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**Report on Land Acquisition for Western Dedicated Freight Corridor Project**
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding land acquisition for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) project in the Valsad district of Gujarat, India. The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of this special railway project. It also outlines the process for affected individuals to raise objections to the acquisition. Key findings indicate a defined process for objections, a designated competent authority, and a timeline for raising concerns.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of a government notification pertaining to land acquisition for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project. The analysis is solely based on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Core Objective(s):** The primary objective is to acquire land in the Valsad district of Gujarat for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, which is deemed a "special railway project." A secondary objective is to provide a formal process for individuals affected by the land acquisition to raise objections.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** The policy addresses the need for land to facilitate the construction and operation of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor. This suggests existing railway infrastructure is insufficient, or that there is a desire to improve the efficiency of freight transport. The policy establishes a legal framework for acquiring private land for a specific public purpose (i.e., the railway project).
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **New Policy:**
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land in the specified district for the project.
* **Objection Process:** Individuals with an interest in the land are given 30 days from the notification's publication date to raise objections.
* **Competent Authority:** The Deputy Collector, Valsad, is designated as the "Competent Authority" to receive and review objections. The address of the office is explicitly stated.
* **Objection Requirements:** Objections must be submitted in writing and must specify the grounds for the objection.
* **Hearing Process:** The Competent Authority must provide objectors an opportunity to be heard, either in person or through a legal representative.
* **Authority Decision:** The Competent Authority can either allow or disallow objections, and their decision is final.
* **Land Details Availability:** Land plans and other details related to the acquisition are available for inspection at the Competent Authority's office.
* **Project Description:** Specifies that the land acquisition pertains to the "Western Dedicated Freight Corridor".
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Individuals and entities who own land or have interests in land located in the Valsad district of Gujarat, specifically in the villages and survey numbers listed in the schedule.
* The Deputy Collector, Valsad (Competent Authority).
* The Ministry of Railways.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Central Government (Ministry of Railways) is ultimately responsible for the land acquisition. The Deputy Collector, Valsad, acts as the Competent Authority, responsible for managing the objection process.
* **Timelines:** A 30-day window is provided for affected individuals to raise objections, starting from the date of the notification's publication in the official Gazette (February 1, 2022).
* **Procedures:** A detailed procedure is outlined for filing objections, including the requirement for written submissions, the opportunity for a hearing, and the Competent Authority's final decision.
* **Next Steps:** After objections are reviewed (or the objection period expires), the land acquisition process will proceed, with compensation likely being determined according to applicable laws.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **New Policy:**
* Acquisition of land for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
* Resolution of objections raised by landowners.
* Facilitation of the construction, maintenance, management and operation of the railway corridor.
* Improved freight transportation efficiency (implied).
* Potential displacement of landowners and disruption of local communities (negative impact, to be mitigated through compensation and resettlement, presumably).
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification outlines the intention to acquire land for a key infrastructure project, the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, in the Valsad district of Gujarat. It also establishes a framework for addressing objections from affected landowners. The policy signifies a commitment to infrastructure development and outlines the procedures for land acquisition, with a focus on providing affected parties a means to express their concerns. The success of the project hinges on the proper implementation of this notification, a transparent and just objection resolution process, and fair compensation for landowners.
Key Entities Referenced
Railway Act, 1989: An act of the Indian Parliament related to railways, referenced in the context of land acquisition.
Central Government: The government of India, exercising powers under the Railway Act for land acquisition.
Gujarat: A state in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Valsad: A district in Gujarat where land is being acquired for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for which land is being acquired.
Deputy Collector, Valsad: The Competent Authority responsible for handling objections related to the land acquisition.
Umergaon: Name of the Taluka in Valsad District.
Solsumba: Name of the Village in Valsad District.
Tumb: Name of the Village in Valsad District.
PANKAJ TYAGI: Executive Director Land and Amenities, MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS RAILWAY BOARD
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण्ड 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 25th January, 2022
S.O. 405(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 Valsad in the State of Gujarat, hereby declares its intention to acquire such land;[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
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, Deputy Collector, Valsad, Office of
Deputy Collector, Second Floor, Collector Office, Valsad, Gujarat 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 objection 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.
SCHEDULE
Brief description of the land to be acquired with or without structures falling within the Special Railway Projects,
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor in the district of Valsad in the State of Gujarat.
Name of the District- Valsad
Serial Name of Name of the Name of the Village Survey Number Area in
Number the Taluka Hectares
Old New
District
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5a) (5b) (6)
(1) Valsad Umergaon (1) Solsumba 81 Part 1 2401 0.0212
231 Part 1 117 0.0043
83 Part 0.0352
83 Part 0.0508
83 Part 2 1148 0.0206
125 Part 1 121 0.0707
124 Part 22 320 0.0351
149 Part 1 161 0.1561
226 139 0.0152
139 Part 0.0421
(2) Tumb 119 289 0.0449
120 Part 4 262 0.0904
122 Part 2 299 0.0319
118 Part 7 255 0.0062
9 332 0.0519
124 328 0.0010
120 Part 1 264 0.0384
124 326 0.1359
122 Part 3 331 0.1961
91 Part 1 714 0.0143
91 Part 3 715 0.0670
91/3 715 0.0407
90 Part 4 101 0.13164 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
90 Part 5 93 0.0720
172 717 0.0660
172 Part 2 723 0.0316
172 Part 5 721 0.1334
172 Part 5 77 0.1049
[F. No. 2022/LML-II/12/1/WC/2267]
PANKAJ TYAGI, Executive Director (Land and Amenities)
Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.