## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Land for NH161A Construction in Maharashtra
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways regarding the acquisition of land for the construction, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway 161A (NH161A) on a specific stretch within the Nanded district of Maharashtra. The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire identified land parcels, following due process including consideration of objections. This acquisition will vest the land in the Central Government, free from encumbrances, to facilitate infrastructure development.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of a government notification pertaining to land acquisition for the NH161A project in Maharashtra. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This notification falls under the National Highway Act, 1956 (48 of 1956).
* **Core Objective:** The core objective is the acquisition of land for the construction, toll plaza, maintenance, management and operation of NH161A on the stretch of land from Km. 52.73 to Km. 99.25 Kundral to Wazar in the district of NANDED in the state of MAHARASHTRA.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* This is a new policy specific to these acquisitions and associated purposes rather than an amendment. The policy addresses the need to secure land for infrastructure development, specifically the NH161A project. Without acquiring the necessary land, the project could not proceed. This addresses a fundamental obstacle for the development of infrastructure in India.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* This is a New Policy, so it sets specific procedures for land acquisition in regards to the National Highway 161A expansion.
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land, per the notification published in the Gazette of India.
* **Publication of Intent:** The intent was published in local newspapers (Lokmat and Lokmat Times).
* **Objection Process:** Objections were received, considered, and disallowed by the Competent Authority.
* **Report Submission:** The Competent Authority submitted a report to the Central Government.
* **Declaration of Acquisition:** The Central Government declared that the land specified in the schedule should be acquired.
* **Vesting of Land:** Upon publication of the notification in the Official Gazette, the land vests absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
* **Schedule of Land:** The schedule specifies the land to be acquired, including survey numbers, type of land (private agriculture), area in hectares, and names of landowners/interested persons. The list is detailed by Taluk and Village within the Nanded district of Maharashtra.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Landowners:** Individuals and entities owning land parcels identified in the schedule for acquisition.
* **Residents:** Residents of the villages and areas affected by the land acquisition.
* **Local Authorities:** Local government bodies in the affected villages and Taluks.
* **Contractors:** Those involved in the construction, maintenance, management, and operation of NH161A
* **Ministry of Road Transport and Highways:** The ministry responsible for overseeing the project.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the responsible agency. A "Competent Authority" is also mentioned, responsible for reviewing objections and submitting reports.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification mentions specific dates (February 28, 2022, and newspaper publication on 15122021). The process involves notification, objection handling, report submission, and final declaration. The vesting of land occurs upon publication in the Official Gazette. No further specific timelines are included in the text.
* The notification indicates adherence to the National Highway Act, 1956, suggesting that general procedures outlined in that Act will be followed.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **Infrastructure Development:** The immediate outcome is the acquisition of land to enable the construction, maintenance, management and operation of NH161A.
* **Economic Impact:** The project is expected to improve connectivity, facilitating trade and economic activity in the region.
* **Potential Disruptions:** Land acquisition may cause temporary displacement and require resettlement and rehabilitation efforts for affected landowners.
* **Improved Transportation:** Toll plaza will allow for revenue to pay for further maintenance and ensure future improvements to the highway.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification represents a critical step in the NH161A project, enabling the acquisition of land necessary for its execution. The process involves multiple stages, including notification, objection handling, and final vesting of land. The successful implementation of this policy is crucial for the project's advancement and the realization of its intended benefits in terms of improved transportation and economic development. The effect of this policy will have lasting implications for affected landowners, and those travelling within the area.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highway Act, 1956: Act under which the land acquisition is being carried out.
NH161A: National Highway on which construction, Toll Plaza Maintenance, management and operation activities are planned.
Kundral to Wazar: Stretch of land (from Km. 52.73 to Km. 99.25) where the land acquisition is taking place for NH161A.
Nanded, Maharashtra: District and state where the land acquisition is taking place.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The government ministry responsible for the notification.
Lokmat: Newspaper in which the notification was published.
Lokmat Times: Newspaper in which the notification was published.
Deglur: Taluk in Nanded district, Maharashtra.
Mukhed: Taluk in Nanded district, Maharashtra.
Dornali: Village in Mukhed Taluk, Nanded district, Maharashtra.
Wazar: Village in Deglur Taluk, Nanded district, Maharashtra.
Nivali: Village in Nanded district, Maharashtra.
Wadgaon: Village in Nanded district, Maharashtra.
Wandgir: Village in Nanded district, Maharashtra.
Rajesh Gupta: Director at Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
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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.ं 838] नइ ददल्ली, सोमवार, फरवरी 28, 2022/फाल्ग न 9, 1943
No. 838] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2022/PHALGUNA 9, 1943
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग ग मत्रं ालय
ऄजधसचू ना
नइ ददल् ली, 28 फरवरी, 2022
का.अ. 868(ऄ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार न,े राष्ट्रीय रािमागग ऄजधजनयम, १९५६ (१९५६ का ४८) (जिसे आसमें आसके
पश्चात ् ईक्त ऄजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3क की ईपधारा (१) के ऄधीन िारी की गइ भारत सरकार के सड़क
पररवहन और रािमाग ग मंत्रालय की ऄजधसूचना संख्या का.अ., िो भारत के रािपत्र, ऄसाधारण, भाग II, खण्ड 3,
ईपखंड (ii) में प्रकाजित की गइ थी, द्वारा महाराष्ट्र रा य के नांदेड जिले म ें NH१६१A के दक.मी. ५२.७३० स े
दक.मी. ९९.२५० क ंराल स े वझर तक के भूखण्ड पर टोल प्लािा के जनमागण, ऄन रक्षण, प्रबंधन और प्रचालन के जलए ईस
ऄजधसूचना से ईपाबद्ध ऄन सूची में जवजनर्ददष्ट भूजम का ऄिनग करने के ऄपने अिय की घोषणा की थी ;
और ईक्त ऄजधसूचना का सार ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 3क की ईपधारा (3) के ऄधीन तारीख "१५/१२/२०२१ "
को "लोकमत" और "लोकमत टाइम्स" दोनों में प्रकाजित दकया गया था ;
और अक्षपे प्राप्त हुए थ े और सक्षम प्राजधकारी न े ईन पर जवचार कर जलया ह ै और अक्षेपों को ऄनन ज्ञात कर ददया
ह ै;
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी ने ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 3घ की ईपधारा (१) के ऄन सरण म,ें केन्द्रीय सरकार को ऄपनी
ररपोटग दे दी ह ै;
1358 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 िान े पर और ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 3घ
की ईपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक ईक्त ऄन सूची म ें जवजनर्ददष्ट भूजम का
पूवोक्त प्रयोिन के जलए ऄिनग दकया िाना चाजहए ;
और ऄब, केन्द्रीय सरकार, ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 3घ की ईपधारा (२) के ऄन सरण में यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक
आस ऄजधसूचना के रािपत्र में प्रकािन पर, ईक्त ऄन सूची में जवजनर्ददष्ट भूजम सभी जवल्लगं मों से म क्त होकर अत्यजन्द्तक रूप
से केन्द्रीय सरकार में जनजहत हो िाएगी ।
ऄनस चू ी
महाराष्ट्र रा य के नांदेड जिल े म ें NH१६१A के दक.मी. ५२.७३० स े दक.मी. ९९.२५० क ंराल स े वझर तक के जलए ऄिगन
की िाने वाली संरचना सजहत ऄथवा संरचना रजहत जववरण।
रा य का नाम: महाराष्ट्र जिल ेका नाम: नादं ेड
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
तालक का नाम: देगलर
गावं का नाम: वझर
कोंजडबा रामिी पांढरे
1 290 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.02
(२९०)
तालक का नाम: मख डे
गावं का नाम: डोरनाली
पांड रंग संभािी गड़ ेमवार यांचा ताबा,
7/12 प्रमाणे जवनायक जपता श्रीरामे,
मंि ळाबाइ प ंडजलक गड म,े पांड रंग
1 1 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0024 नागोराव िाधव,पांड रंग नागोराव,
व्यंकट चंरकांत कोदरे, परमेश्वर हनमंत
म गवाने
(१)
बाळासाहेब गंगाधर िाधव यांचा ताबा,
7/12 प्रमाणे जवनायक जपता श्रीरामे,
मंि ळाबाइ प ंडजलक गड म,े पांड रंग
2 1 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0147
नागोराव िाधव,पांड रंग नागोराव,
व्यंकट चंरकांत कोदरे, परमेश्वर हनमंत
म गवाने[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : ऄसाधारण 3
(१)
चंरकांत भारत पांचाळ
3 227 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.01
(२२७)
जवठ्ठल धोंडीबा पांचाळ
4 228 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.01
(२२८)
लक्ष्मीबाइ बाबूराव पांचाळ
5 228 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.01
(२२८)
दत्ता नामदेव देवकत्ते
6 229 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.01
(२२९)
धोंजडबा ग्यानोबा शिदे, सत्यकलाबाइ
7 42 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.01 धोंडीराम शिद े
(४२)
कमलबाइ श्रीराम िाधव
8 43 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.01
(४३)
गावं का नाम: जनवळी
नागनाथ ऄिोक पाटील
9 34 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.1
(३४)
दत्ता अबािी होकणे
10 34 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.05
(३४)
गावं का नाम: वडगाव
कमलबाइ मारोती चव्हाण
11 141 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0006
(१४१)
रामानंद मारोती देवकत्ते
12 9 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0147
(९)
लक्ष्मण मारोती देवकत्त े
13 9 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.0147
(९)
गावं का नाम: वडं गीर
रामचंर आरन्ना ऄन्नमवार
14 48 जनिी एग्रीकल्चर 0.03
(४८)
क ल 0.3071
[फा. स.ं RW/NH/12014/21/2017/MAH-P6/3D]
रािेि ग प् ता, जनदेिक4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 28th February, 2022
S.O. 868(E).—Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport
and Highways, , 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 construction of Toll Plaza Maintenance, management and operation of NH161A on the stretch of land
from Km. 52.73 to Km. 99.25 Kundral to Wazar in the district of NANDED in the state of MAHARASHTRA.
And whereas the substance of the said notification has been published in “Lokmat” and “Lokmat Times”
both dated 15/12/2021; 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 NH161A in the stretch of land
from km. 52/730 to 99/250 Kundral to Wazar in the district of NANDED in the state of MAHARASHTRA.
State: MAHARASHTRA District: NANDED
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: Deglur
Village: Wazar
Kondiba Ramaji Pandhare
1 290 Private Agriculture 0.02
290
Taluk: Mukhed
Village: Dornali
Pandurang Sambhaji Gudemwar yancha
taba, 7/12 pramane vinayak Pi Shirram,
Manjulabai Pundlik Gudme, Pandurang
1 1 Private Agriculture 0.0024 Nagorao Jadhav, Pandurang Nagorao,
Vyankat Chandrkant Kodre,
Parmeshwar Hanmant Mugave
1
Balasaheb Gangadhar Jadhav yancha
taba, 7/12 pramane vinayak Pi Shirrame,
2 1 Private Agriculture 0.0147
Manjulabai Pundlik Gudme, Pandurang
Nagorao Jadhav, Pandurang Nagorao,[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : ऄसाधारण 5
Vyankat Chandrkant Kodre,
Parmeshwar Hanmant Mugave
1
Chandrkant Bharat Panchal
3 227 Private Agriculture 0.01
227
Vitthal Dhondiba Panchal
4 228 Private Agriculture 0.01
228
Laxmibai Baburao Panchal
5 228 Private Agriculture 0.01
228
Datta Namdev Devkatte
6 229 Private Agriculture 0.01
229
Dhondiba Gyanoba Shinde, Satykalabai
7 42 Private Agriculture 0.01 Dhondiram Shinde
42
Kamalbai Shriram Jadhav
8 43 Private Agriculture 0.01
43
Village: Nivali
Nagnath Ashok Patil
9 34 Private Agriculture 0.1
34
Datta Aabaji Hokarne
10 34 Private Agriculture 0.05
34
Village: Wadgaon
Kamalbai Maroti Chavan
11 141 Private Agriculture 0.0006
141
Ramanand Maroti Devkatte
12 9 Private Agriculture 0.0147
9
Laxman Maroti Devkatte
13 9 Private Agriculture 0.0147
9
Village: Wandgir
Ramchandre Iranna Annamwar
14 48 Private Agriculture 0.03
48
TOTAL 0.3071
[F. No. RW/NH/12014/21/2017/MAH-P6/3D]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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