## Report on Land Acquisition for National Highway Expansion in Karnataka
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of land in the Vijayapura district of Karnataka for the purpose of building, widening, four-laning, maintaining, managing, and operating National Highway 52 (formerly NH13). The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire specific parcels of land identified in the schedule annexed to the notification following the due process outlined in the National Highway Act, 1956. Key findings include the identification of specific land owners and the areas to be acquired, indicating a direct impact on those individuals and a broader impact on the development of the National Highway.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview and analysis of a government notification concerning land acquisition for the Solapur-Vijayapur section of National Highway 52 in Karnataka. This analysis is based solely on the information contained within the provided policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This notification pertains to land acquisition under the National Highway Act, 1956 (48 of 1956).
* **Core Objective:** The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to acquire land for the building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of NH52 (formerly NH13). This aims to improve transportation infrastructure along the Solapur-Vijayapur Section.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The policy addresses the need for infrastructure development by acquiring land for improvements to National Highway 52. The text suggests a perceived inadequacy of the existing infrastructure, necessitating widening and four-laning to improve traffic flow and connectivity. The publication of initial notification S.O. No. 3731 E dated 21th October 2020 indicated initial intension to acquire the land, while the current notification implies the completion of the due process.
**5. Key Provisions:**
The notification declares the following:
* **Land Acquisition:** The Central Government declares that the land specified in the schedule shall be acquired for the stated purpose of highway improvement.
* **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.
* **Specific Land Parcels:** The schedule attached to the notification details specific parcels of land to be acquired, including survey numbers, type of land, area in hectares, and the names of the land owners/interested persons. For example, Survey No. 1693 in Agasanal village, owned by Mahadevi Siddayya Hiremath, with an area of 0.082 hectares.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Landowners:** Specifically, the individuals and entities listed in the schedule whose land is being acquired (e.g., Mahadevi Siddayya Hiremath, Mallayya Gurupadayya Hiremath, Appasaheb Madeppa Birajdar).
* **Residents of Vijayapura District:** The general population of the Vijayapura district in Karnataka who will benefit from improved transportation infrastructure.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the responsible agency. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is likely involved in the implementation.
* **Procedures:** The text indicates that the land acquisition process follows the procedures outlined in the National Highway Act, 1956, including the initial notification, consideration of objections, submission of a report by the competent authority, and final declaration.
* **Timelines:** The date of the notification (July 6, 2021) marks the point from which the vesting of the land in the Central Government takes effect.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The expected outcomes of this land acquisition are:
* **Improved Transportation Infrastructure:** Widening and four-laning of NH52 to enhance connectivity and reduce travel time.
* **Economic Development:** Improved transportation infrastructure can facilitate economic activity in the region by improving trade and accessibility.
* **Compensation for Landowners:** While not explicitly stated in the text, landowners are presumably entitled to compensation for the acquired land.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification represents a key step in the process of improving transportation infrastructure in the Vijayapura district of Karnataka. By acquiring the specified land parcels, the Central Government aims to facilitate the building, widening, and maintenance of National Highway 52, ultimately contributing to enhanced connectivity and economic development in the region. The impact on the landowners listed in the schedule is direct and significant, highlighting the importance of fair compensation and resettlement processes.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The government ministry responsible for the notification.
National Highway Act, 1956: Act of Indian parliament regarding national highways
NH52: National Highway number 52.
Solapur Vijayapur Section: A section of a highway between Solapur, Maharashtra and Vijayapura, Karnataka.
Vijayapura: District in Karnataka state.
KARNATAKA: State in India.
Vijaya Karnataka Kannada: Kannada newspaper in which notification was published.
Time of India English: English newspaper in which notification was published.
NH13: National Highway number 13.
Indi: Taluk (sub-division of a district) in Vijayapura district, Karnataka.
Agasanal: Village in Indi Taluk, Vijayapura district, Karnataka.
Arajanal: Village in Indi Taluk, Vijayapura district, Karnataka.
RAJESH GUPTA: Director at Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
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स.ं 2507] नई दिल्ली, मगं लवार, िुलाई 6, 2021/ आषाढ़ 15, 1943
No. 2507] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2021/ASHADHA 15, 1943
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 6 िुलाई, 2021
का.आ. 2708 (अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार न,े 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. 3731 (अ), तारीख 21/10/2020 िो भारत के रािपत्र,
असाधारण, भाग II, खण्ड 3, उपखंड (ii) म ें प्रकाजित की गई थी, द्वारा कनागटक राज्य के जवियपुरा जिले म ें NH-13 (नई
NH-52) के दक.मी. 30.340 स े दक.मी. 102.000 (सोलापूर - जवियपुर जवभाग) तक के राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग के जनमाणग
(चोड़ा करन े / चार लेन का बनाने, आदि), अनुरक्षण, प्रबंधन और प्रचालन के जलए उस अजधसूचना से उपाबद्ध अनुसूची म ें
जवजनर्िष्टग 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 "15/12/2020"
को "जविय कनाटग क" (कन्नड) और "टाइम्स ऑफ इंजडया" (अंग्रेिी) िोनों म ें प्रकाजित दकया गया था ;
और भूजम माजलकों / इच्छुक व्यजक्तयों स े आक्षेप प्राप्त नहीं हुए और सक्षम प्राजधकारी ने उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा
3घ की उपधारा (1) के अनुसरण म,ें केन्द्रीय सरकार को अपनी ररपोट गिे िी 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 करते हुए, यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक उक्त अनुसूची म ें जवजनर्िष्टग भूजम का
पूवोक्त प्रयोिन के जलए अिगन दकया िाना चाजहए ;
3727 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
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
स े केन्द्रीय सरकार म ें जनजहत हो िाएगी ।
अनसु चू ी
कनाटग क राज्य के जवियपरु ा जिल ेम ेंNH-13 (New NH-52) के दक.मी. 30.340 स ेदक.मी. 102.000 (सोलापरू -
जवियपरु जवभाग) के जलए अिनग की िान ेवाली सरं चना सजहत अथवा सरं चना रजहत जववरण।
राज्य क नाम: कनाटग क जिल ेका नाम: जवियपरु ा
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: इंडी
गावं का नाम: अगसनाल
महािेवी जसध्िेया जहरेमठ
1 169/3 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर ड्राई 0.082
(169/3)
मल्लय्या गुरुपिेया जहरेमठ
2 169/5 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर ड्राई 0.0408
(169/5)
गावं का नाम: अिनग ाल
एग्रीकल्चर ( अप्पासाहबे मडप्पा जबराििार
3 222 जनिी 0.0824
इर्रगगेटेड ) ( 222)
कुल 0.2052
[F. No. NHAI/PIU/SLP/LA/15012/10/3D]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 6th July, 2021
S.O. 2708(E).—Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport
and Highways, S.O. No. 3731 (E) dated 21th October 2020, 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 NH52 on the stretch of land from Km. 30.340 to Km. 102.000 (Solapur - Vijayapur Section) in the
district of Vijayapura in the state of KARNATAKA;
And whereas the substance of the said notification has been published in “Vijaya Karnataka” (Kannada) and
“Time of India” (English) both dated 15/12/2020; under sub-section (3) of section 3A of the said Act;
And whereas objections have not been received and the same have been considered and disallowed by the
competent Authority;[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
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 of land from K.M.
30.340 to K.M. 102.000 (Solapur - Vijayapur Section) of the National Highway No. 13 (New NH-52) in the
district of Vijayapura, state of KARNATAKA.
State: KARNATAKA District: Vijayapura
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: Indi
Village: Agasanal
Agriculture Mahadevi Siddayya Hiremath
1 169/3 Private 0.082
(Dry) 169/3
Agriculture Mallayya Gurupadayya Hiremath
2 169/5 Private 0.0408
(Dry) 169/5
Viilage: Arajanal
Agriculture ( Appasaheb Madeppa Birajdar
3 222 Private 0.0824
Irrigated ) 222
TOTAL 0.2052
[F. No. NHAI/PIU/SLP/LA/15012/10/3D]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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