Publication of notification under Section 3D NHAI

## Report on Land Acquisition for National Highway 161A (Aurad-Bidar Section) **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a government notification regarding land acquisition for the building, maintenance, management, and operation of Two Lane with Paved Shoulders of the Aurad Bidar section of NH161A. The notification, published on December 2, 2022, declares the Central Government's intent to acquire specific land parcels in the Bidar district of Karnataka, as specified in the schedule. This report provides an overview of the policy, its background, key provisions, affected stakeholders, inferred implementation aspects, and expected outcomes. The key finding is that identified land parcels are to be acquired for the highway project after no objections were raised and due process was followed. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide information and analysis regarding the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' notification concerning the acquisition of land for the NH161A (Aurad-Bidar) project based solely on the provided text. **3. Policy Overview:** This is a notification pertaining to the acquisition of land under the National Highway Act, 1956, which can be viewed as part of ongoing policy implementation, rather than a new, stand-alone policy. The Core Objective, as stated in the text, is for the "building, maintenance, management and operation of Two Lane with Paved Shoulders of Aurad Bidar section of NH161A on the stretch of land from Km.0.000 to Km.44.525 in the District of BIDAR in the State of KARNATAKA." **4. Background and Rationale:** This notification appears to be part of an ongoing effort to improve the road infrastructure. The policy addresses the need for land to build and maintain the Aurad-Bidar section of NH161A. The notification indicates that a prior notification (S.O.1901E dated 21.04.2022) declared the government's intention to acquire the land. This current notification signifies the completion of certain procedural requirements (lack of objections, report from competent authority) and the final declaration of acquisition. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** Since this is a notification declaring land acquisition, the key provision is the **declaration that the land specified in the Schedule should be acquired for the aforementioned purpose (building, maintenance, management and operation of the highway).** This notification also declares that: * Upon publication in the Official Gazette, the land listed in the schedule will vest absolutely in the Central Government. * This transfer of ownership will be "free from all encumbrances." The schedule attached lists the specific land parcels to be acquired, including: * State: KARNATAKA * District: BIDAR * Taluk: Bidar * Village: Islampur * Survey numbers and details of the land, including the type of land (Private, Dry, Converted Land), area in Hectares, and the names of the Land Owners/Interested Person. * Sr. No. 1 lists Gopabai Wo Late Madhavrao, Ashok So Late Ramarao, Shivaraj So Late Manikrao, Rukminibai Wo Bhavurao and Diksha Wo Jagdeesh Khuba as interested persons, land Survey Number 37, of Private Dry land, area of 1.0421 Hectare. * Sr. No. 2 lists Kamalabai Wo Masnaji Chormale as interested persons, land Survey Number 39, of Private Dry land, area of 0.182106 Hectare. * Sr. No. 3 lists Masnajirao So Dasharathrao as interested persons, land Survey Number 39, of Private Dry land, area of 0.101117 Hectare. * Sr. No. 4 lists Masnajirao So Dasharathrao as interested persons, land Survey Number 39, of Private Converted land, area of 0.202324 Hectare. * Sr. No. 5 lists Bhagwanrao So Gunderao as interested persons, land Survey Number 53, of Private Dry land, area of 0.86 Hectare. * Sr. No. 6 lists Bhagwanrao So Gunderao as interested persons, land Survey Number 54, of Private Dry land, area of 0.1416 Hectare. * The total area of land to be acquired is 2.529247 Hectares. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are: * Landowners in the Bidar district of Karnataka, specifically those whose land falls within the identified stretch (Km.0.000 to Km.44.525 of NH161A) and is listed in the schedule. Named individuals in the schedule include: * Gopabai Wo Late Madhavrao * Ashok So Late Ramarao * Shivaraj So Late Manikrao * Rukminibai Wo Bhavurao * Diksha Wo Jagdeesh Khuba * Kamalabai Wo Masnaji Chormale * Masnajirao So Dasharathrao * Bhagwanrao So Gunderao * Residents and businesses in the Aurad-Bidar section who will be affected by the construction and operation of the highway. * Construction companies and contractors involved in the NH161A project. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, through the Competent Authority. * **Procedure:** The notification follows a procedure outlined in the National Highway Act, 1956, including initial notification, opportunity for objections, a report from the Competent Authority, and final declaration. * **Timelines:** The notification was published on December 2, 2022. The vesting of the land in the Central Government is effective upon publication in the Official Gazette. Compensation and resettlement procedures would follow. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcomes of this land acquisition are: * Facilitate the construction and improvement of the Aurad-Bidar section of NH161A, enhancing connectivity and transportation efficiency. * Potential economic development in the region due to improved infrastructure. * Displacement and resettlement of landowners, requiring fair compensation and rehabilitation. **9. Conclusion:** The notification represents a crucial step in the development of the Aurad-Bidar section of NH161A. It signals the completion of the initial stages of land acquisition and paves the way for construction activities. The affected landowners and other stakeholders need to be aware of their rights and responsibilities during the subsequent compensation and resettlement processes. The successful completion of this project is expected to improve regional connectivity and contribute to economic growth in the long term.

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