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## Report on Amendment to Land Acquisition Policy for National Highway 161A in Maharashtra **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a specific corrigendum issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, concerning the acquisition of land for National Highway 161A in Maharashtra. This corrigendum, dated June 13, 2025, amends a previously declared land acquisition notification. The core purpose of this amendment is to correct a survey number for land acquisition in Punegaon village, Nanded district. The key finding is a correction from survey number 249 to 240. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an overview of a corrigendum pertaining to land acquisition for the construction of National Highway 161A (NH161A) in Maharashtra, based solely on the information provided in the supplied government policy text. The report aims to inform stakeholders about the specific amendment and its implications. **3. Policy Overview:** * This document is an **Amendment** to a pre-existing land acquisition policy for NH161A. The original policies being amended are Gazette No.2565 E Dated 02 july 2024 and Gazette No. 186E dated 9 January 2025. * **Core Objective:** The objective of this amendment is to rectify an error in a survey number listed in the original land acquisition notification, to ensure accurate land records and acquisition processes. **4. Background and Rationale:** The provided text indicates that the original notification contained an error in the survey number for a parcel of land in Punegaon village, Nanded district. The amendment (corrigendum) is necessary to correct this error and ensure the correct parcel of land is identified and acquired for the NH161A project. Without this correction, there could be legal challenges or delays in land acquisition and project implementation. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This section focuses specifically on the changes introduced by the amendment text. * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The amendment directly alters the schedule of land acquisitions detailed in Gazette No. 186E dated 9 January 2025. Specifically, it modifies the entry at serial number 4. * **New Rule/Provision:** The amendment mandates that survey number "249" in the original schedule be replaced with "240". * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The effect of this change is to correctly identify the survey number of a specific parcel of privately owned agricultural land in Punegaon village. This ensures that the correct land is targeted for acquisition, preventing potential disputes and ensuring the smooth progress of the NH161A project. The area of land affected is 0.05 Hectares. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders affected by this specific amendment include: * The landowner in Punegaon village whose land is affected by the correction (potentially impacting compensation and acquisition procedures). * The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. * Local authorities and land administration officials in Nanded district. * Construction companies involved in the NH161A project (as accurate land acquisition is crucial for project timelines). **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the responsible agency, as indicated by the letterhead and signatory. * **Procedures:** It is inferred that the corrected survey number will be used in all subsequent land acquisition processes, including notifications, compensation assessments, and land transfer procedures. The "Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press" suggests a formal procedure for publishing and distributing the amendment. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of this specific amendment is to: * Ensure accurate land records for the NH161A project. * Prevent potential legal challenges or delays in land acquisition due to incorrect survey numbers. * Facilitate the smooth and timely completion of the NH161A project. * Ensure fair compensation to the affected landowner based on accurate land records. **9. Conclusion:** The corrigendum represents a minor but crucial amendment to the land acquisition policy for NH161A in Maharashtra. By correcting the survey number, it aims to ensure the accuracy and legality of the land acquisition process, ultimately facilitating the timely completion of the highway project. This correction highlights the importance of meticulous record-keeping and the government's commitment to addressing errors in land acquisition notifications.

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