## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for NH69 Expansion in Karnataka
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, published on May 26, 2025, concerning the acquisition of land for the building, widening (two-lane with paved shoulder/four-laning), maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway 69 (NH69) in Karnataka. The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire specified lands for this project, following due process and consideration of objections. This analysis details the policy's objectives, key provisions relating to land acquisition, affected stakeholders, and anticipated outcomes based on the information within the provided notification text.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide a detailed analysis of the government notification regarding the land acquisition for the NH69 expansion project, as published in The Gazette of India on May 26, 2025. This report is based solely on the information contained within the provided policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a *new policy* declaration regarding land acquisition.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the provided text, the core objective is the acquisition of land necessary for the building, widening (two-lane with paved shoulder/four-laning), maintenance, management, and operation of NH69. Specifically, the project covers the stretch of land from existing Km 453.890 to Km 461.450, a length of 10.080 Km, from Chintamani to the Andhra Pradesh Border section in the district of KOLAR in the state of KARNATAKA.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This is a new policy. The policy addresses the need for improved road infrastructure, specifically the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of NH69 to accommodate growing transportation demands. The text suggests a need to enhance the existing highway infrastructure by widening it to two lanes with paved shoulders or four lanes.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is a new policy related to land acquisition for road development. The main provisions derived from the text are:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land specified in the attached schedule for the purpose of the NH69 expansion project. This declaration follows the initial notification (172E Dated: 09012025) published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub section ii issued under subsection 1 of section 3A of the National Highway Act, 1956 48 of 1956.
* **Land Acquisition Process:** The notification indicates that the required procedures, including the publication of the initial notification in local newspapers (Vijaya Karnataka and Deccan Herald), consideration of objections filed under Section 3C of the National Highway Act, and submission of a report by the Competent Authority under Section 3D of the Act, have been followed.
* **Land Vesting:** Upon publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, the land specified in the schedule shall vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances, as per subsection 2 of section 3D of the National Highway Act.
* **Schedule of Land:** The notification includes a schedule detailing the specific parcels of land to be acquired, including survey/plot numbers, type of land, nature of land, area in hectares, and the names of owners/interested persons. This schedule provides specific details for land in the KOLAR district of KARNATAKA state, across several villages including Kalluru, Ganganahalli, Panasamakanahalli and Unikili.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this policy include:
* **Landowners/Interested Persons:** Individuals and entities listed in the schedule as owners or interested parties of the land parcels to be acquired.
* **Residents of Kolar District, Karnataka:** Specifically, residents of the villages of Kalluru, Ganganahalli, Panasamakanahalli and Unikili will be directly impacted by the land acquisition.
* **Users of NH69:** The public who will benefit from the improved and expanded highway infrastructure.
* **Ministry of Road Transport and Highways:** The government body responsible for implementing the project.
* **Contractors and Construction Companies:** Businesses involved in the construction and maintenance of the highway.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the responsible agency, with a "Competent Authority" responsible for tasks such as considering objections and submitting reports.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** While specific timelines are not explicitly stated in this document, the notification references adherence to the National Highway Act, 1956, implying a pre-defined legal process for land acquisition. The date of the notification (May 26, 2025) marks the commencement of the land vesting process. The notification 172E Dated: 09012025, suggests activities have been underway since January 9, 2025.
* The Gazette was published on Monday, May 26, 2025, JYAISHTHA 5, 1947, No. 2288
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcomes of this policy, based on the provided text, are:
* **Successful Land Acquisition:** Securing the necessary land for the NH69 expansion project.
* **Improved Highway Infrastructure:** Enhanced road infrastructure, leading to improved transportation efficiency, reduced travel times, and enhanced connectivity.
* **Economic Development:** Supporting economic growth in the region through improved transportation links.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification regarding land acquisition for the NH69 expansion project in Karnataka represents a significant step towards improving regional infrastructure. The policy outlines the procedures for land acquisition, identifies affected stakeholders, and sets the stage for the implementation of the road development project. This project aims to improve transportation and boost economic activity within the region. The policy declaration is a key element in executing the broader strategy for infrastructure development.
Key Entities Referenced
INDIA: Country where the gazette is published
NEW DELHI: Location of publication, likely the capital of India
MAY 26, 2025: Date of publication
JYAISHTHA 5, 1947: Date of publication according to the Indian national calendar
National Highway Act, 1956: Law under which the land acquisition is being carried out.
NH69: National Highway number being widened or improved
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS: Government ministry responsible for the notification.
NOTIFICATION: Formal announcement related to land acquisition.
Government of India: The governing body of India.
Central Government: Referring to the governing authority at the national level.
Gazette of India: Official government publication.
KARNATAKA: State in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
KOLAR: District within Karnataka where the land is being acquired.
Vijaya Karnataka: Name of a local newspaper where the notification was published.
Deccan Herald: Name of a local newspaper where the notification was published.
Competent Authority: Designated authority responsible for handling objections and submitting reports regarding the land acquisition.
Chintamani: Starting point of the section of NH69 being developed.
Andhra Pradesh Border: End point of the section of NH69 being developed.
Official Gazette: The official publication for government notifications.
Srinivaspur: Taluk (sub-district) where some of the land acquisition is taking place
Kalluru: Village where land is being acquired
Ganganahalli: Village where land is being acquired
Panasamakanahalli: Village where land is being acquired
Unikili: Village where land is being acquired
SHAIKH AMINKHAN: Director who uploaded the document
Delhi110054: Location of the Controller of Publications
New Delhi110064: Location of the Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण्ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 2288] नई दिल्ली, सोमवार, मई 26, 2025/ज्य ष्े ठ 5, 1947
No. 2288] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, MAY 26, 2025/JYAISHTHA 5, 1947
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 26 मई, 2025
का.आ. 2342(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार ने, राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग अजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसम ें इसके
पश्चात ् उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3क की उपधारा (1) के अधीन िारी की गई भारत सरकार के सड़क
पररवहन और रािमाग ग मंत्रालय की अजधसूचना संख्या का.आ. 172(E) तारीख 09/01/2025, िो भारत के रािपत्र,
असाधारण, भाग II, खण्ड 3, उपखंड (ii) म ें प्रकाजित की गई थी, द्वारा कनागटक राज्य के कोलर जिल े म ें NH69 के
दकमी. 453.890 (जडिाइन सीएच 0+000) और मौिूिा दकमी. 461.450 पर समाप्त होता ह ै (जडिाइन की लंबाई
10.080 दकमी. (चचंतामजण स े आंध्र प्रिेि सीमा खडं ) के जनमाणग (चौड़ीकरण/पव्े ड िोल्डर सजहत 2-लने /4-लने का बनाना
आदि), अनरु क्षण, प्रबंधन और प्रचालन के जलए उस अजधसूचना स े उपाबद्ध अनुसूची म ें जवजनर्िगष्ट भूजम का अिगन करन े के
अपन े आिय की घोषणा की थी ;
और उक्त अजधसूचना का सार उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3क की उपधारा (3) के अधीन तारीख "18/01/2025"
को "जविया कनाटग क" और "डेक्क न हरे ाल्ड" िोनों म ेंप्रकाजित दकया गया था ;
िबदक सक्षम प्राजधकारी को धारा 3-ग के तहत िायर आपजि प्राप्त हुई ह,ै जिस पर जवचार दकया गया ह ै और
उसका उजचत रूप स ेजनपटान दकया गया;
3437 GI/2025 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी न े उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3घ की उपधारा (1) के अनुसरण म,ें केन्द्रीय सरकार को अपनी
ररपोटग िे िी ह ै;
अतः अब, केन्द्रीय सरकार, सक्षम प्राजधकारी की उक्त ररपोटग प्राप्त हो िान े पर और उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3घ
की उपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रिि िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक उक्त अनुसूची म ें जवजनर्िगष्ट भूजम का
पूवोक्त प्रयोिन के जलए अिनग दकया िाना चाजहए ;
और अब, केन्द्रीय सरकार, उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3घ की उपधारा (2) के अनुसरण म ें यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक
इस अजधसूचना के रािपत्र में प्रकािन पर, उक्त अनुसूची में जवजनर्िगष्ट भूजम सभी जवल्लगं मों स े मुक्त होकर आत्यजन्द्तक रूप
स े केन्द्रीय सरकार म ें जनजहत हो िाएगी ।
अनसु चू ी
कनाटग क राज्य के कोलार जिल ेम ेंNH69 के मौििू ा दकमी. 453.890 (जडिाइन सीएच 0+000) और मौििू ा
दकमी. 461.450 पर समाप्त होता ह ै(जडिाइन की लबं ाई 10.080 दकमी. (चचतं ामजण स ेआध्रं प्रिेि सीमा खडं ) के जलए
अिनग की िान े वाली सरं चना सजहत अथवा सरं चना रजहत जववरण।
राज्य का नाम: कनाटग क जिल ेका नाम: कोलर
क्रजमक सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भूजम का प्रकार भूजम की प्रकृजत भूजम का क्षत्रे फल भस्ट्ू वामी/ जहतबद्ध
सख्ं या (हक्े टेयर म)ें व्यजक्तयों का नाम
1 2 3 4 5 6
तालकु का नाम: श्रीजनवासपरु
गावं का नाम: कल्लरुु
1 43/1 जनिी ड्राय 0.0707 सुभाष नामिेव पारटल
स्ट्लो नामिेव पारटल
2 43/2 जनिी ड्राय 0.101 प्लल्मधुकर लैक्समैन
पवार स्ट्लो लैक्समैन
पवार, सी भास्ट्कररािू
ऍस््/ओ नारायणरािू
3 43/3 जनिी ड्राय 0.1035 टीआर्् वेंकटेश्रड्डे ी स्ट्लो
जचक्कारामैया
4 43/4 जनिी ड्राय 0.1515 मिनलाल िलन ऍस््/ओ
लेट सागर मल िलन,
पायल िलन व्लो कुमार
िलन
5 43/5 जनिी ड्राय 0.1717 मिनलाल िलन स्ट्लो
लेट सागर मल िलन,
पायल िलन व्लो कुमार
िलन[भाग II—खण्ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
गावं का नाम: गगं ानहल्ली
6 57 जनिी ड्राय 0.81 नंिूंिरेड्डी ऍस््/ओ
सोनाप्लपारेड्डी, सुब्बीरेड्डी
ऍस््/ओ सोनाप्लपारेड्डी
7 58 जनिी ड्राय 0.02 वेंकटसमीरेड्डी
सोनाप्लपारेड्डी,
|सुब्बारेड्डी ऍस््/ओ
सोनाप्लपारेड्डी
8 60 जनिी ड्राय 0.4 ऍन ्् जचक्कारेड्डी स्ट्लो सी
नारायणरेड्डी
9 62 जनिी ड्राय 0.1 प्रभावतम्मा व्लो
श्रीरामरेड्डी ऍम््ऍन ््
10 64 जनिी ड्राय 0.0975 सिानंरेड्डी ऍस््/ओ
वेंकटरेड्डी. ऍन्् रामारेड्डी
स्ट्लो नारायणारेड्डी
11 28415 सरकारी ड्राय 0.1692 गवनगमेंट
गावं का नाम: पनासमकानाहल्ली
12 85 जनिी ड्राय 0.0489 हचॆ ््.चंरिेखर स्ट्लो
पी.वी.हनुमानथप्लपा
िेट्टी
गावं का नाम: यजू नदकजलक
13 201/1 जनिी ड्राय 0.065 िान्द्तम्मा डबल्यू/ओ
गोपी
14 201/2 जनिी ड्राय 0.1525 हररचरण माई िीए
टाटा गोचवंिप्लपा ऍस््/ओ
वेंकटेिप्लपा
15 201/3 जनिी ड्राय 0.0675 प्रभावती वी डबल्य/ू ओ
ऍम्् वेंकटेिप्लपा
16 205 जनिी ड्राय 0.22 ए िंकरप्लपा स्ट्लो ऍम््
अंिनप्लपा, ए श्रीरामप्लपा
ऍस््/ओ ऍम ्् अंिनप्लपा
17 44पी जनिी ड्राय 0.0925 गोमाला, संथोष कुमार
ऍस््/ओ कदिरप्लपा,4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
नारायणस्ट्वामी ऍस््/ओ
एरप्लपा,
ऍस््.आर्.् अकभर खान
ऍस््/ओ रजाक खान,
ए.िंकरप्लपा ऍस/्् ओ
ऍम््.अंिनप्लपा, एडं
Total 2.8415
[फा. स.ं RW/KNT-NH-69/km453to461/3D]
िेख अमीनखान, जनििे क
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 26th May, 2025
S.O. 2342(E).—Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport
and Highways, 172(E) Dated: 09/01/2025 , published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-
section (ii) issued under sub-section (1) of section 3A of the National Highway Act, 1956 (48 of 1956) (hereinafter
referred to as the said Act), the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the Schedule
annexed to the said notification for building (widening/two lane with paved shoulder/four laning etc.,), Maintenance,
management and operation of NH69 in the stretch of land from existing Km 453.890 (Design Ch 0+000) and ends at
existing to Km 461.450 (Design length is 10.080Km) of (Chintamani to Andhra Pradesh Border section) in the district
of KOLAR in the state of KARNATAKA;
And whereas the substance of the said notification has been published in “Vijaya Karnataka” and “Deccan
Herald” both dated 18/01/2025; under sub-section (3) of section 3A of the said Act;
And whereas the Competent Authority has received objections filed under Section 3-C, considered and
settled the same appropriately;
And whereas, in pursuance of sub-section (1) of section 3D of the said Act, the competent authority has
submitted its report to the Central Government;
Now, therefore, upon receipt of the said report of the competent authority and in exercise of the powers
conferred by the sub-section (1) of section 3D of the said Act, the Central Government hereby declares that the land
specified in the said Schedule should be acquired for the aforesaid purpose;
And further, in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 3D of the said Act, the Central Government hereby
declares that on publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, the land specified in the said Schedule shall
vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.[भाग II—खण्ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
SCHEDULE
Brief description of the land to be acquired, with or without structure, falling within the stretch of land from
existing Km. 453.890 (Design Ch 0+000) and ends at existing to Km. 461.450(Design length is 10.080 Km.)
(Chintamani to Andhra Pradesh Border section) of NH 69 in the state of KARNATAKA.
State: KARNATAKA District: KOLAR
Sl. No. Survey/Plot Number Type of Land Nature of Land Area Name of Land
(in Hectares) Owner/Interested
Person
1 2 3 4 5 6
Taluk: Srinivaspur
Village: Kalluru
1 43/1 Private dry 0.0707 Subhash Namdev Patil
slo Namdev Patil
2 43/2 Private dry 0.101 PLMadhukar Laxman
Pawar slo Laxman
Pawar, C BhaskarRaju
s/o Narayanraju
3 43/3 Private dry 0.1035 TR VenkateshReddy
slo Chikkaramaiah
4 43/4 Private dry 0.1515 Madanlal Jalan s/o
Late Sagar Mal Jalan,
Payal Jalan wlo
Kumar Jalan
5 43/5 Private dry 0.1717 Madanlal Jalan slo
Late Sagar Mal Jalan,
Payal Jalan wlo
Kumar Jalan
Village: Ganganahalli
6 57 Private dry 0.81 Nanjundareddy s/o
Sonappareddy,
Subbireddy s/o
Sonappareddy
7 58 Private dry 0.02 Venkatasamireddy
Sonappareddy,
|Subbareddy s/o
Sonappareddy
8 60 Private dry 0.4 N Chikkareddy slo C
Narayanreddy
9 62 Private dry 0.1 Prabhavatamma wlo
Sriramreddy MN
10 64 Private dry 0.0975 Sadanandreddy s/o
Venkatreddy. N
Ramareddy slo
Narayanareddy
11 73 Government dry 0.1692 Government6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
Village: Panasamakanahalli
12 85 Private dry 0.0489 H.Chandrashekar slo
P.V.Hanumanthappa
Shetty
Village: Unikili
13 201/1 Private dry 0.065 Shantamma w/o Gopi
14 201/2 Private dry 0.1525 Haricharan mai ga
taata govindappa s/o
venkateshappa
15 201/3 Private dry 0.0675 Prabhavati V w/o M
Venkateshappa
16 205 Private dry 0.22 A Shankarappa slo M
Anjanappa, A
Sriramappa s/o M
Anjanappa
17 44P Private dry 0.0925 Gomala, Santhosh
Kumar s/o Kadirappa,
Narayanaswamy s/o
Erappa, S.R.Akbhar
Khan s/o Razak Khan,
A.Shankarappa s/o
M.Anjanappa, and
Total 2.8415
[F. No. RW/KNT-NH-69/km453to461/3D]
SHAIKH AMINKHAN, Director
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