## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway 16 (NH16) Expansion
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways regarding the acquisition of land for the building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway 16 (NH16) on the stretch from Km. 98 to Km. 111 in the state of Odisha. The core purpose of this notification is to formally declare the acquisition of specified land parcels following the completion of due process under the National Highway Act, 1956. The key finding is that land acquisition is now authorized, and the land vests with the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview and analysis of the notification S.O. 1692(E) issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on April 7, 2022, concerning the acquisition of land for NH16 expansion in Odisha. This analysis is based solely on the information provided within the notification text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This notification relates to the National Highway Act, 1956 (48 of 1956). The core objective, as inferred from the provided text, is to acquire land deemed necessary for the development and improvement of National Highway 16, specifically the stretch between Km. 98 and Km. 111. This includes building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation activities.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The policy addresses the need for land acquisition to facilitate infrastructure development on National Highway 16. The rationale behind this acquisition is to improve connectivity, facilitate transportation, and support economic growth by upgrading and maintaining this critical infrastructure. The notification explicitly states that the Central Government declared its intention to acquire land for widening and improving NH16. The absence of received objections from any corner by the Competent Authority is cited.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is a *new policy* in that it formalizes and announces the land acquisition. The main provisions and actions mandated are:
* **Declaration of Land Acquisition:** The notification declares that the land specified in the Schedule is to be acquired for the purpose of building, widening, four-laning, maintaining, managing, and operating NH16.
* **Vesting of Land:** Upon publication of the notification in the Official Gazette, the specified land vests absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
* **Schedule of Land:** A detailed schedule is included, outlining the specific survey numbers, types of land, area in hectares, and names of land owners/interested persons affected by the acquisition in the Bhadrak district of Odisha.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this policy include:
* **Landowners:** Individuals and entities owning land within the specified stretch of NH16, as listed in the Schedule (e.g., Ramachandra Panda, Laxmidhar Panda, Malati Manjari Sahoo, etc.).
* **Residents of Bhadrak District, Odisha:** Those residing near the specified stretch of NH16 who may be impacted by the construction and development activities.
* **Ministry of Road Transport and Highways:** The government body responsible for implementing the policy.
* **National Highways Authority of India (NHAI):** Likely involved in the execution of the project.
* **Office of the Tahasildar, Bhandaripokhari:** Mentioned within the schedule as its location is along the acquired land.
* **Sambad and OrissaPost:** The newspapers in which the initial notification of intent to acquire was published.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the primary responsible agency. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is likely involved in the physical implementation of the project. The "Competent Authority" (not explicitly named) is responsible for receiving objections and submitting a report to the Central Government.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification establishes the final step in the land acquisition process. The initial intention to acquire was published on 04.02.2022. The current notification marks the official vesting of land rights to the Central Government. Further timelines related to construction and compensation are not specified in the text.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of this land acquisition policy include:
* **Improved Infrastructure:** Upgrading and widening NH16 to improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance road safety.
* **Enhanced Connectivity:** Better connectivity between regions, facilitating trade and transportation of goods and services.
* **Economic Growth:** Supporting economic development in the region by improving transportation infrastructure.
* **Compensation to Landowners:** Landowners listed in the schedule are entitled to compensation as determined by applicable laws and regulations, although the details are not included in the provided text.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification S.O. 1692(E) formally declares the acquisition of land for the NH16 expansion project in Odisha. This policy enables the government to proceed with infrastructure development activities to improve connectivity and support economic growth in the region. The affected landowners and residents of Bhadrak district are key stakeholders directly impacted by this land acquisition. The notification signifies a crucial step in the execution of the National Highway Act, 1956 for infrastructure development.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highway Act, 1956: An Act of the Parliament of India related to national highways.
NH16: National Highway 16, which is being widened/improved in the described notification.
Bhandaripokhari: Name of Tahasildar office AtPoPS Bhandaripokhari, Dist Bhadrak, Pin756120
Bhadrak: District in Odisha, India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Odisha: The state in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Sambad: Name of a newspaper in which notification was published.
OrissaPost: Name of a newspaper in which notification was published.
Dakshinabar: Village in Odisha, India
Chandrabhanupur: Village in Odisha, India
Uttarbar: Village in Odisha, India
Shasan32: Village in Odisha, India
Shamaraipur: Village in Odisha, India
Bayanbanpur: Village in Odisha, India
Khadipada: Village in Odisha, India
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Government of India ministry responsible for road transport and highways.
RAJESH GUPTA: Director in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
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ऄसाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—ईप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 1609] नइ ददल्ली, बहृ स्ट्प जतवार, ऄप्रलै 7, 2022/चत्रै 17, 1944
No. 1609] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2022/CHAITRA 17, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
ऄजधसचू ना
नइ ददल् ली, 7 ऄप्रैल, 2022
का.अ. 1692(ऄ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार न,े राष्ट्रीय रािमागग ऄजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे आसम ें आसके
पश्चात ् ईक्त ऄजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3क की ईपधारा (1) के ऄधीन िारी की गइ भारत सरकार के सड़क
पररवहन और रािमागग मंत्रालय की ऄजधसूचना संख्या का.अ. , िो भारत के रािपत्र, ऄसाधारण, भाग II, खण्ड 3,
ईपखंड (ii) म ें प्रकाजित की गइ थी, द्वारा ईड़ीसा राज्य के भरक जिले म ें NH16 के दक.मी. 98 स े दक.मी. 111 (ऄदिस
ऄपe दद तहजसलदार, भन्द्डारीपोखरी, एट/ पोष्ट/जप.एस- भन्द्डारीपोखरी, जिल्ला- भरक, जपन-् ७५६१२०, ओजडिा) तक
के राष्ट्रीय रािमागग के जनमागण (चौड़ा करन/े चार लेन का बनाने, अदद), ऄनरु क्षण, प्रबंधन और प्रचालन के जलए ईस
ऄजधसूचना स े ईपाबद्ध ऄनुसूची म ें जवजनर्ददष्ट भूजम का ऄिनग करने के ऄपने अिय की घोषणा की थी ;
और ईक्त ऄजधसूचना का सार ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 3क की ईपधारा (3) के ऄधीन तारीख "०४.०२.२०२२
" को "सम्बाद " और "ओजड़िापोस्ट्ट" दोनों म ेंप्रकाजित दकया गया था ;
और कोइ अक्षपे प्राप्त नहीं हुए थ े और सक्षम प्राजधकारी ने ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 3घ की ईपधारा (1) के
ऄनुसरण म,ें केन्द्रीय सरकार को ऄपनी ररपोट ग द े दी ह े ;
ऄतः ऄब, केन्द्रीय सरकार, सक्षम प्राजधकारी की ईक्त ररपोट ग प्राप्त हो िान े पर और ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 3घ
की ईपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक ईक्त ऄनुसूची म ें जवजनर्ददष्ट भूजम का
पूवोक्त प्रयोिन के जलए ऄिनग दकया िाना चाजहए ;
और ऄब, केन्द्रीय सरकार, ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 3घ की ईपधारा (2) के ऄनुसरण म ें यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक
आस ऄजधसूचना के रािपत्र म ें प्रकािन पर, ईक्त ऄनुसूची म ें जवजनर्ददष्ट भूजम सभी जवल्लगं मों स े मुक्त होकर अत्यजन्द्तक रूप
स े केन्द्रीय सरकार म ें जनजहत हो िाएगी ।
2499 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
ऄनसु चू ी
ईड़ीसा राज्य के भरक जिल ेम ेंNH16 के दक.मी. 98 स ेदक.मी.111 (ऄदिस ऄपe दद तहजसलदार, भन्द्डारीपोखरी, एट/
पोष्ट/ जप.एस- भन्द्डारीपोखरी, जिल्ला- भरक, जपन-् ७५६१२०, ओजडिा) के जलए ऄिनग की िान े वाली सरं चना सजहत
ऄथवा सरं चना रजहत जववरण।
राज्य का नाम: ईड़ीसा जिल ेका नाम: भरक
क्रजमक सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भूजम का प्रकार भूजम की प्रकृजत भूजम का भस्ट्ू वामी/जहतबद्ध व्यजक्तयों का नाम
सख्ं या क्षत्रे िल
(हक्े टेयर म)ें
1 2 3 4 5 6
तालकु का नाम: भण्डारीपोखरी
गावं का नाम: दजक्षणबाड़-42
रामचन्द्र पन्द्े डा, लक्ष्मीधर पेन्द्डा, ऍस् /ओ.
1 1193 जनिी पजतता 0.0060704 नबादकिोर पेन्द्डा, चरं भानुपुर
()
ज्योस्ट्थान मइ साहू, डबल्य/ूओ. सुभाष
2 1194 जनिी घरबरी 0.0323756 चेन्द्रा साहू, ईत्तरबार
()
जसबरम पेन्द्डा, गोजपनत ्पेन्द्डा, भगबान
पेन्द्डा, ऍस् /ओ. सनातन पेन्द्डा,
3 1196 जनिी िरद िल II 0.0222582
चंरभानुपुर
()
गावं का नाम: िासन-32
मलती मंिरी साहू, डबल्य/ूओ- गंगाधर
4 1122 जनिी िरद िल I 0.0182112 साहू, जभलझ- ईत्तरबार
()
जहमांिु िेखर साहू, दीजप्तरंिन साहू,
ऍस् /ओ- दकिोर कूमार् साहू, जभलझ-
5 1124 जनिी घरबरी 0.0101174
ईत्तरबार
()
श्री श्री िमसुन्द्दर झू् ठाकु बीि,े ईत्तरबार,
मािगत- दीजप्तरंिन साहू, ऍस् /ओ. कीषौर
6 1125 जनिी िरद िल I 0.0161878 कूमार् साहू
()[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : ऄसाधारण 3
हरमोहन साहू, ऍस् /ओ घनश्याम साहू,
7 1126 जनिी िलािय-II 0.0182112 ईत्तरबार
()
जवभूजत भूषण नायक, ऍस् /ओ- बंिीधर
8 1126/1476 जनिी घरबरी 0.0141643 नायक, जभलझ- िामरायपुर
([object Object])
मानज़् कूमार् महापात्र, मनोि कूमार्
महापात्र, झेजडडष् महापात्र,
9 1132 जनिी िरद िल I 0.0586807 रािीबलोचन महापात्र, ऍस् /ओ. केय्लष ्
चेन्द्रा महापात्र, जभलझ- बयानबानपुर
()
िकुंतला अचाय,ग डबल्य/ूओ. सुरेंर
10 1133 जनिी िरद िल I 0.0182112 मोहान् जमष्रा, ईत्तरबार
()
िकुंतला अचाय,ग डबल्य/ूओ. सुरेंर कूमार्
11 1134 जनिी िरद िल I 0.0202347 जमष्रा, ईत्तरबार
()
भागबत प्रेसड् साहू, ऍस् /ओ. िदनु ाथ
12 1135 जनिी घरबरी 0.0080939 साहू, ईत्तरबार
()
सेबती जद्वबेदी, डबल्य/ूओ. जनरंिन डेष,्
13 1135/1437 जनिी घरबरी 0.0101174 खादीपड़ा
()
सुरेन्द्रमोहन जमष्रा, ऍस /् ओ. सुकदेबा
14 1135/1452 जनिी घरबरी 0.0182112 जमष्रा, ईत्तरबार
()
सुरेंर मोहान् जमष्रा, ऍस् /ओ. सुकदेबा
15 1145 जनिी घरबरी 0.0121408 जमष्रा, ईत्तरबार
()
भगवती नायक, डबल्य/ूओ. ददगम्बर
नायक, दजखनबार
16 1146 जनिी िरद िल I 0.034399 ()4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
कीषौर कूमार् साहू, ऍस् /ओ. पद्मनाव
17 1149 जनिी िरद िल I 0.0161878 साहू, ईत्तरबार
([object Object])
िुभकांता सेनापजत, ऍस् /ओ- भगबान
18 1150 जनिी चका 0.0060704 सेनापजत, दजखनबार
()
कुल 0.3399432
[िा. सं. NHAI/BOT/11012/58/2005/Pt./LA/NH-16/3D]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 7th April, 2022
S.O. 1692(E).—Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport
and Highways, , 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 NH16 on the stretch
of land from Km. 98 to Km. 111 (Office of the Tahasildar, Bhandaripokhari, At/Po/PS- Bhandaripokhari, Dist-
Bhadrak, Pin-756120, Odisha) in the district of BHADRAK in the state of ODISHA ;
And whereas the substance of the said notification has been published in “Sambad” and “OrissaPost” both
dated 04.02.2022; under sub-section (3) of section 3A of the said Act;
And whereas no objections have been received from any corner by the Competent Authority;
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—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : ऄसाधारण 5
SCHEDULE
Brief description of the land to be acquired, with or without structure, falling within the NH16 in the stretch of
land from Km. 98 to Km. 111 (Office of the Tahasildar, Bhandaripokhari, At/Po/PS- Bhandaripokhari,
Dist- Bhadrak, Pin-756120, Odisha) in the district of BHADRAK in the state of ODISHA.
State: ODISHA District: BHADRAK
Sl. Survey Type of Land Nature of Area in Name of the Land Owner/Interested
No. Number Land Hectare Person
Part Survey No.
1 2 3 4 5 6
Taluk: Bhandaripokhari
Village: Dakshinabar-42
Ramachandra Panda, Laxmidhar Panda,
1 1193 Private Patita 0.0060704 S/o. Nabakishor Panda,
Chandrabhanupur
Jyosthna Mayee Sahoo, W/o. Subash
2 1194 Private Gharabari 0.0323756
Chandra Sahoo, Uttarbar
Sibaram Panda, Gopinath Panda,
3 1196 Private Sarad Jal II 0.0222582 Bhagaban Panda, S/o. Sanatan Panda,
Chandrabhanupur
Village: Shasan-32
Malati Manjari Sahoo, W/o- Gangadhar
4 1122 Private Sarad Jal I 0.0182112
Sahoo, Village- Uttarbar
Himanshu Sekhar Sahoo, Diptiranjan
5 1124 Private Gharabari 0.0101174 Sahoo, S/o- Kishor Kumar Sahoo,
Village- Uttarbar
Shree Shree Shyamasundar Jew Thakur
6 1125 Private Sarad Jal I 0.0161878 Bije, Uttarbar, Marfat- Diptiranjan
Sahoo, S/o. Kishore Kumar Sahoo
Haramohan Sahoo, S/o Ghanashyama
7 1126 Private Jalasaya-II 0.0182112
Sahoo, Uttarbar
Bibhuti Bhusana Nayak, S/o-
8 1126/1476 Private Gharabari 0.0141643 Banshidhar Nayak, Village-
Shamaraipur
Manas Kumar Mahapatra, Manoj Kumar
Mahapatra, Jagdish Mahapatra,
9 1132 Private Sarad Jal I 0.0586807 Rajiblochan Mahapatra, S/o. Kailash
Chandra Mahapatra, Village-
Bayanbanpur
Sakuntala Acharjya, W/o. Surendra
10 1133 Private Sarad Jal I 0.0182112
Mohan Mishra, Uttarbar
Sakuntala Acharjya, W/o. Surendra
11 1134 Private Sarad Jal I 0.0202347
Kumar Mishra, Uttarbar
Bhagabat Prasad Sahoo, S/o. Jadunatha
12 1135 Private Gharabari 0.0080939
Sahoo, Uttarbar
Sebati Dwibedi, W/o. Niranjan Dash,
13 1135/1437 Private Gharabari 0.0101174
Khadipada
Surendramohan Mishra, S/o. Sukadeba
14 1135/1452 Private Gharabari 0.0182112
Mishra, Uttarbar6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
Surendra Mohan Mishra, S/o. Sukadeba
15 1145 Private Gharabari 0.0121408
Mishra, Uttarbar
Bhagabati Nayak, W/o. Digambar
16 1146 Private Sarad Jal 1 0.034399
Nayak, Dakhinabar
Kishore Kumar Sahoo, S/o. Padmanava
17 1149 Private Sarad Jal I 0.0161878
Sahoo, Uttarbar
Subhakanta Senapati, S/o- Bhagaban
18 1150 Private Chaka 0.0060704
Senapati, Dakhinabar
TOTAL 0.3399432
[F. No. NHAI/BOT/11012/58/2005/Pt./LA/NH-16/3D]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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