Land Acquisition Notice: Landra 60m Road (Sector 93-94/113-112) भूमि अधिग्रहण नोटिस: लंदरा 60 मीटर रोड (सेक्टर 93-94/113-112) ਜ਼ਮੀਨ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤੀ ਨੋਟਿਸ: ਲੰਡਰਾ 60 ਮੀਟਰ ਰੋਡ (ਸੈਕਟਰ 93-94/113-112)

Who is affected

This notice affects landowners in village Landra, Tehsil Mohali, SAS Nagar whose land falls within the alignment of a proposed 60 Mtr (200 feet) wide road dividing Sector 93-94 and Sector 113/112 (approximately 2.00 KM in length). The document does not specify the exact number of landowners or the total area of land to be acquired, but it is a public notice inviting objections from all affected parties.

The notice also applies to any interested persons who may have claims or concerns regarding the proposed acquisition under The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013.

Where and how

The notice has been issued by the Office of the Land Acquisition Collector, Urban Development Department, Punjab, located at PUDA Bhawan, Sector-62, SAS Nagar (Mohali).

Copies of the notice have been sent to: 1. Deputy Commissioner (ਫ਼ਵੀਜ਼ਨਲ ਮੈਜਿਸਟਰੇਟ), Mohali 2. Tehsildar, Mohali 3. Sarpanch and Panch of the affected village, with instructions to display the notice prominently in the village and inform residents through announcements (ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ, ਮੰਦਿਰ, ਮਸਜਿਦ, ਜੰਜ ਘਰ, ਘਰ ਦੇ ਨੇੜੇ ਬੰਦਾ ਤੇ ਦਸਮਾ ਕਰਵਾਈ ਜਾਵੇ) 4. SAS Nagar (ਐਸ.ਏ.ਐਸ.), Mohali — presumably the local municipal authority 5. Superintendent of Police-1 (ਮਕਾਨ ਉਸਾਰੀ ਤੇ ਮਹਿਰੀ ਵਿਕਾਸ ਵਿਭਾਗ) — to ensure law and order during the process

The document does not specify a submission address or mode for filing objections, but standard practice under the 2013 Act would require written objections to be submitted to the Land Acquisition Collector's office.

What you should do

If you are a landowner in village Landra whose property may be affected by the proposed 60-meter-wide road alignment between Sector 93-94 and Sector 113/112, you should:

1. Verify if your land falls within the acquisition zone. The notice does not provide a detailed map or khasra numbers, so you may need to contact the Land Acquisition Collector's office at PUDA Bhawan, Sector-62, Mohali for clarification.

2. File written objections if you have concerns about the acquisition, compensation, or rehabilitation. Under The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, affected parties have the right to raise objections during the acquisition process. The document does not specify a deadline, but objections are typically invited within a fixed period after the notice is published — check with the Collector's office.

3. Attend any public hearings that may be scheduled. The notice does not mention a hearing date, but the 2013 Act mandates public consultations.

4. Engage legal or property advisory support if you are unfamiliar with land acquisition procedures. The 2013 Act provides for fair compensation, rehabilitation, and resettlement, but navigating the process requires documentation and timely action.

5. Monitor official channels — GMADA website, PUDA notices, and local announcements — for updates on the acquisition timeline, compensation rates, and hearing schedules.

Background and context

The proposed 60-meter (200 feet) wide road is part of the infrastructure development in the SAS Nagar (Mohali) region, specifically to improve connectivity between Sector 93-94 and Sector 113/112. The road is approximately 2.00 KM in length and will pass through village Landra.

This acquisition falls under The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, which replaced the older Land Acquisition Act of 1894. The 2013 Act mandates: - Fair market value compensation plus a multiplier (typically 2x in urban areas) - Rehabilitation and resettlement packages for affected families - Mandatory Social Impact Assessment (SIA) for projects affecting a certain threshold of land or families - Public consultation and objection mechanisms

The notice does not specify whether an SIA has been completed or whether this is a Section 4 (preliminary notification) or Section 11 (declaration) stage notice. The reference to inviting objections suggests this is an early-stage notification, likely under Section 4 or Section 5 of the 2013 Act (though the document does not cite a specific section).

The road alignment between Sector 93-94 and Sector 113/112 is significant for the Aerotropolis township and surrounding areas, as it will likely serve as a major arterial route connecting residential and commercial zones. However, the document does not provide details on the project's timeline, funding, or executing agency (GMADA, PUDA, or another body).

Risks and uncertainties

Several aspects of this notice are ambiguous or incomplete, which affected parties should be aware of:

1. No specific deadline for objections. The notice invites objections but does not state a last date for submission. This is unusual — affected parties should contact the Land Acquisition Collector's office immediately to confirm the objection window.

2. No khasra numbers or detailed land schedule. The notice does not specify which khasra numbers (land parcel identifiers) in village Landra are affected. Without this, landowners cannot self-verify if their property is impacted. A detailed schedule should be available at the Collector's office or published in a subsequent notice.

3. No compensation rates mentioned. The document does not indicate the proposed compensation per unit area, which is a critical detail for landowners. Compensation rates are typically announced after the preliminary notification, but affected parties should seek clarity.

4. Unclear stage of acquisition. The notice does not cite a specific section of the 2013 Act (e.g., Section 4, Section 11). This makes it difficult to determine whether this is a preliminary notification, a declaration, or an award stage. The language suggests an early stage, but confirmation is needed.

5. No mention of Social Impact Assessment (SIA). The 2013 Act requires an SIA for projects affecting a certain threshold of land or families. The notice does not mention whether an SIA has been conducted or is pending. If the project crosses the threshold, the SIA report should be made public.

6. No project timeline. The notice does not specify when the road construction will begin, when possession of land will be taken, or when compensation will be disbursed. These are critical details for landowners planning their next steps.

Affected parties should not assume that silence on these points means the acquisition is distant or uncertain. Land acquisition processes can move quickly once objections are closed, and delays in filing objections or seeking clarification can result in loss of rights.