Date: 2026-02-11Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
20A Gazette Notification of Howrah Division 40 nos Elimination of Level Crossing of DFC route by ROB/RUBs on Indian Railway DKAE KAN HBC Chord Line as Special Railway Project for acquisition of Land in Purba Bardhaman District in the State of West Bengal
**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Ministry of Railways (Eastern Railway) declaring the intention to acquire land in Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, for a special railway project. The project involves the elimination of level crossings on the Howrah Division's Dedicated Freight Corridor route. Interested parties have 30 days from the date of publication (February 11, 2026) to raise objections.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Purpose:** To acquire land for the execution, maintenance, and operation of a special railway project.
* **Project Description:** Elimination of 40 railway level crossings by constructing over or under road bridges (ROB/RUBs) on the Dankuni-Khana section of the Howrah-Bardhaman cord line.
* **Land Acquisition:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal.
* **Objection Mechanism:** Any person interested in the land may raise objections within 30 days of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette. Objections must be in writing and addressed to the Additional District Magistrate (Land Acquisition), Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal.
* **Objection Hearing:** The Competent Authority will provide an opportunity for objectors to be heard, either in person or through a legal practitioner.
* **Finality of Decision:** Any order made by the Competent Authority regarding the objections is final.
* **Details Availability:** Land plans and details are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
* **Schedule:** Detailed schedule is provided that outlines the name of the district, Level Crossing Gate, Police Station, Mouza, Plot number, and Area in Acres and Hectares. It also declares the type of Land, either part or full.
**Impact Analysis**
**Landowners / Interested Parties:**
* **Impact:** Potential loss of land or property due to acquisition for the railway project.
* **Action Required:** To raise objections to the land acquisition within 30 days of the publication of the notification, if they are against the acquisition and usage of their land for the project.
**Residents of Purba Bardhaman District, West Bengal:**
* **Impact:** Potential disruption of access in certain areas.
* **Action Required:** None specified, but they may be indirectly affected.
**Ministry of Railways (Eastern Railway):**
* **Impact:** Execution of the project to enhance rail infrastructure and safety.
* **Action Required:** Process land acquisition, address objections, and proceed with project implementation.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: The principal act under which the land acquisition is being carried out.
Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008: Amends the Railways Act of 1989.
Section 20A of the Railways Act, 1989: Specifically allows the Central Government to acquire land for railway projects.
Purba Bardhaman District: The specific district in West Bengal where the land acquisition is taking place.
Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) Route Project: The railway project requiring land acquisition, specifically for eliminating level crossings on the Howrah-Burdwan cord line.