## Report on Land Acquisition for National Highway 66 (NH66) Improvement Project in Maharashtra
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification (S.O. 2420(E)) 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 66 (NH66) on a specific stretch in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire specified land parcels for the four-laning of the Pedhe Parshuram Section (Km. 205.4 to Km. 241.3) of NH66. The key finding is that land acquisition is approved after considering and disallowing objections.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an overview and analysis of the Government of India's notification concerning the acquisition of land for the NH66 improvement project in Maharashtra, based solely on the information provided in the notification text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a notification related to the execution of ongoing projects under the National Highway Act, 1956.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective is to facilitate the construction, maintenance, management, and operation (including four-laning) of NH66 within the specified section by acquiring the necessary land.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The policy addresses the need to expand and improve the existing road infrastructure of NH66. The four-laning project suggests a requirement for increased capacity and efficiency in transportation along this route. This need likely stems from growing traffic volume and the desire to improve connectivity and reduce travel times.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification finalizes the land acquisition process. This is *not* an amendment but rather the execution of existing laws, the National Highways Act, 1956.
* The notification declares that the land specified in the attached schedule is to be acquired for the purpose of four-laning NH66 (Km 205.4 to Km 241.3) in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra.
* Upon publication of the notification in the Official Gazette, the specified land will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
* The schedule details the specific land parcels to be acquired, including survey numbers, type of land (private agriculture), area in hectares, and the names of the land owners/interested persons.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this notification include:
* Landowners whose property falls within the designated area for acquisition (as listed in the Schedule).
* Residents and businesses located near the affected land parcels.
* The construction companies and contractors involved in the NH66 improvement project.
* Users of the NH66 highway, who will benefit from the improved infrastructure.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the primary responsible agency. The Competent Authority (likely a designated officer within the Ministry or a related agency) has submitted its report to the Central Government. The Sub Divisional Office Chiplun is involved in identifying the land.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification follows a process outlined in the National Highway Act, 1956, including the initial notification of intent to acquire (dated 10th January 2022), publication of the notification in local newspapers (Dainik Sagar and Dainik Goa Times Ratnagiri, dated 28th January 2022), consideration of objections, submission of a report by the Competent Authority, and the final declaration of acquisition. The timeline for actual possession and construction is not specified in the provided text.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The expected outcomes and impact of this notification include:
* Expedited land acquisition process for the NH66 four-laning project.
* Commencement of construction activities for the highway improvement.
* Improved connectivity and transportation efficiency along NH66.
* Potential displacement and resettlement of affected landowners (requiring compensation and rehabilitation measures).
* Long-term economic benefits due to improved infrastructure and transportation.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification signifies a critical step towards the improvement and expansion of NH66 in Maharashtra. The land acquisition will pave the way for the construction of a four-lane highway, promising enhanced transportation infrastructure and connectivity in the region. It is crucial for affected landowners and other stakeholders to understand their rights and entitlements under the relevant laws and regulations.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highway Act, 1956: A law under which the Central Government declared its intention to acquire land.
NH66: National Highway 66, stretch of land from Km. 205.4 to Km. 241.3 Pedhe Parshuram Section.
Pedhe Parshuram: A section on NH66.
RATNAGIRI: District in MAHARASHTRA where land acquisition is taking place for NH66.
MAHARASHTRA: State in India where land acquisition is taking place for NH66.
Dainik Sagar: A newspaper that published the substance of the notification regarding land acquisition.
Dainik Goa Times Ratnagiri: A newspaper that published the substance of the notification regarding land acquisition.
Chiplun: Sub Divisional Office and Taluk in the district of RATNAGIRI, MAHARASHTRA.
Asurde: Village in Chiplun Taluk, RATNAGIRI district, MAHARASHTRA where land is being acquired.
Kamathe: Village in Chiplun Taluk, RATNAGIRI district, MAHARASHTRA where land is being acquired.
Khershet: Village in Chiplun Taluk, RATNAGIRI district, MAHARASHTRA where land is being acquired.
RAJESH GUPTA: Director
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—ईप-खण्ड (ii)
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प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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स.ं 2294] नइ ददल्ली, िुक्रवार, मइ 27, 2022/ज्य ष्े ठ 6, 1944
No. 2294] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, MAY 27, 2022/JYAISHTHA 6, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
ऄजधसचू ना
नइ ददल्ली, 27 मइ, 2022
का.अ. 2420(ऄ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार न,े राष्ट्रीय रािमागग ऄजधजनयम, १९५६ (१९५६ का ४८) (जिसे आसम ें आसके
पश्चात ् ईक्त ऄजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3क की ईपधारा (1) के ऄधीन िारी की गइ भारत सरकार के सड़क
पररवहन और रािमाग ग मंत्रालय की ऄजधसूचना संख्या का.अ. १११ (ऄ), िो भारत के रािपत्र, ऄसाधारण, भाग II, खण्ड
३, ईपखंड (ii) म ें १० िानवे ारी २०२२ प्रकाजित की गइ थी, द्वारा महाराष्ट्र राज्य के रत्नाजगरी जिले म ें रा. महा ६६ के
दक.मी. २०५.४ स े दक.मी. २४१.३ (पढे े परिरु ाम सक्े िन) तक के भूखण्ड पर के जनमागण (चार लेन का बनाने/चौडा करन)े ,
ऄनुरक्षण, प्रबंधन और प्रचालन के जलए ईस ऄजधसूचना स े ईपाबद्ध ऄनुसूची म ें जवजनर्ददष्ट भूजम का ऄिगन करन े के ऄपन े
अिय की घोषणा की थी ;
और ईक्त ऄजधसूचना का सार ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा ३क की ईपधारा (३) के ऄधीन तारीख "२८ िानवे ारी
२०२२" को "दैजनक सागर" और "दैजनक गोवा टाइम्स" दोनों में प्रकाजित दकया गया था ;
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी को दकसी व्यक्ती स ेकोइ अक्षेप प्राप्त नही हुवा ह ै;
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी न े ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा ३ (घ) की ईपधारा (१) के ऄनुसरण म,ें केन्द्रीय सरकार को
ऄपनी ररपोट गदे दी ह ै;
3544 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 िाने पर और ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा
३ (घ) की ईपधारा (१) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक ईक्त ऄनुसूची म ें जवजनर्ददष्ट भूजम
का पूवोक्त प्रयोिन के जलए ऄिगन दकया िाना चाजहए ;
और ऄब, केन्द्रीय सरकार, ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा ३ (घ) की ईपधारा (२) के ऄनुसरण म ें यह घोषणा करती ह ै
दक आस ऄजधसूचना के रािपत्र म ें प्रकािन पर, ईक्त ऄनुसूची म ें जवजनर्ददष्ट भूजम सभी जवल्लगं मों स े मुक्त होकर अत्यजन्द्तक
रूप स े केन्द्रीय सरकार म ें जनजहत हो िाएगी ।
ऄनसु चू ी
महाराष्ट्र राज्य के रत्नाजगरी जिल ेम ेंरा. महा ६६ के दक.मी. २०५.४ स ेदक.मी. २४१.३ (ईपजवभागीय ऄजधकारी कायालग य
जचपळूण) के जलए ऄिनग की िान ेवाली सरं चना सजहत ऄथवा सरं चना रजहत जववरण।
राज्य का नाम: महाराष्ट्र जिल ेका नाम: रत्नाजगरी
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: जचपळूण
गावं का नाम: ऄसडु े
जभमािी धनिी पटेल
1 2519/2 जनिी कृजषक 0.1084
(२५१९/२ भाग)
गावं का नाम: कामठे
श्रीकृष्ण सीताराम कासार
2 1159 जनिी कृषक 0.0068
(११५९ भाग)
गावं का नाम: खरे िते
सुधीर दत्तात्रय परांिप,े ऄजमता ऄरुण
3 1627 जनिी कृजषक 0.02 िोिी, वषाग प्रभाकर नात ू
(१६२७ भाग)
कुल 0.1352
[फा. सं. RW/NH-37014/20/2013-NHDP-IV A/3D2]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : ऄसाधारण 3
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 27th May, 2022
S.O. 2420(E).—Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport
and Highways, 111 (E) dated 10 January 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 (Four lane/winding), Maintenance, management and
operation of NH66 on the stretch of land from Km. 205.4 to Km. 241.3 (Pedhe Parshuram Section) in the district of
RATNAGIRI in the state of MAHARASHTRA
And whereas the substance of the said notification has been published in “Dainik Sagar” and “Dainik Goa Times
(Ratnagiri)” both dated 28th January 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 NH66 in the stretch of
land from Km. २०५.४ to Km. २४१.३ NH66 (Sub Divisional Office Chiplun) in the district of RATNAGIRI in
the state of MAHARASHTRA.
State: MAHARASHTRA District: RATNAGIRI
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: Chiplun
Village: Asurde
Bhimaji Dhanaji Patel
1 2519/2 Private Agriculture 0.1084
2519/2 Part
Village: Kamathe
Shrikrishna Sitaram Kasar
2 1159 Private Agriculture 0.0068
1159 Part
Village: Khershet
Sudhir Dattatray Paranjape, Amita Arun
3 1627 Private Agriculture 0.02 Joshi, Varsha Prabhakar Natu
1627 Part
TOTAL 0.1352
[F. No. RW/NH-37014/20/2013-NHDP-IV A/3D2]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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