Executive Summary:
This notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project. Interested parties can raise objections to the acquisition within 30 days of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette. Objections must be submitted in writing to the Deputy Collector, Gautambudhnagar, Uttar Pradesh.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition for Railway Project:
* The Central Government intends to acquire land for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
* The land is located in Gautam Budh Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh.
* The project aims to provide rail connectivity to an integrated Multi Model logistic hub at Dadri with the new Dadri Station.
Objection Process:
* Individuals with interests in the land can object to the acquisition.
* Objections must be filed within 30 days of the notification's publication.
* Objections must be in writing and submitted to the Deputy Collector, Gautambudhnagar, Uttar Pradesh.
* The objection must state the grounds for the objection.
* Objectors will be given an opportunity to be heard, either personally or through a legal representative.
* The Competent Authority's order on the objections is final.
Land Details:
* Land plans and details are available for inspection at the Deputy Collector's office.
* The notification includes a schedule with a brief description of the land to be acquired.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
Impact: Landowners in the specified areas of Gautam Budh Nagar will be affected by the potential acquisition of their land for the railway project.
Action Required: Landowners who wish to object to the acquisition must submit a written objection to the Deputy Collector, Gautambudhnagar, Uttar Pradesh, within 30 days of the notification's publication, stating the grounds for their objection.
Competent Authority (Deputy Collector, Gautambudhnagar):
Impact: Responsible for receiving, reviewing, and processing objections related to the land acquisition.
Action Required: The Deputy Collector must provide objectors with a hearing opportunity, conduct necessary inquiries, and issue orders either allowing or disallowing the objections.
Central Government:
Impact: Oversees the land acquisition process for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
Action Required: To proceed with land acquisition as per the Railways Act, 1989, to facilitate the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: A law enacted by the Central Government of India concerning railways. This notification pertains to the acquisition of land under Section 20A of this Act.
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of a freight corridor.
Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh: A district in the state of Uttar Pradesh where land acquisition is taking place for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
Dadri: A tehsil and village within the Gautam Budh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh, where land is being acquired.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued by the Ministry of Railways.
Ministry of Railways: The government organization responsible for issuing the land acquisition notification.
Rakesh Choudhary: Executive Director, Land and Amenities, Ministry of Railways. The signatory of the notification.
Integrated Multi Model logistic hub at Dadri: A logistic hub in Dadri that will be connected to the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor via a new Dadri Station.