यजक्तगत रूप म ें या दकसी
जवजधक पेिेवर द्वारा सुने िान े का अवसर िेगा और ऐसी आपजत्तयों की सुनवाई के पश्चात् तर्ा ऐसी और िााँच करने के
पश्चात,् यदि कोई हो, जिसे सक्षम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझे, आििे द्वारा या तो आपजत्तयों को अनुज्ञात कर सकेगा या
अननुज्ञात कर सकेगा ।
7306 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (2) के अधीन सक्षम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकया गया कोई भी आिेि
अंजतम होगा ।
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 ी
गुिरात राज्य के बनासकांठा जिले म ेंNo Yet to be Assigned के दक.मी. 36 स ेदक.मी. 56.8 (प्रांत औफस, डीसा) के
जलए अिनग की िान े वाली सरं चना रजहत अर्वा संरचना सजहत भूजम का संजक्षप्त जववरण
राज्य का नाम: गिु रात जिल ेका नाम: बनासकाठं ा
क्रजमक सख्ं या सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भूजम का प्रकार भूजम की प्रकृजत भूजम का क्षत्रे फल भूजम का क्षत्रे फल
(स्ट्र्ानीय इकाई) (हक्े टेयर)
तालकु का नाम: काकं रेि
गावं का नाम: चखे ला
1 748 जनिी कृजष 0.0532000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0532000
2 931 सरकारी रोड 1.4992000(हक्े टेयर) 1.4992000
गावं का नाम: फतगे ठ
1 212 जनिी कृजष 1.2217000(हक्े टेयर) 1.2217000
2 213 (1513) जनिी कृजष 0.6664000(हक्े टेयर) 0.6664000
3 214 (1506 p1) जनिी कृजष 1.6518000(हक्े टेयर) 1.6518000
4 215 (1506 p2) जनिी कृजष 1.0414000(हक्े टेयर) 1.0414000
5 216 (1505 p1) जनिी कृजष 0.7692000(हक्े टेयर) 0.7692000
6 217 (1505 p2) जनिी कृजष 0.9298000(हक्े टेयर) 0.9298000
गावं का नाम: जखमाना (पालोिर ना वास)
1 415 (698) जनिी कृजष 0.0535000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0535000
2 417 (700) सरकारी पडतर 0.1305000(हक्े टेयर) 0.1305000
3 418 (699) जनिी कृजष 0.0868000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0868000
4 428 (701 P2) जनिी कृजष 0.0941000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0941000
5 429 (701 P1) जनिी कृजष 0.0054000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0054000
6 430 (704) जनिी कृजष 0.0046000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0046000
7 431 (705) जनिी कृजष 0.0157000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0157000
8 445 (758/4 P1) जनिी कृजष 0.0228000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0228000
9 446 (759 P3) जनिी कृजष 0.0287000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0287000
10 448 (761/2) जनिी कृजष 0.0035000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0035000
11 544 जनिी कृजष 0.3576000(हक्े टेयर) 0.3576000
12 667 जनिी कृजष 0.4982000(हक्े टेयर) 0.4982000
13 669 (824) जनिी कृजष 0.0469000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0469000[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
14 672 (828/ Paiki 2) जनिी कृजष 0.0074000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0074000
15 673 (828/ Paiki 1) जनिी कृजष 0.0046000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0046000
16 708 जनिी कृजष 2.0721000(हक्े टेयर) 2.0721000
कुल 11.2651 11.2651
[फा. स.ं NHAI/PIU-Palanpur/2021/Tharad-Ahmedabad/3(a)/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 3rd November, 2022
S.O. 5120(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 (6/8 lane greenfield expressway etc.,), maintenance, management and
operation of No Yet to be Assigned in the stretch of land from Km 36 to Km56.8 (Prante Office, Deesa) in
the district of Banaskantha in the state of GUJARAT, 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, Sub Divisional
Magistrate, Deesa 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 No Yet to be Assigned in the
stretch of land from Km. 36 to Km. 56.8 (Prante Office, Deesa) in the district of Banaskantha in the state of
GUJARAT
State: GUJARAT District: Banaskantha
Sr. No. Survey/Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
(in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Kankrej
Village: Chekhala
1 748 Private Agriculture 0.0532000(Hectare ) 0.0532000
2 931 Government Road 1.4992000(Hectare ) 1.4992000
Village: Fategadh
1 212 Private Agriculture 1.2217000(Hectare ) 1.2217000
2 213 (1513) Private Agriculture 0.6664000(Hectare ) 0.6664000
3 214 (1506 p1) Private Agriculture 1.6518000(Hectare ) 1.6518000
4 215 (1506 p2) Private Agriculture 1.0414000(Hectare ) 1.0414000
5 216 (1505 p1) Private Agriculture 0.7692000(Hectare ) 0.76920004 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
6 217 (1505 p2) Private Agriculture 0.9298000(Hectare ) 0.9298000
Village: Khimana(Palodar Navas)
1 415 (698) Private Agriculture 0.0535000(Hectare ) 0.0535000
2 417 (700) Government Padtar 0.1305000(Hectare ) 0.1305000
3 418 (699) Private Agriculture 0.0868000(Hectare ) 0.0868000
4 428 (701 P2) Private Agriculture 0.0941000(Hectare ) 0.0941000
5 429 (701 P1) Private Agriculture 0.0054000(Hectare ) 0.0054000
6 430 (704) Private Agriculture 0.0046000(Hectare ) 0.0046000
7 431 (705) Private Agriculture 0.0157000(Hectare ) 0.0157000
8 445 (758/4 P1) Private Agriculture 0.0228000(Hectare ) 0.0228000
9 446 (759 P3) Private Agriculture 0.0287000(Hectare ) 0.0287000
10 448 (761/2) Private Agriculture 0.0035000(Hectare ) 0.0035000
11 544 Private Agriculture 0.3576000(Hectare ) 0.3576000
12 667 Private Agriculture 0.4982000(Hectare ) 0.4982000
13 669 (824) Private Agriculture 0.0469000(Hectare ) 0.0469000
14 672 (828/ Paiki 2) Private Agriculture 0.0074000(Hectare ) 0.0074000
15 673 (828/ Paiki 1) Private Agriculture 0.0046000(Hectare ) 0.0046000
16 708 Private Agriculture 2.0721000(Hectare ) 2.0721000
Total 11.2651 11.2651
[F. No. NHAI/PIU-Palanpur/2021/Tharad-Ahmedabad/3(a)/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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