## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway 31, Assam
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification (S.O. 5116E) regarding the acquisition of land in the Dhubri district of Assam for the purpose of building, upgrading, maintaining, managing, and operating National Highway (NH) 31. The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire specified lands within a defined stretch, following due process including public notification and absence of objections. This acquisition is for the stretch of land from km 853.00 to 864.00 km Dumardaha pt IV to Geramari pt III Section. The key finding is the Central Government's formal declaration to acquire the identified land, vesting it in the Central Government, free from encumbrances, after following the necessary legal procedures under the National Highway Act of 1956.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the government notification S.O. 5116E, published on November 2, 2022, concerning the acquisition of land for the development of National Highway 31 in the Dhubri district of Assam. The analysis is based solely on the information provided in the policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to legally acquire land for the "building New constructionupgradation two lane with paved shoulder etc.,maintenance ,management and operation of NH 31on the stretch of land from km 853.00 to 864.00 kmDumardaha pt IV to Geramari pt III Section in district of DHUBRI in the state of ASSAM".
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **Rationale:** The policy text indicates a need for land acquisition to facilitate the development and improvement of National Highway 31. The need for "New constructionupgradation two lane with paved shoulder etc.,maintenance ,management and operation" suggests the existing infrastructure requires enhancement to improve connectivity, traffic flow, and overall transportation efficiency.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **New Policy:**
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government initially declared its intention to acquire land through notification S.O 3103E dated 06.07.2022.
* **Public Consultation:** The notification's substance was published in local newspapers ("The Assam Tribune" and "Assamiya Khabor") to solicit objections.
* **Report Submission:** The competent authority submitted a report to the Central Government after no objections were received.
* **Acquisition Declaration:** This notification (S.O. 5116E) formally declares that the land specified in the schedule will be acquired for the development of NH 31.
* **Vesting of Land:** Upon publication of this notification, the land specified in the schedule vests absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
* **Land Schedule:** The notification includes a schedule detailing the specific land to be acquired, including survey numbers, land type, area (in hectares), and the names of landowners in Asharikandi and Fulkamari villages of Dhubri district.
* **Compensation:** While not explicitly stated in *this* document, land acquisition typically involves compensation to landowners, as implied by the listing of "Land OwnerInterested Person".
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the direct target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners in the Asharikandi, Fulkamari and Sajuarkuti villages of the Dhubri district in Assam, specifically those whose land is listed in the schedule.
* The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, as the responsible government body.
* Residents and businesses that rely on NH 31 for transportation.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the primary responsible agency. A "competent authority" is also mentioned, tasked with submitting a report to the Central Government, likely responsible for land valuation and negotiation.
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* The initial notification was issued on 06.07.2022 (S.O 3103E).
* Public notification occurred on 19.07.2022.
* The final acquisition declaration was made on 2nd November 2022 (S.O. 5116E).
* The procedure involves notification, public consultation, report submission by the competent authority, and a final acquisition declaration.
* The gazette publication makes land vested to central government.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* The intended outcome is the legal acquisition of land required for the development and improvement of NH 31. This is expected to lead to:
* Upgraded road infrastructure, potentially including two-lane roads with paved shoulders.
* Improved connectivity and transportation efficiency.
* Enhanced economic activity in the region due to better transportation links.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification S.O. 5116E represents a significant step in the process of acquiring land for the NH 31 project in Assam. The Central Government has formally declared the acquisition, following due process outlined in the National Highway Act of 1956. This will have a direct impact on the landowners in the affected areas and is intended to improve transportation infrastructure in the region. The project's success will depend on the fair and timely compensation to landowners and the efficient execution of the road development plan.
Key Entities Referenced
NEW DELHI: Capital of India, place of publication of the gazette notification.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The government ministry responsible for the notification.
National Highway Act 1956: Act under which the land acquisition is being carried out.
Central Government: The governing body responsible for declaring the land acquisition.
NH 31: National Highway being upgraded/maintained, stretch of land from km 853.00 to 864.00 kmDumardaha pt IV to Geramari pt III Section.
Dumardaha pt IV: Part of the stretch of land where the land acquisition is taking place.
Geramari pt III: Part of the stretch of land where the land acquisition is taking place.
DHUBRI: District in Assam where the land acquisition is taking place.
ASSAM: State in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
The Assam Tribune: Newspaper in which the notification was published.
Assamiya Khabor: Newspaper in which the notification was published.
Asharikandi: Village in Dhubri district, Assam.
Fulkamari: Village in Dhubri district, Assam.
Sajuarkuti: Village in Dhubri district, Assam.
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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.ं 4897] नइ ददल्ली, बुधवार, नवम्बर 2, 2022/कार्ततक 11, 1944
No. 4897] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2022/KARTIKA 11, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और राजमाग गमत्रं ालय
ऄजधसचू ना
नइ ददल्ली, 2 नवम् बर, 2022
का.अ. 5116(ऄ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार न,े राष्ट्रीय राजमागग ऄजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) (जजसे आसम ें आसके
पश्चात ् ईक्त ऄजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3क की ईपधारा (1) के ऄधीन जारी की गइ भारत सरकार के सड़क
पररवहन और राजमाग ग मंत्रालय की ऄजधसूचना संख्या का.अ. 3803 (ऄ ) ददनांक 06-07-2022 जो भारत के राजपत्र,
ऄसाधारण, भाग II, खण्ड 3, ईपखंड (ii) म ें प्रकाजित की गइ थी, द्वारा ऄसम राज्य के धुबरी जजले म ें एन एच-31 के
दक.मी. 853.00 स े दक.मी.864.00 (डुमरदह खंड-४ स े गेरामारी खंड- ३ सेक्िन ) तक के भू-खण्ड के जनमाणग (पव्े ड
िोल्डर अदद के साथ टू लने का नया जनमाणग /ईन्नयन), ऄनरु क्षण, प्रबधं न और प्रचालन के जलए ईस ऄजधसचू ना स े ईपाबद्ध
ऄनुसूची म ें जवजनर्ददष्ट भूजम का ऄजगन करन े के ऄपन े अिय की घोषणा की थी ;
और ईक्त ऄजधसूचना का सार ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 3क की ईपधारा (3) के ऄधीन तारीख "19.07.2022 को
- "द ऄसम जत्रबन " ,और "ऄसमीया खोबर" दोनों म ेंप्रकाजित दकया गया था ;
और अक्षेप प्राप्त हुए थे और सक्षम प्राजधकारी न े ईन पर जवचार कर जलया ह ै और अक्षेपों को ऄननुज्ञात कर ददया
ह ै;
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी न े ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 3घ की ईपधारा (1) के ऄनुसरण म,ें केन्द्रीय सरकार को ऄपनी
ररपोट गदे दी ह ै;
7299 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
ऄतः ऄब, केन्द्रीय सरकार, सक्षम प्राजधकारी की ईक्त ररपोट ग प्राप्त हो जाने पर और ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 3घ
की ईपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक ईक्त ऄनुसूची म ें जवजनर्ददष्ट भूजम का
पूवोक्त प्रयोजन के जलए ऄजगन दकया जाना चाजहए ;
और ऄब, केन्द्रीय सरकार, ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 3घ की ईपधारा (2) के ऄनुसरण म ें यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक
आस ऄजधसूचना के राजपत्र म ें प्रकािन पर, ईक्त ऄनुसूची म ें जवजनर्ददष्ट भूजम सभी जवल्लगं मों स े मुक्त होकर अत्यजन्द्तक रूप
स े केन्द्रीय सरकार म ें जनजहत हो जाएगी ।
ऄनसु चू ी
ऄसम राज्य के धुबरी जजले म ें एन एच-31 के दक.मी. 853.00 स े दक.मी. 864.00 (डुमरदह खंड-४ स े गेरामारी खंड -३
सेक्िन) के जलए ऄजगन की जाने वाली संरचना रजहत ऄथवा संरचना सजहत भूजम का संजक्षप्त जववरण ।
राज्य का नाम: ऄसम जजल ेका नाम: धबु री
क्रजमक सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भूजम का प्रकार भूजम की प्रकृजत भूजम का भस्ट्ू वामी जहतबद्ध व्यजक्तयों का नाम
सख्ं या क्षत्रे फल
(हक्े टेयर म)ें
1 2 3 4 5 6
तालकु का नाम: धबु री
गावं का नाम: अिारीकान्द्दी
१ साहजाहान अली जपता मृत हजरत
अली २ साह अलम जपता मृत हजरत
अली ३ रोषाण अली जपता मतृ हजरत
1 1 जनजी सलीताली 0.01605 अली ४ नूर अलम जपता मृत हजरत
अली ५ महा अलम जपता मृत हजरत
अली
(१)
१ जिल्पा जमत्ताल पहल े जिल्पा सभा
2 10 जनजी ब्यापार स्ट्थल 0.0093 साररया पजत सुजमत सभा साररया
(१०)
१ अजबयाल सेख जपता नायेब अली सेख
3 1036 जनजी सलीताली 0.0147
(१०३६)
१ अिार ईद्दीन जपता मृत मान े ईद्दीन २
प्रदीप कुमार पाल जपता मृत िये म कुंज
4 11 जनजी सलीताली 0.0147
पाल
(११)
१ जचराजुल हक जपता अजीजलू हक
5 1214 जनजी ब्यापार स्ट्थल 0.02809
(१२१४)
१ जचराजुल हक जपता अजीजलू हक
6 1219 जनजी सलीताली 0.0147
(१२१९)[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : ऄसाधारण 3
१ हजबबर रहमान जपता अबदसू सामाद
7 1244 जनजी सलीताली 0.0133
(१२४४)
१ छाहरे ण जबजब पजत ऄभयदल्ु य सेख
8 3 जनजी सलीताली 0.0133
()
१ अजबयाल हुछेआन जपता मृत नायेब
अली २ साहजाहान अली जपता मृत
नायेब अली ३ अब्दलु बारेक अहमेद
मृत नायेब अली ४ अब्दलु खालेक सेख
9 4 जनजी सलीताली 0.0387 मृत नायेब अली ५ अब ूबक्कर जसदद्दक
मृत नायेब अली ६ ऄ लजतफ सखे मृत
नायेब अली ७ जुलदफकार हुछेआन नायेब
अली
(४)
१ श्रीमजत लता सभा साररया पजत प्रदीप
10 5 जनजी ब्यापार स्ट्थल 0.0414 कुमार अगरवाला
(५)
१ श्रीमजत लता सभा साररया पजत प्रदीप
11 6 जनजी ब्यापार स्ट्थल 0.0347 कुमार अगरवाला
(६)
१ रणब सभा साररया जपता प्रदीप कुमार
12 7 जनजी सलीताली 0.0414 अगरवाला
(७)
१ हुछेआन नाछ फीका जपता नबी हुछेआन
13 8 जनजी सलीताली 0.0361
(८)
१ जसरामतल्ु य जपता ताजछर मामूद २
अबूल हुछेआन जपता मृत साफर सेख ३
मकबुल हुछेआन जपता मृत साफर सेख ४
14 9 जनजी सलीताली 0.0856
अयूब हुछेआन जपता मृत साफर सेख ५
नबी हुछेआन जपता मतृ साफर सेख
(९)
गावं का नाम: फुलकुमारी
१ अमजाद अली जपता मृत अकबर
अली २ दफरोज ईद्दीन जपता मतृ अकबर
अली
(१५२)
15 152 जनजी बारी 0.02944 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
गावं का नाम: साजुवारकुटी
१ अबू हाजनफ सेख जपता नूर ईद्दीन सेख
16 388 जनजी सलीताली 0.0749
(३८८)
कुल 0.50634
[फा. स.ं NH-12012/02/2020/AS/Zone-V/3D]
राजेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 2nd November, 2022
S.O. 5116(E).—Whereas by the notification of the Government of india in the Ministry of Road Transport and
Highways,S.O 3103(E) dated 06.07.2022 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 (New construction/upgradation two lane with paved shoulder
etc.),maintenance ,management and operation of NH 31on the stretch of land from km 853.00 to 864.00
km(Dumardaha pt IV to Geramari pt III Section) in district of DHUBRI in the state of ASSAM
And whereas the substance of the said notification has been published in “The Assam Tribune” dated
19.07.2022 and "Assamiya Khabor" dated 19.07.2022 under sub-section (3) of section 3A of the said Act ,
And whereas no objections have been received from any person(s) bythe 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.
SCHEDULE
Brief description of the land to be acquired, with or without structure, falling within the stretch of land from km
853.00 to 864.00 km(Dumardaha pt IV to Geramari pt III Section)of the NH 31in the district of DHUBRI in the state
of ASSAM.
State: ASSAM District: DHUBRI
Sr. 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: Dhubri
Village: Asharikandi
1.SAHJAHAN ALI S/O LT HAZRAT
ALI 2.SAH ALAM S/O LT HAZRAT
ALI 3.ROSHAN ALI S/O LT
1 1 Private SALITALI 0.01605 HAZRAT ALI 4.NUR ALAM S/O LT
HAZRAT ALI 5.MAHA ALAM S/O
LT HAZRAT ALI
1[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : ऄसाधारण 5
1.SHILPA MITTAL FORMARLY
SHILPA SHABHACHARIYA W/O
2 10 Private TRADE SITE 0.0093
SUMIT SHABHACHARIYA
10
1.ABIYAL SK S/O NAYEB ALI SK
3 1036 Private SALITALI 0.0147
1036
1.ASHAR UDDIN S/O LT MANE
UDDIN 2.PRADIP KUMAR PAL S/O
4 11 Private SALITALI 0.0147
LT SHYAM KUNJA PAL
11
1.SIRAJUL HOQUE S/O AZIJUL
5 1214 Private TRADE SITE 0.02809 HOQUE
1214
1.SIRAJUL HOQUE S/O AZIJUL
6 1219 Private SALITALI 0.0147 HOQUE
1219
1.HABIBAR RAHMAN S/O ABDUS
7 1244 Private SALITALI 0.0133 SAMAD
1244
1.SAHERAN BIBI W/O
8 3 Private SALITALI 0.0133
ABHAYDULYA SK
1.ABIYAL HUSSAIN S/O LT NAYEB
ALI 2.SAHJAHAN ALI S/O LT
NAYEB ALI 3.ABDUL BAREK
AHMED S/O LT NAYEB ALI
4.ABDUL KHALEQUE SK S/O LT
9 4 Private SALITALI 0.0387 NAYEB ALI 5.ABU BAKKAR
SIDDIK S/O LT NAYEB ALI 6.A
LATIF SK S/O LT NAYEB ALI
7.JULFIKKAR HUSSAIN S/O LT
NAYEB ALI
4
1.SRIMATI LATA SABHA SARIYA
10 5 Private TRADE SITE 0.0414 W/O PRADIB KUMAR AGARWALA
5
1.SRIMATI LATA SABHA SARIYA
11 6 Private TRADE SITE 0.0347 W/O PRADIB KUMAR AGARWALA
6
1.RANAB SABHA SARIYA S/O
12 7 Private SALITALI 0.0414 PRADIP KUMAR AGARWALA
7
1.HUSSAIN NAS FIKA D/O NABI
13 8 Private SALITALI 0.0361 HUSSAIN
8
1.SIRAMTULYA S/O TASIR
MAMUD 2.ABUL HUSSAIN S/O LT
SAFAR SK 3.MAKBUL HUSSAIN
14 9 Private SALITALI 0.0856 S/O LT SAFAR SK 4.AYUB
HUSSAIN S/O LT SAFAR SK 5.NABI
HUSSAIN S/O LT SAFAR SK
9
Village: Fulkamari
1.AMJAD ALI , S/O. LT AKBAR ALI
15 152 Private BARI 0.0294
2.FIROJ UDDIN, S/O. LT AKBAR6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
ALI
152
Village: Sajuarkuti
1.ABU HANIF SHEIKH, S/O NUR
16 388 Private SALITALI 0.0749 UDDIN SHEIKH
388
TOTAL 0.50634
[F. No. NH-12012/02/2020/AS/Zone-V/3D]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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