## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway 367 (Bhananpur Gaddankeri Section)
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding the acquisition of land for building, widening, and four-laning of National Highway (NH) 367 in Karnataka, specifically the Bhananpur Gaddankeri Section (Km. 33.13 to Km. 36.950). The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire specified land parcels, following due process including consideration of objections. The key finding is that this notification formalizes the acquisition of specific plots of land listed in the schedule, vesting them in the Central Government for the NH-367 project.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an overview of the government policy, as detailed in the provided notification, regarding the land acquisition process for the National Highway 367 (NH367) project, specifically the Bhananpur Gaddankeri Section. The analysis is based solely on the information contained within the supplied text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the provided text, the core objective is to acquire land for the "building widening four laning, etc, Maintenance, management and operation" of NH367 on the specified stretch.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** The text suggests a need for infrastructure development and improvement of NH367 through widening and four-laning. This implies existing limitations or inadequacy of the current highway infrastructure in that section. The policy likely aims to improve connectivity, transportation efficiency, and potentially reduce travel time and enhance safety on this route.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **New Policy:**
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for the NH367 project, referencing a previous notification (S.O 3320 Dated 21072022) that initiated this process.
* **Land Acquisition:** The notification explicitly states that the land specified in the attached schedule "should be acquired for the aforesaid purpose."
* **Vesting of Land:** Upon publication of the notification, the specified land "shall vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances." This signifies the transfer of ownership to the government.
* **Schedule of Land:** The notification includes a detailed schedule listing the specific survey numbers, type of land (private/government, dry), area in hectares, and the names of landowners/interested persons.
* **Affected Areas:** The land acquisition affects land parcels within the villages of Ballutgi, Chikkoppa, and Hosahalli, in the Yelbarga Taluk of Koppal District, Karnataka.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the directly affected stakeholders are:
* **Landowners:** Individuals and entities whose land falls within the identified survey numbers in the schedule. These include:
* Sharanappa So Basappa Dammur
* Bharamappa, Honnappa, Mudakappa, Aravind, Kalakappa
* Basamma Wo Veerabhadrappa Meti, Yallappa So Bharamappa Meti, Manappa So Yallappa Meti, Hanamappa, Mudiyappa, Renavva Wo Sangappa kondaker
* Hanamappa So Dyamappa Ganji, Dyamangouda So Balanagouda Goudra, Sharanappa So Parasappa Ganji, Bharamappa So Nagappa Meti, Hanamappa So Timmanna Meti, Savitravva Wo Bharamappa Meti
* Andanagouda So Veeranagouda Policepatil
* Bheemappa So Rudraava Begar
* Sharanavva Wo Parasappa Chalawadi
* Mabavva Wo Parasappa Chalawadi
* Totappa So Basalingappa Purthageri, Doddappa So Basalingappa Purthageri, Ratnavva Wo Kalakappa Purthageri
* Sharanappa So Andappa Purthgeri
* Duragavva Do Mudakappa Madar, Kuberavva Do Yamanavva Madar, Bheemavva Do Mariyavva Madar, Basappa So Yallavva Sompur, Shantappa So Yallavva Sompur, Ratnavva Wo Shantappa Sompur, Yamanavva Do Havalavva Chalawadi, Sharanavva Do Rajavva Chalawadi
* Laxmavva Do Yamanavva Chalawadi, Phakiravva Do Yamanavva Madar, Davalabi Wo Yamanursab Hosamani, Alimsab So Imamsab Hosamani
* Laxmidevi Wo Ishappa Hiremani
* Sharanayya So Gangayya Kalmath, Siddamma Wo Mahantayya kalmath
* Allasab So Husensab Myageri
* Ishappa So Duragappa Hiremani
* Phakirsab Phakrusab So Husensab Myageri
* Sharanappa So Mallappa Kamatar12
* Shyavantravva Karisiddappa Kaji
* Keshappa So Devalappa Lamani, Narayanappa So Mateppa
* Lamani
* Kalakavva Wo Basavantappa Kolli
* Nurasab So Husensab Nurabhashi
* Gopinath So Ishwarasa Katawa
* Bharamappa So Mariyappa Abbigeri
* Sanganagouda So Shivanagouda Patil
* Faridabegum Wo Husensab, Dhalayat Wo Imamsab Myageri
* Umeshappa So Narayanappa Rathod, Sonavva Wo Lokappa Rathod, Naneegeppa So Lachmappa Lamani, Nemappa So Lachmappa Lamani, Kamalavva Wo Duragappa Lamani
* On Behalf Of Governement of Karnataka , Assistant Education officer Yelburga
* Hanamappa So Hirekanakappa Vadra, Nagappa So Hirekanakappa Vadra, Huligevva Wo Nagappa Vaddar, Mudakappa so Hanamantappa Vaddar
* Pandappa So Hanamantappa
* Vaddar
* Sanganagouda So Veeranagouda Patil, Rudragouda So basanagouda Police Patil, Shivappa So Siddappa Cholachagudda , Shidlingappa, Giriyappa So Basappa Mg Basavva Wo Basappa Cholachagudda, Shivavva Do Shankrappa Cholachagudda, Kallavva Wo Irappa Cholachagudda, Basavaraj So Irappa Cholachagudda, Jagadish, Virupaxappa , Chandrashekhar
* Kalavati Wo Venkatrao Deshpande, Hanamappa So Hirekanakappa Vadra
* Raghvendrarao So Venkatrao
* Deshapande
* Rudragouda So Basanagouda PolicePatil, Basavarajgouda So Basanagouda PolicePatil
* Bhimappa So Kalakappa Bandi
* Irappa So Andappa Bandi
* Sangappa So Andappa Bandi
* Basayya So Irayya Balageri1357
* **Occupants and users of the land:** Even if not the legal owners, any individuals or businesses using the land will be affected.
* **Local Communities:** Communities in the vicinity of the highway construction zone will likely experience disruptions during the construction phase.
* **Industry:** The construction industry and related suppliers will be impacted.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH) is ultimately responsible.
* A "Competent Authority" is mentioned, implying a specific individual or body responsible for conducting the land acquisition process and submitting reports.
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* The notification references a previous notification (S.O 3320 Dated 21072022) and the publication of its substance in newspapers dated 01082022, suggesting a phased process initiated earlier.
* The notification indicates that objections were received, considered, and disallowed.
* The notification itself serves as the formal declaration of land acquisition and the date of vesting in the Central Government.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **New Policy:**
* **Land Acquisition:** Successful acquisition of the land parcels listed in the schedule.
* **Infrastructure Development:** Facilitation of the building, widening, and four-laning of NH367.
* **Improved Connectivity:** Enhanced transportation efficiency and connectivity in the Koppal district.
* **Economic Development:** Potential economic benefits through improved transportation and accessibility.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification signifies a key step in the land acquisition process for the NH367 project. It formally declares the government's intention to acquire specific land parcels and vest them in the Central Government. This action is crucial for enabling the planned infrastructure development project, which aims to improve connectivity and transportation efficiency in the region. Affected landowners and stakeholders should be aware of their rights and responsibilities related to this land acquisition process.
Key Entities Referenced
NEW DELHI: Capital of India, place of publication of the gazette.
National Highway Act, 1956: Act under which the land acquisition is being carried out.
Central Government: The governing body responsible for declaring the land acquisition.
NH367: National Highway number 367, the road for which land is being acquired.
Bhananpur Gaddankeri Section: Section of NH367 where the land acquisition is taking place.
KOPPAL, KARNATAKA: District and State where the land acquisition is taking place.
Vijayaviaani: Name of a newspaper where the notification was published.
Samyukta Karnataka: Name of a newspaper where the notification was published.
Yelbarga: Taluk where the land acquisition is taking place.
Ballutgi: Village where the land acquisition is taking place.
Chikkoppa: Village where the land acquisition is taking place.
Hosahalli: Village where the land acquisition is taking place.
RWNH367KNT20223D1: File number related to the notification from Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the notification.