## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway 326 in Odisha
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification (S.O. 4258E) issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of land for the construction, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway 326 (NH326) on the stretch of land from Km 0 to Km 3 Dharakote in the district of Ganjam in the state of Odisha. This policy declares the Central Government's decision to acquire specified land parcels free from all encumbrances, following due process under the National Highway Act, 1956. The core purpose is to facilitate the NH326 project by securing the necessary land. Key findings indicate a focus on land acquisition in specific areas of Odisha for highway development, with implications for landowners and the Public Works Department, Govt of Odisha.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the land acquisition notification S.O. 4258E concerning National Highway 326 (NH326) in Odisha, based solely on the information provided in the policy text. The report will analyze the notification's objective, background, key provisions, affected parties, implementation aspects, and expected outcomes.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy notification concerning specific land acquisition.
* **Core Objective(s):** To acquire land for the construction, maintenance, management, and operation of NH326 on the stretch of land from Km 0 to Km 3 Dharakote in the district of Ganjam in the state of Odisha.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
As a new policy regarding specific land acquisition, the policy likely addresses the need for land to facilitate infrastructure development, specifically the construction, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway 326 (NH326). This need is likely driven by the government's objective to improve connectivity, transportation efficiency, and economic development in the region. The policy follows the procedures laid out in the National Highway Act, 1956, and includes a process for addressing objections.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is a new policy so we will detail the main components, rules, and actions mandated by the entire provided text.
The policy establishes the following:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the Schedule annexed to the notification S.O.2695E on dtd. 13 th June 2022.
* **Land Acquisition:** The Central Government declares that the land specified in the Schedule should be acquired for the purpose of NH326 construction, maintenance, management, and operation.
* **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.
* **Land Details:** The Schedule provides a detailed description of the land to be acquired, including:
* State: Odisha
* District: Ganjam
* Taluk: Dharakote
* Villages: G. Dhaugaon and Pankalabadi
* Survey numbers, type of land, nature of land, area in hectares, and names of landowners/interested persons.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The directly affected target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Landowners/Interested Persons:** Individuals and entities (e.g., Shri Narmadeshwar Mahaprabhu BJ Aska Lalagurji) owning land within the specified area in Ganjam district, Odisha, as listed in the Schedule.
* **Public Works Department, Govt of Odisha:** As the owner of some government land being acquired (Survey Number 11113510).
* **Residents of G. Dhaugaon and Pankalabadi villages:** Impacted by the land acquisition.
* **Central Government:** Responsible for the land acquisition and highway project.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Central Government are primarily responsible. The "competent authority" mentioned in the text plays a role in submitting reports. The Public Works Department of Odisha is involved as a landowner.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification references previous actions (S.O.2695E published on June 13, 2022) and mentions the consideration and disallowance of objections, suggesting a process already underway. The declaration of land vesting upon publication implies immediate effect.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes based on the policy's stated provisions are:
* **Land Acquisition:** Successful acquisition of the land specified in the Schedule.
* **Highway Development:** Facilitation of the construction, maintenance, management, and operation of NH326.
* **Improved Infrastructure:** Enhanced transportation infrastructure in the Ganjam district of Odisha.
* **Potential Displacement:** Displacement of landowners and potentially residents from the acquired land, requiring resettlement or compensation.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification S.O. 4258E signifies the Central Government's commitment to acquiring land for the development of National Highway 326 in Odisha. This action, undertaken under the National Highway Act, 1956, aims to facilitate improved transportation infrastructure in the region. The notification has direct implications for landowners, the Public Works Department of Odisha, and residents within the specified area. Successful implementation of this policy is crucial for achieving the intended outcomes of enhanced connectivity and economic development.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of national highways and transport infrastructure.
National Highway Act, 1956: An Indian law pertaining to the acquisition of land for national highway development.
NH326: A national highway in India, specifically the stretch of land from Km 0 to Km 3 is mentioned in the document.
Dharakote, Odisha: A location in the district of Ganjam, Odisha, where the Toll Plaza Maintenance is planned.
GANJAM, Odisha: A district in the state of Odisha, India, where the land acquisition is taking place for the NH326 project.
ODISHA: A state in India where the land acquisition is taking place for the NH326 project in the district of Ganjam.
SAMAJ: A newspaper where the notification regarding the land acquisition was published.
ANUPAM BHARAT: A newspaper where the notification regarding the land acquisition was published.
G. Dhaugaon: Village in Taluk Dharakote where land acquisition is planned.
Pankalabadi: Village in Taluk Dharakote where land acquisition is planned.
Public Works Department, Govt of Odisha: Government department in Odisha that owns some of the land being acquired.
RAJESH GUPTA: Director in charge of uploading the document.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 4077] नई दिल्ली, मगं लवार, जसतम्ब र 13, 2022/भार 22, 1944
No. 4077] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2022/BHADRA 22, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 13 जसतम्ब र, 2022
का. आ. 4258(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार ने, राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग अजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिस े 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. S.O. 2695(E) on dtd 13 th June, 2022 , िो भारत
के रािपत्र, असाधारण, भाग II, खण्ड 3, उपखंड (ii) म ें प्रकाजित की गई थी, द्वारा उड़ीसा राज्य के गंिाम जिले में
NH326 के दक.मी. 0 स े दक.मी. 3 (धारकोत)े तक के भूखण्ड पर टोल प्लािा के जनमागण, अनुरक्षण, प्रबंधन और प्रचालन
के जलए उस अजधसूचना स ेउपाबद्ध अनुसूची 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 तारीख "12.07.2022"
को " समाि " और "अनपु म भारत " िोनों में प्रकाजित दकया गया था ;
और आक्षपे प्राप्त हुए थ े और सक्षम प्राजधकारी न े उन पर जवचार कर जलया ह ै और आक्षेपों को अननुज्ञात कर दिया
ह ै;
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 ररपाटे 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 अनुसूची म ें जवजनर्िगष्ट भूजम का
पूवोक्त प्रयोिन के जलए अिनग दकया िाना चाजहए ;
6104 GI/2022 (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 में यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक
इस अजधसूचना के रािपत्र में प्रकािन पर, उक्त अनुसूची में जवजनर्िगष्ट भूजम सभी जवल्लगं मों से मुक्त होकर आत्यजन्द्तक रूप
से केन्द्रीय सरकार में जनजहत हो िाएगी।
अनसु चू ी
उड़ीसा राज्य के गंिाम जिल े म ें NH326 के दक.मी. 0 स े दक.मी.3 (धारकोत)े के जलए अिगन की िान े वाली संरचना सजहत
अथवा संरचना रजहत जववरण।
राज्य का नाम: उड़ीसा जिल ेका नाम: गिं ाम
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: धराकोट
गावं का नाम: िी. ढऊगा ं
श्री नमगिेश्वर महाप्रभु बीिे अस्ट्का
लालगुिी :, माफगत एटी:, बालकृष्ण
चौधरी, उिय चौधरी, िजि चौधरी पुत्र:
गोवधगन चौधरी, जबप्रचारण चौधरी पुत्र:
1 1 जनिी जबल्ला 0.1007689
रघुनत चौधरी, पंचानन चौधरी पुत्र:
गोपीनाथ चौधरी िाजत: ब्राह्मण बा:
अस्ट्का लालगुिी
(1)
जबिय लक्ष्मी मोहतं ी व/ओ प्रसन्ना कु
2 2 जनिी बषगधर 0.0853905 मोहतं ी
(2)
गावं का नाम: पकं लबाडी
जबल्ला िाला सजस्ट्मता पत्र : प्रभाकर पत्र िाजत:
3 1109 जनिी सजचत डू 0.0263051 ब्राह्मण
फसली (1109)
जबल्ला िाला अजस्ट्मता पात्रा पुत्र: प्रभाकर पत्र िाजत:
4 1110 जनिी सजचत डू 0.0113314 ब्राह्मण
फसली (1110)
लोक जनमागण जवभाग, ओजडिा सरकार
5 1111/3510 सरकारी नयन जोरी 0.0068798
(1111/3510)
कुल 0.2306757
[फा. सं. RO/BBSR/11017/LA/97/2016/3D]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 13th September, 2022
S. O. 4258(E).—Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport
and Highways, S.O.2695(E) on dtd. 13 th June 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 0 to Km 3 (Dharakote) in the district of GANJAM in the state of ODISHA.
And whereas the substance of the said notification has been published in “SAMAJ” and “ANUPAM
BHARAT” both dated Newspaper Date;12.07.2022 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 NH326 (Dharakote) in the district of GANJAM in the state of ODISHA.
State: ODISHA District: GANJAM
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: Dharakote
Village: G. Dhaugaon
Shri Narmadeshwar Mahaprabhu BJ
Aska Lalagurji :, Marfat S/O:,
Balakrishna Choudhury, Uday
Chaudhary, Shashi Chaudhary S/O:
1 1 Private Billa 0.1007689 Govardhan Chaudhary, Bipracharan
Chowdhury S/O: Raghunat Chowdhury,
Panchanan Chowdhury S/O: Gopinath
Chowdhury CASTE: Brahmin
1
Bijaya Laxmi Mohanty w/o prasanna ku
2 2 Private Barshadhar 0.0853905 mohanty
2
Village: Pankalabadi
Billa Jala Sasmita Patra : Prabhakar Patra Caste:
3 1109 Private Sechita Do 0.0263051 Brahmin
Phasali 1109
Billa Jala Sasmita Patra w/o: Prabhakar Patra
4 1110 Private Sechita Do 0.0113314 caste: Brahmin
Phasali 1110
5 1111/3510 Government Nayan Zori 0.0068798 Public Works Department,Govt of4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
Odisha
1111/3510
TOTAL 0.2306757
[F. No. RO/BBSR/11017/LA/97/2016/3D]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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