## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Land for NH144A (Jammu & Kashmir)
**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 widening/laning, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway 144A (NH144A) in Jammu and Kashmir. The notification, published in the Gazette of India on May 9, 2025, declares the Central Government's intention to acquire specified land parcels for this purpose, following due process as outlined in the National Highway Act, 1956. Key findings indicate the acquisition impacts both government and private landowners in the Akhnoor region and aims to improve road infrastructure.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview and analysis of a government notification pertaining to land acquisition for the NH144A project in Jammu and Kashmir. The analysis is based solely on the information provided within the notification text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a **New Policy** implementation regarding specific land acquisition.
* **Core Objective:** The core objective, as inferred from the provided text, is to facilitate the construction, widening/laning, maintenance, management, and operation of NH144A between Km 30.053 and Km 49.150 in the Akhnoor to Poonch Road Section in the district of Jammu in the state of Jammu Kashmir UT.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This new policy likely addresses the need for improved road infrastructure on NH144A. The widening/laning project suggests existing infrastructure is insufficient to meet current or projected traffic demands. The land acquisition is a necessary step to facilitate these improvements, addressing potential bottlenecks and enhancing connectivity in the region.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
Since this is a new policy implementation concerning land acquisition, the key provisions are:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The notification declares the Central Government's intent to acquire specified land parcels for the NH144A project.
* **Land Acquisition:** The identified land, detailed in the schedule, will be acquired by the Central Government. This land includes both government-owned and privately-owned parcels, including land under the custodianship of various entities and private ownership by individuals.
* **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.
* **Project Scope:** The acquired land will be used for the construction, widening/laning, maintenance, management, and operation of NH144A.
* **Location:** The acquisition focuses on land within the stretch of NH144A from Km 30.053 to Km 49.150 Akhnoor to Poonch Road SectionI in the district of Jammu in the state of Jammu Kashmir UT.
* **Act Applicability:** The National Highway Act, 1956 is the governing Act for the whole process.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the text, the directly affected stakeholders include:
* **Landowners:** Private individuals and entities (e.g., Dharamarth Trust, Sharif Son of Hasan) owning land within the specified stretch of NH144A.
* **Government Entities:** Jammu and Kashmir UT government, Custodian Department and other government agencies owning or managing land in the area.
* **Residents and Commuters:** Individuals and businesses reliant on NH144A for transportation and connectivity.
* **Construction and Infrastructure Companies:** Entities involved in the construction, widening, maintenance, and management of NH144A.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India. The "Competent Authority" is responsible for submitting the report to the Central Government and also receiving objections.
* **Timeline:** The notification was published on May 9, 2025, triggering the vesting of the land in the Central Government upon publication in the Official Gazette.
* **Procedures:** The notification references compliance with the National Highway Act, 1956, indicating adherence to established procedures for land acquisition, including notification, objection handling (Section 3C), and reporting (Section 3D).
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of this land acquisition are:
* **Improved Road Infrastructure:** Upgrading NH144A through widening/laning will enhance its capacity and efficiency.
* **Enhanced Connectivity:** Improved road infrastructure will enhance connectivity between Akhnoor and Poonch, benefiting residents, businesses, and the regional economy.
* **Reduced Congestion:** Increased road capacity should alleviate traffic congestion, improving travel times and reducing transportation costs.
* **Economic Development:** Better infrastructure supports economic activities and promotes regional development.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification signifies a crucial step towards improving road infrastructure on NH144A in Jammu and Kashmir. By acquiring the specified land parcels, the Central Government aims to facilitate the construction, widening, maintenance, and operation of this vital highway, leading to enhanced connectivity, reduced congestion, and improved economic opportunities for the region. The implementation of this notification will have a direct impact on landowners and users of the highway, underscoring the significance of this policy initiative.
Key Entities Referenced
INDIA: Country publishing the Gazette.
NEW DELHI: Location of publication, Friday, May 9, 2025.
MAY 9, 2025: Date of the Gazette of India publication.
VAISAKHA 19, 1947: Date in the Indian national calendar corresponding to the publication date.
Gazette of India: Official government publication.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: Issuing authority of the notification.
Government of India: The government under which the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways operates.
National Highway Act, 1956: Act under which the land acquisition is being carried out (48 of 1956).
NH144A: National Highway being widened and maintained.
Akhnoor to Poonch Road Section1: Stretch of land where NH144A is located.
JAMMU: District where land acquisition is taking place.
JAMMU KASHMIR UT: Union Territory where the land acquisition is taking place.
Daily Excelsior: Newspaper in which the notification was published.
Amar Ujala: Newspaper in which the notification was published.
26 Mar 2025: Date of newspaper publications.
Central Government: The governing body making the land acquisition declaration.
Official Gazette: Publication in which the final notification will be published.
Akhnoor: Taluk where the land acquisition is taking place.
Sungal: Village where the land acquisition is taking place.
Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi110064: Location where the document was printed.
Controller of Publications, Delhi110054: Publisher of the document.
SHAIKH AMINKHAN: Director.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 2037] नई दिल्ली, िुक्रवार, मई 9, 2025/वैिाख 19, 1947
No. 2037] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2025/VAISAKHA 19, 1947
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 9 मई, 2025
का.आ. 2082(अ).— केन्द्रीय सरकार ने, 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. 1013(E) तारीख 27/02/2025, िो भारत के रािपत्र, असाधारण,
भाग II, खण्ड 3, उपखंड (ii) म ें प्रकाजित की गई थी, द्वारा िम्मू और कश्मीर (केंर िाजसत प्रिेि) राज्य के िम्मू जिले म ें
NH-144A के दक.मी. 30.053 स े दक.मी. 49.150 तक (अखनरू स े पछूूँ माग)ग सक्े िन-1 के जलए भूखण्ड के जनमागण (2 लेन
का बनाने /चौड़ा करन,े आदि) अनुरक्षण, प्रबंधन और प्रचालन के जलए उस अजधसूचना स ेउपाबद्ध अनुसूची म ेंजवजनर्िगष्ट 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 "26 माच ग 2025"
को "डेली एक्सले जसयर " और अमर उिाला " िोनों म ेंप्रकाजित दकया गया था;
िबदक सक्षम प्राजधकारी को धारा 3-ग के तहत िायर आपजि प्राप्त हुई ह,ै जिस पर जवचार दकया गया ह ैऔर उसका
उजचत रूप स े जनपटान दकया गया;
3071 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 अनुसरण 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 प्रिि िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, यह घोषणा करती ह ैदक उक्त अनुसूची म ेंजवजनर्िगष्ट भूजम का पूवोक्त
प्रयोिन के जलए अिगन 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 ें जवजनर्िगष्ट भूजम सभी जवल्लगं मों स ेमुक्त होकर आत्यजन्द्तक रूप स े
केन्द्रीय सरकार म ेंजनजहत हो िाएगी;
अनसु चू ी
िम्मू और कश्मीर (केंर िाजसत प्रिेि) राज्य के िम्म ू जिल े म ें NH-144A के दक.मी. 30.053 स े
दक.मी. 49.150 तक (अखनूर स ेपछूूँ माग)ग सेक्िन-1 के जलए अिगन की िान े वाली सरं चना सजहत अथवा संरचना
रजहत जववरण।
राज्य का नाम: िम्म ूऔर कश्मीर जिल ेका नाम: िम्म ू
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
तालकु का नाम: अखनरू
गावं का नाम: सग्ुं ल
1 573 जमन सरकारी (राज्य अससंजचत 0.4653884 राज्य भूजम
573 Min
भूजम)
2 580 जमन अन्द्य (संरक्षक) अससंजचत 0.123935 संरक्षक जवभाग
580 Min
3 583 जमन जनिी (जनिी अससंजचत 0.0278221 िामलात िेह
583 Min
(िामलात))
4 588 जमन जनिी ( जनिी अससंजचत 0.0025293 धमागथग रस्ट्ट
588 Min
(िामलात))
5 589 जमन जनिी (जनिी) अससंजचत 0.0607028 िरीफ हसन का बेटा
589 Min
Total 0.6803776
[फा. स. ं 1/3D]
िेख अमीनखान, जनििे क[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 9th May, 2025
S.O. 2082(E).—Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport
and Highways, 1013(E) Dated:27/02/2025, 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 Highway Act, 1956 (48 of 1956) (hereinafter
referred toas the said Act), the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the Schedule
annexed tothe said notification for construction of (Widening/2 Laning, etc.) Maintenance, management and operation
of NH-144A in the stretch of land from Km 30.053 to Km 49.150 (Akhnoor to Poonch Road) Section-1 in the district
of JAMMU in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR (UT).
And whereas the substance of the said notification has been published in “Daily Excelsior” and " Amar Ujala
both dated 26 Mar 2025 under sub-section (3) of section 3A of the said Act;
And whereas the Competent Authority has received objections filed under Section 3-C, considered and settled
the same appropriately;
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 NH 144A in the stretch of
land from Km. 30.053 to Km. 49.150 (Akhnoor to Poonch Road) Section-I in the district of JAMMU in the state of
JAMMU & KASHMIR (UT).
State: JAMMU & KASHMIR District: JAMMU
Sl. No. Survey/Plot Type of Land Nature of Area Name of Land
Number Land (in Hectares) Owner/Interested
Person
1 2 3 4 5 6
Taluk: Akhnoor
Village: Sungal
1 573 Min Government (State Non irrigated 0.4653884 STATE LAND
Land) 573 Min
2 580 Min Common (Custodian) Non irrigated 0.123935 Custodian
Department
580 Min
3 583 Min Private (Private Non irrigated 0.0278221 Shamlat Deh
(Shamlat)) 583 Min
4 588 Min Private (Private Non irrigated 0.0025293 Dharamarth Trust
(Shamlat)) 588 Min
5 589 Min Private Non irrigated 0.0607028 Sharif Son of Hasan
589 Min
Total 0.6803776
[F. No. 1/3D]
SHAIKH AMINKHAN, Director
Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.