Ministry : Lok Sabha Secretariat (Not Applicable)

Part II-Section 2

Subject : Extra Ordinary

Overview [Extraordinary Gazette of India, Part II—Section 3(ii)]

This is an official Extraordinary Gazette of India issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, published on 27 January 2025, pertaining to land acquisition under the National Highways Act, 1956.

Key Points

• Land Acquisition Notification: Declaration of intent to acquire land for widening and four-laning of NH-325 in Barmer District, Rajasthan, covering the stretch from Km 16.200 to Km 26.800.
• Section 3A Process: Issued under sub-section (1) of Section 3A of the National Highways Act, 1956, inviting objections within 21 days of publication.
• Objection Mechanism: Interested parties may submit written objections to the Competent Authority (SDO Balotra), who will provide an opportunity to be heard before passing a final order.
• Schedule Details: The attached schedule lists 18 survey/plot numbers across villages Asotara and Brahmdham, detailing land type (government/private), area in local units and hectares, and categorization as "Barani Aval" (rainfed).
• Total Land Area: Approximately 3.0907 hectares to be acquired for the specified highway project.

Summary

This Gazette notification officially announces the Central Government’s intention to acquire land for the widening and development of NH-325 in Barmer, Rajasthan, covering a 10.6 km stretch. It initiates a formal process under the National Highways Act, allowing objections from interested parties within 21 days and outlining detailed land parcels to be acquired. The move is significant for infrastructure development in the region and requires stakeholder engagement through the designated Competent Authority.