## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway No. 165 Expansion
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of land for the purpose of building, widening, maintaining, managing and operating National Highway No. 165 in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The core purpose of this notification is to formally declare the government's intention to acquire specific parcels of land, following due process, for the aforementioned highway project. The key finding is the declaration of land acquisition and its subsequent vesting in the Central Government. This report provides an overview of the policy, its rationale, key provisions, affected parties, implementation aspects, and expected outcomes based on the notification.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of a notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways regarding land acquisition for National Highway No. 165. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a new notification declaring the acquisition of land.
* **Core Objective:** To acquire land for building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway No. 165 in the stretch of land from Km. 61.740 to Km. 107.660.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This new policy addresses the need to expand and improve the infrastructure of National Highway No. 165. The notification suggests the Central Government's determination to proceed with the highway project, addressing potential infrastructural deficits and promoting economic development along the highway corridor.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
*This is a new policy so all following points apply to the entirety of the provided text.*
This notification:
* Declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land for the NH-165 project.
* Specifies the stretch of land affected: Km. 61.740 to Km. 107.660.
* Confirms that objections to the acquisition were received, considered, and disallowed.
* Declares that the specified land "shall vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances" upon publication of the notification in the Official Gazette.
* Includes a schedule detailing the land to be acquired, including:
* State: Andhra Pradesh
* District: West Godavari
* Taluk: Undi
* Village: Undi
* Survey numbers, type of land (Private Dry/Wet), area in Hectares, and names of landowners for specific parcels. Examples include Survey No. 6775B, 678.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this policy include:
* Landowners within the specified stretch of National Highway No. 165 in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. Specifically, the individuals listed in the Schedule (e.g., Navudu Ramamohana Rao, Bhogeshwara Rao, Pacchigolla Radha and P. Pushpa Latha).
* Residents and businesses located within the affected area.
* The construction and infrastructure development industry involved in the highway project.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Central Government, and the competent authority (as defined in the National Highway Act, 1956).
* **Timelines or procedures:** The notification states that the land vests in the Central Government upon publication in the Official Gazette. The text also implies a process involving initial notification, objection handling, and report submission to the Central Government, all performed before the current notification. This process is defined within the National Highway Act, 1956.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The expected outcomes of this policy include:
* Acquisition of land necessary for the expansion and improvement of National Highway No. 165.
* Enhanced transportation infrastructure, potentially leading to improved connectivity and economic growth in the region.
* Potential displacement and resettlement of affected landowners and communities, requiring fair compensation and rehabilitation measures.
* Economic impacts for businesses situated within the project area due to construction disruptions and changes in accessibility.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways marks a significant step in the expansion and improvement of National Highway No. 165. It initiates the formal acquisition of land and the transferring of ownership to the Central Government for the purpose of developing this infrastructure project. This policy is significant as it impacts local landowners, communities, and the broader economic landscape of the region. Further analysis of the National Highway Act, 1956, and related regulations is recommended to fully understand the legal framework and implementation process for land acquisition and compensation.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highway Act, 1956: A law regarding national highways in India.
Central Government: The government of India.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: A ministry of the Government of India.
National Highway No.165: A specific national highway in India.
WEST GODAVARI: A district in ANDHRA PRADESH state, India.
ANDHRA PRADESH: A state in India.
Times of India English: An English-language newspaper.
Andhrajyothi Telugu: A Telugu-language newspaper.
Undi: A Taluk in WEST GODAVARI district, ANDHRA PRADESH state, India.
Undi: A village in WEST GODAVARI district, ANDHRA PRADESH state, India.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 4834] नई दिल्ली, बुधवार, दिसम्ब र 15, 2021/अग्रहायण 24, 1943
No. 4834] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2021/AGRAHAYANA 24, 1943
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 15 दिसम् बर, 2021
का.आ. 5215(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार न,े राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग अजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसम ें इसके
पश्चात् उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3क की उपधारा (1) के अधीन िारी की गई भारत सरकार के सड़क
पररवहन और रािमागग मंत्रालय की अजधसूचना संख्या का.आ.1201(अ) तारीख 12.03.2021 िो भारत के रािपत्र,
असाधारण, भाग II, खण्ड 3, उपखंड (ii) म ें प्रकाजित की गई थी, द्वारा आध्रं प्रिेि राज्य के पजश्चम गोिावरी जिले म ें
राष्ट्रीय रािमागग स.ं165 के दक.मी. 61.740 स े दक.मी.107.660 तक के भूखण्ड के जनमाणग (चौड़ी करण िो / चार लेन का
बनाना आदि), अनुरक्षण, प्रबंधन और प्रचालन के जलए उस अजधसूचना स े उपाबद्ध अनुसूची म ें जवजनर्िष्टग भूजम का अिगन
करने के अपने आिय की घोषणा की थी ;
और उक्त अजधसूचना का सार उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3क की उपधारा (3) के अधीन तारीख "25.07.2021"
को "टाइम्स ऑफ़ इंजडया (इंजललि)" और "आध्रं ज्योजत (तेलगु )ु " िोनों म ें प्रकाजित दकया गया था ;
और आक्षपे प्राप्त हुए थ े और सक्षम प्राजधकारी न े उन पर जवचार कर जलया ह ै और आक्षेपों को अननुज्ञात कर दिया
ह ै ;
7301 GI/2021 (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 ररपोट ग प्राप्त हो िान े पर और उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3घ
की उपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक उक्त अनुसूची म ें जवजनर्िष्टग 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 म ें प्रकािन पर, उक्त अनुसूची म ें जवजनर्िष्टग भूजम सभी जवल्लगं मों स े मुक्त होकर आत्यजन्द्तक रूप
से केन्द्रीय सरकार म ें जनजहत हो िाएगी ।
अनसु चू ी
आध्रं प्रिेि राज्य के पजश्चम गोिावरी जिल ेम ेंराष्ट्रीय रािमाग गस.ं165 के दक.मी. 61.740 स ेदक.मी.107.660 तक के
भखू ण्ड के जलए अिनग की िान ेवाली सरं चना सजहत अथवा सरं चना रजहत भजू म का सजं क्षप्त जववरण।
राज्य का नाम: आध्रं प्रिेि जिल ेका नाम: पजश्चम गोिावरी
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: उंडी
गावं का नाम: उंडी
नवुि ूरामामोहना राओ स / ओ भोगेश्वरा
1 677-5B जनिी ड्राई 0.0001 राओ, गमजन सुरेि स / ओ कनकरत्नम
()
पजिगोल्ला राधा
2 678 जनिी वेट 0.007
()
पी . पुष्पा लता
3 678 जनिी वेट 0.0007
()
कुल 0.0078
[फा. सं. RW/NH-12011/03/2017-AP/P-7/3D]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 15th December, 2021
S.O. 5215(E).— Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport
and Highways S.O.No.1201(E) dated 12.03.2021 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/four laning etc.,), maintenance, management
and operation of National Highway No.165 in the stretch of land from Km. 61.740 to Km. 107.660 in the district of
WEST GODAVARI in the state of ANDHRA PRADESH.
And whereas the substance of the said notification has been published in “Times of India (English)” and
“Andhrajyothi (Telugu)” both dated 25.07.2021; under sub-section (3) of section 3A of the said Act;
And whereas objections have been received and the same have been considered and disallowed 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.
SCHEDULE
Brief description of the land to be acquired, with or without structure, falling within the stretch of land from
Km. 61.740 to Km. 107.660 of National Highway No.165 in the district of WEST GODAVARI in the State of
ANDHRA PRADESH
State: ANDHRA PRADESH District: WEST GODAVARI
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: Undi
Village: Undi
Navudu Ramamohana Rao S/O
1 677-5B Private Dry 0.0001 Bhogeshwara Rao, Gamani Suresh S/O
Kanakaratnam
2 678 Private Wet 0.007 Pacchigolla Radha
3 678 Private Wet 0.0007 P . Pushpa Latha
TOTAL 0.0078
[F. No. RW/NH-12011/03/2017-AP/P-7/3D]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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