## Report on Land Acquisition Policy for Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (Gujarat)
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding land acquisition for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project in the Anand district of Gujarat, India. The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire specific land parcels for the project, following the due process outlined in the Railways Act, 1989. No objections were received during the public consultation period, and the competent authority has submitted its report. The notification declares that the specified land will be acquired and will vest absolutely with the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview and analysis of a government notification pertaining to land acquisition for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Gujarat. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This notification pertains to land acquisition under the Railways Act, 1989.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as stated in the text, is the execution of the Special Railway Project, namely, the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, through the acquisition of land in the Anand district of Gujarat.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **(New Policy (in context of specific land acquisition)):** The policy addresses the need for land to construct the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, a significant infrastructure project. The implication is that existing land ownership needs to be transferred to the government to facilitate the project's construction.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **(New Policy (in context of specific land acquisition)):** The notification outlines the following key provisions:
* **Declaration of Intention:** The Central Government previously declared its intention to acquire specified land parcels (Notification S.O.4379 E, dated September 26, 2024).
* **Public Consultation:** A period for public objections was provided, and no objections were received.
* **Report Submission:** The competent authority submitted a report to the Central Government.
* **Declaration of Acquisition:** The notification declares that the land specified in the schedule will be acquired for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
* **Vesting of Land:** Upon publication of the notification, the specified land will vest absolutely with the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
* **Land Details:** The schedule attached to the notification provides details of the land to be acquired, including the district, taluka, village, survey number, area, land type, and the names of the owners/interested parties.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this notification include:
* Landowners in the Anand district of Gujarat whose land is listed in the schedule.
* Other interested parties (e.g., tenants, mortgage holders) associated with the specified land.
* The Ministry of Railways and related agencies responsible for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) and the competent authority are the responsible agencies.
* **Timelines or Procedures:** The text refers to specific dates for the initial notification (September 26, 2024) and the publication in newspapers (October 24, 2024). The notification implies a sequence of events: initial declaration of intent, public consultation, report submission, and final declaration of acquisition. Further details on exact timelines are not provided in the document.
* The notification states that upon publication, the land vests absolutely with the Central Government, indicating an immediate transfer of ownership.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **(New Policy (in context of specific land acquisition)):** The intended outcomes are:
* Legal acquisition of the land required for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
* Unimpeded construction of the project by ensuring clear ownership of the land by the Central Government.
* Facilitation of efficient freight transportation along the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification analyzed in this report represents a crucial step in the land acquisition process for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Gujarat. The notification signals the finalization of the acquisition process for the specified land parcels, enabling the project to proceed. The vesting of land with the Central Government free from encumbrances ensures that the project's progress is not hindered by legal or ownership disputes. This policy is significant for the infrastructure development and economic growth associated with the freight corridor.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: An Indian legislation pertaining to railways, referenced in the context of land acquisition.
Gazette of India: The official journal of the Government of India, in which the notification regarding land acquisition was published.
Ministry of Railways: The Indian government ministry responsible for railways, which issued the notification.
Railway Board: The apex body of the Indian Railways, functioning under the Ministry of Railways, involved in issuing the notification.
S.O.4379 E: A specific notification number related to the land acquisition for the railway project.
Gujarat: A state in India where the railway project is located and where land acquisition is taking place.
Anand, Gujarat: A district in Gujarat where land is being acquired for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor.
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for which land is being acquired in Anand district, Gujarat.
The Times of India: A daily newspaper in which the notification's substance was published.
Sandesh: A daily newspaper in which the notification's substance was published.
Bhetasi: Village in Anklav Taluka in Anand, Gujarat
Anklav: Taluka in Anand District, Gujarat
FULBEN BHEMABHAI: Land Owner in Bhetasi Village of Anklav Taluka in Anand, Gujarat
VAKHATSINH BHEMABHAI: Land Owner in Bhetasi Village of Anklav Taluka in Anand, Gujarat
ANDARSINH BHEMABHAI: Land Owner in Bhetasi Village of Anklav Taluka in Anand, Gujarat
DHULABHAI BHEMABHAI: Land Owner in Bhetasi Village of Anklav Taluka in Anand, Gujarat
NATUBHAI BHEMABHAI: Land Owner in Bhetasi Village of Anklav Taluka in Anand, Gujarat
MAFATBHAI BHEMABHAI: Land Owner in Bhetasi Village of Anklav Taluka in Anand, Gujarat
PANKAJ TYAGI: Executive Director
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भाग II—खण्ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 30th May, 2025
S.O. 2713 (E).—WHEREAS by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board), vide number S.O.4379 (E), dated the 26th September, 2024 published in the Gazette of India,
Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), dated 9th October, 2024 (hereinafter referred to as the said
notification) and issued under sub-section (1) of section 20A of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989) (hereinafter
referred to as the said Act), the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the Schedule
annexed to the said notification for the purpose of execution of Special Railway Project, namely, Western Dedicated
Freight Corridor in the District of Anand in the State of Gujarat;
AND WHEREAS, the substance of the said notification was published in daily newspapers namely “The
Times of India” and “Sandesh”, dated 24th October, 2024, under sub-section (4) of section 20A of the said Act;
AND WHEREAS, no objections were received from the public in respect of the said notification within the
specified period;
AND WHEREAS, in pursuance of sub-section (1) of section 20E of the said Act, the competent authority has
submitted its report to the Central Government;[भाग II—खण्ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
NOW THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), and in pursuance of sub-section
(2), of section 20E of the said Act, the Central Government, -
(i) upon receipt of the said report of the competent authority, hereby declares that the lands specified in the
Schedule annexed hereto shall be acquired for the aforesaid purpose; and
(ii) hereby declares that on publication of this notification, the lands specified in the Schedule annexed
hereto shall vest absolutely upon it free from all encumbrances.
SCHEDULE
Brief Description of the Land to be acquired with or without structure falling within the District Anand for
Special Railway Project, namely, Western Dedicated Freight Corridor in the State of Gujarat.
Name of the District- Anand
Survey Survey
Type Area
Name of Name of No/ Numberas Nature of Name of the Land
of in
Sr.No Taluka Village Block per Land Owner/Interested Persons
Land Hectares
No. Promulgation
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
As per 7/12 Record :
FULBEN BHEMABHAI
VAKHATSINH
BHEMABHAI
ANDARSINH
Bhetasi
1 Anklav 115/1 280 Private Agriculture 0.0510 BHEMABHAI
(Ba.Bhag)
DHULABHAI
BHEMABHAI
NATUBHAI
BHEMABHAI
MAFATBHAI
BHEMABHAI
[F.No. 2025/LML-II/12/1/WC/ 2500]
PANKAJ TYAGI, Executive Director (L&A)
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