The gazette notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in Palghar district, Maharashtra, for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
This notification is issued under Section 20A(1) of the Railways Act, 1989.
Interested parties can raise objections to the land acquisition within 30 days of the gazette publication date (July 21, 2023).
Key Changes
The notification specifies the district, taluka, village, survey numbers, and area (in hectares) of the land parcels to be acquired in Palghar district.
A total of 11 land parcels in Vasai Taluka, Kasrali Village, Palghar District are listed for acquisition.
The total land area intended for acquisition is the sum of the areas specified for each of the 11 parcels.
Objections must be submitted in writing to the Sub Divisional Officer (SDO), Vasai, Palghar, Maharashtra, who is the Competent Authority.
The Competent Authority will provide an opportunity for a hearing to the objectors, either in person or through a legal representative.
The order made by the Competent Authority under sub-section (2) of section 20D of the said Act shall be final.
Impact Analysis
Landowners/Occupants
Suggested Action: Landowners should review the notification to determine if their land is affected. If so, they should consider filing objections with the Competent Authority within the stipulated timeframe. They should also gather relevant documents to support their claims for compensation.
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor Project
Suggested Action: Project authorities should ensure a fair and transparent land acquisition process, addressing the concerns of affected parties in a timely manner.
Government (Ministry of Railways)
Suggested Action: The Ministry of Railways should monitor the land acquisition process closely and provide necessary support to the Competent Authority.
Local Economy
Suggested Action: The government should implement measures to mitigate the negative impacts of land acquisition on the local economy, such as providing alternative livelihood opportunities for displaced persons.
Key Entities Referenced
Central Government: The authority issuing the notification under the Railways Act, 1989, responsible for land acquisition for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor.
Ministry of Railways: The ministry responsible for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project and the land acquisition process. Represented by Pankaj Tyagi, Executive Director (Land and Amenities).
Railways Act, 1989: The legal framework under which the land acquisition is being carried out. Specifically, Section 20A and 20D are relevant.
Competent Authority (Sub Divisional Officer, Vasai, Palghar, Maharashtra): The authority responsible for hearing objections related to the land acquisition and making decisions on them.
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor: The special railway project for which the land is being acquired. It aims to improve freight transportation.
Palghar District: The district in Maharashtra where the land acquisition is taking place. Specifically, land is being acquired in Vasai Taluka, Kasrali Village.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 20th July, 2023
S.O. 3260(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 20A of the Railway Act,
1989 (24 of 1989) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Central Government after being satisfied that for the
public purpose the land the brief description of which has been given in the schedule annexed hereto is required for
execution, maintenance, management and operation of Special Railway Project, Western Dedicated Freight Corridor
in the district of Palghar in the State of Maharashtra hereby declares its intention to acquire such land;
Any person interested in the said land may within thirty days from the date of publication of this notification
in the official Gazette, raise objection to the acquisition and use of such land for the aforesaid purpose under
sub-section (1) of section 20D of the said Act;
Every such objection shall be made to the Competent Authority namely, Sub Divisional Officer, Vasai,
Palghar, Maharashtra in writing and shall set out the grounds thereof and the Competent Authority shall give the
objector an opportunity of being heard either in person or by legal practitioner and may after hearing all such
objections and after making such further enquiry if any as the Competent Authority thinks necessary by order either
allow or disallow the objections;
Any order made by the Competent Authority under sub-section (2) of section 20D of the said Act shall be
final;
The land plans and other details of the land covered under this notification are available and can be inspected
by the interested person at the aforesaid office of the Competent Authority.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
SCHEDULE
Brief description of the land to be acquired with or without structures falling within the Special Railway Project,
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor in the district of Palghar in the State of Maharashtra.
District: Palghar
Sl.No. District Taluka Name of Village Survey No. / Hissa No. Area in (Ha.)
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 247/1 0.1637
2 247/2 0.0825
3 247/3 0.1643
4 242/3A 0.0732
5 242/4A 0.3310
6 Vasai Kasrali 242/6A 0.0815
Palghar
7 218/3 0.0865
8 218/5 0.0586
9 216/1 0.0747
10 215/1 0.0060
11 250 part 0.0330
[F. No. 2023/LML-II/12/1/WC/2420]
PANKAJ TYAGI, Executive Director (Land and Amenities)
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and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.