The Cachar District Administration has issued a critical public advisory to residents and commercial establishments, warning them against unauthorized construction within the proposed alignment for a major NHIDCL road improvement project in Assam’s Barak Valley. The administration stated clearly that any structure—temporary or permanent—built after the date of the notification without official permission will be ineligible for compensation during the forthcoming land acquisition process.
The Cachar DC’s Mandate: Key Directives
The advisory, released by the Office of the District Commissioner’s Land Acquisition Branch, comes into immediate effect and is designed to eliminate future hurdles and disputes that commonly delay national infrastructure projects.
The two primary directives for the public are:
Mandatory Prior Approval: Landowners must seek prior approval from the DC’s Office, Land Acquisition Branch, Silchar, before initiating any new construction or developmental activity within the designated road corridor.
- Ineligibility for Compensation: The advisory emphasizes that any unauthorized structures erected following this public warning will be considered ineligible for resettlement and rehabilitation benefits or monetary compensation under the relevant land acquisition acts.
- This precautionary measure applies to all stakeholders, including both private homeowners and commercial entities in the affected areas of Cachar.
Project Scope: NHIDCL’s 4-Lane Greenfield Alignment
The project driving this land acquisition in Cachar is the development of an ambitious 4-Lane Greenfield Alignment under the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL). It is touted as one of the most significant infrastructure initiatives for the region.
- Corridor: The high-speed corridor is planned to improve connectivity, linking NH-37 (near Pailapool) and connecting several remote villages before joining NH-137 (Mahur–Tamenglong Road).
- Scale: The proposed alignment is reported to pass through approximately 45 villages across the Cachar district.
- Benefit: Once complete, the project will serve as a crucial alternative to the highly congested Silchar-Badarpur-Sribhumi routes, significantly reducing inter-district and inter-state travel time and boosting the region’s socio-economic development.
Affected Villages and Project Timeline
The District Administration has listed several villages that fall directly within the path of the proposed acquisition corridor. Residents in these and nearby areas are urged to verify the exact alignment details with the district office.
Key Affected Areas Mentioned in the Advisory:
- Laboc Grant
- Kanakpur Part I, II & III
- Kamranga Bond Part I & II
- Salimabad
- Harinagar
- Paikan
- Lakhipur
- Baraitoli
The Cachar District Administration has called for full public cooperation to ensure the smooth progress and timely completion of this nationally significant infrastructure work. Landowners are advised to adhere strictly to the notice to safeguard their legal rights to fair compensation.
