## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway No. 33 Expansion in Jharkhand
**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 No. 33 in the state of Jharkhand. The notification, published on December 8, 2022, details the specific land parcels to be acquired and outlines the process for affected parties to raise objections. The core purpose is to facilitate the expansion and improvement of National Highway No. 33. Key findings include the identification of affected land parcels, the defined objection process, and the overall aim to enhance transportation infrastructure in the region. This report provides critical information to landowners and stakeholders potentially impacted by this land acquisition.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of a government notification concerning land acquisition for the development of National Highway No. 33 in Jharkhand. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text, focusing on its key provisions, implementation aspects, and potential impact on affected parties.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a *New Policy* concerning specific land acquisition under the existing National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Core Objective(s):** The primary objective, as inferred from the text, is to acquire land for "building, widening, four/six-laning, etc., maintenance, management and operation of National Highway No. 33" between Km. 241.940 to Km. 251.962 in the district of SARAIKELA KHARSAWAN in the state of JHARKHAND.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **Likely Problem/Issue Addressed:** The policy addresses the need to improve and expand the National Highway No. 33 corridor. The reference to "building, widening, four/six-laning, etc." suggests that the existing highway infrastructure is likely inadequate to meet current or projected traffic demands. The acquisition of land is a necessary step to facilitate these infrastructure improvements.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As this is a *New Policy* (Notification of Intent to Acquire Land), the main components and rules are as follows:
* **Declaration of Intent to Acquire Land:** The notification formally declares the Central Government's intention to acquire specific land parcels detailed in the Schedule for the purpose of improving National Highway No. 33.
* **Land Identification:** The Schedule precisely identifies the land to be acquired, including:
* State: Jharkhand
* District: SARAIKELA KHARSAWAN
* Taluk: Chandil
* Village: Asanbani
* Sl. No., Survey/Plot Number, Type of Land, Nature of Land, Area in Local Unit (Acre), Area in Hectare for each plot.
* **Objection Process:** The notification outlines a process for individuals interested in the identified land to object to its acquisition. They have twenty-one days from the date of the notification's publication (December 8, 2022) to submit objections in writing to the Competent Authority.
* **Competent Authority:** The District Land Acquisition Officer, Saraikela Kharsawan, is designated as the Competent Authority to receive and process objections.
* **Hearing and Enquiry:** The Competent Authority is required to provide objectors an opportunity to be heard, either in person or through a legal practitioner. The Authority may also conduct further inquiries as deemed necessary.
* **Decision on Objections:** The Competent Authority will issue an order either allowing or disallowing the objections. This decision is final.
* **Access to Land Plans and Details:** Interested parties can inspect land plans and other details at the office of the Competent Authority.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Landowners:** Individuals or entities owning land parcels specifically identified in the Schedule for acquisition.
* **Residents:** Individuals residing on or near the land slated for acquisition.
* **Businesses:** Businesses operating on or near the land slated for acquisition.
* **District Land Acquisition Officer, Saraikela Kharsawan:** as the Competent Authority
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (issuing authority)
* National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) (likely implementing agency, inferred from document ID)
* District Land Acquisition Officer, Saraikela Kharsawan (Competent Authority)
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* 21-day objection period from the date of publication (December 8, 2022).
* Hearing process for objectors conducted by the Competent Authority.
* The Competent Authority makes a final decision on objections.
* **Inspection:** 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 Competent Authority's office.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact:**
* **Likely Intended Outcomes:**
* Acquisition of land necessary for the improvement and expansion of National Highway No. 33.
* Enhanced transportation infrastructure in the region, potentially leading to improved connectivity, reduced travel times, and increased economic activity.
* **Potential Impact:**
* Displacement of landowners and residents.
* Potential disruption to businesses.
* Changes in land use patterns.
* Overall improvement in regional transportation infrastructure.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification signifies the government's intention to acquire land for the development of National Highway No. 33 in Jharkhand. It establishes a clear process for affected parties to raise objections and outlines the responsibilities of the Competent Authority. This policy will have a direct impact on landowners and residents in the affected area, while also contributing to the long-term improvement of transportation infrastructure in the region. Understanding the provisions of this notification is crucial for all stakeholders to protect their interests and participate in the acquisition process.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: An act of the Indian Parliament concerning national highways. Specifically, subsection 1 of section 3A and section 3C are mentioned.
Central Government: The executive authority of the Union of India, responsible for the decision to acquire land for the public purpose.
National Highway No. 33: A national highway in India. The notification pertains to the stretch of land from Km. 241.940 to Km. 251.962 of this highway.
KalimandirDimna ChowkBaliguma Jamshedpur Section: A specific section of National Highway No. 33, which is the focus of the land acquisition.
SARAIKELA KHARSAWAN: A district in the state of Jharkhand, India where the land acquisition is taking place.
JHARKHAND: A state in India where the land acquisition for National Highway No. 33 is occurring.
District Land Acquisition Officer, Saraikela Kharsawan: The Competent Authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made.
Chandil: Taluk where land acquisition is taking place.
Asanbani: Village where land acquisition is taking place.
Rajesh Gupta: Director
New Delhi: Place of Notification
रजजस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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स.ं 5505] नई ददल्ली, बृहस्ट्प जतवार, ददसम्ब र 8, 2022/अग्रहायण 17, 1944
No. 5505] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2022/AGRAHAYANA 17, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और राजमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल् ली, 8 ददसम् बर, 2022
का.आ. 5741(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय राजमाग ग अजधजनयम 1956 (1956 का 48) (जजसे 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 जाने के पश्चात ् दक झारखंड राज्य के सराईकेला खरसावां जजले म ें राष्ट्रीय राजमाग ग संख्या-33 के दक.मी. 241.940 स े
दक.मी. 251.962 (कालीमंददर-जडमना चौक-बाजलगुमा (जमिेदपुर) सेक्िन) तक के भू-खण्ड के जनमागण (चौड़ा
करन/े चार/छह लेन का बनान,े आदद), अनुरक्षण, प्रबन्द्धन और प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोजन के जलए वह भूजम अपेजक्षत ह ै
जजसका संजक्षप्त वणगन नीच ेअनुसूची म ें ददया गया ह,ै ऐसी भूजम का अजगन करन े के अपन े आिय की घोषणा करती ह।ै
कोई भी व्यजक्त, जो उक्त भूजम म ें जहतबद्ध ह,ै उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (1) के अधीन पूवोक्त
प्रयोजन के जलए ऐसी भूजम के उपयोग पर राजपत्र म ें इस अजधसूचना के प्रकािन की तारीख स े इक्कीस ददन के भीतर अपनी
आपजत्त प्रकट कर सकेगा।
ऐसी प्रत्येक आपजत्त सक्षम प्राजधकारी, अथागत ् जजला भू-अजगन अजधकारी, सराईकेला खरसावां को जलजखत रूप म ें
प्रस्ट्तुत की जाएगी और उसमें उसके आधार अजधकजथत दकए जाएंगे और सक्षम प्राजधकारी, आपजत्तकताग को व्यजक्तगत रूप म ें
या दकसी जवजधक पेिेवर द्वारा सुने जाने का अवसर देगा और ऐसी आपजत्तयों की सुनवाई के पश्चात ् तथा ऐसी और जााँच
करन े के पश्चात,् यदद कोई हो, जजसे 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।
8177 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 जा सकता ह।ै
अनसु चू ी
झारखंड राज्य के सराईकेला खरसावां जजले म ें राष्ट्रीय राजमाग गसंख्या-33 के दक.मी. 241.940 से दक.मी. 251.962
(कालीमंददर-जडमना चौक-बाजलगुमा (जमिेदपुर) सेक्िन) के जलए अजगन की जाने वाली संरचना रजहत अथवा संरचना
सजहत भूजम का संजक्षप्त जववरण।
राज्य का नाम: झारखडं जजल ेका नाम: सराईकेला खरसावा ं
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: चाजं डल
गावं का नाम: आसनबनी
1 2390 जनजी दोन I 0.0395195( एकर ) 0.0159933
2 2396 जनजी दोन III 0.1254947( एकर ) 0.0507871
3 2400 जनजी दोन III 0.0560229( एकर ) 0.0226722
4 2401 जनजी दोन III 0.0406250( एकर ) 0.0164407
5 2409 जनजी दोन III 0.0118435( एकर ) 0.0047930
6 2410 जनजी दोन III 0.0230832( एकर ) 0.0093416
7 2412 जनजी दोन III 0.2500004( एकर ) 0.1011736
8 2415 जनजी दोन III 0.0176688( एकर ) 0.0071505
9 2418 जनजी दोन III 0.0055015( एकर ) 0.0022264
10 2419 जनजी दोन II 0.1310239( एकर ) 0.0530247
11 2420 जनजी दोन II 0.0355420( एकर ) 0.0143837
12 2421 जनजी दोन II 0.0000402( एकर ) 0.0000163
13 2425 जनजी दोन II 0.0000545( एकर ) 0.0000221
14 2429 जनजी पुरानी परती 0.0015378( एकर ) 0.0006223
15 2430 जनजी पुरानी परती 0.0183759( एकर ) 0.0074366
16 2431 जनजी दोन II 0.0038916( एकर ) 0.0015749
17 2438 जनजी पुरानी परती 0.0000154( एकर ) 0.0000062
18 2439 जनजी पुरानी परती 0.0107744( एकर ) 0.0043603
19 2440 जनजी दोन I 0.0136443( एकर ) 0.0055218
20 2470 जनजी दोन I 0.1057564( एकर ) 0.0427989
21 2475 जनजी दोन I 0.0334379( एकर ) 0.0135321
22 2483 जनजी दोन II 0.1256250( एकर ) 0.0508397
23 2490 जनजी गोरा II 0.0149743( एकर ) 0.0060600
24 2491 जनजी दोन II 0.0184153( एकर ) 0.0074526[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : असाधारण 3
25 2493 सरकारी रास्ट्ता 0.0013161( एकर ) 0.0005326
26 2495 जनजी गोरी III 0.0019048( एकर ) 0.0007709
27 2499 जनजी दोन II 0.0015004( एकर ) 0.0006072
28 2502 जनजी दोन II 0.0021302( एकर ) 0.0008621
29 2555 जनजी दोन II 0.0032330( एकर ) 0.0013084
30 2556 जनजी दोन II 0.0060411( एकर ) 0.0024448
31 2562 जनजी दोन II 0.0012993( एकर ) 0.0005258
32 2579 जनजी गोरा III 0.0013064( एकर ) 0.0005287
कुल 1.1016 0.4458
[फा. स.ं NHAI/PIU/PD/JSR/NH-33/3(a)/LA/3A]
राजेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 8th December, 2022
S.O. 5741(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/four/six-laning, etc.), maintenance, management and operation of National Highway No. 33 in the
stretch of land from Km. 241.940 to Km. 251.962 (Kalimandir-Dimna Chowk-Baliguma (Jamshedpur) Section) in the
district of SARAIKELA KHARSAWAN in the state of JHARKHAND, 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 Land Acquisition Officer,
Saraikela Kharsawan 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 National Highway No. 33 in the stretch
of land from Km. 241.940 to Km. 251.962 (Kalimandir-Dimna Chowk-Baliguma (Jamshedpur) Section) in the district
of SARAIKELA KHARSAWAN in the state of JHARKHAND.
State: JHARKHAND District: SARAIKELA KHARSAWAN
Sl. No. Survey/Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
(in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Chandil
Village: Asanbani
1 2390 Private Don I 0.0395195(Acre ) 0.01599334 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
2 2396 Private Don III 0.1254947(Acre ) 0.0507871
3 2400 Private Don III 0.0560229(Acre ) 0.0226722
4 2401 Private Don III 0.0406250(Acre ) 0.0164407
5 2409 Private Don III 0.0118435(Acre ) 0.0047930
6 2410 Private Don III 0.0230832(Acre ) 0.0093416
7 2412 Private Don III 0.2500004(Acre ) 0.1011736
8 2415 Private Don III 0.0176688(Acre ) 0.0071505
9 2418 Private Don III 0.0055015(Acre ) 0.0022264
10 2419 Private Don II 0.1310239(Acre ) 0.0530247
11 2420 Private Don II 0.0355420(Acre ) 0.0143837
12 2421 Private Don II 0.0000402(Acre ) 0.0000163
13 2425 Private Don II 0.0000545(Acre ) 0.0000221
14 2429 Private Purani Parti 0.0015378(Acre ) 0.0006223
15 2430 Private Purani Parti 0.0183759(Acre ) 0.0074366
16 2431 Private Don II 0.0038916(Acre ) 0.0015749
17 2438 Private Purani Parti 0.0000154(Acre ) 0.0000062
18 2439 Private Purani Parti 0.0107744(Acre ) 0.0043603
19 2440 Private Don I 0.0136443(Acre ) 0.0055218
20 2470 Private Don I 0.1057564(Acre ) 0.0427989
21 2475 Private Don I 0.0334379(Acre ) 0.0135321
22 2483 Private Don II 0.1256250(Acre ) 0.0508397
23 2490 Private Gora II 0.0149743(Acre ) 0.0060600
24 2491 Private Don II 0.0184153(Acre ) 0.0074526
25 2493 Government Rasta 0.0013161(Acre ) 0.0005326
26 2495 Private Gari III 0.0019048(Acre ) 0.0007709
27 2499 Private Don II 0.0015004(Acre ) 0.0006072
28 2502 Private Don II 0.0021302(Acre ) 0.0008621
29 2555 Private Don II 0.0032330(Acre ) 0.0013084
30 2556 Private Don II 0.0060411(Acre ) 0.0024448
31 2562 Private Don II 0.0012993(Acre ) 0.0005258
32 2579 Private Gora III 0.0013064(Acre ) 0.0005287
Total 1.1016 0.4458
[F. No. NHAI/PIU/PD/JSR/NH-33/3(a)/LA/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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