## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway NH50 Expansion
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding the acquisition of land in the Davanagere district of Karnataka for the purpose of building, widening, maintaining, managing, and operating National Highway 50 (NH50) in the stretch from Km 299 to Km 418.75. The notification declares the government's intention to acquire specified land parcels and outlines the process for affected parties to raise objections. The core purpose is to facilitate the expansion and improvement of NH50. Key findings include the identification of affected land parcels, the defined objection process, and the role of the Competent Authority in resolving disputes.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative analysis of a government notification concerning land acquisition for the expansion and improvement of National Highway 50 (NH50) based solely on the provided text of the notification. The report aims to inform stakeholders about the policy's objectives, key provisions, and implications based only on the explicit information in the provided document.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This appears to be a new policy initiative specifically related to land acquisition for the stated highway project, rather than an amendment.
* **Core Objective(s):** As inferred from the text, the core objective is to acquire land required for "building wideningtwo lane with paved shoulderfour laning etc.,, maintenance, management and operation of NH50 in the stretch of land from Km 299 to Km418.75" within the Davanagere district of Karnataka. This is directly stated in the text.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **Likely Problem/Issue Addressed:** Based on the text, the policy addresses the need to expand and improve NH50. This suggests existing infrastructure is inadequate or requires upgrading. The phrase "building wideningtwo lane with paved shoulderfour laning etc." implies that the highway may be undergoing expansion from a smaller configuration, or being upgraded to meet current traffic demands or safety standards. The text suggests the policy is to facilitate land acquisition to enable this expansion to happen.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* As a new policy initiative, the main components and rules are:
* **Declaration of Intent to Acquire Land:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land described in the Schedule for the purpose of highway expansion and maintenance.
* **Right to Objection:** Individuals with an interest in the land have 21 days from the date of publication of the notification to object to the land acquisition.
* **Objection Procedure:** Objections must be submitted in writing to the Special Land Acquisition Officer (Competent Authority), including the grounds for the objection.
* **Hearing and Enquiry:** The Competent Authority must provide the objector an opportunity to be heard, either in person or through a legal practitioner, and may conduct further enquiry if necessary.
* **Competent Authority Decision:** The Competent Authority will either allow or disallow the objections through an order, which will be final.
* **Land Plan Availability:** Land plans and other details of the land to be acquired are available for inspection at the Competent Authority's office.
* **Land Details:** The notification specifies the Survey Number, Plot Number, Type of Land, Nature of Land, and Area (in both square meters and hectares) of the land parcels to be acquired.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the target audience and stakeholders include:
* **Landowners** in the Davanagere district of Karnataka whose land falls within the specified stretch of NH50 (Km 299 to Km 418.75) and is listed in the Schedule.
* **Residents** of Kalledevarapura village in Jagalur Taluk.
* **The Special Land Acquisition Officer (Competent Authority)** who is responsible for handling objections and making decisions.
* **National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)** specifically the PIUCTAHSTCTANH503A division, responsible for the project implementation.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Special Land Acquisition Officer (Competent Authority) at Hospet.
* **Timelines:** A 21-day window is provided for landowners to submit objections from the date of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette (June 15, 2022).
* **Procedures:** The procedure for objecting is clearly outlined, requiring written submission to the Competent Authority, followed by a hearing and potential enquiry.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* The likely intended outcome is the successful acquisition of land required for the expansion and improvement of NH50, enabling better connectivity, reduced travel times, and potentially enhanced economic activity in the region. The notification indicates that the project will result in two to four lane highway with paved shoulders. Ultimately this policy will facilitate upgrades to the highway.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification outlines the intention to acquire land for the purpose of expanding and improving National Highway 50 in Karnataka. It establishes a clear process for landowners to object to the acquisition, ensuring due process and transparency. The successful implementation of this policy is crucial for improving transportation infrastructure and regional connectivity. The policy is of high significance to landowners who must understand the process and their rights.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A legal act referred to in the notification concerning land acquisition for national highway projects.
NH50: National Highway 50, the highway for which land is being acquired for building, widening, maintenance, management and operation.
Davanagere, KARNATAKA: District and state in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Hospet: Location of the Office of Special Land Acquisition, under National Highways Authority of India, and also the office of the Special Land Acquisition Officer.
Special Land Acquisition Officer Hospet: The Competent Authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The government ministry responsible for the notification.
Jagalur: Taluk where land acquisition is taking place.
Kalledevarapura: Village where land acquisition is taking place.
RAJESH GUPTA: Director
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 2612] नई दिल्ली, बधु वार, िनू 15, 2022/ज्य ष्े ठ 25, 1944
No. 2612] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2022/JYAISTHA 25, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 15 िून, 2022
का.आ. 2744(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 प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह समाधान
हो िाने के पश्चात ्दक कनागटक राज्य के िावनगेरे जिले म ें NH50 के दक.मी. 299 स े दक.मी. 418.75 (ऑदिस ऑफ़ स्ट्पेिल
लैंड एक्वीिीिन नेिनल हाइवेि अथॉररटी ऑफ़ इंजडया होस्ट्पेट ) तक के भू-खण्ड के जनमागण (चौड़ीकरण/पेव्ड िोल्डर सजहत
2-लने /4-लेन का बनाना आदि), अनुरक्षण, प्रबन्द्धन और प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भूजम अपेजक्षत ह ै जिसका
संजक्षप्त वणगन नीच े अनुसूची में 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, अथागत ् स्ट्पेिल लैंड एक्वीिीिन अिसर होस्ट्पेट को जलजखत रूप म ें प्रस्ट्तुत
की िाएगी और उसम ें उसके आधार अजधकजथत दकए िाएंग े और सक्षम प्राजधकारी, आपजत्तकताग को व्यजक्तगत रूप म ें या
दकसी जवजधक पेिेवर द्वारा सुने िाने का अवसर िेगा और ऐसी आपजत्तयों की सुनवाई के पश्चात् तथा 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 ।
4046 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 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 ी
कनागटक राज्य के िावनगेरे जिल े म ें NH50 के दक.मी. 299 से दक.मी. 418.75 (ऑदिस ऑफ़ स्ट्पेिल लडैं एक्वीिीिन
नेिनल हाइवेि अथॉररटी ऑफ़ इंजडया होस्ट्पेट ) के जलए अिगन की िाने वाली संरचना रजहत अथवा संरचना सजहत भूजम
का संजक्षप्त जववरण
राज्य का नाम: कनाटग क जिल ेका नाम: िावनगरे े
क्रजमक सख्ं या सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भूजम का प्रकार भूजम की प्रकृजत भूजम का क्षत्रे िल भूजम का क्षत्रे िल
(स्ट्थानीय इकाई) (हक्े टेयर)
तालकु का नाम: िगलरुु
गावं का नाम: कल्लिे ेवरपरु ा
1 K.NO. 409/1 जनिी(नान-् एजिकल्चर) नॉन एिीकल्चर 92.9300000(वगग मीटर) 0.0092930
2 K.NO.237/1 जनिी(नान-् एजिकल्चर) नॉन एिीकल्चर 111.4800000(वगग मीटर) 0.0111480
3 K.NO.243 जनिी(नान-् एजिकल्चर) नॉन एिीकल्चर 111.4800000(वगग मीटर) 0.0111480
4 K.NO.245/1 जनिी(नान-् एजिकल्चर) नॉन एिीकल्चर 111.4800000(वगग मीटर) 0.0111480
5 K.No.332/1 जनिी(सैट) सैट 232.2600000(वगग मीटर) 0.0232260
6 K.NO.407 जनिी(नान-् एजिकल्चर) नॉन एिीकल्चर 185.0000000(वगग मीटर) 0.0185000
कुल 844.6300 0.0845
[िा. सं. NHAI/PIU-CTA/HST-CTA/NH-50/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 15th June, 2022
S.O. 2744(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 NH50 in the
stretch of land from Km 299 to Km418.75 (Office of Special Land Acquisition National Highways Authority of India
Hospet) in the district of Davanagere in the state of KARNATAKA, 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, Special land Acquisition Officer
Hospet 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 NH50 in the stretch of land from
Km 299 to Km 418.75 (Office of Special Land Acquisition National Highways Authority of India Hospet) in the
district of Davanagere in the state of KARNATAKA
State: KARNATAKA District: Davanagere
Sl. Survey / Plot Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
No. Number (in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Jagalur
Village: Kalledevarapura
1 K.NO. 409/1 Private(Non- Non-Agriculture 92.9300000(Square Meter ) 0.0092930
Agriculture)
2 K.NO.237/1 Private(Non- Non-Agriculture 111.4800000(Square Meter 0.0111480
Agriculture) )
3 K.NO.243 Private(Non- Non-Agriculture 111.4800000(Square Meter 0.0111480
Agriculture) )
4 K.NO.245/1 Private(Non- Non-Agriculture 111.4800000(Square Meter 0.0111480
Agriculture) )
5 K.No.332/1 Private(Site) Site 232.2600000(Square Meter 0.0232260
)
6 K.NO.407 Private(Non- Non-Agriculture 185.0000000(Square Meter 0.0185000
Agriculture) )
Total 844.6300 0.0845
[F. No. NHAI/PIU-CTA/HST-CTA/NH-50/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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