## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for National Highway 510 (Sikkim)
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, concerning the acquisition of land in West Sikkim for the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway (NH) 510. The core purpose, as evidenced by the document, is to legally acquire specific land parcels for this highway project. The key finding is the declaration that the identified land, detailed in the schedule, now vests absolutely in the Central Government, free from encumbrances. This report focuses on key components, stakeholders, and inferred implementation aspects based solely on the provided policy text.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative analysis of a Government of India notification regarding land acquisition for the National Highway 510 project in West Sikkim. The analysis is based exclusively on the provided policy text, focusing on its objectives, provisions, affected parties, and potential implications.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy initiative specifically focused on acquiring land for the NH 510 project.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective is the acquisition of land for the building, widening, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway 510 on the stretch of land from Km. 75.000 to Km. 90.210 in West Sikkim. This includes ensuring the land vests absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** The policy addresses the need to acquire land for the expansion and maintenance of NH 510. The project likely aims to improve connectivity, transportation efficiency, and potentially stimulate economic activity in the West Sikkim region. The text implies the existing land ownership patterns pose a challenge to the project's implementation, necessitating government intervention through land acquisition.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **New Policy:** The main components and rules mandated by the text are:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government previously declared its intention to acquire the land through a prior notification published in the Gazette of India.
* **Land Acquisition:** The Central Government declares that the land specified in the Schedule should be acquired for the project.
* **Vesting of Land:** Upon publication of the notification in the Official Gazette, the land specified in the Schedule vests absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
* **Schedule of Land:** The policy includes a detailed schedule listing the specific land parcels to be acquired, including survey numbers, type of land, area in hectares, and names of the landowners/interested persons. This is critical for defining the scope of the acquisition.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Landowners:** Individuals and entities owning land within the specified stretch of NH 510 between Km. 75.000 and Km. 90.210 in West Sikkim, as identified in the Schedule. Their land is being acquired.
* **Residents of West Sikkim:** The project is likely to impact the residents of West Sikkim through changes in infrastructure and transportation.
* **Government Agencies:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the District Collectorate of West Sikkim are directly involved in the implementation of this policy.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies mentioned:** The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the primary responsible agency. The District Collectorate of West Sikkim appears to be involved in the land identification and reporting process.
* **Timelines or procedures specified in the text:** The text specifies that the land vests in the Central Government upon publication of the notification in the Official Gazette. Prior procedures included the publication of a notification of intent, consideration and disallowance of objections, and submission of a report by the competent authority to the Central Government.
* **NHIDCL:** The text mentions "NHIDCLPMUGyalshingLegshipGyalshingPKGVI2020213D", suggesting the involvement of National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) in the project management.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **New Policy:** The likely intended outcomes based on the policy's provisions are:
* **Unimpeded Project Implementation:** The acquisition of land ensures the NH 510 project can proceed without legal or ownership disputes related to the specified land parcels.
* **Infrastructure Development:** The widening, maintenance, and management of NH 510 will improve transportation infrastructure in the region.
* **Economic Development:** Improved connectivity may lead to economic development and increased accessibility for local communities.
* **Legal Transfer of Ownership:** The policy ensures the legal transfer of land ownership from private individuals to the Central Government, free from encumbrances.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification analyzed represents a crucial step in acquiring land for the NH 510 project in West Sikkim. The policy facilitates the transfer of land ownership to the Central Government, enabling the project's progression. The successful implementation of this policy is critical for achieving the intended outcomes of improved infrastructure, connectivity, and potential economic development in the region. The impact on landowners is significant, requiring appropriate compensation and rehabilitation measures (though not detailed in the provided text).
Key Entities Referenced
Ugen Bhutia: Land Owner/Interested Person
Karma Chopel Namgyal Bhutia: Land Owner/Interested Person
Dwaw Namgayal Bhutia: Land Owner/Interested Person
National Highway Act, 1956: Law under which the land acquisition is being carried out.
NH 510: National Highway which will be widened/improved.
West Sikkim: District in Sikkim where the land acquisition is taking place.
SIKKIM: State in India where land acquisition for NH 510 is taking place.
Capital Times: Name of newspaper where notification was published
Hamro Prajashakti: Name of newspaper where notification was published
Gyalshing: Taluk in West Sikkim.
Lingchom: Village in Gyalshing, West Sikkim
TIKJEK: Village in West Sikkim
Yangthang: Village in West Sikkim
Bolan Dhoj Limboo: Land Owner/Interested Person
Damber Gurung: Land Owner/Interested Person
Birkha Bahadur Limboo: Land Owner/Interested Person
Mandra Man Subba: Land Owner/Interested Person
Indraman Subba: Land Owner/Interested Person
Udai Bahadur Limboo: Land Owner/Interested Person
Turan Limboo: Land Owner/Interested Person
Ser Bahadur Limboo: Land Owner/Interested Person
Phurden Bhutia: Land Owner/Interested Person
Yuden Bhutia: Land Owner/Interested Person
Passang Tshering Bhutia: Land Owner/Interested Person
Prem Kumar Limboo: Land Owner/Interested Person
Dil Bahadur Limboo: Land Owner/Interested Person
Narayan PSD Sharma: Land Owner/Interested Person
Budha Bir Subba: Land Owner/Interested Person
Mitra Bahadur Limboo: Land Owner/Interested Person
Raju Limboo: Land Owner/Interested Person
Naina Singh Subba: Land Owner/Interested Person
Purna Kumar Limboo: Land Owner/Interested Person
Buddha Singh Limboo: Land Owner/Interested Person
Suk pal Limboo: Land Owner/Interested Person
Sudan Limboo: Land Owner/Interested Person
Suk Man Limboo: Land Owner/Interested Person
Samber Dhoj Limboo: Land Owner/Interested Person
Birkha Lal limboo: Land Owner/Interested Person
Phurzang Bhutia: Land Owner/Interested Person
Palchen Bhutia: Land Owner/Interested Person
Draupadi Sharma: Land Owner/Interested Person
Harka Lal Limboo: Land Owner/Interested Person
Satish Subba: Land Owner/Interested Person
Aita Singh Limboo: Land Owner/Interested Person
Parsu Ram Sharma: Land Owner/Interested Person
Hem Bahadur Limboo: Land Owner/Interested Person
Tika Maya Kami: Land Owner/Interested Person
Kamala Tiwari: Land Owner/Interested Person
S.W. Kazi: Land Owner/Interested Person
dawa Namgyal Bhitia: Land Owner/Interested Person
Aita Man Subba: Land Owner/Interested Person
RAJESH GUPTA: Director
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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.ं 4497] नई दिल्ली, बुधवार, नवम्ब र 24, 2021/अग्रहायण 3, 1943
No. 4497] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2021/AGRAHAYANA 3, 1943
सड़क पररवहन और रािमाग गमत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 24 नवम् बर, 2021
का.आ. 4864(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार न,े राष्ट्रीय रािमाग ग अजधजनयम, 1956 (1956 का 48) (जिसे इसम ें इसके
पश्चात् उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3क की उपधारा (1) के अधीन िारी की गई भारत सरकार के सड़क
पररवहन और रािमाग ग मंत्रालय की अजधसूचना संख्या का.आ., िो भारत के रािपत्र, असाधारण, भाग II, खण्ड 3, उपखंड
(ii) म ें प्रकाजित की गई थी, द्वारा जसदिम राज्य के वेस्ट्ट जडजस्ट्रक्ट जिले म ें NH 510 के दक.मी. 75.000 स े दक.मी.
90.210 (जिला कलेक्रेट, पजश्चम जसदिम) तक के राष्ट्रीय रािमागग के जनमागण (चौड़ा करने / चार लेन का बनान,े आदि),
अनुरक्षण, प्रबंधन और प्रचालन के जलए उस अजधसूचना स े उपाबद्ध अनुसूची म ें जवजनर्िष्टग 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 २३ अक्टूबर,
२०२१ को ’कैजपटल टाइम्स ’’ और ’’हाम्रो प्रिािजक्त’’ िो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 ै ;
6813 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी न े उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 3घ की उपधारा (1) के अनुसरण म,ें केन्द्रीय सरकार को अपनी
ररपोटग िे िी ह ै;
अतः अब, केन्द्रीय सरकार, सक्षम प्राजधकारी की उक्त ररपोट ग प्राप्त हो िान े 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 ें जवजनर्िष्टग भूजम का
पूवोक्त प्रयोिन के जलए अिनग दकया िाना चाजहए ;
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 ें जवजनर्िष्टग भूजम सभी जवल्लगं मों स े मुक्त होकर आत्यजन्द्तक रूप
से केन्द्रीय सरकार म ें जनजहत हो िाएगी ।
अनसु चू ी
जसदिम राज्य के वस्ट्े ट जडजस्ट्रक्ट जिल े म ेंNH 510 के दक.मी. 75.000 स ेदक.मी. 90.210 (जिला कलक्े रेट, पजश्चम
जसदिम) के जलए अिनग की िान ेवाली सरं चना सजहत अथवा सरं चना रजहत जववरण।
राज्य का नाम: जसदिम जिल ेका नाम: वस्ट्े ट जडजस्ट्रक्ट
क्रजमक सवक्षे ण सख्ं या भूजम का प्रकार भूजम की प्रकृजत भूजम का भस्ट्ू वामी/जहतबद्ध व्यजक्तयों का नाम
सख्ं या क्षत्रे फल
(हक्े टेयर म)ें
1 2 3 4 5 6
तालकु का नाम: ग्यालल्िगं
गावं का नाम: ललगं चोंम
बोलन् धोि ललंब ू
1 1279 जनिी ड्राई 0.01
(१२७९)
बोलन् धोि ललंब ू
2 1280 जनिी ड्राई 0.02
(१२८०)
िम्बर गरु ंग
3 1289 जनिी ड्राई 0.02
(१२८९)
जबरखा बहािरु ललंब ू
4 1289/2021 जनिी ड्राई 0.05
(१२८९/२०२१)
मंिरा मेन ्सुब्बा
5 1355 जनिी ड्राई 0.05
(१३५५)
इंरमान सुब्बा
6 202 जनिी ड्राई 0.01
(२०२ )
उिय बहािरु जलम्बू
7 208 जनिी ड्राई 0.03
(२०८ )
तुरन ललंब ू
8 722 जनिी डीआर् वाइ 0.03
(७२२)[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
गावं का नाम: जतकिके
सेर बहािरु ललंबू
9 139 जनिी ड्राई 0.22
(१३९)
फुिें भुटीया
10 154 जनिी ड्राई 0.12
(१५४ )
यूडेन भुटीया
11 290 जनिी ड्राई 0.042
(२९० )
पासांग टीिररंग भूजतया
12 344 जनिी ड्राई 0.006
(३४४)
प्रैम् कूमार् ललंबू
13 350 जनिी ड्राई 0.07
(३५०)
दिल बहािरु ललंब ू
14 355 जनिी ड्राई 0.036
(३५५)
नारायण पसि िमा ग
15 387 जनिी ड्राई 0.01
(३८७)
बूढ़ा बीर सुब्बा
16 494 जनिी ड्राई 0.0331
(४९९ )
जमत्र बहािरु जलम्बू
17 496 जनिी ड्राई 0.01
(४९६)
जमत्र बहािरु ललंब ू
18 497 जनिी ड्राई 0.034
(४९७)
रायू ललंब ू
19 499 जनिी ड्राई 0.042
(४९९)
नैना जसन् सुब्बा
20 583 जनिी ड्राई 0.03
(५८३)
पूणग कूमार् ललंब ू
21 587 जनिी ड्राई 0.03
(५८७)
पूणग कूमार् ललंब ू
22 588 जनिी ड्राई 0.01
(५८८)
बुद्धा लसंह जलम्बू
23 620/940 जनिी ड्राई 0.018
(620/940)
सुख पल जलम्ब ू
24 620/947 जनिी ड्राई 0.016
(६२०/९४७)
सूडेन् ललंबू
25 651 जनिी ड्राई 0.008
(६५१)4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
सुख मन जलम्ब ू
26 735/ 1006 जनिी ड्राई 0.02
(७३५/१००६)
सांबर धोि ललंब ू
27 737/1003 जनिी ड्राई 0.07
(७३७/१००३)
सुख मन जलम्ब ू
28 737/1143 जनिी ड्राई 0.008
(७३७/११४३)
बुद्धा लसंह जलम्बू
29 740 जनिी ड्राई 0.03
(७४० )
बुद्धा लसंह जलम्बू
30 742 जनिी ड्राई 0.024
(७४२)
जबरखा लाल जलम्ब ू
31 765 जनिी ड्राई 0.02
(७६५)
फुरिंग भूजतया
32 77/1862 जनिी ड्राई 0.02
(७७/१८६२)
पालचेन भूजतया
33 84 जनिी ड्राई 0.008
(८४)
गावं का नाम: यागं थागं
रौपिी षामाग
34 1062 जनिी ड्राई 0.01
(१०६२)
हरका लाल ललंबू
35 107 जनिी ड्राई 0.02
(१०७)
सतीि सुब्बा
36 1071 जनिी ड्राई 0.006
(१०७१)
एटा जसन् ललंब ू
37 1071/2764 जनिी ड्राई 0.018
(१०७१/२७६४)
परसू रेम ्षामा ग
38 1073 जनिी(प्राइवेट ) ड्राई 0.0591
(१०७३ )
हमै ् बहािरु ललंब ू
39 1079/2933 जनिी ड्राई 0.0037
(१०७९/२९३३)
हरका लाल ललंबू
40 108 जनिी ड्राई 0.02
(१०८)
हरका लाल ललंबू
41 109 जनिी ड्राई 0.06
(१०९)
रटका माया कमी
42 1302/2866 जनिी ड्राई 0.013
(१३०२/२८६६)[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
कमला जतवारी
43 1303 जनिी ड्राई 0.008
(१३०३)
ऍस् .डबल्य.ू काजी
44 177 जनिी(प्राइवेट ) ड्राई 0.2231
(१७७)
उगें भूजतया
45 193/2930 जनिी ड्राई 0.032
(१९३/२९३०)
कामाग चोपल नामग्याल भूजतया
46 277 जनिी(प्राइवेट ) ड्राई 0.0581
(२७७)
कामाग चोपल नामग्याल भूजतया
47 278 जनिी(प्राइवेट ) ड्राई 0.01
(२७८)
द्व नामगायल भूजतया
48 33 जनिी ड्राई 0.078
(३३)
िावा नामग्याल भीजतया
49 34 जनिी ड्राई 0.0396
(३४)
ऐता मन सुब्बा
50 573/1022 जनिी ड्राई 0.03
(५७३/१०२२)
कुल 1.8437
[फा. स.ं NHIDCL/PMU-Gyalshing/Legship-Gyalshing/PKGVI/2020-21/3D]
रािेि गुप् ता, जनिेिक
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 24th November, 2021
S.O. 4864(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 510 on the
stretch of land from Km. 75.000 to Km. 90.210 (District Collectorate, West Sikkim.) in the district of WEST
DISTRICT in the state of SIKKIM.
And whereas the substance of the said notification has been published in “Capital Times” and “Hamro
Prajashakti” both dated 23rd october 2021; 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;6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
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 NH 510 in the stretch
of land from Km. 75+000 to km. 90+210 of NH 510 (District Collectorate , West Sikkim.) in the district of
WEST DISTRICT in the State of SIKKIM
State: SIKKIM District: WEST DISTRICT
Sr. 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: Gyalshing
Village: Lingchom
Bolan Dhoj Limboo
1 1279 Private DRY 0.01
1279
Bolan Dhoj Limboo
2 1280 Private DRY 0.02
1280
Damber Gurung
3 1289 Private DRY 0.02
1289
Birkha Bahadur Limboo
4 1289/2021 Private DRY 0.05
1289/2021
Mandra Man Subba
5 1355 Private DRY 0.05
1355
Indraman Subba
6 202 Private DRY 0.01
202
Udai Bahadur Limboo
7 208 Private DRY 0.03
208
Turan Limboo
8 722 Private DRY 0.03
722
Village: TIKJEK
Ser Bahadur Limboo
9 139 Private DRY 0.22
139
Phurden Bhutia
10 154 Private DRY 0.12
154
Yuden Bhutia
11 290 Private Dry 0.042
290
Passang Tshering Bhutia
12 344 Private DRY 0.006
344
Prem Kumar Limboo
13 350 Private DRY 0.07
350
Dil Bahadur Limboo
14 355 Private DRY 0.036
355
Narayan PSD Sharma
15 387 Private DRY 0.01
387
Budha Bir Subba
16 494 Private DRY 0.0331
499
17 496 Private Dry 0.01 Mitra Bahadur Limboo[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 7
496
Mitra Bahadur Limboo
18 497 Private DRY 0.034
497
Raju Limboo
19 499 Private Dry 0.042
499
Naina Singh Subba
20 583 Private DRY 0.03
583
Purna Kumar Limboo
21 587 Private DRY 0.03
587
Purna Kumar Limboo
22 588 Private DRY 0.01
588
Buddha Singh Limboo
23 620/940 Private Dry 0.018
620/940
Suk pal Limboo
24 620/947 Private DRY 0.016
620/947
Sudan Limboo
25 651 Private DRY 0.008
651
Suk Man Limboo
26 735/ 1006 Private DRY 0.02
735/1006
Samber Dhoj Limboo
27 737/1003 Private DRY 0.07
737/1003
Suk Man Limboo
28 737/1143 Private DRY 0.008
737/1143
Buddha Singh Limboo
29 740 Private Dry 0.03
740
Buddha Singh Limboo
30 742 Private Dry 0.024
742
Birkha Lal limboo
31 765 Private Dry 0.02
765
Phurzang Bhutia
32 77/1862 Private DRY 0.02
77/1862
Palchen Bhutia
33 84 Private Dry 0.008
84
Village: Yangthang
Draupadi Sharma
34 1062 Private DRY 0.01
1062
Harka Lal Limboo
35 107 Private DRY 0.02
107
Satish Subba
36 1071 Private DRY 0.006
1071
Aita Singh Limboo
37 1071/2764 Private Dry 0.018
1071/2764
Parsu Ram Sharma
38 1073 Private Dry 0.0591
1073
Hem Bahadur Limboo
39 1079/2933 Private DRY 0.0037
1079/2933
Harka Lal Limboo
40 108 Private Dry 0.02
108
41 109 Private Dry 0.06 Harka Lal Limboo8 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
109
Tika Maya Kami
42 1302/2866 Private Dry 0.013
1302/2866
Kamala Tiwari
43 1303 Private Dry 0.008
1303
S.W. Kazi
44 177 Private Dry 0.2231
177
Ugen Bhutia
45 193/2930 Private Dry 0.032
193/2930
Karma Chopel Namgyal Bhutia
46 277 Private Dry 0.0581
277
Karma Chopel Namgyal Bhutia
47 278 Private Dry 0.01
278
Dwaw Namgayal Bhutia
48 33 Private Dry 0.078
33
dawa Namgyal Bhitia
49 34 Private Dry 0.0396
34
Aita Man Subba
50 573/1022 Private Dry 0.03
573/1022
TOTAL 1.8437
[F. No. NHIDCL/PMU-Gyalshing/Legship-Gyalshing/PKGVI/2020-21/3D]
RAJESH GUPTA, Director
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