Land Acquisition Notice: 6 Villages for 60m Hr-4 Road, Majri भूमि अधिग्रहण नोटिस: 60 मी Hr-4 रोड हेतु 6 गाँव, माजरी ਜ਼ਮੀਨ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤੀ ਨੋਟਿਸ: 60 ਮੀ Hr-4 ਰੋਡ ਲਈ 6 ਪਿੰਡ, ਮਾਜਰੀ

Who is affected

This land acquisition notice affects landowners in six villages in Tehsil Majri, SAS Nagar (Mohali): Ratwada, Salamatpur, Mastgarh, Paintpoor, Milk, and Dhanoda. According to the document, the acquisition is for a 60 Mtr (200 feet) wide Hr-4 Road, and the land is being acquired within 7 acres on both sides of the proposed alignment.

The notice is issued under The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, which provides specific rights to affected landowners including:

1. The right to receive fair market value for the acquired land 2. The right to rehabilitation and resettlement assistance 3. The right to file objections within the specified time period

Landowners in these six villages who hold property along or near the proposed Hr-4 Road corridor should consider themselves directly affected by this notice.

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.

According to the document, affected landowners can file objections or representations regarding the proposed acquisition. The notice states that objections can be filed within the time period specified under The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, though the document does not specify the exact deadline.

The document indicates that objections should be submitted to the Land Acquisition Collector's office at the address mentioned above. The notice has been distributed to:

1. Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Mohali 2. Tehsildar, Kharar and Majri 3. Sarpanch of the six affected villages (Ratwada, Salamatpur, Mastgarh, Paintpoor, Milk, and Dhanoda) for public display in their respective villages, markets, and prominent locations

What you should do

If you are a landowner in any of the six affected villages (Ratwada, Salamatpur, Mastgarh, Paintpoor, Milk, Dhanoda), you should take the following steps:

1. Verify if your land falls within the acquisition zone: The acquisition affects land within 7 acres on both sides of the proposed 60 Mtr wide Hr-4 Road alignment. Check with the Land Acquisition Collector's office or your village Sarpanch to determine if your property is included.

2. Review your land records: Gather all documentation related to your land ownership, including title deeds, mutation records, and any previous compensation or acquisition notices.

3. File objections if applicable: Under The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, you have the right to file objections within the time period specified under the Act. While the document does not provide the exact deadline, you should act promptly and contact the Land Acquisition Collector's office at PUDA Bhawan, Sector-62, SAS Nagar to confirm the deadline and submission process.

4. Seek legal or professional advice: Given the complexity of land acquisition proceedings and your rights under the 2013 Act, consider consulting with a legal professional or land acquisition expert who can guide you through the process and help you understand your entitlements for compensation, rehabilitation, and resettlement.

5. Stay informed: Monitor official notices from GMADA and the Land Acquisition Collector's office for updates on the acquisition process, hearing schedules, and compensation determination.

Background and context

The Hr-4 Road is part of the broader infrastructure development in the New Chandigarh (Aerotropolis) region, which spans across SAS Nagar (Mohali). The development of wide arterial roads like the 60 Mtr (200 feet) Hr-4 Road is essential for the planned township's connectivity and to support the anticipated growth around Chandigarh International Airport.

Tehsil Majri, where these six villages are located, has been experiencing significant development activity as part of the New Chandigarh expansion. The acquisition is being conducted 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 provides enhanced protections for landowners, including:

- Fair market value compensation based on recent sale transactions - Additional compensation and solatium (typically 100% of market value) - Rehabilitation and resettlement benefits for affected families - Mandatory Social Impact Assessment (SIA) for certain categories of acquisition - Right to object and be heard during the acquisition process

The document reference number (ਨੰ. ਗਮਾਡਾ-ਐਨ.ਏ.ਸੀ.2026/) suggests this is part of GMADA's ongoing land acquisition program for the 2026 fiscal year. The involvement of the Urban Development Department indicates this is a state-level priority project aligned with Punjab's urban expansion plans.