## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway 29E (NH29E)
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding the acquisition of land for the building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway 29E (NH29E) in Uttar Pradesh, India. The core purpose of the notification, as derived from the text, is to declare the government's intent to acquire specific land parcels for the aforementioned highway project, following due process involving notification, objection handling, and report submission. Key findings reveal the specific survey/plot numbers of land parcels to be acquired within the Maharajganj district, the stakeholders involved (landowners, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, and associated officials), and the legal basis for the acquisition under the National Highway Act, 1956.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of a government policy notification concerning land acquisition for the National Highway 29E (NH29E) project. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification, focusing on its purpose, provisions, and potential impact.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy action, specifically a land acquisition notification related to a pre-existing legal framework (National Highway Act, 1956).
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as stated in the provided text, is to acquire land for the building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management and operation of NH29E in the stretch of land from Km. 0 to Km. 56.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This is a new policy action. The policy addresses the necessity of acquiring land to facilitate the construction, improvement, and maintenance of the NH29E. This is inferred from the stated purpose of the land acquisition. The need for improved road infrastructure likely stems from increasing transportation demands and the government's commitment to enhancing connectivity and economic development in the region. The notification explicitly states this is for building, widening, four-laning etc.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is a new policy action. The key provisions of the notification are:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire specific land parcels for the NH29E project.
* **Legal Basis:** The acquisition is carried out under the National Highway Act, 1956 (48 of 1956), specifically referencing Section 3A and 3D of the Act.
* **Land Specification:** The notification includes a schedule detailing the specific land parcels to be acquired, including their survey/plot numbers, type of land, nature of land, area in hectares, and the names of the landowners/interested persons. The land is situated in the district of Maharajganj in Uttar Pradesh.
* **Vesting of Land:** Upon publication of the notification in the Official Gazette, the land specified in the schedule will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
* **Area of Acquisition:** The acquisition covers land within the stretch of land from Km. 0 to Km. 56.
* **Reference to Prior Notifications:** The notification references earlier notifications 2964 Dated:05072023, 1165 Dated:12032025, which likely initiated the process, but the specifics of those notifications are not detailed in this text.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Landowners/Interested Persons:** Individuals or entities owning land within the specified area of acquisition (Km. 0 to Km. 56 of NH29E in Maharajganj district, Uttar Pradesh). Specific names are listed in the schedule.
* **Ministry of Road Transport and Highways:** The government ministry responsible for the NH29E project and the land acquisition process.
* **Competent Authority and Deputy Land Acquisition Officer:** Government officials responsible for managing the land acquisition process, handling objections, and submitting reports.
* **Residents/Businesses of Maharajganj district:** Will be affected by changed traffic patterns, enhanced transportation options, or disruptions due to construction.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
Based on the text, the following implementation aspects can be inferred:
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Competent Authority, and the Deputy Land Acquisition Officer are the responsible agencies.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification follows a sequence of events: initial notification of intent (referencing earlier notifications), publication in newspapers (THE TIMES OF INDIA and AAJ), handling of objections, submission of a report by the Competent Authority, and final declaration of acquisition. The text does not specify exact timelines beyond the dates included in the notification itself (May 26, 2025, for this declaration).
* **Land Acquisition Officer:** The Deputy Land Acquisition Officer Room No. 51 Collectrate Maharajganj, is referenced for this area.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes based on the policy's stated provisions are:
* **Land Transfer:** Transfer of ownership of the specified land parcels from private owners to the Central Government.
* **Highway Development:** Facilitation of the construction, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of NH29E, leading to improved transportation infrastructure.
* **Economic Development:** Potentially stimulated economic activity in the region due to enhanced connectivity and transportation efficiency.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification analyzed in this report signifies a crucial step in the development of National Highway 29E (NH29E). It outlines the legal basis and specific details for land acquisition, directly impacting landowners in the Maharajganj district of Uttar Pradesh. The acquisition is intended to facilitate the improvement and expansion of the highway, ultimately contributing to enhanced transportation infrastructure and potential economic benefits for the region. The notification's significance lies in its formal declaration of the government's intent and the initiation of the land transfer process under the National Highway Act, 1956.
Key Entities Referenced
D. L.3300499: Registration Number.
27052025263401: Unclear; likely an identifier or reference number.
CGDxLxxEGI2D7H0x5x2x0: Unclear; likely an identifier or reference number.
25263401: Unclear; likely an identifier or reference number.
xxxGIDExxx: Unclear; likely an identifier or reference number.
THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: Official government gazette of India.
EXTRAORDINARY: Denotes a special edition of the Gazette of India.
PART II: Section of the Gazette of India.
Section 3: Section of the Gazette of India.
Subsection ii: Subsection of the Gazette of India.
NEW DELHI: Location of publication.
MONDAY, MAY 26, 2025: Date of publication.
JYAISTHA 5, 1947: Date of publication, likely according to the Indian National Calendar.
National Highway Act, 1956: Law pertaining to national highways in India.
S.O. 2335E: Statutory Order number.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: Government ministry responsible for roads and highways.
Government of India: The governing authority of India.
2964 Dated:05072023: Notification number and date of issue.
1165 Dated:12032025: Notification number and date of issue.
NH29E: National Highway Number.
Deputy Land Acquisition Officer: Government official responsible for land acquisition.
Room No. 51 Collectrate Maharajganj: Location of Deputy Land Acquisition Officer.
MAHARAJGANJ: District name.
UTTAR PRADESH: State name.
THE TIMES OF INDIA: Newspaper.
AAJ: Newspaper.
22032025: Date.
Section 3C: Section of the National Highway Act.
Section 3D: Section of the National Highway Act.
Official Gazette: Official government publication.
Nautanwa: Taluk Name.
Kunseri urf Vishunpura: Village name.
Kunwar Akhilesh Singh: Name of Land Owner/Interested person.
Kunwar Kaushal Singh alias Munna Singh: Name of Land Owner/Interested person.
Ghanshyam Kumar Singh: Name of person (father of landowner).
PWD: Public Works Department.
Omprakash Bhagwan Das: Name of Land Owner/Interested person.
Sitaram: Name of person (father of landowner).
Ramvriksh: Name of Land Owner/Interested person.
Shankar: Name of person (father of landowner).
Arvind Kumar Prabhakar: Name of Land Owner/Interested person.
Harishankar: Name of person (father/husband of landowner).
Mrs Arundhati: Name of Land Owner/Interested person.
F. No. 11033GKPLANH29ESonauliJangal Kauriya201820193D: File number.
SHAIKH AMINKHAN: Name of Director.
Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi110064: Name and address of the Government of India Press.
Controller of Publications, Delhi110054: Name and address of the Controller of Publications.
रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
सी.जी.-डी.एल.-अ.-27052025-263401
CG-DxLx-xEG-I2D7H0x5x2x0 25-263401
xxxGIDExxx
असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण्ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 2281] नई दिल्ली, सोमवार, मई 26, 2025/ज्य ष्े ठ 5, 1947
No. 2281] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, MAY 26, 2025/JYAISTHA 5, 1947
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 26 मई, 2025
का.आ. 2335(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 उप-धारा (1) के अधीन िारी की गई भारत सरकार के सड़क
पररवहन और रािमागग मंत्रालय की अजधसूचना संख्या का.आ. 2964 तारीख 05/07/2023, 1165 तारीख
12/03/2025, िो भारत के रािपत्र, असाधारण, भाग II, खण्ड 3, उप-खंड (ii) म ें प्रकाजित की गई थी, द्वारा उत्तर प्रिेि
राज्य के महरािगंि जिल े म ें NH29E के दक.मी. 0 से दक.मी.56 (जडप्टी लडैं एक्वीिीिन Officer रूम No. 51
महरािगंि) तक के राष्ट्रीय रािमागग के जनमागण (चौड़ा करने / चार लेन का बनान,े आदि), अनुरक्षण, प्रबंधन और प्रचालन
के जलए उस अजधसूचना स ेउपाबद्ध अनुसूची म ेंजवजनर्िगष्ट भूजम का अिगन करने के अपने आिय की घोषणा की थी;
और उक्त अजधसूचना का सार उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3क की उप-धारा (3) के अधीन तारीख "22/03/2025"
को "ि टाइम्स ऑफ़ इजण्डया" और "आि" िोनों म ेंप्रकाजित दकया गया था;
िबदक सक्षम प्राजधकारी को धारा 3-ग के तहत िायर आपजत्त प्राप्त हुई ह,ै जिस पर जवचार दकया गया ह ै और
उसका उजचत रूप स ेजनपटान दकया गया;
3430 GI/2025 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी ने उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3घ की उप-धारा (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 उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त ि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 उप-धारा (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 ी
उत्तर प्रिेि राज्य के महरािगंि जिले म ेंNH29E के दक.मी. 0 स े दक.मी. 56 (जडप्टी लैंड एक्वीिीिन Officer
रूम No. 51 महरािगंि) के जलए अिगन की िाने वाली भूजम का संरचना सजहत अथवा संरचना रजहत संजक्षप्त जववरण।
राज्य का नाम: उत्तर प्रिेि जिल ेका नाम: महरािगिं
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: नौतनवा
गावं का नाम: कुन्द्सरे ी उफग जविनु परु ा
1 452 अन्द्य कृजषक/अकृजषक 0.024 कुुँवर अजखलिे ससंह
कुुँवर कौिल ससंह उफग
मुन्ना ससंह पुत्र घनश्याम
कुमार ससंह लोक
जनमागण जवभाग
452
2 457 अन्द्य कृजषक/अकृजषक 0.026 कुुँवर अजखलिे ससंह
कुुँवर कौिल ससंह उफग
मुन्ना ससंह पुत्र घनश्याम
कुमार ससंह लोक
जनमागण जवभाग
457
3 459 अन्द्य कृजषक/अकृजषक 0.004 कुुँवर अजखलिे ससंह
कुुँवर कौिल ससंह उफग
मुन्ना ससंह पुत्र घनश्याम
कुमार ससंह लोक
जनमागण जवभाग
459
4 462 अन्द्य कृजषक/अकृजषक 0.014 कुुँवर अजखलिे ससंह
कुुँवर कौिल ससंह उफग[भाग II—खण्ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
मुन्ना ससंह पुत्र घनश्याम
कुमार ससंह ओमप्रकाि
भगवान िास पुत्र
सीताराम लोक जनमागण
जवभाग
462
5 463 अन्द्य कृजषक/अकृजषक 0.057 कुुँवर अजखलिे ससंह
कुुँवर कौिल ससंह उफग
मुन्ना ससंह पुत्र घनश्याम
कुमार ससंह लोक
जनमागण जवभाग
463
6 471 अन्द्य कृजषक/अकृजषक 0.003 रामवृक्ष पुत्र िंकर लोक
जनमागण जवभाग
471
7 472 अन्द्य कृजषक/अकृजषक 0.006 िंकर के पुत्र रामवृक्ष
लोक जनमागण जवभाग
472
8 473 अन्द्य कृजषक/अकृजषक 0.004 िंकर के पुत्र रामवृक्ष
लोक जनमागण जवभाग
473
9 510 अन्द्य कृजषक/अकृजषक 0.008 कुुँवर अजखलिे ससंह
कुुँवर कौिल ससंह उफग
मुन्ना ससंह पुत्र घनश्याम
कुमार ससंह, लोक
जनमागण जवभाग
510
10 533 अन्द्य कृजषक/अकृजषक 0.041 हररिंकर के पुत्र
अरसवंि कुमार प्रभाकर,
स्ट्वगीय हररिंकर की
पत्नी श्रीमती अरंधजत
लोक जनमागण जवभाग
533
11 539 अन्द्य कृजषक/अकृजषक 0.004 कुुँवर अजखलिे ससंह
कुुँवर कौिल ससंह उफग
मुन्ना ससंह पुत्र घनश्याम
कुमार ससंह लोक
जनमागण जवभाग
539
12 541 अन्द्य कृजषक/अकृजषक 0.009 कुुँवर अजखलिे ससंह
कुुँवर कौिल ससंह उफग
मुन्ना ससंह पुत्र घनश्याम
कुमार ससंह लोक4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
जनमागण जवभाग
541
13 542 अन्द्य कृजषक/अकृजषक 0.008 कुुँवर अजखलिे ससंह
कुुँवर कौिल ससंह उफग
मुन्ना ससंह पुत्र घनश्याम
कुमार ससंह लोक
जनमागण जवभाग
542
Total 0.208
[फा. स. ं 11033/GKP/LA-NH-29E(Sonauli-Jangal Kauriya)/2018-2019/3D]
िेख अमीनखान, जनििे क
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 26th May, 2025
S.O. 2335(E).—Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport
and Highways, 2964 Dated:05/07/2023, 1165 Dated:12/03/2025, 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 intension to acquire the land
specified in the Schedule annexed to the said notification for building (widening/four-laning, etc.), maintenance,
management and operation of NH29E in the stretch of land from Km. 0 to Km. 56 (Deputy Land Acquisition Officer
Room No. 51 Collectrate Maharajganj.) in the district of MAHARAJGANJ in the state of UTTAR PRADESH;
And whereas the substance of the said notification has been published in “THE TIMES OF INDIA” and
“AAJ” both dated 22/03/2025; 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 NH29E in the stretch of land
from Km. 0 to Km. 56 (Deputy Land Acquisition Officer Room No. 51 Collectrate Maharajganj) in the district of
MAHARAJGANJ in the state of UTTAR PRADESH.
State: UTTAR PRADESH District: MAHARAJGANJ
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: Nautanwa
Village: Kunseri urf Vishunpura
1 452 Common Agriculture/Non 0.024 Kunwar Akhilesh
Agriculture Singh Kunwar
Kaushal Singh alias
Munna Singh Son of
Ghanshyam Kumar
Singh PWD
452
2 457 Common Agriculture/Non 0.026 Kunwar Akhilesh
Agriculture Singh Kunwar
Kaushal Singh alias
Munna Singh Son of
Ghanshyam Kumar
Singh PWD
457
3 459 Common Agriculture/Non 0.004 Kunwar Akhilesh
Agriculture Singh Kunwar
Kaushal Singh alias
Munna Singh Son of
Ghanshyam Kumar
Singh PWD
459
4 462 Common Agriculture/Non 0.014 Kunwar Akhilesh
Agriculture Singh Kunwar
Kaushal Singh alias
Munna Singh son of
Ghanshyam Kumar
Singh Omprakash
Bhagwan Das son of
Sitaram PWD
462
5 463 Common Agriculture/Non 0.057 Kunwar Akhilesh
Agriculture Singh Kunwar
Kaushal Singh alias
Munna Singh Son of
Ghanshyam Kumar
Singh PWD
463
6 471 Common Agriculture/Non 0.003 Ramvriksh son of
Agriculture Shankar PWD
471
7 472 Common Agriculture/ 0.006 Ramvriksh Son of
Non Agriculture Shankar PWD
4726 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
8 473 Common Agriculture/Non 0.004 Ramvriksh son of
Agriculture Shankar PWD
473
9 510 Common Agriculture/non 0.008 Kunwar Akhilesh
Agriculture Singh Kunwar
Kaushal Singh alias
Munna Singh Son of
Ghanshyam Kumar
Singh PWD
510
10 533 Common Agriculture/Non 0.041 Arvind Kumar
Agriculture Prabhakar son of
Harishankar Mrs
Arundhati wife of Late
Harishankar PWD
533
11 539 Common Agriculture/Non 0.004 Kunwar Akhilesh
Agriculture Singh Kunwar
Kaushal Singh alias
Munna Singh Son
Ghanshyam Kumar
Singh PWD
539
12 541 Common Agriculture/Non 0.009 Kunwar Akhilesh
Agriculture Singh Kunwar
Kaushal Singh alias
Munna Singh Son of
Ghanshyam Kumar
Singh PWD
541
13 542 Common Agriculture/Non 0.008 Kunwar Akhilesh
Agriculture Singh Kunwar
Kaushal Singh alias
Munna Singh Son of
Ghanshyam Kumar
Singh PWD
542
Total 0.208
[F. No. 11033/GKP/LA-NH-29E(Sonauli-Jangal Kauriya)/2018-2019/3D]
SHAIKH AMINKHAN, Director
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