## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway 53 (NH53) Expansion in Maharashtra
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways regarding the intended acquisition of land for the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway 53 (NH53) in the state of Maharashtra. The notification declares the government's intention to acquire land between Km 214.650 and Km 253.500 in the Akola district and outlines the process for individuals to object to the acquisition. Key findings include the specific land parcel affected, the process for lodging objections, and the responsible authorities involved.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of a notification published by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways concerning land acquisition for the NH53 project in Maharashtra. The analysis is based solely on the information contained within the provided text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a *new* policy action/decision regarding specific land acquisition.
* **Core Objective:** To acquire land for the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of NH53 in the stretch of land from Km 214.650 to Km 253.500.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
As this appears to be a new policy action/decision, the likely rationale is the need to improve infrastructure by upgrading NH53. This upgrade likely aims to improve connectivity, reduce travel time, and facilitate economic activity. The reference to "building wideningtwo lane with paved shoulderfour laning etc." indicates that the existing infrastructure is insufficient to meet current and projected traffic demands.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
Since this is a notification of intent to acquire land, the key provisions are:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land within the specified stretch of NH53 (Km 214.650 to Km 253.500).
* **Right to Object:** Individuals interested in the land have 21 days from the date of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette to object to the land acquisition.
* **Objection Procedure:** Objections must be made in writing to the Competent Authority (Sub Divisional Officer and Land Acquisition Officer, Akola), stating the grounds for the objection.
* **Hearing Process:** The Competent Authority is required to provide objectors an opportunity to be heard, either in person or by a legal practitioner.
* **Authority Decision:** The Competent Authority will either allow or disallow the objections, and their decision is final.
* **Land Plan Availability:** The land plans and other details of the land to be acquired are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
* **Specific Land Parcel:** Identifies Survey Plot Number 222A in Hingana Mhaispur village, Akola Taluk, Akola District, Maharashtra, with an area of 0.0400 hectares of private agricultural land targeted for acquisition.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the text, the directly affected stakeholders are:
* Landowners within the specified stretch of NH53 (Km 214.650 to Km 253.500), particularly the owner(s) of Survey Plot Number 222A in Hingana Mhaispur village.
* Residents and businesses in the Akola district who may be impacted by the road construction.
* The Competent Authority (Sub Divisional Officer and Land Acquisition Officer, Akola).
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, with the Competent Authority (Sub Divisional Officer and Land Acquisition Officer, Akola) responsible for local implementation.
* **Timeline:** Landowners have 21 days from the notification's publication date (June 27, 2022) to file objections.
* **Procedure:** The process involves notification, objection submission, hearing by the Competent Authority, and a final decision by the Authority. Land plans are available for review 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 necessary for the expansion and improvement of NH53. This expansion is expected to lead to:
* Improved transportation infrastructure.
* Enhanced connectivity between regions.
* Reduced travel times.
* Potential economic benefits for the region.
* Potential displacement or disruption for landowners and residents within the acquired land area.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways signals the government's intention to acquire land for the NH53 expansion project. Landowners within the affected area should be aware of their right to object and the procedures for doing so. The project is expected to have significant implications for transportation infrastructure and economic development in the region. Affected parties should consult with legal counsel to understand their rights and options.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: Law under which the land acquisition is being carried out. Referred to as 'the said Act' in the document.
Central Government: The governing body exercising powers under the National Highways Act, 1956 for land acquisition.
NH53: National Highway number 53, the road for which land is being acquired for building, widening, maintenance, management and operation.
Akola: District in Maharashtra where the land acquisition is taking place.
Maharashtra: State where the land acquisition for NH53 is taking place.
Sub Divisional Office, Akola: Office of the Competent Authority, namely, Sub Divisional Officer and Land Acquisition Officer Akola, where land plans and other details can be inspected.
Hingana Mhaispur: Village in Akola Taluk where the land acquisition is taking place. Survey Plot Number 222A is located here.
Akola Taluk: Taluk or sub-division of Akola District, Maharashtra, encompassing the area affected by the land acquisition. Includes Village Hingana Mhaispur.
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.ं 2761] नई ददल्ली, सोमवार, िनू 27, 2022/आषाढ़ 6, 1944
No. 2761] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2022/ASHADHA 6, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 27 िून, 2022
का.आ. 2901(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 महाराष्ट्र राज्य के अकोला जिल े में राष्ट्रीय रािमागग संख्या NH53 के दक.मी. 214.650 स े
दक.मी.253.500 तक के भू-खण्ड (अमरावती - महाराष्ट्र गुिरात सीमा खण्ड) के जनमागण (चौड़ी करने /चार लेन का बनाना
आदद), अनुरक्षण, 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 ् उपजवभागीय अजधकारी, अकोला को जलजखत रूप म ें प्रस्ट्तुत की
िाएगी और उसम ें उसके आधार अजधकजथत दकए िाएंग े और सक्षम प्राजधकारी, आपजत्तकता ग को व्यजक्तगत रूप म ें या दकसी
जवजधक पेिेवर द्वारा सुन े िाने का अवसर देगा 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 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 ।
4279 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 ी
महाराष्ट्र राज्य के अकोला जिल े म ेंNH53 के दक.मी. 214.650 स ेदक.मी.253.500 (उपजवभागीय अजधकारी, अकोला) के
जलए अिनग की िान ेवाली सरं चना रजहत अथवा सरं चना सजहत भूजम का संजक्षप्त जववरण
राज्य का नाम: महाराष्ट्र जिल ेका नाम: अकोला
क्रजमक सख्ं या सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भजू म का प्रकार भजू म की प्रकृजत भजू म का क्षत्रे फल भजू म का क्षत्रे फल
(स्ट्थानीय इकाई) (हेक्टेयर)
तालुक का नाम: अकोला
गावं का नाम: हहगना म्हसै परु
1 22/2A जनिी कृजषयोग 0.0400000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0400000
कुल 0.0400 0.0400
[फा. सं. NHAI/PIU/AMT/ADJ/LA/2010/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 27th June, 2022
S.O. 2901(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 NH53 in the stretch of land from Km 214.650 to Km253.500 (Sub
Divisional Office, Akola) in the district of AKOLA 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, Sub Divisional Officer
and Land Acquisition Officer Akola 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 within the stretch of
land from Km. 214.650 to Km. 253.500 of NH53 (Sub Divisional Office, Akola) in the district of
AKOLA in the state of MAHARASHTRA
State: MAHARASHTRA District: AKOLA
S.No. Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
(in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Akola
Village: Hingana Mhaispur
1 22/2A Private Agriculture 0.0400000(Hectare ) 0.0400000
Total 0.0400 0.0400
[F. No. NHAI/PIU/AMT/ADJ/LA/2010/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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