## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Land for National Highway 754K
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of land for building, widening, and maintaining National Highway 754K in Rajasthan. The core purpose of the notification is to formally declare the acquisition of specific parcels of land, following due process including public notice and consideration of objections, for the aforementioned highway project. The key finding is the government's intent to vest the land absolutely, free from encumbrances, upon publication of this notification.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' notification concerning the acquisition of land for National Highway 754K, based solely on the provided text. The analysis focuses on the objectives, key provisions, affected parties, and inferred implementation aspects related to this land acquisition.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This appears to be a *new policy action* relating to land acquisition for the specified highway project, not an amendment.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective is to acquire land for building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway 754K on the stretch of land from Km. 547.243 to Km. 577.193 in the district of JALORE in the state of RAJASTHAN.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **Likely Problem/Issue Addressed:** The policy addresses the need to acquire land necessary for the development and improvement of the National Highway 754K. The widening and maintenance activities suggest the existing infrastructure may be inadequate for current or projected traffic demands. The acquisition enables the government to proceed with these infrastructural improvements.
**5. Key Provisions:**
* The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for the stated purpose based on the National Highway Act, 1956.
* The land specified in the schedule attached to the notification shall be acquired.
* The notification was preceded by a public announcement in Rajasthan Patrika and Dainik Bhaskar, dated 17.03.2022.
* Objections were received, considered, and disallowed by the Competent Authority.
* Upon publication of the notification in the Official Gazette, the land will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
* The schedule details specific land parcels to be acquired in the district of JALORE, Rajasthan, including the survey number, type of land, area in hectares, and the names of landowners.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the directly affected parties include:
* Landowners in the district of JALORE, Rajasthan, specifically in the villages of Barsam, Gardali, and Mokhupura, whose land falls within the specified stretch of NH 754K. Names of specific owners are provided in the schedule (e.g., Ashok Kumar So Babulal, Narayanlal So Babulal, Akbarshah So Ramjaanshah, etc.).
* Interested persons with a stake in the land.
* Banks and financial institutions holding encumbrances on the land (e.g., Bank of Baroda, Branch Sanchore).
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the responsible agency. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) likely has a role. A "Competent Authority" is referenced, responsible for considering objections.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The timeline indicates public notice was given on 17.03.2022. The land acquisition will be effective upon publication of the notification in the Official Gazette. The specific procedures for compensation or relocation are not detailed in this text.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* The intended outcome is the successful acquisition of land for the improvement of National Highway 754K. This should facilitate better transportation infrastructure, potentially leading to improved connectivity, reduced travel times, and economic development in the region. The acquisition of land free from encumbrances streamlines the project implementation.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification represents a key step in the process of developing National Highway 754K. It formally declares the acquisition of specific land parcels, enabling the government to proceed with building, widening, and maintaining the highway. This action is significant for landowners and potentially for the broader economic landscape of the region. Further information regarding compensation, relocation assistance, and the detailed construction timeline would provide a more complete picture of the impact of this policy.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highway Act, 1956: A law under which the land acquisition is being carried out. Referred to as 'the said Act'.
Central Government: The governing body that declared its intention to acquire land and is executing the land acquisition.
NH 754K: The National Highway number for which land is being acquired. Specifically, the stretch of land from Km. 547.243 to Km. 577.193.
Sanchore, Rajasthan: A town in the district of Jalore, Rajasthan, where the land acquisition is taking place.
Jalore, Rajasthan: The district in the state of Rajasthan where the land acquisition for NH 754K is occurring.
Rajasthan: The state where the land acquisition is taking place.
Rajasthan Patrika: A newspaper in which the notification regarding land acquisition was published.
Dainik Bhaskar: A newspaper in which the notification regarding land acquisition was published.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The government ministry responsible for the notification and land acquisition process.
New Delhi: Location of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
Bank Of Badoda: Bank with branch in Sanchore.
Government of India: Governing body of India
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
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No. 4806] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 2022/KARTIKA 5, 1944
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राििे गुप् ता, जनिेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 26th October, 2022
S.O. 5024(E).—Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport
and Highways, , 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 NH 754K on the
stretch of land from Km. 547.243 to Km. 577.193 (Sanchore) in the district of JALORE in the state of RAJASTHAN;
And whereas the substance of the said notification has been published in “Rajasthan Patrika” and “Dainik
Bhaskar” both dated 17.03.2022; 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.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
SCHEDULE
Brief description of the land to be acquired, with or without structure, falling within the NH 754K in
the stretch of land from Km. 547.243 to Km. 577.193 (Sanchore) in the district of JALORE in the state of
RAJASTHAN.
State: RAJASTHAN District: JALORE
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: Sanchore
Village: Barsam
1. Ashok Kumar S/o Babulal Hissa 1/2
Caste- Mali Sah. Bee Dhani Khatedar
Rahin Hissa - 1/2 (Purn Khata) Bank Of
Badoda. Branch Sanchore. 2.
1 311 Private Barani III 0.001
Narayanlal S/o Babulal Hissa 1/2 Caste-
Mali Sah. Bee Dhani Khatedar Rahin
Hissa - 1/2 (Purn Khata) Bank Of
Badoda. Branch Sanchore.
Village: Gardali
1. Akbarshah S/o Ramjaanshah Hissa
1/5 Caste- Fakir Sa. Deh Khatedar. 2.
Ahemadshah S/o Ramjaanshah Hissa
1/5 Caste- Fakir Sa. Deh Khatedar. 3.
Jainapbai W/o Ramjaanshah Hissa 1/5
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Nasibshah S/o Ramjaanshah Hissa 1/5
Caste- Fakir Sa. Deh Khatedar. 5.
Mohammadshah S/o Ramjaanshah
Hissa 1/5 Caste- Fakir Sa. Deh
Khatedar.
3 768/697 Government Ge. M. Rasta 0.002 Rajasthan Sarkar
Village: Mokhupura
Punmaram S/o Khangarji Hissa Purn
4 3710/3509 Private Barani II 0.11
Caste Kalbi sah. Deh Khatedar
1. Mungaram S/o Modaram Hissa Purn.
Caste Kalbi sah. Pratppura Khatedar
5 3713/3509 Private Barani II 0.06 Rahin ( Khasara Number 3712/2796
Bina Rahan ) Bank of Badoda Branch
Sanchore.
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