## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for NH71 Realignment in Andhra Pradesh
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, concerning the acquisition of land for the realignment of a portion of National Highway 71 (NH71) in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh. This notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire specified land parcels for building, widening, and maintaining the realigned section of the highway from Km 88.800 to Km 95.717. The key finding is the declaration of acquisition and vesting of specific land parcels with the Central Government, free from encumbrances, as detailed in the schedule within the notification. Furthermore, it acknowledges the restructuring of districts in Andhra Pradesh and the authorization of a competent authority for land acquisition.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview of a notification concerning land acquisition for the realignment of a section of National Highway 71 (NH71) in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, based solely on the provided text. The aim is to present a clear and concise summary of the notification's purpose, key provisions, and potential impact.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy announcement focused on land acquisition for infrastructure development.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to facilitate the building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of the realigned portion of NH71 from Km 88.800 to Km 95.717 in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh. This is intended to improve transportation infrastructure.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **Likely Problem/Issue Addressed:** The policy addresses the need for land acquisition to facilitate infrastructure development, specifically the realignment and improvement of NH71. The text indicates that the existing infrastructure requires upgrades such as widening and four-laning. Land acquisition is a prerequisite for these improvements.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* The Central Government declares its intention to acquire specific land parcels, as described in the Schedule attached to the notification, for the specified purpose of realigning and improving NH71.
* The notification states that upon its publication in the Official Gazette, the land specified in the Schedule will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances. This implies a transfer of ownership from the current owners to the government.
* The Schedule provides a detailed list of the land to be acquired, including survey numbers, type of land, nature of land, area in hectares, and the names of the land owners/interested parties for specific villages (Mittapalem and Nagapatla) within the Chandragiri Taluk.
* The notification references prior notifications (S.O.No. 970E dated 03rd March 2022 and S.O. 2216E dated 13th May 2022) related to the initial intention to acquire land and the authorization of a competent authority following district restructuring.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this policy include:
* Landowners in the villages of Mittapalem and Nagapatla within the Chandragiri Taluk of Tirupati district whose land falls within the specified survey numbers.
* Residents and businesses in the surrounding areas who will benefit from the improved transportation infrastructure.
* The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which is likely responsible for implementing the project.
* Government agencies involved in land acquisition and infrastructure development.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the issuing authority. The NHAI is likely the implementing agency. The Joint Collector, Tirupati, is authorized as the Competent Authority for Land Acquisition.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification indicates that the process began with an initial notification of intent (S.O.No. 970E dated 03rd March 2022), followed by publication in local newspapers. The current notification represents the declaration of acquisition after the competent authority submitted its report. The timeline for actual possession and construction is not specified in this text.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of this policy are:
* Successful acquisition of land for the realignment and improvement of NH71.
* Upgrading the highway infrastructure to facilitate smoother and more efficient transportation.
* Improved connectivity and economic development in the region.
* Potential displacement and resettlement of landowners and residents affected by the acquisition.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification analyzed in this report signifies a crucial step in the process of realigning and upgrading NH71 in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh. It marks the declaration of land acquisition by the Central Government, paving the way for infrastructure development. Land owners and relevant stakeholders should pay close attention to the details of the Schedule and any subsequent notifications regarding compensation and resettlement. The successful implementation of this policy is expected to contribute to improved transportation and economic growth in the region.
Key Entities Referenced
NEW DELHI: Capital of India, place of publication of the gazette notification.
National Highway Act, 1956: Act under which the land acquisition is being carried out.
NH71: National Highway 71.
ANDHRA PRADESH: State in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Tirupati: District in Andhra Pradesh where land acquisition is taking place.
SakshiTelugu: Name of newspaper in which notification was published.
Deccan ChronicleEnglish: Name of newspaper in which notification was published.
Chittoor District: Erstwhile district from which Tirupati district was carved out.
Joint Collector, Tirupati: Competent Authority for Land Acquisition.
Piler Kalur Section: Section of NH71 where the land is being acquired.
Chandragiri: Taluk in Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh.
Mittapalem: Village in Chandragiri Taluk, Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh.
Nagapatla: Village in Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh.
RAJESH GUPTA: Director
Mayapuri, New Delhi: Location of the Government of India Press.
Delhi: Location of the Controller of Publications.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: Government ministry responsible for the notification.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 3360] नई ददल्ली, िुक्रवार, िुलाई 29, 2022/श्रावण 7, 1944
No. 3360] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2022/SHRAVANA 7, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल् ली, 29 िुलाई, 2022
का.आ. 3525(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार न,े राष्ट्रीय रािमागग अजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे 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 रािमागग मंत्रालय की अजधसूचना संख्या का.आ. 970(अ) तारीख 03 माच ग 2022, िो भारत के रािपत्र,
असाधारण, भाग II, खण्ड 3, उपखंड (ii) म ें प्रकाजित की गई थी, द्वारा आंध्र प्रदेि राज्य के जतरुपजत जिल े म ें NH71 के
पाइलर-कलूर खंड के (दक.मी 88.800 से दक.मी. 95.717) दक.मी. 55.900 से दक.मी.95.717 (िॉयंट कलैक्टर् ,
कलक्टरेट,जतरुपजत ,जतरुपजत जडस्ट्ट.,) तक के राष्ट्रीय रािमागग के जनमागण (चौड़ा करन/े चार लेन का बनाने, आदद),
अनुरक्षण, प्रबंधन और प्रचालन के जलए उस अजधसूचना स े उपाबद्ध अनुसूची म ें जवजनर्ददष्ट भूजम का अिगन करन े के अपन े
आिय की घोषणा की थी ;
और उक्त अजधसूचना का सार उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3ए की उप-धारा (3) के तहत "10 माच ग 2022" की
तारीख को "साक्षी (तले गु )ु " और "डेक्कन क्रॉजनकल (अग्रं िे ी)" दोनों म ेंप्रकाजित दकया गया था;
और िबदक सक्षम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकसी व्यजक्त स े कोई आपजि प्राप्त नहीं हुई ह;ै
आंध्र प्रदेि सरकार ने 13 जिलों स े 26 जिलों म ें पुनगगरित/नए जिलों को पुनगगरित दकया और इन जिलों म ें से,
जतरुपजत नए जिले एक ह।ैं तदनुसार, केंर सरकार ने अजधसूचना संख्या िारी की ह।ै सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग ग मंत्रालय
में भारत सरकार के का.आ. 2216 (अ) ददनांक 13 मई 2022 भारत के रािपत्र, असाधारण, भाग II, खंड 3,
उप-खंड (ii), ददनांक 13 मई 2022 म ें प्रकाजित।
5122 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
और िबदक सक्षम प्राजधकारी न े उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3डी की उप-धारा (1) के अनुसरण म ें अपनी ररपोट ग केंर
सरकार को दे दी ह;ै
अब, इसजलए, केंर सरकार, सक्षम प्राजधकारी की उक्त ररपोट ग प्राप्त होने पर और उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3डी की
उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रदि िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, एतद्द्वारा घोजषत करती ह ै दक उक्त अनुसूची म ें जनर्ददष्ट भूजम उपरोक्त
उद्देश्य के जलए अजधग्रजहत दकया िाएगा। दकया िाना चाजहए ;
और अब, केंर सरकार, उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3डी की उप-धारा (2) के अनुसरण म,ें एतद्द्वारा घोषणा करती ह ै
दक इस अजधसूचना के आजधकाररक रािपत्र म ें प्रकाजित होने पर, उक्त अनुसूची म ें जनर्ददष्ट भूजम पूरी तरह स े जनजहत होगी।
केंर सरकार, सभी प्रकार के बंधनों से मुक्त। िाऊँगा ।
अनसु चू ी
आध्रं प्रदेि राज्य के जतरुपजत जिल ेम ेंराष्ट्रीय रािमाग-ग 71 के स्ट्तभं -कलरू खडं के मलू जहस्ट्स े के वास्ट्तजवक जहस्ट्स े (दकमी
88.800 स ेकेएम 95.717) म ेंजगरन ेवाली, सरं चना के साथ या जबना अजधग्रजहत की िान ेवाली भजू म का सजं क्षप्त जववरण
राज्य का नाम: आध्रं प्रदेि जिले का नाम: जतरुपजत
क्रजमक सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भजू म का प्रकार भजू म की प्रकृजत भजू म का क्षत्रे फल भूस्ट्वामी/जहतबद्ध व्यजक्तयों का नाम
सख्ं या (हेक्टेयर म)ें
1 2 3 4 5 6
तालुक का नाम: चंरजगरर
गावं का नाम: जमिापलमे
बी. वेंकटरामी रेड्डी
1 442 जनिी(पट्टा) ड्राई 0.0404685
(४४२/१)
कुंटा
2 447 सरकारी(पोरम्बोक) ड्राई 0.0768901
(४४७/१)
िी. रामलक्ष्मैया अंड वी. सुधाकर नायडू
3 453/1 जनिी(पेट्) ड्राई 0.1274758
(४५३/१बी )
डी. प्रकाि
4 453/2 जनिी(पट्टा) ड्राई 0.109265
(४५३/२बी )
डी. प्रकाि
5 453/3 जनिी(पट्टा) ड्राई 0.1578272
(४५३/३बी )
गौत. पोरम्बोक (कुंटा)
6 454/2A सरकारी(पोरम्बोक) ड्राई 0.0687964
(४५४/२ए२)
गौत. पोरम्बोक (कुंटा)
7 454/2B सरकारी(गौत) ड्राई 0.0020234
(४५४/२बी२)
ऍस् . बलराम रािू ऍल् . लक्ष्मीदवे म्मा
8 456 जनिी(पट्टा) ड्राई 0.0323748
(४५६/२)
ऍस् . बलराम रािू िी. रेड्डय्य नायडू अंड
9 457/2 जनिी(पट्टा) ड्राई 0.0566559 आदसग
(४५७/२बी)
िी. चंरिेखर रेड्डी
10 457/3 जनिी(पट्टा) ड्राई 0.0485622
(४५७/३बी)
11 458/2 जनिी(पट्टा) ड्राई 0.0323748 िी. चंरिेखर रेड्डी[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
(४५८/२बी )
ऍम् . डेजवड दक्रस्ट्टोफर
12 458/3 जनिी(पट्टा) ड्राई 0.0647496
(४५८/३बी )
सीलमसेट्टी जविया मुक्त
13 461/1A जनिी(पट्टा) ड्राई 0.2084128
(४६१/१ए२ )
ऍम् . चक्रवती एग्रो फूड पीवीटी एलटीडी
14 461/2 जनिी(पट्टा) ड्राई 0.3075606 (िेड)
(४६१/२बी)
गावं का नाम: नागपटला
बी.भागगवी
15 26/2A जनिी(पट्टा) ड्राई 0.0020234
(२६/२ए१)
बी.रमेि कुमार
16 26/2B जनिी(पट्टा) ड्राई 0.1274758
(२६/२बी१)
बी.प्रताप
17 26/2C जनिी(पट्टा) ड्राईभ् 0.3399354
(२६/२सी१ )
डंपपग याडग (गौत)
18 28 सरकारी(गवनगमेंट) पोरोम्बोक 0.2509047
(२८/२)
असाइन लैंड (वाकांत लैंड)
19 31/1 सरकारी(डीकेटी) ड्राई 0.0930776
(३१/१बी )
असाइन लैंड (वाकांत लैंड)
20 31/2 सरकारी(डीकेटी) ड्राई 0.0728433
(३१/२बी )
असाइन लैंड (वाकांत लैंड)
21 31/3 सरकारी(डीकेटी) ड्राई 0.1335461
(३१/३ए)
असाइन लैंड (वाकांत लैंड)
22 31/4 सरकारी(डीकेटी) ड्राई 0.0566559
(३१/४बी )
असाइन लैंड (वाकांत लैंड)
23 31/5 सरकारी(डीकेटी) ड्राई 0.14771
(३१/५ए)
असाइन लैंड (वाकांत लैंड)
24 31/6 सरकारी(डीकेटी) ड्राई 0.4593175
(३१/६बी)
असाइन लैंड (वाकांत लैंड)
25 32/1 सरकारी(डीकेटी) ड्राई 0.0020235
(३२/१ए)
असाइन लैंड (वाकांत लैंड)
26 32/2 जनिी(पेट्) ड्राई 0.0849838
(३२/२ए)
डी.चन्द्रबाबू, ए.लक्ष्मीकंिम्मा&
27 327 जनिी(पट्टा) ड्राई 0.1214055 आर् .कृष्णचैतन्द्य
(३२७/३ )
ए.सरधा&आर् .कृष्णचैतन्द्य
28 328&330 जनिी(पट्टा) ड्राई 0.2670921
(३२८/३)
सरकारी(गवनगमेंट गौत., लैंड (गयालु)
29 333 ड्राई 0.052609
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गौत., जस्ट्कल डेवलपमेंट (गौत)
30 4 सरकारी(गवनगमेंट) ड्राई 0.716293
(४/१)
कुल 4.2613337
[फा. सं. NHAI/PIU-TPT/3(a)/P-C/II/2017/3D]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनदेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 29th July, 2022
S. O. 3525(E).—Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road
Transport and Highways,number S.O.No. 970(E) dated 03rd 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 intension to acquire the land specified in the Schedule annexed to the said notification for
building (widening/four-laning, etc.), maintenance, management and operation of the re-aligned portion
(from Km.88.800 to Km.95.717) of Piler - Kalur Section of NH-71 in the disrict of Tirupati in the state of
ANDHRA PRADESH;
And whereas the substance of the said notification has been published in “Sakshi(Telugu)” and
“Deccan Chronicle(English)” both dated 10th March 2022; under sub-section (3) of section 3A of the said
Act;
And whereas no objection has been received from any person by the competent authority;
Govt. of Andhra Pradesh restructured / formed new Districts from 13 Districts to 26 Districts and
out of these Districts, Tirupati is one of the new Districts. Accordingly, Central Government authorized
Joint Collector, Tirupati as Competent Authority for Land Acquisition for the villages falling in Tirupati
District from erstwhile Chittoor District in the Notification of Government of India in the Ministry of Road
Transport and Highways, number S.O. 2216(E) dated 13th May 2022 published in the Gazette of India,
Extraordinary, Part II, Section-3, Sub-section (ii), dated 13th May 2022;
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 in the re-aligned
portion (from Km.88.800 to Km.95.717) of Piler - Kalur Section of NH-71 in the disrict of Tirupati in
the state of ANDHRA PRADESH
State: ANDHRA PRADESH District: Tirupati
Sr. Survey Type of Land Nature of Area in Name of the Land Owner/Interested Person
No. Number Land Hectare Part Survey No.
1 2 3 4 5 6
Taluk: Chandragiri
Village: Mittapalem
B. Venkatarami Reddy
1 442 Private(Patta) Dry 0.0404685
442/1[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
Kunta
2 447 Government(Poramboke) dry 0.0768901
447/1
G. Ramalakshmaiah and V. Sudhakar Naidu
3 453/1 Private(Patta) Dry 0.1274758
453/1B
D. Prakash
4 453/2 Private(Patta) Dry 0.109265
453/2B
D. Prakash
5 453/3 Private(Patta) Dry 0.1578272
453/3B
Govt. poramboke (Kunta)
6 454/2A Government(Poramboke) Dry 0.0687964
454/2A2
Govt. poramboke (Kunta)
7 454/2B Government(Govt ) Dry 0.0020234
454/2B2
S. Balarama Raju L. Lakshmidevamma
8 456 Private(Patta) Dry 0.0323748
456/2
S. Balarama Raju G. Reddaiah Naidu and
9 457/2 Private(Patta) Dry 0.0566559 others
457/2B
G. Chandrasekhar Reddy
10 457/3 Private(Patta) Dry 0.0485622
457/3B
G. Chandrasekhar Reddy
11 458/2 Private(Patta) Dry 0.0323748
458/2B
M. David Christopher
12 458/3 Private(Patta) Dry 0.0647496
458/3B
Seelamsetty Vijaya Muktha
13 461/1A Private(Patta) Dry 0.2084128
461/1A2
M. Chakravarthi Agro Foods Pvt Ltd (shed)
14 461/2 Private(Patta) Dry 0.3075606
461/2B
Village: Nagapatla
B.BHARGAVI
15 26/2A Private(Patta) Dry 0.0020234
26/2A1
B.RAMESH KUMAR
16 26/2B Private(Patta) Dry 0.1274758
26/2B1
B.PRATHAP
17 26/2C Private(Patta) Dry 0.3399354
26/2C1
Dumping yard (GOVT)
18 28 Government Poromboke 0.2509047
28/2
Assigned land (Vacant land)
19 31/1 Government(DKT) Dry 0.0930776
31/1B
Assigned land (Vacant land)
20 31/2 Government(DKT) Dry 0.0728433
31/2B
Assigned land (Vacant land)
21 31/3 Government(DKT) Dry 0.1335461
31/3A
Assigned land (Vacant land)
22 31/4 Government(DKT) Dry 0.0566559
31/4B
Assigned land (Vacant land)
23 31/5 Government(DKT) Dry 0.14771
31/5A6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
Assigned land (Vacant land)
24 31/6 Government(DKT) Dry 0.4593175
31/6B
Assigned land (Vacant land)
25 32/1 Government(DKT) Dry 0.0020235
32/1A
Assigned land (Vacant land)
26 32/2 Private(Patta) Dry 0.0849838
32/2A
D.CHANDRABABU,
A.LAKSHMIKANTHAMMA&
27 327 Private(Patta) Dry 0.1214055
R.KRISHNACHAITANYA
327/3
A.SARADHA&R.KRISHNACHAITANYA
28 328&330 Private(Patta) Dry 0.2670921
328/3
Government(Government Govt., Land (Gayalu)
29 333 Dry 0.052609
(Gayalu)) 333/1
Govt., Skill development (Govt)
30 4 Government Dry 0.716293
4/1
TOTAL 4.2613337
[F. No. NHAI/PIU-TPT/3(a)/P-C/II/2017/3D]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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