Date: 2025-12-15Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
20A Gazette Notification for Asansol Division 42 Nos of Level Crossing in ER and DFC route from Khana to Pradhankanta for Land Acquisition in Paschim Bardhaman District in the State of West Bengal
**Executive Summary**
This notification from the Ministry of Railways (Eastern Railway), dated December 4, 2025, declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. The land is required for the special railway project "Asansol Division - 42 Nos Elimination of level crossing in ER+DFC route from Khana - Pradhankanta." Interested parties have 30 days from the publication of this notice to raise objections to the acquisition.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Purpose of Acquisition:**
* To acquire land for the execution, maintenance, and operation of the special railway project "Asansol Division - 42 Nos Elimination of level crossing in ER+DFC route from Khana - Pradhankanta."
* **Geographic Location:**
* Paschim Bardhaman District, State of West Bengal.
* **Affected Areas and Plot Numbers:**
* Land near Level Crossing Gate No. 125/A/T at IR KM. 189/28-30 between Raniganj & Bakhtar Nagar Stn, Mouza Napur-31, Plot Nos. 1123, 1120, 1118, 1113, 1112, 1111, 1109, 1108, 1040, 1042, 984, 983, 982, 981, 979.
* Land near Level Crossing Gate No. 1/A/T at IR KM. 225/6-8 between Sitarampur & Kulti Stn, Mouza Kulti-16, Plot Nos. 441, 65, 65/1662, 64.
* **Objection Process:**
* Interested parties can object to the acquisition within 30 days of the notification's publication.
* Objections must be in writing and submitted to the Additional District Magistrate (Land Acquisition), Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal.
* The Competent Authority will provide an opportunity for a hearing to the objector.
* The Competent Authority's decision on the objections is final.
* **Land Plan Inspection:**
* Land plans and details can be inspected at the office of the Competent Authority.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Landowners/Interested Parties**
**Impact:** Loss of land for the railway project.
**Action Required:** File written objections with the Additional District Magistrate (Land Acquisition), Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal, within 30 days of the Gazette notification if they have concerns regarding the acquisition.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: The primary law under which the land acquisition for the railway project is being carried out.
Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008: An amendment to the Railways Act, 1989 relevant to the land acquisition process.
Section 20A: Specific section of the Railways Act, 1989 that confers the power to acquire land for railway projects.
Asansol Division - 42 Nos Elimination of level crossing in ER+DFC route from Khana - Pradhankanta: The special railway project for which the land acquisition is being carried out.
Paschim Bardhaman: The district in West Bengal where the land acquisition for the railway project is taking place.