## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway No. 71 (Renigunta to Naidupeta Section)
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways regarding land acquisition for building, widening, maintenance, management and operation of National Highway No. 71 in the stretch of land from Km 0.000 to Km 57.046 Renigunta to Naidupeta Section in the district of Tirupati in the state of Andhra Pradesh. This notification, published in the Gazette of India, declares the Central Government's decision to acquire specific lands listed in the schedule, following the process outlined in the National Highways Act, 1956. The core purpose is to facilitate the improvement and maintenance of the national highway. The key finding is that the notification details specific land parcels, their owners, and areas to be acquired for the project.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of the Government of India's notification regarding the acquisition of land for National Highway No. 71 (Renigunta to Naidupeta Section) based on the text provided. The analysis focuses on the stated objectives, key provisions, and potential impact of the notification, specifically within the confines of the provided document.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a new policy action enacting the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the core objective is to acquire land for "building wideningsix laning etc., maintenance, management and operation" of National Highway No. 71 between Renigunta and Naidupeta in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
As a new policy action, the likely problem this notification addresses is the need to expand or improve National Highway No. 71. The existing infrastructure is likely insufficient to meet current or projected traffic demands. The notification suggests that the land acquisition is necessary to facilitate the specified improvements (building, widening, maintenance, etc.) and ensure the efficient operation of the highway. The notification states that the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the Schedule annexed to the said notification and that objections were received, considered, and disallowed.
**5. Key Provisions:**
The notification contains the following key provisions:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire the land specified in the schedule.
* **Land Acquisition:** The land specified in the schedule is to be acquired for building, widening, maintenance, management and operation of National Highway No. 71.
* **Vesting of Land:** Upon publication of the notification in the Official Gazette, the land specified in the schedule shall vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
* **Schedule Detailing Land Parcels:** The notification includes a schedule listing specific plots of land to be acquired. This schedule includes the survey/plot number, type of land, nature of land, area in hectares, name of the owner/interested person, and relevant location details (Taluk and Village). The schedule lists land in several villages including R.Mallavaram, Kapugunneri, Panagallu, Srikalahasti, Chillakuru, Pennepalle, and Thalvayi Padu.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The directly affected stakeholders include:
* **Landowners:** Individuals and entities (e.g., Sri Eswar Educational Rural Development Society) whose land is listed in the schedule for acquisition.
* **Interested Persons:** Individuals who may have an interest in the properties being acquired.
* **Residents:** People living in the villages where the land is to be acquired (R.Mallavaram, Kapugunneri, Panagallu, Srikalahasti, Chillakuru, Pennepalle, and Thalvayi Padu) who may be affected by the highway construction or expansion.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the "competent authority" are the responsible bodies. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is likely involved in the implementation, as evidenced by the file number (NHAIPIUTPT3aPIV20223D).
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification indicates a process that involves:
* Initial notification of intent to acquire land.
* Consideration and disallowance of objections.
* Submission of a report by the competent authority to the Central Government.
* Publication of the final notification in the Official Gazette, which triggers the vesting of land in the Central Government.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of this notification are:
* **Facilitation of Highway Improvement:** Acquisition of the necessary land to facilitate the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway No. 71.
* **Improved Transportation Infrastructure:** Enhanced transportation infrastructure in the Renigunta to Naidupeta section, potentially leading to reduced travel times, increased safety, and improved connectivity.
* **Economic Development:** Improved infrastructure could stimulate economic development in the region by facilitating the movement of goods and people.
**9. Conclusion:**
This notification represents a critical step in the planned improvement of National Highway No. 71. It enables the government to acquire the land required for upgrading the highway, which is expected to enhance transportation infrastructure and contribute to regional economic development. The notification's significance lies in its legal effect of vesting the specified land in the Central Government, paving the way for the planned construction and maintenance activities.
Key Entities Referenced
INDIA: Country
NEW DELHI: Location of publication
MAY 15, 2025: Date of publication of the Gazette of India
VAISAKHA 25, 1947: Date of publication in the Indian national calendar
THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: Name of the official government gazette
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Government of India ministry issuing the notification
S.O. 2190E: Notification number
Government of India: The governing body of India
Department of Road Transport and Highways: Department under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
S.O.535E: Previous notification number, dated 30th January 2025
30th January 2025: Date of the previous notification S.O.535E
National Highways Act, 1956: Act of the Parliament of India
National Highway No 71: National highway being widened
Km 0.000 to Km 57.046: The section of National Highway No. 71 being widened
Renigunta to Naidupeta Section: Section of National Highway No. 71
Tirupati: District where the land acquisition is taking place
ANDHRA PRADESH: State where the land acquisition is taking place
THE HINDU: Newspaper in which the notification was published
ANDHRA PRABHA: Newspaper in which the notification was published
04th February 2025: Date both 'THE HINDU' and 'ANDHRA PRABHA' newspapers published the notification
Central Government: The governing authority
Official Gazette: The official publication for government notifications
NHAIPIUTPT3aPIV20223D: File number
SHAIKH AMINKHAN: Director
Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi110064: Location of the press where the document was printed
Delhi110054: Location of the Controller of Publications
R.Mallavaram: Village
Renigunta: Taluk
Kapugunneri: Village
Srikalahasthi: Taluk and village
Panagallu: Village
Pellakur: Taluk
Chillakuru: Village
Pennepalle: Village
Thalvayi Padu: Village
रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
सी.जी.-डी.एल.-अ.-19052025-263197
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण्ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 2140] नई दिल्ली, बृहस्ट्प जतवार, मई 15, 2025/विै ाख 25, 1947
No. 2140] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025/VAISAKHA 25, 1947
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 15 मई, 2025
का.आ. 2190(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार ने, राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग अजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसम ें इसके
पिचात् 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. 535(अ) तारीख 30 िनवरी, 2025, िो भारत के रािपत्र,
असाधारण, भाग - 2, खण्ड - 3, उपखंड (ii) म ें प्रकाजित की गई थी, द्वारा आंध्र प्रििे राज्य म ें जतरुपजत जिल े म ें राष्ट्रीय
रािमागग संख्या 71 के 0.000 दक.मी. स े 57.046 दक.मी. (रेजनग ंटा स े नाय ड पेटा सेक्िन) तक के भूखण्ड के जनमागण (चौडा
करने/छः लेन का बनाना आदि), अनर क्षण, प्रबंध और प्रचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए उस अजधसूचना स े उपाबद्ध
अन सूची म ें जवजनर्िगष्ट 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 "04 फरवरी
2025”तारीख को "िी जहन्द्ि"ू और "आंध्र प्रभा" िोनों म ें प्रकाजित दकया गया था;
और सक्षम प्राप्त हुए थ े और सक्षम प्राजधकारी ने उन पर जवचार कर जलया ह ैऔर आक्षेपों को अनन ज्ञ्नात कर दिया
ह;ै
3203 GI/2025 (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 अन सरण 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 उपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक उक्त अन सूची म ें जवजनर्िगष्ट भूजम का
पूवोक्त प्रयोिन के जलए अिनग दकया िाना चाजहए;
और अब केन्द्रीय सरकार, उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3घ की उपधारा (2) के अन सरण म,ें यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक
इस अजधसूचना के रािपत्र म ें प्रकािन परउक्त अन सूची म ें जवजनर्िगष्ट भूजम, सभी जवल्लंगमों स े म क्त होकर आत्यजन्द्तक रूप स े
केन्द्रीय सरकार म ेंजनजहत हो िाएगी ।
अनस चू ी
आंध्र प्रिेि राज्य के जतरुपजत जिले म ेंराष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग संख्या 71 के 0.000 दक.मी. से 57.046 दक.मी. तक
(रेजनग ंटा स े नायड पेटा खडं ) के जलए अिनग की िान े वाली सरं चना रजहत अथवा संरचना सजहत भूजम का संजक्षप्त जववरण ।
राज्य का नाम: आध्रं प्रिेि जिल ेका नाम: जतरुपजत
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
तालक का नाम: रेजनगट ं ा
गावं का नाम: र. मल्लावरम
1 152/7बी जनिी (पट्टा) ड्राय 0.0060705 वी.अन्नाम ल ू नाइडू
(पट्टाधार), श्यामलम्मा
(एंिॉयर)
152/7B
2 177/6ए2 जनिी (पट्टा) वेट 0.026306 येल गोटी वेंकटा
हररनाथ ऍस/्् ओ वाइ
वेंकटस्ट्वामी
177/6A2
3 177/7ए2 जनिी (पट्टा) वेट 0.004047 येल गोटी वेंकटा
हररनाथ ऍस/्् ओ वाइ
वेंकटस्ट्वामी
177/7A2
4 177/8ए2 जनिी (पट्टा) वेट 0.0060705 येल गोटी वेंकटा
हररनाथ ऍस/्् ओ
वाइ.वेंकटस्ट्वामी
177/8A2
5 177/9ए1 जनिी (पट्टा) वेट 0.016188 ए.वेंकटास ब्बा रेड्डी
ऍस/्् ओ बाली रेड्डी
177/9A1[भाग II—खण्ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
6 177/9ए1 जनिी (पट्टा) वेट 0.008094 श्री ईस्ट्वर एि केिनल
रुरल डेवलपमेंट
सोसायटी, कड़पा
177/9A1
7 178/16 सरकारी (गवनगमेंट) जवलेि साइट 0.016188 हररिनवाड़ा ग्रामकंतम
178/16
8 178/18ए2 जनिी (पट्टा) वेट 0.008094 येल गोटी वेंकटा
हररनाथ ऍस/्् ओ
वाइ.वेंकटस्ट्वामी
178/18A2
तालक का नाम: श्रीकालाहस्ट्ती
गावं का नाम: कपग ण रे ी
9 82/3ए2 जनिी (पट्टा) वेट 0.016188 बरी स जनथा रेड्डी
ऍस/्् ओ बी.स ििगन रेड्डी
82/3A2
10 82/4ए1बी जनिी (पट्टा) वेट 0.004047 बरी स जनथा रेड्डी
डबल्य/ूओ बी.स ििगन
रेड्डी
82/4A1B
11 83/15बी जनिी (पट्टा) वेट 0.004047 ऍन.्् अम्मानम्मा
डबल्य/ूओ प्रभाकर रेड्डी
83/15B
गावं का नाम: पनगल्ल ू
12 74/19बी1 जनिी (पट्टा) वेट 0.00506 1) पेठारी धन्द्य भागगवी
(एक्सटेंट 20.23
ऍसक््् य.ू ऍम््टीआर््ऍस््)
2) पेठारी चंर सेखर
रेड्डी (एक्सटेंट 30.37
ऍसक््् य.ू ऍम््टीआर््ऍस््)
74/19B1
13 74/21बी1 जनिी (पट्टा) वेट 0.012141 पेठारी धन्द्य भागगवी
74/21B1
गावं का नाम: श्रीकालहस्ट्ती
14 14/8 सरकारी (गवनगमेंट) जवलेि साइट 0.00603 जवलेि साइट -
पी.स रेि ऍस/्् ओ
पी.राधाया (एक्सटेंट:4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
30.15
ऍसक््् य.ू ऍम््टीआर््ऍस््)
2. ऍस््.िांथा क मारी
डबल्य/ूओ म रली
(एक्सटेंट 30.15
ऍसक््् य.ू ऍम््टीआर््ऍस््)
14/8
15 38/5बी जनिी (पट्टा) ड्राय 0.0020235 पी.वेंकटा रामनैया
ऍस/्् ओ जचन्नय्या
38/5B
तालक का नाम: पल्े लाक रु
गावं का नाम: जचल्लाक रु
16 254/2 सरकारी (गवनगमेंट) कैटल ग्रेजिंग 0.004047 थोटा मजल्लका
ग्राउंड - हाउस डबल्य/ूओ प्रसाि
साइट 254/2
17 254/4 सरकारी (गवनगमेंट) कैटल ग्रेजिंग 0.008094 थोटा मजल्लका
ग्राउंड - हाउस डबल्य/ूओ प्रसाि
साइट 254/4
गावं का नाम: पन्नपे ल्ल े
18 100/5बी1 जनिी (पट्टा) वेट 0.016188 एल प रू हमै ावती
डबल्य/ूओ हरी बाबू
100/5B1
19 96/9ए1ए जनिी (पट्टा) वेट 0.008094 एल प रू महिे ऍस््/ओ
हरी बाबू
96/9A1A
गावं का नाम: थलवाईपाड
20 80/16ए जनिी (पट्टा) ड्राय 0.016188 बैना परमिामी रेड्डी
ऍस/्् ओ जपची रेड्डी
80/16A
21 80/17ए जनिी (पट्टा) ड्राय 0.004047 सम राला रमेि बाबू
ऍस/्् ओ पेरैया िेट्टी
80/17A
22 80/2ए2 जनिी (पट्टा) ड्राय 0.008094 नेल्ल रुपल्ली रामामूर्तग
ऍस/्् ओ िामोिरम
80/2A2[भाग II—खण्ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
23 80/3ए2 जनिी (पट्टा) ड्राय 0.012141 नेल्ल रुपल्ली रामामूर्तग
ऍस/्् ओ िामोिरम
80/3A2
24 80/3बी2 जनिी (पट्टा) ड्राय 0.052611 नेल्ल रुपल्ली रमिे
ऍस/्् ओ स ब्बरत्नम
80/3B2
Total 0.2700985
[फा. स. ं NHAI/PIU-TPT/3(a)/P-IV/2022/3D]
िेख अमीनखान, जनििे क
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 15th May, 2025
S.O. 2190(E).—Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport
and Highways, Department of Road Transport and Highways S.O.535(E) dated 30th January 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 Highways 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/six-
laning etc.), maintenance, management and operation of National Highway No 71 in the stretch of land from Km
0.000 to Km 57.046 (Renigunta to Naidupeta Section) in the district of Tirupati in the state of ANDHRA PRADESH.
And whereas the substance of the said notification has been published in “THE HINDU” and “ANDHRA
PRABHA” both dated 04th February 2025; 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.6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
SCHEDULE
Brief Description of the land to be acquired, with or without structure falling within the stretch of land from
Km. 0.000 to Km. 57.046 (Renigunta -Naidupeta Section) of the National Highway No. 71 in the
District of Tirupati in the State of Andhra Pradesh.
State: ANDHRA PRADESH District: Tirupati
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: Renigunta
Village: R.Mallavaram
1 152/7B Private (Patta) dry 0.0060705 V.Annamulu Naidu
(Pattadhar),
Syamalamma
(Enjoyer)
152/7B
2 177/6A2 Private (Patta) wet 0.026306 Yelugoti Venkata
Harinath S/o Y
Venkataswamy
177/6A2
3 177/7A2 Private (Patta) wet 0.004047 Yelugoti Venkata
Harinath S/o Y
Venkataswamy
177/7A2
4 177/8A2 Private (Patta) wet 0.0060705 Yelugoti Venkata
Harinath S/o
Y.Venkataswamy
177/8A2
5 177/9A1 Private (Patta) wet 0.016188 A.Venkatasubba
Reddy S/o Bali Reddy
177/9A1
6 177/9A1 Private (Patta) wet 0.008094 Sri Eswar Educational
Rural Development
Society, Kadapa
177/9A1
7 178/16 Government village site 0.016188 Harijanawada
Gramakantam
178/16
8 178/18A2 Private (Patta) wet 0.008094 Yelugoti Venkata
Harinath S/o
Y.Venkataswamy
178/18A2
Taluk: Srikalahasthi
Village: Kapugunneri
9 82/3A2 Private (Patta) wet 0.016188 Barri Sunitha Reddy
S/o B.Sudharshan
Reddy
82/3A2
10 82/4A1B Private (Patta) wet 0.004047 Barri Sunitha Reddy
W/o B.Sudharshan
Reddy
82/4A1B
11 83/15B Private (Patta) wet 0.004047 N.Ammanamma W/o[भाग II—खण्ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 7
Prabhakar Reddy
83/15B
Village: Panagallu
12 74/19B1 Private (Patta) wet 0.00506 1) Pethari Dhanya
Bhargavi (extent 20.23
Sq.mtrs) 2) Pethari
Chandra Sekhar
Reddy (extent 30.37
Sq.mtrs)
74/19B1
13 74/21B1 Private (Patta) wet 0.012141 Pethari Dhanya
Bhargavi
74/21B1
Village: Srikalahasti
14 14/8 Government village site 0.00603 Village Site - P.Suresh
S/o P.Radhaiah
(extent: 30.15 Sq.mtrs)
2. S.Shantha Kumari
W/o Murali (extent
30.15 Sq.mtrs)
14/8
15 38/5B Private (Patta) dry 0.0020235 P.Venkata Ramanaiah
S/o Chinnaiah
38/5B
Taluk: Pellakur
Village: Chillakuru
16 254/2 Government Cattle Grazing 0.004047 Thota Mallika W/o
Ground - House Prasad
Site 254/2
17 254/4 Government Cattle Grazing 0.008094 Thota Mallika W/o
Ground - House Prasad
Site 254/4
Village: Pennepalle
18 100/5B1 Private (Patta) wet 0.016188 Elupuru Hymavathi
W/o Hari Babu
100/5B1
19 96/9A1A Private (Patta) wet 0.008094 Elupuru Mahesh S/o
Hari Babu
96/9A1A
Village: Thalvayi Padu
20 80/16A Private (Patta) dry 0.016188 Baina Paramdami
Reddy S/o Pichi
Reddy
80/16A
21 80/17A Private (Patta) dry 0.004047 Samudrala Ramesh
Babu S/o Peraiah
Shetty
80/17A
22 80/2A2 Private (Patta) dry 0.008094 Nellurupalli
Ramamurthy S/o
Damodaram
80/2A2
23 80/3A2 Private (Patta) dry 0.012141 Nellurupalli
Ramamurthy S/o
Damodaram8 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
80/3A2
24 80/3B2 Private (Patta) dry 0.052611 Nellurupalli Ramesh
S/o Subbarathnam
80/3B2
Total 0.2700985
[F. No. NHAI/PIU-TPT/3(a)/P-IV/2022/3D]
SHAIKH AMINKHAN, Director
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