## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway 2 Expansion in Bihar
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of land in the Kaimur Bhabua district of Bihar for the purpose of building, widening, maintaining, managing, and operating National Highway 2 (NH2). The core purpose is to facilitate the expansion and improvement of NH2 within the specified stretch from Km. 877.6 to Km. 893.75. Key findings indicate that private and government land, including agricultural and residential plots, are being acquired. Affected parties have the right to object to the acquisition within a specified timeframe.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview and analysis of a government notification concerning land acquisition for the NH2 project in Kaimur Bhabua, Bihar. The analysis is based solely on the information contained within the provided policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as stated in the text, is to acquire land for "building widening two lane with paved shoulder four laning six laning etc., maintenance, management and operation of NH2." This clearly indicates a project focused on expanding and improving the existing national highway.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** The policy addresses the need for improved infrastructure to support transportation and economic development. The text implies that the existing NH2 requires upgrading (widening, additional lanes, paved shoulders) to meet current or projected transportation demands. The reference to "public purpose" suggests that the project is deemed essential for the benefit of the community and region.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **New Policy:** This document outlines the intention of the Central Government to acquire land for the NH2 project. The key provisions are:
* **Land Acquisition:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land within a specific stretch of NH2 in Kaimur Bhabua, Bihar.
* **Right to Object:** Individuals with an interest in the land have 21 days from the notification's publication date to object to the acquisition.
* **Objection Procedure:** Objections must be submitted in writing to the Competent Authority (DLAO), outlining the grounds for the objection. Objectors have the right to be heard, either personally or through legal representation.
* **Competent Authority Decision:** The Competent Authority will review objections and make a final decision to allow or disallow them.
* **Land Plan Availability:** Land plans and other details of the land to be acquired are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
* **Schedule of Land:** The notification includes a schedule listing specific survey/plot numbers, type and nature of land (private or government, agricultural or residential), and the area to be acquired in hectares for several villages: Chilbili, Ghatawo, Jahanabad, Karma and Sakri.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Landowners:** Individuals and entities owning land within the specified stretch of NH2 in Kaimur Bhabua, Bihar, particularly those listed in the Schedule.
* **Residents:** Residents of the villages mentioned in the schedule whose land is subject to acquisition.
* **The Competent Authority (DLAO):** Responsible for handling objections and implementing the land acquisition process.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (issuing the notification).
* Competent Authority (DLAO) - responsible for handling objections and land acquisition.
* **Timelines and Procedures:**
* 21-day objection period following publication of the notification.
* The Competent Authority must provide objectors an opportunity to be heard.
* The Competent Authority must conduct an enquiry, if deemed necessary.
* The Competent Authority will issue an order either allowing or disallowing the objections.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **New Policy:**
* **Improved Infrastructure:** The primary expected outcome is the expansion and improvement of NH2, leading to better transportation connectivity.
* **Economic Development:** Improved infrastructure can stimulate economic activity in the region.
* **Potential Displacement:** Land acquisition may lead to displacement of landowners and residents, requiring fair compensation and potentially resettlement.
* **Potential for Disputes:** Objections to the land acquisition may arise, potentially delaying the project.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification signals a significant infrastructure project aimed at upgrading NH2 in Kaimur Bhabua, Bihar. While the project promises improved transportation and economic benefits, it also carries implications for landowners and residents whose properties are subject to acquisition. Understanding the provisions of the notification, particularly the right to object, is crucial for affected parties. The successful implementation of this project hinges on a fair and transparent land acquisition process.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: An Indian legislation, specifically mentioned by its short title and year (48 of 1956), relevant to land acquisition for national highway projects.
Central Government: The governing body authorized to act in accordance to the National Highways Act, 1956 for land acquisition.
NH2: A National Highway in India, specifically the stretch of land from Km. 877.6 to Km. 893.75, which is the subject of the notification.
Kaimur Bhabua: A district in Bihar where the land acquisition for NH2 is to take place.
Bihar: The state in India where the land acquisition for the NH2 project is occurring. The district of Kaimur Bhabua is located in Bihar.
Official Gazette: The official publication where the notification regarding land acquisition is published.
DLAO: The Competent Authority (Land Acquisition Officer) to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made.
Kudra: A Taluk (Tehsil/Sub-district) in the district of Kaimur Bhabua, Bihar, where some of the land acquisition is taking place.
Chilbili: A village within the Kudra Taluk in Kaimur Bhabua district, Bihar, where land is being acquired.
Ghatawo: A village in Kaimur Bhabua district, Bihar, where land is being acquired.
Jahanabad: A village in Kaimur Bhabua district, Bihar, where land is being acquired.
Karma: A village in Kaimur Bhabua district, Bihar, where land is being acquired.
Sakri: A village in Kaimur Bhabua district, Bihar, where land is being acquired.
RAJESH GUPTA: Director at the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, responsible for the notification.
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS: The government ministry responsible for the notification related to land acquisition for the NH2 project.
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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.ं 2611] नई ददल्ली, मगं लवार , िुलाई 13, 2021/आषाढ़ 22, 1943
No. 2611] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, JULY 13, 2021/ASHADHA 22, 1943
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग ग मत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 13 िुलाई, 2021
का.आ. 2816(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 जबहार राज्य के कैमूर (भभुआ) जिल े में NH2 के दक.मी. 877.6 से दक.मी. 893.75 (कैमूर) तक के
भू-खण्ड के जनमागण (चौड़ीकरण/पेव्ड िोल्डर सजहत 2-लेन/4-लने /6 -लेन का बनाना आदद), अनुरक्षण, प्रबन्द्धन और
प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भूजम अपेजक्षत ह ै जिसका संजक्षप्त वणगन नीच े अनुसूची में 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 ् डी एल ए ओ 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 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 ।
3871 GI/2021 (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 आदेि
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 ी
जबहार राज्य के कैमरू (भभआु ) जिल ेम ेंNH2 के दक.मी. 877.6 स ेदक.मी. 893.75 (कैमरू ) के जलए अिनग की िान ेवाली
सरं चना रजहत अथवा सरं चना सजहत भजू म का संजक्षप्त जववरण
राज्य का नाम: जबहार जिले का नाम: कैमूर (भभआु )
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: कुंरा
गावं का नाम: जचजबली
1 132 जनिी कृजष 0.0041000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0041000
2 133 जनिी कृजष 0.0041000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0041000
गावं का नाम: घटवान
1 896 जनिी आवासीय 0.0162000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0162000
2 913 जनिी आवासीय 0.0050000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0050000
3 914 जनिी आवासीय 0.0072000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0072000
गावं का नाम: िहानाबाद
1 417 जनिी आवासीय 0.0030000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0030000
गावं का नाम: करमा
1 702 जनिी कृजष 0.0160000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0160000
गावं का नाम: सकरी
1 278 सरकारी आवासीय 0.0040000(हक्े टेयर) 0.0040000
कुल 0.0596 0.0596
[F. No. 11012/Ph.V/NH-2/Varanasi-Aurangabad/LA/2009/3A3]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 13th July, 2021
S.O. 2816(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/six laningetc.,),
maintenance, management and operation of NH2 in the stretch of land from Km. 877.6 to Km. 893.75
(Kaimoor) in the district of KAIMUR (BHABUA ) in the State of BIHAR, hereby declares its intention to
acquire such land.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
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, DLAO 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 NH2 in the stretch of
land from Km. 877.6 to Km. 893.75 (Kaimoor) in the district of KAIMUR (BHABUA ) in the State of
BIHAR
State: BIHAR District: KAIMUR (BHABUA )
Sl. Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
No. (in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Kudra
Village: Chilbili
1 132 Private Agriculture 0.0041000(Hectare ) 0.0041000
2 133 Private Agriculture 0.0041000(Hectare ) 0.0041000
Village: Ghatawo
1 896 Private Residential 0.0162000(Hectare ) 0.0162000
2 913 Private Residential 0.0050000(Hectare ) 0.0050000
3 914 Private Residential 0.0072000(Hectare ) 0.0072000
Village: Jahanabad
1 417 Private Residential 0.0030000(Hectare ) 0.0030000
Village: Karma
1 702 Private Agriculture 0.0160000(Hectare ) 0.0160000
Village: Sakri
1 278 Government Residential 0.0040000(Hectare ) 0.0040000
Total 0.0596 0.0596
[F. No. : 11012/Ph.V/NH-2/Varanasi-Aurangabad/LA/2009/3A3]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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