Highways

The Highways overlay displays the alignments of National Highways (NHs) managed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). It shows the current road corridor and buffer zones around major highway routes across regions, helping land buyers understand proximity to national-level road infrastructure and potential impacts on land use and property value.

Land adjacent to national highways can experience both benefits and constraints: properties within accessible distance often gain value due to improved connectivity and commercial potential, but those too close may face lower valuations due to noise, pollution, and construction restrictions. The actual impact depends on land use classification, distance from the highway alignment, and local development plans.

The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition (RFCTLARR) Act 2013, along with the National Highways Act 1956, governs land acquisition for national highway projects. Affected landowners are entitled to compensation based on market value, and NHAI follows specific procedures for notification, survey, and compensation assessment before acquiring land for highway expansion or widening.

Use the Highways overlay on 1acre.in to visualize if your land parcel intersects with the national highway corridor or its buffer zone. Cross-reference with official NHAI maps and local revenue records to confirm exact alignment status, and contact your district Collector's office or NHAI regional office for official clarification on acquisition risk.

Land within the highway right-of-way (RoW) is typically not permitted for permanent structures, and construction in buffer zones requires NHAI approval and adherence to safety standards. Setback requirements and height limitations often apply to structures near national highways under the National Highways Act.

Planned highway widening or new alignments can trigger land acquisition notifications, reducing development potential and property value for affected parcels during acquisition proceedings. It is critical to verify future highway plans through NHAI's Regional Offices and state PWD departments before purchasing land near highway corridors.

Before purchase, verify the exact distance from the highway centerline using the overlay and official surveys, whether land falls within the notified right-of-way or acquisition buffer, any pending acquisition notices or expansion plans via NHAI and district records, local zoning restrictions near the highway, and noise/pollution impact. Consulting legal experts to review title documents for acquisition risk clauses is strongly recommended.