Ministry : Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (Not Applicable)

Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (i)

Subject : Extra Ordinary

Overview Extraordinary Gazette Land Acquisition Notification NH248A Rajasthan

This is an extraordinary issue of the Government Gazette of India, published on January 27, 2025, under Section 3A of the National Highways Act, 1956. It announces the Central Government’s intention to acquire land for widening and developing NH248A in Rajasthan’s Kotputli-Behror district. The notice invokes the compulsory acquisition framework, triggering a 21-day window for public objections before finalization.

Key Points

• Notification S.O. 469(E) issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways under the National Highways Act, 1956.
• Land acquisition for NH248A spanning Km. 36 to Km. 47.92 near Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan, for widening, maintenance, and operation.
• Public objection window: 21 days from publication for affected persons to file written objections to the SDM, Narayanpur.
• Schedule details: Lists 78 surveyed plots (Private, Government, and Banjar land), covering approximately 8.5731 hectares.
• Villages affected: Bamanwas Kankar and Mundawara in Narayanpur tehsil.
• Legal recourse: Objections are heard by the Competent Authority, with decisions being final under Section 3C.

Summary

The gazette notifies the compulsory acquisition of land along NH248A in Kotputli-Behror district, Rajasthan, for highway expansion. It formally declares the Centre’s intent, outlines the acquisition process, and invites objections from interested parties within 21 days. The detailed schedule identifies private and government land parcels totaling over 8.5 hectares, primarily in villages Bamanwas Kankar and Mundawara. This action, authorized under the National Highways Act, will advance national infrastructure development while providing affected landowners statutory rights to be heard.