## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for Kotdwar Bypass of NH119
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, regarding land acquisition for the Kotdwar Bypass of National Highway 119 (NH119). The notification declares the government's intention to acquire land for building, widening (two-lane with paved shoulder/four-laning), maintenance, management and operation of the specified bypass section. Key findings include details about the land to be acquired in the Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh, the process for objecting to the acquisition, and the roles of the Competent Authority and other stakeholders.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an analysis of the official notification S.O. 3623E, published by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India on August 2, 2022. The report aims to inform stakeholders about the intended land acquisition for the Kotdwar Bypass of NH119, based on the details provided within the document.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a *new policy action* relating to land acquisition.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the provided text, the core objective is to facilitate the building, widening (two-lane with paved shoulder/four-laning), maintenance, management and operation of the Kotdwar Bypass of NH119 from km. 0.000 to Km. 0.500. This objective is explicitly stated in the notification.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The policy addresses the need for land acquisition to improve the Kotdwar Bypass section of NH119. The notification states that the land is required "for the public purpose" of building, widening, maintaining, managing and operating the bypass. This implies that the existing infrastructure may be inadequate to meet current or projected traffic demands, or that the current route poses safety or efficiency concerns.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **Declaration of Intent:** The core provision is the formal declaration of the Central Government's intention to acquire specific land parcels for the bypass project.
* **Land Description:** The notification includes a schedule that provides a "Brief Description of the land to be acquired". This includes the state (Uttar Pradesh), district (Bijnor), taluk, village, survey number, plot number, type of land, nature of land and the area in hectares. Specific details on land parcels are provided for both the Nagina and Najibabad Taluks.
* **Objection Process:** The notification outlines a process for individuals interested in the land to object to its acquisition. They have 21 days from the date of publication to submit objections in writing to the Competent Authority (Special Land Acquisition Officer).
* **Competent Authority Role:** The Competent Authority is responsible for receiving and reviewing objections, providing objectors with an opportunity to be heard, conducting inquiries, and either allowing or disallowing the objections. Their decision is final.
* **Access to Information:** The notification states that the land plans and other details of the land to be acquired are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience is individuals and entities who own or have an interest in the land identified in the Schedule. Key stakeholders also include:
* Landowners in the Nagina and Najibabad Taluks of Bijnor district in Uttar Pradesh.
* The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
* The Competent Authority (Special Land Acquisition Officer).
* Residents and businesses in the area who will be affected by the bypass construction.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is responsible for the overall policy. The Special Land Acquisition Officer (Competent Authority) is responsible for implementing the land acquisition process, including handling objections.
* **Timelines and Procedures:** A 21-day window is provided for objections after the notification's publication. The Competent Authority must provide an opportunity for objectors to be heard and make a decision on the objections.
* The text provides a procedure for land acquisition as laid out in the National Highways Act, 1956.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome is the successful acquisition of land required for the Kotdwar Bypass project. This will enable the construction of improved road infrastructure, potentially leading to:
* Improved traffic flow and reduced congestion on NH119.
* Enhanced connectivity and economic development in the region.
* Potential disruption and displacement for landowners whose land is acquired.
* Increased travel safety.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification signifies a crucial step in the development of the Kotdwar Bypass project on NH119. It outlines the government's intent to acquire land and establishes a process for addressing objections. Landowners and other stakeholders should carefully review the notification and take appropriate action within the specified timelines. The successful implementation of this land acquisition policy is essential for the timely completion of the bypass and the realization of its intended benefits.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: Act under which the power is conferred to acquire land for public purposes, specifically mentioned in relation to section 3A and 3C.
Central Government: The governing body exercising powers under the National Highways Act, 1956 to acquire land for public purposes.
Kotdwar Bypass: The bypass road project on NH119 from km 0.000 to Km 0.500 for which land is being acquired.
NH119: National Highway 119, the road on which the Kotdwar Bypass is being constructed.
BIJNOR, UTTAR PRADESH: District and state where the land acquisition for the Kotdwar Bypass is taking place.
Special Land Acquisition Officer: The Competent Authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made.
Telipara: Village in Nagina Taluk, where land is being acquired.
Nagina: Taluk where land acquisition is taking place. It contains village Telipara.
Kouriya: Village in Najibabad Taluk, where land is being acquired.
Najibabad: Taluk where land acquisition is taking place. It contains village Kouriya.
RAJESH GUPTA: Director who uploaded the 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.ं 3457] नई ददल्ली, मगं लवार, अगस्ट्त 2, 2022/श्रावण 11, 1944
No. 3457] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022/SHRAVANA 11, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल् ली, 2 अगस्ट् त, 2022
का.आ. 3623(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, राष्ट्रीय रािमागग अजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसमें इसके
पश्चात ् उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3क की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, यह समाधान
हो िाने के पश्चात ् दक उत्तर प्रदिे राज्य के जबिनौर जिल े में राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग 119 का कोटद्वार बाईपास के दक.मी. 0.000
से दक.मी.0.500 तक के भ-ू खण्ड के जनमागण (चौड़ीकरण/पेव्ड िोल्डर सजहत 2-लेन/4-लेन का बनाना आदद), अनुरक्षण,
प्रबन्द्धन और प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए वह भूजम अपेजक्षत ह ै जिसका संजक्षप्त वणगन नीचे अनुसूची में ददया गया है,
ऐसी भूजम का अिगन करन े के अपने आिय की घोषणा करती ह ै।
कोई भी व्यजक्त, िो उक्त भूजम में जहतबद्ध ह,ै उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ग की उप-धारा (1) के अधीन पूवोक्त
प्रयोिन के जलए ऐसी भूजम के उपयोग पर रािपत्र में इस अजधसूचना के प्रकािन की तारीख से इक्कीस ददन के भीतर अपनी
आपजत्त प्रकट कर सकेगा ।
ऐसी प्रत्येक आपजत्त सक्षम प्राजधकारी, अथागत् जविेष भूजम अध्याजप्त अजधकारी, जबिनौर को जलजखत रूप म ेप्रस्ट्तुत
की िाएगी और उसमें उसके आधार अजधकजथत दकए िाएंग े और सक्षम प्राजधकारी, आपजत्तकताग को व्यजक्तगत रूप मे या
दकसी जवजधक पेिेवर द्वारा सुने िाने का अवसर दगे ा और ऐसी आपजत्तयों की सुनवाई के पश्चात् 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 ।
5241 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 आदेि
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 ी
उत्तर प्रदेि राज्य के जबिनौर जिल ेम ें राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग 119 का कोटद्वार बाईपास के दक.मी. 0.000 स े
दक.मी. 0.500 के जलए अिनग की िान ेवाली सरं चना रजहत अथवा सरं चना सजहत भजू म का संजक्षप्त जववरण ।
राज्य का नाम: उत्तर प्रदिे जिल ेका नाम: जबिनौर
क्रजमक सवक्षे ण भजू म का प्रकार भजू म की प्रकृजत भजू म का क्षत्रे फल भजू म का क्षत्रे फल
सख्ं या सख्ं या (स्ट्थानीय इकाई) (हेक्टेयर)
तालुक का नाम: नगीना
गावं का नाम: तले ीपाडा
1 14 जनिी कृजष / ग़ैर कृजष 0.5403000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.5403000
2 2 जनिी कृजष / ग़ैर कृजष 0.5855000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.5855000
3 3 सरकारी नदी 0.1006000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1006000
4 4 जनिी कृजष 0.3639000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.3639000
5 6 सरकारी नदी 0.2539000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.2539000
तालुक का नाम: निीबाबाद
गावं का नाम: कौजड़या
1 14 सरकारी ररिवग फॉरेस्ट्ट / लो. जन. जव. 0.6227000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.6227000
2 16 अन्द्य(सरकारी / कृजष /रोड / यूकजलप्टस बाग 4.1396000(हक्े टेयर ) 4.1396000
जनिी)
3 20 अन्द्य(सरकारी / कृजष /ररिवग फॉरेस्ट्ट / यूकजलप्टस 0.5415000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.5415000
जनिी) बाग
4 21 सरकारी रेलवे लाइन 0.1649000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.1649000
5 22 सरकारी ररिवग फॉरेस्ट्ट 0.6451000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.6451000
6 24 सरकारी ररिवग फॉरेस्ट्ट 1.1012000(हक्े टेयर ) 1.1012000
7 26 सरकारी ररिवग फॉरेस्ट्ट 0.2386000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.2386000
8 28 सरकारी ररिवग फॉरेस्ट्ट 0.3442000(हक्े टेयर ) 0.3442000
कुल 9.6420 9.6420
[फा. सं. : PIU/Meerut/Kotdwarbypass/3aNotification/3A ]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 2nd August, 2022
S.O. 3623(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 Kotdwar
Bypass of NH119 from km. 0.000 to Km. 0.500 in the district of BIJNOR in the state of UTTAR PRADESH, 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, Special Land Acquisition Officer 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 with in the stretch of
land for Kotdwar Bypass of NH119 from km. 0.000 to Km. 0.500 in the district of BIJNOR in the state of
UTTAR PRADESH.
State: UTTAR PRADESH District: BIJNOR
Sl. Survey / Plot Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
No. Number (in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Nagina
Village: Telipara
1 14 Private Agriculture / Non 0.5403000(Hectare ) 0.5403000
Agriculture
2 2 Private Agriculture / Non 0.5855000(Hectare ) 0.5855000
Agriculture
3 3 Government River 0.1006000(Hectare ) 0.1006000
4 4 Private Agriculture 0.3639000(Hectare ) 0.3639000
5 6 Government River 0.2539000(Hectare ) 0.2539000
Taluk: Najibabad
Village: Kouriya
1 14 Government Reserve Forest / PWD 0.6227000(Hectare ) 0.6227000
2 16 Common(Government / Agriculture/Road / 4.1396000(Hectare ) 4.1396000
Private) Eucalyptus Bag
3 20 Common(Government / Agriculturer/Reserve Forest / 0.5415000(Hectare ) 0.5415000
Private) Eucalyptus Bag
4 21 Government Railway Line 0.1649000(Hectare ) 0.1649000
5 22 Government Reserve Forest 0.6451000(Hectare ) 0.64510004 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
6 24 Government Reserve Forest 1.1012000(Hectare ) 1.1012000
7 26 Government Reserve Forest 0.2386000(Hectare ) 0.2386000
8 28 Government Reserve Forest 0.3442000(Hectare ) 0.3442000
Total 9.6420 9.6420
[F. No. PIU/Meerut/Kotdwarbypass/3aNotification/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.