## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for New Rewari Kumbhawas Railway Line Project
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification concerning the acquisition of land in the Rewari district of Haryana State, India, for the "New Rewari Kumbhawas Railway line" project, which is a part of the Special Railway Project Dedicated Freight Corridor. The notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways, declares the government's intention to acquire land for this public purpose and outlines the process for affected parties to raise objections. The key findings are that the acquisition process is governed by the Railway Act of 1989, and affected parties have 30 days to file objections with the District Revenue Officer, Rewari, whose decision will be final.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of the government notification regarding the land acquisition for the "New Rewari Kumbhawas Railway line" project in Haryana, based solely on the information presented in the provided text. It analyzes the policy's objectives, rationale, key provisions, affected stakeholders, inferred implementation aspects, and expected outcomes.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a new policy pertaining to land acquisition for a specific railway project.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective is to acquire land for the "New Rewari Kumbhawas Railway line" which is part of the Dedicated Freight Corridor project, deemed necessary for public purposes.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** The text implies that the existing railway infrastructure is insufficient to meet the demands of freight transport, necessitating the development of a Dedicated Freight Corridor. The "New Rewari Kumbhawas Railway line" is a specific segment of this larger project. The text indicates the government has determined the project is for public benefit.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **New Policy:** This policy initiates the land acquisition process. Key provisions include:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for the "New Rewari Kumbhawas Railway line" project.
* **Objection Process:** Individuals with interests in the land have 30 days from the date of the notification's publication to raise objections.
* **Competent Authority:** The District Revenue Officer (DRO), Rewari, Haryana, is designated as the Competent Authority to receive and adjudicate objections.
* **Objection Requirements:** Objections must be submitted in writing to the DRO, stating the grounds for the objection.
* **Hearing Opportunity:** Objectors will be given an opportunity to be heard, either in person or through a legal representative.
* **Final Decision:** The DRO's decision on the objections is final, as per Section 20D(3) of the Railway Act.
* **Land Details:** Land plans and other relevant details are available for inspection at the DRO's office.
* **Land Identification:** The notification includes a schedule with a brief description of the land to be acquired, including survey numbers, village names, and area in Kanal, Marla, and Hectare.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners and individuals holding interests in the land identified in the schedule, located in the Rewari district of Haryana.
* Residents of the affected villages (Lisana, Dohaki, Gokalgarh)
* The District Revenue Officer, Rewari, Haryana.
* The Ministry of Railways.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Ministry of Railways is ultimately responsible for the project. The District Revenue Officer, Rewari, Haryana, is the primary authority for implementing the land acquisition process at the local level.
* **Timelines:** Affected parties have 30 days from the notification's publication date to file objections.
* **Procedures:** The procedure involves submitting written objections to the DRO, who will then provide an opportunity for a hearing before making a final decision. The affected parties can inspect the land plans at the DRO's office.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **New Policy:** The intended outcome is the successful acquisition of land for the "New Rewari Kumbhawas Railway line" project, facilitating the construction of the Dedicated Freight Corridor. This is expected to improve freight transport efficiency, reduce congestion on existing railway lines, and contribute to economic development. However, the acquisition will displace some landowners and potentially disrupt local communities. The objection process is designed to mitigate potential negative impacts by providing a mechanism for addressing concerns.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification analyzed represents a critical step in the development of the "New Rewari Kumbhawas Railway line" project. It triggers the land acquisition process, establishing a framework for affected parties to voice their concerns and ensuring due process. The successful implementation of this policy is crucial for the timely completion of the Dedicated Freight Corridor, a project of national importance.
Key Entities Referenced
Haryana State: A state in India.
Rewari district: A district in Haryana, India.
Railway Act, 1989: An act of the Indian Parliament.
New Rewari Kumbhawas Railway line: A railway line project.
Special Railway Project Dedicated Freight Corridor Project: A railway infrastructure project.
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor: A freight corridor project.
District Revenue Officer, Rewari: Competent Authority for land acquisition objections in Rewari district, Haryana.
Lisana: Village in Rewari Tehsil, Rewari district, Haryana.
Dohaki: Village in Rewari Tehsil, Rewari district, Haryana.
Gokalgarh: Village in Rewari Tehsil, Rewari district, Haryana.
PANKAJ TYAGI: Executive Director, LA
New Delhi: Location of Ministry of Railways.
Ministry of Railways: The ministry that published the notification.
Railway Board: Part of Ministry of Railways.
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पंकि त् यागी, कायडकारी जनिेिक (भूजम और सुजवधाएं)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 24th November, 2022
S.O. 5512(E).—Whereas, In exercise of the powers confirmed 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 the purpose of "New Rewari – Kumbhawas Railway line" a part related to Special Railway
Project Dedicated Freight Corridor Project in the district Rewari of Haryana State, 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, District Revenue Officer, Rewari,
Haryana State, in writing and shall set out the grounds there of 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;
As per sub-section (3) of the section 20D any order 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.
SCHEDULE
Brief description of the land to be acquired with or without structure falling within the district Rewari for the
Special Railway Project namely, Western Dedicated Freight Corridor Western in the State of Haryana.
Name of District- Rewari Name of State-Haryana
Area to be proposed for land
Serial Name of Survey
Tehsil Acquisition Nature of land
Number the Village Number
Kanal Marla Hectare
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
(1) Rewari Lisana 74//9 0 2 0.0043 AGRICULTURAL
74//18 0 0 0.0007 AGRICULTURAL
74//7/2 0 5 0.0120 AGRICULTURAL
74//6 0 5 0.0137 AGRICULTURAL
74//25/2 0 2 0.0059 AGRICULTURAL
68//1 0 7 0.0172 AGRICULTURAL
CANAL HARYANA
63//22/1 and
0 1 0.0019 STATE /
2
AGRICULTURAL
64//21 0 17 0.0432 AGRICULTURAL
65//13 0 5 0.0123 AGRICULTURAL
Total 0 44
or 2 4 0.1112
(2) Rewari Dohaki RASTA GRAM
0//221 0 8 0.0202
PANCHYAT
35//2 0 9 0.0228 AGRICULTURAL
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19//22 0 3 0.0077 AGRICULTURAL
Total 0 28
or 1 8 0.0698
(3) Rewari Gokalgarh 78//13/2 0 2 0.0050 RAILWAY
Part – 1 79//2 0 0 0.0006 AGRICULTURAL
71//15 0 1 0.0025 AGRICULTURAL
CANAL HARYANA
50//23/1 and 0 12 0.0300 STATE /
2 AGRICULTURAL
51//9 1 6 0.0653 AGRICULTURAL
51//3 0 12 0.0314 AGRICULTURAL
51//1/2 0 1 0.0020 AGRICULTURAL
51//4 0 17 0.0419 AGRICULTURAL
51//2 1 14 0.0867 AGRICULTURAL
Total 2 65
or 5 5 0.2654
(4) Rewari Gokalgarh 16//9 0 17 0.0436 AGRICULTURAL
Part – 2 16//8/1 0 5 0.0118 AGRICULTURAL
AGRICULTURAL /
16//8//2/1 and
0 12 0.0312 HARYANA STATE
2
ELECTRICITY BOARD
AGRICULTURAL /
16//7 3 13 0.1840
RAILWAY
AGRICULTURAL /
16//14 2 10 0.1273
RAILWAY
RASTA GRAM
0//477 0 13 0.0330
PANCHYAT
15//19 0 19 0.0491 AGRICULTURAL
14//20 0 1 0.0027 AGRICULTURAL
30//14/1 0 7 0.0174 AGRICULTURAL
32//1/2 0 1 0.0030 AGRICULTURAL
32//2 3 16 0.1673 AGRICULTURAL
Total 8 114
or 13 14 0.6704
Grand Total 22 11
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PANKAJ TYAGI, Executive Director, (L&A)
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