Declaration of Land Acquisition for NH-NE5 Expansion in Kapurthala, Punjab.
28 August 2024
The Government of India, through a notification dated February 5, 2024, published in the Gazette of India, has announced its intention to acquire land for the widening and development of National Highway NH-NE5, specifically from Km. 322 to Km. 333.2 in Kapurthala district, Punjab. This notification follows the procedure outlined in the National Highway Act, 1956, and the substance of the notification was also published in "Ajit" and "The Indian Express" on February 14, 2024.
The competent authority has reviewed and resolved all objections raised regarding the acquisition, and a report has been submitted to the Central Government. With the receipt of this report, the Central Government has officially declared the land specified in the notification for acquisition, effective upon publication in the Official Gazette. The land will be acquired free from encumbrances.
Details of the Land to be Acquired:
- Location: Village Kot Karar Khan, Kapurthala Tehsil, Kapurthala District, Punjab
- Area: 0.2378 hectares
- Landowners/Interested Persons: Gurdev Singh and Sukhdev Singh
The acquisition is aimed at supporting the construction, maintenance, and operation of the NH-NE5 highway.