## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway 326 (NH326)
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, published on August 1, 2022, regarding land acquisition for the construction of a Toll Plaza, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway 326 (NH326) in Odisha. The core purpose of this notification is to declare the Central Government's intention to acquire specific land parcels for the aforementioned highway project. Key findings include the identification of affected landowners and the specific land parcels involved.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview and analysis of a notification pertaining to land acquisition for the construction of a Toll Plaza, maintenance, management, and operation of NH326, based solely on the information contained within the provided government policy text. The analysis focuses on the policy's objective, background, key provisions, affected stakeholders, implementation aspects, and expected outcomes.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This appears to be a *new policy* notification (not an amendment) declaring the intention to acquire land.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as stated in the text, is the acquisition of land for "construction of Toll Plaza Maintenance, management and operation of NH326 on the stretch of land from Km. 22 to Km. 27 Digapahandi in the district of GANJAM in the state of ODISHA."
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* Since this is a new policy notification, the underlying problem/issue it addresses is likely the *need for improved infrastructure* on NH326. The notification indicates the construction of a Toll Plaza and related facilities which implies a need for better traffic management and potentially improved road conditions in the area between Km. 22 and Km. 27. It may also address the need to provide for maintenance of existing infrastructure.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* This is a new policy, so we detail the main components of the *entire* provided text. The notification establishes the following:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land.
* **Land Specification:** The notification includes a schedule specifying the land to be acquired, including survey numbers, land types, areas (in hectares), and names of landowners. The land is located along NH326, from Km. 22 to Km. 27, in the Digapahandi Taluk, Ganjam district, Odisha.
* **Legal Basis:** The action is taken under subsection 1 of section 3D of the National Highway Act, 1956.
* **Vesting of Land:** Upon publication of the notification in the Official Gazette, the specified land will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the directly affected stakeholders are:
* **Landowners:** Specifically, the individuals and entities listed in the "SCHEDULE" of the notification, whose land is slated for acquisition (Basanti Mahapatra, P Rajashri, Prassna Kumar Pradhan, Ganesh Kumar Bramha, Debasish Bramha, Sunita Patra, Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Bije Rajapur Marfat Sebayat, Bishnu Panda, Durjyadhana Sahu , Simanchala Panda, Swapna Kumari Swain).
* **Residents of Digapahandi, Ganjam district, Odisha:** Potentially impacted by the construction and operation of the highway and associated facilities.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (issuing the notification).
* Competent Authority (responsible for considering and disallowing objections and submitting a report to the Central Government).
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* The land vests in the Central Government upon publication of the notification in the Official Gazette.
* The notification references previous actions, implying a process of notification, objection, and review.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* The intended outcomes of the notification are:
* Facilitating the construction of a Toll Plaza.
* Improving the maintenance, management, and operation of NH326.
* Potentially, improving transport infrastructure in the region.
* Transfer of land ownership from private individuals to the Central Government.
* There could be displacement and loss of livelihood for some people.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification analyzed represents a step towards improving the infrastructure of NH326 through land acquisition for the construction of a Toll Plaza and other related facilities. The acquisition of land will enable the project to proceed, potentially benefiting the region through improved transportation. However, it's essential to acknowledge the potential impact on landowners and ensure that fair compensation and resettlement measures are in place.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highway Act, 1956: Act under which the land acquisition is being carried out.
NH326: National Highway number 326, the road for which land is being acquired for construction of Toll Plaza Maintenance, management and operation.
Digapahandi, ODISHA: A Taluk in GANJAM district, ODISHA. Stretch of land from Km. 22 to Km. 27 where the project is located.
GANJAM, ODISHA: District in the state of ODISHA where the land acquisition is taking place.
ODISHA: State in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
The Samaj: Name of a newspaper in which the notification was published.
Anupam Bharat: Name of a newspaper in which the notification was published.
Chanchadapalli, ODISHA: Village in Digapahandi Taluk, GANJAM district, ODISHA where the land acquisition is taking place.
RAJESH GUPTA: Director in the MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS.
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS: Government of India ministry responsible for the notification.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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No. 3432] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2022/SHRAVANA 10, 1944
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रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 1st August, 2022
S.O. 3597(E).—Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road
Transport and Highways,vide S.O. 1249(E) on the 22nd March 2022, 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 NH326 on the stretch of land from
Km. 22 to Km. 27 (Digapahandi) in the district of GANJAM in the state of ODISHA;
And whereas the substance of the said notification has been published in “The Samaj” and
“Anupam Bharat” both dated 19.05.2022; 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 NH326 in the
stretch of land from Km. 22 to Km. 27 (Digapahandi) in the district of GANJAM in the state of ODISHA.
State: ODISHA District: GANJAM
Sl. 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: DIGAPAHANDI
Village: Chanchadapalli
Basanti Mahapatra, W/o- Ramachandra
billa jalasechita
1 3016 Private 0.0064751 Mahapatra, caste- Brahmin
do fasali
30164 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
P Rajashri, W/o- Telegani Debaraj,
billa jalasechita
2 3020 Private 0.0008094 Casre- Gola,
do fasali
3020
Prassna Kumar Pradhan, S/O- Sahadev
billa jalasechita
3 3020/3655 Private 0.0008094 Pradhan, Caste- Kalanji
do fasali
3020/3655
Ganesh Kumar Bramha, Debasish
billa jalasechita Bramha, S/O- Simanchala Bramha, Cast
4 3020/3700 Private 0.0012141
do fasali - Brahmin
3020/3700
Sunita Patra, W/O- Judhistira patra,
billa jalasechita
5 3020/3712 Private 0.0020235 Caste- Gola
do fasali
3020/3712
Prassna Kumar Pradhan, S/O- Sahadev
billa jalasechita
6 3021/3774 Private 0.0028329 Pradhan, Caste- Kalanji
do fasali
3021/3774
Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Bije Rajapur
billa jalasechita Marfat Sebayat, Bishnu Panda, S/o-
7 3280 Private 0.0016188
do fasali Ramahari Panda , Caste- Brahmin
3280
Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Bije Rajapur
billa jalasechita Marfat Sebayat, Bishnu Panda, S/o-
8 3281 Private 0.005261
do fasali Ramahari Panda , Caste- Brahmin
3281
Durjyadhana Sahu , S/O- Debaraj Sahu,
billa jalasechita
9 3282 Private 0.0133549 Caste- Teli
eka fasali
3282
Simanchala Panda, S/O- Trinath Panda,
Bila jalasetit
10 3283 Private 0.0141643 Caste- Brahmin
Ekaphasali
3283
Swapna Kumari Swain, W/O- Akula
Bila jalasetit
11 3283/3512 Private 0.0032376 Swain, Caste- Kalanji
Ekaphasali
3283/3512
TOTAL 0.051801
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RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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