## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for Jabalpur Ring Road Project
**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 building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of a Ring Road in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. This notification declares the Central Government's intent to acquire specified land parcels, following the procedures outlined in the National Highway Act of 1956. The key finding is the formal declaration to proceed with land acquisition after addressing received objections, signifying a crucial step towards project implementation.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of a government notification regarding land acquisition for the Jabalpur Ring Road project. The analysis is based solely on the provided notification text and aims to provide a clear understanding of the notification's purpose, key provisions, and potential impact.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy declaration, not an amendment.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the core objective is to legally acquire specified land parcels for the construction, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of a Ring Road in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. The notification directly supports building and management as objectives.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This notification addresses the need for land to facilitate the construction and improvement of road infrastructure (Ring Road) around Jabalpur. The notification states that the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the Schedule annexed to the notification for building wideningfourlaning, etc., maintenance, management and operation of Ring Road on the stretch of land from Km 0 to Km 108 SDM Revenue Office Kundam in the district of JABALPUR in the state of MADHYA PRADESH, implying that the existing road network or lack thereof in that area necessitates this project for improved connectivity and transportation efficiency. The mention of acquiring land "for building, widening, four-laning, etc." strongly suggests a need to upgrade or expand the existing infrastructure.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is a New Policy Declaration.
The notification establishes the following key provisions:
* **Declaration of Intent (already done):** The Central Government previously declared its intention to acquire the land through notification S.O. 5321(E) dated 16.11.2022.
* **Confirmation of Acquisition:** This current notification formally declares that the land specified in the attached schedule *should* be acquired for the stated purpose (construction, maintenance, etc., of the Ring Road). This indicates a progression from initial intention to a formal decision.
* **Land Vesting:** Upon publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, the specified land shall vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances. This transfers ownership to the government, allowing project implementation to proceed.
* **Land Specification:** The schedule attached to the notification details the specific land parcels to be acquired, including survey numbers, type of land (Government/Private), area in hectares, and the names of the land owners/interested persons.
* **Consideration of Objections:** The notification explicitly mentions that objections were received, considered, and disallowed, demonstrating due process before final acquisition.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this policy include:
* **Landowners:** Specifically, the individuals and entities (including Madhya Pradesh Government) listed in the Schedule attached to the notification whose land is being acquired.
* **Residents of Jabalpur and Surrounding Areas:** Who will benefit from the improved road infrastructure (Ring Road) but may also experience temporary disruption during construction.
* **Construction Companies and Contractors:** Who will be involved in the actual building and maintenance of the Ring Road.
* **Government Agencies:** Including the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) - inferred, and local authorities involved in land acquisition and project management.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the primary responsible agency. The notification mentions a "competent authority" that submitted a report to the Central Government, likely involved in land valuation and objection handling. NHAI is likely involved.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification itself doesn't explicitly specify timelines. However, it implies a sequence of events: initial notification of intent, objection period, report submission by the competent authority, and finally, this declaration of acquisition. The next step involves publishing the notification in the Official Gazette, after which the land vests in the Central Government.
* **Acquisition Process:** The procedures will be according to the National Highways Act, 1956, as referenced in the notification.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The expected outcomes and impact of this notification include:
* **Land Transfer:** Formal transfer of ownership of the specified land parcels to the Central Government.
* **Project Implementation:** Facilitation of the construction and improvement of the Jabalpur Ring Road.
* **Improved Infrastructure:** Enhanced connectivity and transportation efficiency around Jabalpur.
* **Economic Development:** Potential stimulation of economic activity in the region due to improved transportation infrastructure.
* **Compensation to Landowners:** Landowners will likely receive compensation for their acquired land, as per the provisions of the National Highways Act, 1956 and other applicable laws.
**9. Conclusion:**
This notification represents a crucial step in the development of the Jabalpur Ring Road project. It formalizes the government's decision to acquire the necessary land, paving the way for construction and infrastructure improvements. This will significantly impact landowners, residents, and the overall transportation network in the Jabalpur region. The project will likely result in significant economic and logistical benefits.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highway Act, 1956: A law under which the Central Government declared its intention to acquire land.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry that issued the notification.
New Delhi: Location where the notification was issued.
Central Government: The governing authority making the declaration to acquire land.
Ring Road: The road project for which land is being acquired, specifically a stretch from Km 0 to Km 108.
SDM Revenue Office Kundam: Office located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, near the Ring Road project area.
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh: District and state where the land acquisition is taking place.
Patrika Jabalpur: A local newspaper in which the notification was published.
The Hitavada Jabalpur: A local newspaper in which the notification was published.
Government of Madhya Pradesh: The state government of Madhya Pradesh, involved in the land ownership and welfare aspects.
Kundam: Taluk where land acquisition is taking place
Amjhar: Village where land acquisition is taking place
Hinauta: Village where land acquisition is taking place
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department: Department of the Government of Madhya Pradesh.
Prem Nagar: Area in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Mayapuri, New Delhi: Location of the Government of India Press.
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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.ं 5834] नई दिल्ली, बुधवार, दिसम्ब र 28, 2022/पौष 7, 1944
No. 5834] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2022/PAUSHA 7, 1944
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली 27 दिसम्ब र 2022
का.आ. 6077(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार न,े राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग 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. 5321 (अ.), दिनांक 16.11.2022, िो भारत के रािपत्र,
असाधारण, भाग II, खण्ड 3, उपखंड (ii) म ें प्रकाजित की गई थी, द्वारा मध्य प्रििे राज्य के िबलपुर जिले म ें ररंग रोड के
दक.मी. 0 स े दक.मी. 108.0 (अनुजवभागीय अजधकारी (रािस्ट्व) कायागलय कुंडम) तक के राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग के जनमागण (चौड़ा
करन े / चार लेन का बनाने, आदि), अनरु क्षण, प्रबंधन और प्रचालन के जलए उस अजधसचू ना स े उपाबद्ध अनुसूची म ें
जवजनर्िगष्ट भूजम का अिगन करने के अपन ेआिय की घोषणा की थी ;
और उक्त अजधसूचना का सार उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3क की उपधारा (3) के अधीन तारीख "19.11.2022"
को "पजत्रका िबलपरु " और "ि जहतवाि िबलपरु " िोनों म ेंप्रकाजित दकया गया था ;
और आक्षपे प्राप्त हुए थ े और सक्षम प्राजधकारी न े उन पर जवचार कर जलया ह ै और आक्षेपों को अननुज्ञात कर दिया
ह ै;
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी न े उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3घ की उपधारा (1) के अनुसरण म,ें केन्द्रीय सरकार को अपनी
ररपोर्ग िे िी ह ै;
अतः अब, केन्द्रीय सरकार, सक्षम प्राजधकारी की उक्त ररपोर्ग प्राप्त हो िाने पर और उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3घ
की उपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक उक्त अनुसूची म ें जवजनर्िगष्ट भूजम का
पूवोक्त प्रयोिन के जलए अिनग दकया िाना चाजहए ;
8689 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
और अब, केन्द्रीय सरकार, उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3घ की उपधारा (2) के अनुसरण म ें यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक
इस अजधसूचना के रािपत्र म ें प्रकािन पर, उक्त अनुसूची म ें जवजनर्िगष्ट भूजम सभी जवल्लगं मों स े मुक्त होकर आत्यजन्द्तक रूप
स े केन्द्रीय सरकार म ें जनजहत हो िाएगी ।
अनसु चू ी
मध्य प्रिेि राज्य के िबलपरु जिल ेम ेंररंग रोड के दक.मी. 0 स े दक.मी. 108.0 (अनजु वभागीय अजधकारी (रािस्ट्व)
कायालग य कुंडम) के जलए अिनग की िाने वाली सरं चना सजहत अथवा सरं चना रजहत जववरण।
राज्य का नाम: मध्य प्रििे जिल ेका नाम: िबलपरु
क्रजमक सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भूजम का प्रकार भूजम की प्रकृजत भूजम का भस्ट्ू वामी जहतबद्ध व्यजक्तयों का नाम
सख्ं या क्षत्रे फल
(हक्े र्ेयर म)ें
1 2 3 4 5 6
तालकु का नाम: कुण्डम
गावं का नाम: अमझर
(िासकीय) अनुसूजचत िाजत और
अनुसूजचत िनिाजत कल्याण जवभाग
1 1 सरकारी चारागाह 1.883 मध्यप्रिेि िासन पता िबलपुर मध्य
प्रिेि िासकीय
(1)
अनूप ससंह जपता केहर ससंह िाजत गोंड
पता कुंडम िबलपरु मध्य प्रिेि भूजम
स्ट्वामी 1/8, साजवत्री बाई बेवा लाल ससंह
पता अमझर कुंडम िबलपुर मध्य प्रिेि
भूजम स्ट्वामी 1/32, सुरेंर धुवे जपता लाल
ससंह पता अमझर कुंडम िबलपरु मध्य
प्रिेि भूजम स्ट्वामी 1/32, सुखमत्रं ी बाई
जपता लाल ससंह पता अमझर कुंडम
िबलपुर मध्य प्रिेि भूजम स्ट्वामी 1/32,
सुनीता बाई जपता लाल ससंह पता अमझर
2 10 जनिी अससंजचत 0.618 कुंडम िबलपुर मध्य प्रिेि भूजम स्ट्वामी
1/32, सुिीला बाई बेवा समर ससंह िाजत
गोंड पता कुंडम िबलपुर मध्य प्रिेि भूजम
स्ट्वामी 1/8, कुरो बाई बेवा कमल िाजत
गोंड पता कुंडम िबलपुर मध्य प्रिेि भूजम
स्ट्वामी 1/16, िेवलाल जपता कमल िाजत
गोंड पता कुंडम िबलपुर मध्य प्रिेि भूजम
स्ट्वामी 1/16, लॉगबाई जपता केहर ससंह
िाजत गोंड पता कुंडम िबलपरु भूजम
स्ट्वामी 1/8, बजस्ट्तया बाई जपता केहर
ससंह िाजत गोंड पता कुंडम िबलपुर मध्य[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
प्रिेि भूजम स्ट्वामी 1/8, सागनी बाई बेवा
केहर ससंह िाजत गोंड पता कुंडम िबलपरु
मध्य प्रििे भूजम स्ट्वामी 1/8, बर्े ीबाई
जपता केहर ससंह िाजत गोंड पता कुंडम
िबलपुर मध्य प्रिेि भूजम स्ट्वामी 1/8
(10)
गणेि प्रसाि यािव जपता अच्छेलाल
िाजत अहीर पता अमझर कुंडम िबलपरु
3 11/2 जनिी अससंजचत 0.758
मध्य प्रििे भूजम स्ट्वामी
(11/2)
मध्य प्रििे िासन
4 12 सरकारी नाला 0.468
(12)
मध्य प्रििे िासन
5 13 सरकारी नाला 0.348
(13)
डॉ ऋजष डावर जपता मनु ीश्वर चन्द्र डावर
पता प्रेम नगर िबलपरु मध्य प्रिेि भूजम
6 22 जनिी अससंजचत 0.011
स्ट्वामी
(22)
गीता बाई रघुवँिी पजत औम प्रकाि
रघुवँिी पता अमझर कुंडम िबलपुर मध्य
7 3 जनिी अससंजचत 0.444
प्रिेि भूजम स्ट्वामी
(3)
पिमेि कुमार अष्टा जपता अिोक कुमार
अष्टा िाजत अष्टा पता अमझर कुंडम
8 4 जनिी अससंजचत 0.046
िबलपुर मध्य प्रिेि भूजम स्ट्वामी
(4)
मध्य प्रििे िासन
9 64 सरकारी चारागाह 0.061
(64)
मध्य प्रििे िासन
10 65 सरकारी चारागाह 0.05
(65)
मध्य प्रििे िासन
11 66 सरकारी चारागाह 0.875
(66)
मध्य प्रििे िासन
12 67 सरकारी चारागाह 0.756
(67)
मध्य प्रििे िासन
13 68 सरकारी चारागाह 0.763
(68)
अचगना िैन जपता सुनील कुमार िैन पता
14 75/2 जनिी अससंजचत 0.596
िबलपुर मध्य प्रिेि भूजम स्ट्वामी4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
(75/2)
भाना बाई पत्नी अच्छेलाल िाजत गौड
पता अमझर कुंडम िबलपुर मध्य प्रिेि
15 76/1 जनिी अससंजचत 0.013
भूजम स्ट्वामी
(76/1)
िैली धोपे पत्नी कमलेि धोप ेिाजत धोपे
पता अमझर कुंडम िबलपुर मध्य प्रिेि
16 76/2 जनिी अससंजचत 0.485
भूजम स्ट्वामी
(76/2)
अनूप जसह जपता केहर जसह िाजत गोड़
पता अमझर कुंडम िबलपुर मध्य प्रिेि
17 8/1 जनिी अससंजचत 0.052
भूजम स्ट्वामी
(8/1)
िैली धोपे पत्नी कमलेि धोप ेिाजत धोपे
पता अमझर कुंडम िबलपुर मध्य प्रिेि
18 8/2 जनिी अससंजचत 0.105
भूजम स्ट्वामी
(8/2)
गावं का नाम: जहनौता
मध्य प्रििे िासन
19 186 सरकारी पहाड़ 2.692
(186)
कुल 11.024
[फा. स.ं NHAI/PIU-Jabalpur/Jabalpur Ring Road/3(a)/2022/1/3D]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi the 27th December 2022
S.O. 6077(E).—Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport
and Highways, S.O. 5321(E.) Dated 16.11.2022, 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 Ring Road on the stretch of land from Km 0 to Km 108 (SDM (Revenue) Office Kundam) in the district
of JABALPUR in the state of MADHYA PRADESH
And whereas the substance of the said notification has been published in “Patrika Jabalpur” and “The
Hitavada Jabalpur” both dated 19.11.2022; 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;[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
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 Ring Road in
the stretch of land from Km. 0 to Km. 108.0 Ring Road (SDM (Revenue) Office Kundam) in the district of
JABALPUR in the state of MADHYA PRADESH.
State: MADHYA PRADESH District: JABALPUR
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: Kundam
Village: Amjhar
(Govt.) Scheduled Castes and
Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department,
Government of Madhya Pradesh
1 1 Government Charagah 1.883
Address Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh
Government
1
Anoop Singh Father Kehar Singh Caste
Gond Address Kundam Jabalpur
Madhya Pradesh Land Owner 1/8,
Savitri Bai Widow Lal Singh Address
Amjhar Kundam Jabalpur Madhya
Pradesh Land Owner 1/32, Surendra
Dhurve Father Lal Singh Address
Amjhar Kundam Jabalpur Madhya
Pradesh Land Owner 1/32, Sukhmantri
Bai Father Lal Singh Address Amjhar
Kundam Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh
Land Owner 1/32, Sunita Bai Father Lal
Singh Address Amjhar Kundam
Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh Land Owner
1/32, Sushila Bai Widow Sumer Singh
Caste Gond Address Kundam Jabalpur
Madhya Pradesh Land Owner 1/8, Kuro
2 10 Private Non- Irrigated 0.618
Bai Widow Kamal Caste Gond Address
Kundam Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh
Land Owner 1/16, Devlal Father Kamal
Caste Gond Address Kundam Jabalpur
Madhya Pradesh Land Owner 1/16,
Laugbai Father Kehar Singh Caste
Gond Address Kundam Jabalpur Land
Owner 1/8,Bastiya Bai Father Kehar
Singh Caste Gond Address Kundam
Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh Land Owner
1/8, Sagani Bai Widow Kehar Singh
Caste Gond Address Kundam Jabalpur
Madhya Pradesh Land Owner 1/8,
Betibai Father Kehar Singh Caste Gond
Address Kundam Jabalpur Madhya
Pradesh Land Owner 1/8
10
3 11/2 Private Non- Irrigated 0.758 Ganesh Prasad Yadav Father Achhelal6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
Caste Ahir Address Amjhar Kundam
Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh Land Owner
11/2
Madhya Pradesh government
4 12 Government Nala 0.468
12
Madhya Pradesh government
5 13 Government Nala 0.348
13
Dr. Rishi Davar Father Munishwar
Chandra Davar Address Prem Nagar
6 22 Private Non- Irrigated 0.011
Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh Land Owner
22
Geeta Bai Raghuvanshi Husband Aum
Prakash Raghuvanshi Address Amjhar
7 3 Private Non- Irrigated 0.444 Kundam Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh
Land Owner
3
Padmesh Kumar Ashta Father Ashok
Kumar Ashta Caste Ashta Address
8 4 Private Non- Irrigated 0.046 Amjhar Kundam Jabalpur Madhya
Pradesh land owner
4
Madhya Pradesh government
9 64 Government Charagah 0.061
64
Madhya Pradesh government
10 65 Government Charagah 0.05
65
Madhya Pradesh government
11 66 Government Charagah 0.875
66
Madhya Pradesh government
12 67 Government Charagah 0.756
67
Madhya Pradesh government
13 68 Government Charagah 0.763
68
Archana Jain Father Sunil Kumar Jain
Address Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh Land
14 75/2 Private Non- Irrigated 0.596
Owner
75/2
Bhana Bai Wife Achhelal Caste Gaud
Address Amjhar Kundam Jabalpur
15 76/1 Private Non- Irrigated 0.013
Madhya Pradesh Land Owner
76/1
Shaili Dhope Wife Kamlesh Dhope
Caste Dhope Address Amjhar Kundam
16 76/2 Private Non- Irrigated 0.485
Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh Land Owner
76/2
Anoop Singh Father Kehar Singh Caste
Gond Address Amjhar Kundam
17 8/1 Private Non- Irrigated 0.052
Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh Land Owner
8/1
Shelly Dhope Wife Kamlesh Dhope
Caste Dhope Address Amjhar Kundam
18 8/2 Private Non- Irrigated 0.105
Jabalpur Madhya Pradesh Land Owner
8/2[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 7
Village: Hinauta
MP Govt
19 186 Government Mountain 2.692
186
TOTAL 11.024
[F. No. NHAI/PIU-Jabalpur/Jabalpur Ring Road/3(a)/2022/1/3D]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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