Date: 2015-08-14Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
The powers conferred by clause (a) of section 3 of the National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956), the Central Government hereby authorizes the officers mentioned in column (2) of the schedule annexed hereto as the competent authority.
Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Central Government, authorizes specific officers to act as competent authorities under the National Highways Act of 1956. This authorization pertains to land acquisition for consultancy services related to the rehabilitation, upgradation, and strengthening of National Highway No. 125 from Tanakpur to Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand. The notification is effective from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette: August 14, 2015.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authorization of Competent Authorities:**
* Officers listed in column 2 of the schedule are authorized as competent authorities.
* These authorities will perform functions under the National Highways Act of 1956.
* **Project Scope:**
* The authorization is specifically for the rehabilitation and upgradation of National Highway No. 125, from Km 52.00 (Tanakpur) to Km 202.00 (Pithoragarh) in Uttarakhand.
* This includes widening the highway to a 2-lane configuration with paved shoulders and strengthening the existing infrastructure.
* **Geographic Scope:**
* The authorization applies to land specified in column 3 of the schedule.
* This land is located within specific districts, talukas, police stations, and villages mentioned in columns 4, 5, 6, and 7 of the schedule.
* **Schedule Details:**
* The schedule provides specific information regarding affected districts (Champawat, Pithoragarh), tehsils/talukas (Tanakpur, Lohaghat, Barakot, Pithoragarh), police stations, and villages.
* The schedule outlines the stretch of land (kilometer markers) relevant to each village or area.
Impact Analysis:
* **Landowners/Residents:**
* Impact: Potential land acquisition for highway expansion.
* Action Required: Verify if their land falls within the specified areas in the schedule and cooperate with the competent authorities during the land acquisition process.
* **Competent Authorities:**
* Impact: Granted authority to perform functions under the National Highways Act of 1956 for land acquisition.
* Action Required: Execute their duties according to the Act for the specified project.
* **Project Contractors/Consultants:**
* Impact: Involved in the rehabilitation and upgradation project of National Highway 125.
* Action Required: Proceed with project planning and execution in coordination with the competent authorities.
* **Central Government:**
* Impact: Responsible for overseeing the execution of the National Highways Act and ensuring the smooth implementation of the highway project.
* Action Required: Monitor the progress of land acquisition and project implementation.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted in 1956 by the Indian Parliament, related to national highways.
Central Government: The executive authority of the Union of India.
Uttarakhand: A state in the northern part of India.
National Highway No. 125: A specific national highway that is the subject of this notification for rehabilitation and upgradation.
Tanakpur: A town in Uttarakhand, India, marking the starting point (Km 52.00) of the stretch of National Highway 125 under consideration.
Pithoragarh: A town and district in Uttarakhand, India, marking the endpoint (Km 202.00) of the stretch of National Highway 125 under consideration.
Champawat: A district in Uttarakhand, India, through which National Highway 125 passes.
Lohaghat: A town and tehsil in Champawat district, Uttarakhand, India, relevant to the land acquisition for the highway project.