Where as by the Notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

Executive Summary: This notification, S.O. 891(E), declares the central government's decision to acquire land in the Kannur district of Kerala for the building, widening, and maintenance of National Highway No. 17 (New NH 66) from Km 104.000 to Km 148.000. The declaration follows the consideration and disallowance of received objections and the submission of a report by the Competent Authority. Upon publication in the Official Gazette, the specified land will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances. Key Points / Main Content: Declaration of Land Acquisition: * The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of National Highway No. 17 (New NH 66). * The affected stretch of land is from Km. 104.000 to Km. 148.000 in the Kannur district of Kerala, Cheruvathur to Kannur section. * This declaration is made under sub-section 1 of section 3D of the National Highways Act, 1956. Process Followed: * The intention to acquire the land was initially published as notification S.O.2106(E) on June 25, 2019. * The substance of the notification was published in "Mathrubhoomi" and "Deshabhimani" dailies on August 8, 2019. * Objections were received, considered, and disallowed by the Competent Authority. * The Competent Authority submitted its report to the Central Government under sub-section 1 of section 3D of the said Act. Vesting of Land: * Upon publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, the land specified in the Schedule shall vest absolutely in the Central Government. * The land will be free from all encumbrances. Schedule of Land: * The schedule provides a brief description of the land to be acquired, with or without structures, falling within the specified stretch of land (KM 104.000 to 148.000). * It includes details such as the State (Kerala), District (Kannur), Taluk, Village, Survey Number, Type of Land, Nature of Land, Area in Hectare, and Name of the Land Owner/Interested Person. Impact Analysis: Landowners/Interested Persons: * Impact: Loss of land and/or property as specified in the schedule for the construction/widening of the highway. * Action Required: Compliance with the land acquisition process and potentially seeking compensation as per applicable laws. Central Government: * Impact: Acquisition of land to facilitate infrastructure development (National Highway No. 17/New NH 66). * Action Required: Ensure fair compensation and adherence to legal procedures for land acquisition. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI): * Impact: Responsible for the building, widening, four-laning, maintenance, management, and operation of the specified stretch of the National Highway. * Action Required: Proceed with the planned infrastructure development activities after the land acquisition is complete. State Government of Kerala: * Impact: Facilitation of the land acquisition process within the state. * Action Required: Assist the Central Government and NHAI in the land acquisition process and ensure smooth project implementation.

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