## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for Taranga Hill-Abu Road Railway Project
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification (S.O. 1817E) issued by the Ministry of Railways, North Western Railway Construction Organization, regarding the acquisition of land for the Special Railway Project of Taranga Hill-Abu Road via Ambaji New BG Line. The notification declares the government's intention to acquire specific land parcels in Sabarkantha district, Gujarat, for the project. It also outlines the process by which individuals affected by the acquisition can raise objections. This report details the policy's objectives, key provisions, affected stakeholders, and expected outcomes, based solely on the information provided in the notification.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of the notification (S.O. 1817E) concerning land acquisition for the Taranga Hill-Abu Road via Ambaji New BG Line project. The analysis is based solely on the content of the provided policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy action regarding the acquisition of land.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective is the acquisition of land deemed necessary for the "execution, maintenance, management and operation" of the Special Railway Project of Taranga Hill-Abu Road via Ambaji New BG Line. The land acquisition is declared to be "for the public purpose."
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This is a new policy initiative regarding land acquisition. The underlying issue the policy addresses is the need to obtain land for the construction and operation of the new railway line. The notification states that the land is required for a "Special Railway Project," implying the existence of a larger infrastructure development plan necessitating land acquisition. The reference to "public purpose" suggests the railway line is intended to benefit the wider community.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As this is a new action, the key provisions encompass the entire notification:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The notification formally declares the Central Government's intention to acquire specified land parcels for the railway project.
* **Land Identification:** The notification includes a "Schedule" listing the specific land to be acquired. This Schedule provides details such as the district, taluka, village, survey numbers, type of land (Private Land Agriculture), and area (in square meters) for each parcel.
* **Objection Process:** The notification establishes a process by which individuals "interested in the said land" can raise objections to the acquisition. This involves submitting a written objection to the designated "competent authority" (Sub DivisionPrant Officer Khedbrahma), within 30 days of the notification's publication.
* **Hearing and Decision:** The competent authority is required to provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard (in person or by legal practitioner), conduct further inquiries if necessary, and then either allow or disallow the objections. The authority's decision is deemed final.
* **Information Availability:** The notification states that land plans and other relevant details are available for inspection at the office of the competent authority.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Landowners:** Individuals or entities owning land within the specified areas (Sabarkantha district, Poshina and Lakhiya Talukas, specific villages) who are directly affected by the potential acquisition.
* **Residents:** Those living or working on the affected land or in the immediate vicinity, potentially impacted by the construction and operation of the railway line.
* **The competent authority:** Sub DivisionPrant Officer Khedbrahma, in District Sabarkantha in the state of Gujarat.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Railways (North Western Railway Construction Organization) is the primary responsible agency. The "competent authority" (Sub DivisionPrant Officer Khedbrahma) is responsible for handling objections and making decisions regarding the acquisition.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** A 30-day window is provided for landowners to submit objections following the publication of the notification. The competent authority is expected to conduct hearings and make decisions based on the objections received. The exact timeline for the subsequent acquisition process is not specified in the text.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes are:
* **Land Acquisition:** Successful acquisition of the land necessary for the construction of the Taranga Hill-Abu Road via Ambaji New BG Line project.
* **Project Advancement:** Facilitation of the railway project's development by securing the required land resources.
* **Infrastructure Development:** Contribution to improved transportation infrastructure in the region.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification S.O. 1817E marks a crucial step in the land acquisition process for the Taranga Hill-Abu Road via Ambaji New BG Line project. The notification’s significance lies in its formal declaration of intent, outlining the specific land parcels targeted for acquisition and establishing a framework for addressing objections from affected parties. Successful implementation of this policy is essential for the timely completion of the railway project, which is expected to contribute to the development of the region's transport infrastructure.
Key Entities Referenced
Railway Act 2008: Name of the Act regarding railways.
11 of 2008: Reference number of the Railway Act 2008
Central Government: The governing body making the declaration.
Special Railway Project of Taranga Hill Abu Road via Ambaji New BG Line 116.65 Km: Name of the railway project for which land is being acquired.
Sub DivisionPrant Officer Khedbrahma: Competent authority to whom objections can be raised.
District Sabarkantha: District where the land acquisition is taking place.
Gujarat: State where the land acquisition is taking place.
section 20A: Section of the Railway Act 2008 that confers the power to acquire land.
section 20D: Section of the Railway Act 2008 that deals with objections to the acquisition.
Official Gazette: Publication in which the notification is published.
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS: Government ministry involved.
North Western Railway Construction Organization: Railway organization involved in construction.
Taranga HillAmbajiAbu Road New: Route of the new BG line project
Indian Railways: Name of the organization.
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प्रकार िेत्रफल (वग ा
संख्या संख्या प्रकृजत
मीटर)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 साबरकांठा पोजििा कोलंद 177 88 व्यजक्तगत कृजष 1000
3 साबरकांठा पोजििा कोलंद 137 50 व्यजक्तगत कृजष 910
4 साबरकांठा पोजििा कोलंद 138 49/3 व्यजक्तगत कृजष 280
5 साबरकांठा पोजििा कोलंद 139 49/2 व्यजक्तगत कृजष 120
6 साबरकांठा पोजििा कोलंद 133 49/ 1 व्यजक्तगत कृजष 2220
7 साबरकांठा पोजििा कोलंद 168 71 /1 व्यजक्तगत कृजष 550
8 साबरकांठा पोजििा कोलंद 175 71 /2 व्यजक्तगत कृजष 150
9 साबरकांठा पोजििा कोलंद 155 62 व्यजक्तगत कृजष 1720
10 साबरकांठा पोजििा कोलंद 129 48/2 व्यजक्तगत कृजष 560
11 साबरकांठा पोजििा कोलंद 130 48/1 व्यजक्तगत कृजष 500
12 साबरकांठा पोजििा कोलंद 179 90/1 व्यजक्तगत कृजष 50
13 साबरकांठा पोजििा कोलंद 180 90/2 व्यजक्तगत कृजष 165
14 साबरकांठा पोजििा कोलंद 5 91 व्यजक्तगत कृजष 625
15 साबरकांठा पोजििा लाजखया 63 25./1 व्यजक्तगत कृजष 1.74
16 साबरकांठा पोजििा लाजखया 59 25./2 व्यजक्तगत कृजष 1168.96
अवाप्त की िाि ेवाली भजू म का कुल ित्रे फल (वग ा मीटर) 10020.70
अवाप्त की िाि ेवाली भजू म का कुल ित्रे फल (हक्े टेयर) 1.00207
[फा. स.ं उपरे/मुख्यालय/स.ंव.जि./443599200-भाग-13]
वेद प्रकाि, मख्ु य प्रिासजिक अजधकारी (जिमााण)[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
[North Western Railway (Construction Organization)]
NOTIFICATION
Jaipur, the 16th April, 2025
S.O. 1817(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by subsection (1) of section 20A of the Railway Act 2008,
(11 of 2008) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Central Government, after being satisfied for the public purpose,
the land, the brief description of which is given in the Schedule below, is required for execution. Maintenance,
management and operation of Special Railway Project of “Taranga Hill - Abu Road via Ambaji New BG Line (116.65
Km)" (for Sub Division/Prant Officer Khedbrahma , District Sabarkantha) in the state of Gujarat, hereby declares its
intention to acquire such land.
Any person interested in the said land may, within a period of 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 competent authority, namely, the Sub Division/Prant Officer
Khedbrahma, in District Sabarkantha) in the state of 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 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 for Special Railway Project of Indian
Railways Namely, New BG Line Project Between Taranga Hill-Ambaji-Abu Road
New Old
Nature of Area (In
Sr.No District Taluka Village Survey Survey Type of Land
Land Sq.mt)
No. No.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 Sabarkantha Poshina Koland 177 88 Private Land Agriculture 1000
3 Sabarkantha Poshina Koland 137 50 Private Land Agriculture 910
4 Sabarkantha Poshina Koland 138 49/3 Private Land Agriculture 280
5 Sabarkantha Poshina Koland 139 49/2 Private Land Agriculture 120
6 Sabarkantha Poshina Koland 133 49/ 1 Private Land Agriculture 2220
7 Sabarkantha Poshina Koland 168 71 /1 Private Land Agriculture 550
8 Sabarkantha Poshina Koland 175 71 /2 Private Land Agriculture 150
9 Sabarkantha Poshina Koland 155 62 Private Land Agriculture 1720
10 Sabarkantha Poshina Koland 129 48/2 Private Land Agriculture 560
11 Sabarkantha Poshina Koland 130 48/1 Private Land Agriculture 500
12 Sabarkantha Poshina Koland 179 90/1 Private Land Agriculture 50
13 Sabarkantha Poshina Koland 180 90/2 Private Land Agriculture 165
14 Sabarkantha Poshina Koland 5 91 Private Land Agriculture 625
15 Sabarkantha Poshina Lakhiya 63 25./1 Private Land Agriculture 1.74
16 Sabarkantha Poshina Lakhiya 59 25./2 Private Land Agriculture 1168.96
Total Area to be Acquired in Square Meter 10020.70
Total Area to be Acquired in Hectarer 1.00207
[F. No. NWR/HQ/S&C/ 443599200 Vol- XIII]
VED PRAKASH, Chief Administrative Officer (Const.)
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