The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land in Yamunanagar district, Haryana for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
The notification invites objections from individuals with interests in the land to be acquired. Objections must be filed within 30 days of the gazette publication date.
Key Changes
The notification pertains to the acquisition of land for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in Yamunanagar district, Haryana.
The specific land parcels to be acquired are listed in the schedule, including the Musteel number, Survey Number/Block Number and area in Hectares.
A total of five land parcels in Kalanaur village, Yamunanagar are identified for acquisition, with areas of 0.2682, 0.1265, 0.0228, 0.0734 and 0.0481 hectares respectively.
Interested parties have 30 days from the publication date of February 24, 2023, to raise objections.
Objections must be submitted in writing to the Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Jagadhari, Yamunanagar.
Impact Analysis
Land Owners/Interested Parties
Action Item: Landowners should gather supporting documentation to substantiate their objections.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation
Action Item: The Corporation should ensure fair compensation and resettlement/rehabilitation measures are in place for affected landowners.
Haryana State Government
Action Item: The State Government should ensure that the land acquisition process is conducted in a fair and transparent manner.
General Public
Impact: Improved infrastructure and connectivity in the long term.
Key Entities Referenced
Central Government: The issuing authority for the gazette notification, responsible for land acquisition for railway projects under the Railways Act, 1989.
Railways Act, 1989: The legal framework under which the land acquisition is being carried out. Specifically, Section 20A and 20D are referenced.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: The specific railway project for which the land is being acquired. It aims to improve freight transportation.
Yamunanagar District (Haryana): The geographical location where the land acquisition is taking place.
Competent Authority (Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Jagadhari, Yamunanagar): The authority responsible for hearing and addressing objections related to the land acquisition.