The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in Rewari district, Haryana, for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
It invites objections from interested parties regarding the acquisition and use of the specified land.
Key Changes
The Central Government intends to acquire land in Rewari district, Haryana for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor.
Interested parties can file objections within 30 days from the gazette publication date with the District Revenue Officer, Rewari, Haryana.
The District Revenue Officer will provide a hearing to the objectors and either allow or disallow the objections.
The order passed by the Competent Authority (District Revenue Officer) under sub-section (2) of Section 20D of the Railway Act, 1989 shall be final.
The notification includes a schedule detailing the land to be acquired, specifying survey numbers, area (in Kanal, Marla, and Hectare), and the nature of the land (primarily agriculture and some road) for 48 land parcels.
The land parcels are located in Manethi and Padla villages of Rewari tehsil.
Impact Analysis
Landowners/Farmers
Action Item: Landowners should review the notification and schedule to determine if their land is affected. If so, they should prepare and file objections with the District Revenue Officer within the stipulated timeframe.
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor Project
Action Item: Project authorities should be prepared to address and resolve objections raised by landowners in a timely and fair manner.
Haryana State Government
Action Item: The Haryana State Government, through the District Revenue Officer, needs to efficiently manage the objection resolution process.
General Public
Action Item: Stay informed about the project's progress and potential impacts.
Key Entities Referenced
Central Government: The authority issuing the notification and responsible for land acquisition under the Railway Act, 1989 for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
Railway Act, 1989: The legal framework under which the land acquisition is being carried out. Specifically, Section 20A and 20D are relevant.
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for which the land is being acquired. The project aims to improve freight transportation efficiency.
Rewari District, Haryana: The geographical location where the land acquisition is taking place.
District Revenue Officer, Rewari: The Competent Authority responsible for receiving and addressing objections related to the land acquisition.
Manethi Padla Village: Villages where the land acquisition is proposed