## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway 208 (NH208) Improvement in Tripura, India
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, concerning the acquisition of land for the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway 208 (NH208) in the state of Tripura. The notification declares the government's intention to acquire specific land parcels between Km 93.5 and Km 108.654 in the district of South Tripura. Key findings indicate that the notification aims to facilitate infrastructure development by acquiring land for highway improvements. Affected parties have the right to object to the acquisition within a specified timeframe.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative analysis of a government notification regarding land acquisition for improvements to National Highway 208 (NH208) in Tripura. This analysis is based solely on the text of the provided notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy action, declaring the intention to acquire land under the National Highways Act, 1956. The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to facilitate the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of NH208, specifically to widen to two lane with paved shoulder four laning etc..
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The notification indicates a need for improvement and expansion of NH208. The rationale for the land acquisition is to address existing infrastructural limitations and improve connectivity and transportation efficiency on this section of the national highway. The identified stretch of land from Km 93.5 to Km 108.654 requires expansion to meet the needs of the public.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As this is a new policy action (declaration of intent), the key provisions are:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for the specified purpose under Section 3A of the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Land Identification:** The notification identifies specific land parcels in the district of South Tripura, including survey plot numbers, type and nature of land (Government/Private, Tilla/Nal/Chara), and area in both local units (Acre) and Hectare.
* **Right to Object:** Persons interested in the land have the right to object to the acquisition within twenty-one days from the date of publication of the notification in the Official Gazette.
* **Objection Procedure:** Objections must be made in writing to the Competent Authority (Additional District Magistrate Collector), stating the grounds for the objection. The Competent Authority must provide an opportunity for a hearing before making a final decision.
* **Finality of Order:** The order made by the Competent Authority under subsection 2 of section 3C of the said Act shall be final.
* **Land Plan Availability:** Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The directly affected audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners in the identified stretch of NH208 between Km 93.5 and Km 108.654 in South Tripura district, Tripura. This includes both private landowners (Rayati, Allottee) and entities holding government land.
* Residents and businesses in the area who may be affected by the highway expansion.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (Central Government)
* National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
* District Magistrate Collector, South Tripura
* Additional District Magistrate Collector (Competent Authority)
* **Timelines and Procedures:**
* 21-day objection period following the publication of the notification.
* The Competent Authority will conduct hearings and make a decision on the objections.
* The notification refers to procedures outlined in the National Highways Act, 1956, for land acquisition.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes are:
* Acquisition of the necessary land for the improvement of NH208.
* Improvement of transportation infrastructure, including widening and upgrading the highway.
* Enhanced connectivity and reduced travel times.
* Potential economic benefits from improved transportation.
* Potential displacement and disruption for landowners and residents along the affected stretch.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification signals the government's intent to acquire land for improving NH208 in Tripura. It outlines the process for land acquisition, including the right to object, and identifies the responsible authorities. This policy action is a crucial step towards improving transportation infrastructure in the region, which could have both positive economic impacts and potential disruptions for affected landowners. Further assessment of the socio-economic impacts on affected communities is warranted.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: Act of Indian Parliament referenced for the land acquisition.
NH208: National Highway 208, the road for which land is being acquired.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry issuing the notification.
New Delhi: The city where the notification was issued.
South Tripura: District in the state of Tripura, India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Tripura: State in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Belonia: City in South Tripura district
Dakshin Manubankul: Village within South Tripura where land acquisition is taking place
Manu Bankul: Taluk within South Tripura where land acquisition is taking place
NHIDCLBO AGTDPR1262016173A: File number related to land acquisition
RAJESH GUPTA: Director at Dte. of Printing
रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
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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.ं 2430] नई दिल्ली, िुक्रवार, िनू 3, 2022/ज्य ष्े ठ 13, 1944
No. 2430] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2022/JYAISTHA 13, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 3 िून, 2022
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1 1343/P ( ) 0.3800000( ) 0.1537839
2 1344/P ( ) 0.2999999( ) 0.1214083
3 1347/P ( ) 0.1700001( ) 0.0687981
4 1348/P ( ) 0.0700000( ) 0.0283286
5 1349 ( ) 0.1399999( ) 0.0566572
6 1350/P ( ) 0.0400001( ) 0.0161878
7 1351/P ( ) 0.8300000( ) 0.3358964
8 1509/P ( ) 0.0999999( ) 0.0404694
9 1510/P ( ) 0.0200000( ) 0.0080939
10 1511/P ( ) 0.0800001( ) 0.0323756
11 1512/P ( ) 0.0299999( ) 0.0121408
12 1730/P ( ) 0.5600000( ) 0.2266289
13 1731/P ( ) 0.0600001( ) 0.0242817
14 1734/P ( ) 0.0900000( ) 0.0364225
15 1746/P ( ) 0.4099999( ) 0.1659247[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
16 1747/P ( ) ( ) 0.0200000( ) 0.0080939
17 1748/P ( ) 0.3100000( ) 0.1254553
18 1749/P ( ) ( ) 0.1800000( ) 0.0728450
19 1752/P ( ) 0.0400000( ) 0.0161878
20 1753/2446/P ( ) 0.2600001( ) 0.1052206
21 1753/P ( ) 0.0700000( ) 0.0283286
22 1755/P ( ) 0.7600000( ) 0.3075678
23 1756/P ( ) 0.3400000( ) 0.1375961
24 1757/P ( ) 0.4300000( ) 0.1740186
25 1777/P ( ) 0.0700000( ) 0.0283286
26 1778/P ( ) 0.2600001( ) 0.1052206
27 1779/P ( ) 0.1700001( ) 0.0687981
28 1780/P ( ) 0.2099999( ) 0.0849858
29 1781/P ( ) 0.6400001( ) 0.2590045
30 1840/P ( ) 0.0999999( ) 0.0404694
7.1400 2.8895
[फा. सं. NHIDCL/BO AGT/DPR/12(6)/2016-17/3A]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 3rd June, 2022
S.O. 2557(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 NH208 in the stretch of land from Km. 93.5 to Km. 108.654 (Office of the
District Magistrate & Collector South Tripura Belonia) in the district of South Tripura in the state of
TRIPURA, 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, Additional District
Magistrate & Collector in writing and shall set out the grounds thereof and the Competent Authority shall4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
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 NH208 in the stretch of land
from Km 93.5 to Km108.654 (Office of the District Magistrate & Collector South Tripura Belonia) in the
district of South Tripura in the state of TRIPURA.
State: TRIPURA District: South Tripura
S. No. Survey / Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Area
(in Local Unit) (in Hectare)
Taluk: Manu Bankul
Village: Dakshin Manubankul
1 1343/P Government Tilla 0.3800000(Acre ) 0.1537839
2 1344/P Private(Rayati) Nal 0.2999999(Acre ) 0.1214083
3 1347/P Government Chara 0.1700001(Acre ) 0.0687981
4 1348/P Private(Rayati) Nal 0.0700000(Acre ) 0.0283286
5 1349 Private(Rayati) Nal 0.1399999(Acre ) 0.0566572
6 1350/P Private(Rayati) Nal 0.0400001(Acre ) 0.0161878
7 1351/P Private(Rayati) Nal 0.8300000(Acre ) 0.3358964
8 1509/P Government Tilla 0.0999999(Acre ) 0.0404694
9 1510/P Government Tilla 0.0200000(Acre ) 0.0080939
10 1511/P Private(Allottee) Nal 0.0800001(Acre ) 0.0323756
11 1512/P Government Chara 0.0299999(Acre ) 0.0121408
12 1730/P Government Tilla 0.5600000(Acre ) 0.2266289
13 1731/P Private(Rayati) Nal 0.0600001(Acre ) 0.0242817
14 1734/P Government Chara 0.0900000(Acre ) 0.0364225
15 1746/P Private(Rayati) Nal 0.4099999(Acre ) 0.1659247
16 1747/P Government Keonghar (Nal) 0.0200000(Acre ) 0.0080939
17 1748/P Private(Rayati) Nal 0.3100000(Acre ) 0.1254553
18 1749/P Private(Rayati) Bastu (Tilla) 0.1800000(Acre ) 0.0728450
19 1752/P Private(Rayati) Nal 0.0400000(Acre ) 0.0161878
20 1753/2446/P Private(Rayati) Nal 0.2600001(Acre ) 0.1052206
21 1753/P Private(Rayati) Nal 0.0700000(Acre ) 0.0283286
22 1755/P Private(Rayati) Nal 0.7600000(Acre ) 0.3075678
23 1756/P Government Nal 0.3400000(Acre ) 0.1375961
24 1757/P Private(Allottee) Nal 0.4300000(Acre ) 0.1740186[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
25 1777/P Private(Allottee) Nal 0.0700000(Acre ) 0.0283286
26 1778/P Government Nal 0.2600001(Acre ) 0.1052206
27 1779/P Government Nal 0.1700001(Acre ) 0.0687981
28 1780/P Government Nal 0.2099999(Acre ) 0.0849858
29 1781/P Government Nal 0.6400001(Acre ) 0.2590045
30 1840/P Government Chara 0.0999999(Acre ) 0.0404694
Total 7.1400 2.8895
[F. No. NHIDCL/BO AGT/DPR/12(6)/2016-17/3A]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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