Date: 2018-06-20Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
The National Highways Act 1956 notification reg. stretch of land from Km. 0 to Km. 46.519 of the NH227A for building (widening four laning etc. maintenance, management and operation in the State of BIHAR.
Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, authorizes specific officers to act as competent authorities under the National Highways Act of 1956. It concerns land from Km. 0 to Km. 46.519 of the NH227A in Bihar for building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation. The authorization is effective from the date of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette on June 20, 2018.
Key Points / Main Content:
Authorization of Competent Authorities:
* The Central Government authorizes officers in column 2 of the Schedule to perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956.
Scope of Authority:
* The authority pertains to the stretch of land from Km. 0 to Km. 46.519 of the NH227A in Bihar.
* Authorized activities include building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation.
Geographic Location:
* The specified land is located in the State of Bihar, specifically in the districts of Siwan and Saran.
* The affected villages are listed in the notification.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
Impact: The Central Government is responsible for authorizing officers to act as competent authorities under the National Highways Act of 1956.
Action Required: Ensure the officers are aware of their responsibilities and have the resources to perform their duties.
Competent Authorities:
Impact: Designated officers are empowered to perform functions under the National Highways Act, 1956, related to the specified stretch of NH227A.
Action Required: Execute duties related to land acquisition, building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of the specified highway stretch.
State Government of Bihar:
Impact: The State Government is responsible for the development and maintenance of the NH227A within its jurisdiction.
Action Required: Coordinate with the Central Government and the designated officers to ensure the smooth implementation of the highway project.
Landowners/Residents of Affected Villages:
Impact: Landowners and residents of villages along the specified stretch of NH227A may be affected by land acquisition and construction activities.
Action Required: Cooperate with the authorities in the land acquisition process and adhere to any guidelines or restrictions imposed during construction.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the Parliament of India concerning national highways.
Central Government: The executive authority of the Union of India.
Official Gazette: A public journal and legal newspaper of the Government, publishing official notifications.
NH227A: A national highway in India, specifically the stretch from Km. 0 to Km. 46.519 is mentioned.
BIHAR: A state in India where the mentioned stretch of NH227A is located.
SIWAN: A district in Bihar, India.
SARAN: A district in Bihar, India.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The ministry of the Government of India responsible for the development and maintenance of the National Highways.