Date: 2016-02-19Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, number S.O. 2751 E dated the 8 October, 2015 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 Highways Act
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land for building, widening to four lanes, maintaining, managing, and operating National Highway No. 8D in Gujarat, specifically the Jetpur Somnath section from Km 106.815 to Km 127.000. The declaration follows the publication of initial notifications and consideration of reports without objections. This notification declares that the specified land will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Land Acquisition Declaration:**
* The Central Government declares the acquisition of land for the aforementioned highway project.
* The land is specified in the Schedule attached to the notification S.O. 539(E).
* The original intention was declared via notification S.O. 2751(E) on October 8, 2015, and published in the Gazette of India.
* The substance of the notification was published in Gujarat Samachar and The Indian Express on November 5, 2015.
* **No Objections Received:**
* The competent authority received no objections from any person regarding the land acquisition.
* **Report Submission:**
* The competent authority submitted its report to the Central Government, as per Section 3D(1) of the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Land Vesting:**
* Upon publication of this notification, the land specified in the Schedule vests absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances, as per Section 3D(2) of the Act.
* **Schedule of Land:**
* The Schedule provides a brief description of the land to be acquired, with or without structures, along the specified stretch of National Highway 8D in Gujarat.
* The schedule includes survey numbers, village names, land types, areas in hectares, and names of landowners/interested parties.
Impact Analysis:
* **Landowners/Interested Parties:**
* Impact: Loss of land and/or structures as specified in the Schedule for the National Highway project.
* Action Required: No specific action mentioned in the document, but affected parties may be entitled to compensation as per the National Highways Act, 1956.
* **Central Government:**
* Impact: Acquires absolute ownership of the specified land for highway development.
* Action Required: Proceed with the land acquisition process and subsequent highway construction activities.
* **Ministry of Road Transport and Highways:**
* Impact: Responsible for the implementation of the land acquisition and highway project.
* Action Required: Ensure compliance with legal requirements and facilitate the smooth execution of the project.
* **General Public/Commuters:**
* Impact: Ultimately benefits from improved highway infrastructure.
* Action Required: No immediate action required.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: A law enacted by the parliament of India regarding National Highways
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The government ministry responsible for road transport and highways.
National Highway No. 8D: A National Highway, specifically the stretch from Km 106.815 to Km 127.000, also known as the Jetpur Somnath section.
Gujarat State: A state in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Gir Somnath District: A district in Gujarat State where the National Highway 8D expansion is occurring.
Jetpur Somnath Section: A specific section of National Highway No. 8D, from Km 106.815 to Km 127.000, that is undergoing building, widening to four lanes, etc., maintenance, management and operation
Gujarat Samachar: A newspaper in which the notification regarding the land acquisition was published.
The Indian Express: A newspaper in which the notification regarding the land acquisition was published.