## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Land for Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in Uttar Pradesh
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding the acquisition of land in the Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project. This is a *new* policy declaration resulting in a land acquisition, not an amendment. The notification declares the Central Government's intent to acquire specific land parcels, free from encumbrances, for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the EDFC. Key findings indicate a formal declaration of acquisition following a notification of intent, consideration of objections (none received), and a report from a competent authority. The land is now vested absolutely in the Central Government.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative overview of a government policy notification concerning the acquisition of land for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project in the Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh. The analysis is based solely on the text of the provided notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as stated in the notification, is the acquisition of land for the "execution, maintenance, management and operation of Special Railway Project namely, Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor" in the Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** The policy addresses the need for land to construct the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor. The assumption is that existing railway infrastructure is insufficient to meet current and future freight demands, necessitating the creation of a dedicated corridor. The land acquisition is essential for the project's execution and operational viability.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **New Policy:**
* **Declaration of Acquisition:** The Central Government declares that the land specified in the schedule annexed to the notification "shall be acquired for the aforesaid purpose." This signifies a formal decision to proceed with the land acquisition.
* **Vesting of Land:** Upon publication of the notification in the official Gazette, the land specified in the schedule "shall vest absolutely in the Central Government free from all encumbrances." This means the Central Government assumes full ownership of the land, free of any prior claims or liabilities.
* **Land Specification:** The notification includes a schedule detailing specific land parcels to be acquired, including the district (Auraiya), village (e.g., Sukhampur), survey number, type of land (private, agricultural), area (in hectares), and names of the landowners and interested parties. This detailed listing provides clarity on the exact land subject to acquisition.
* **Prior Notification and Consultation:** The notification references a prior notification (S.O. 3537 E, dated August 31, 2021) expressing the intention to acquire the land. It also mentions the publication of the notification's substance in newspapers (Amar Ujala and Dainik Jagran) and the consideration of objections, of which none were received.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the text, the target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this policy include:
* **Landowners:** The individuals and entities listed in the schedule who own the land being acquired (e.g., Sundar Lal, Munnu Lal, Ram Prakash).
* **Interested Persons:** Individuals with an interest in the land, such as family members or occupants (e.g., Anwari Begum, Satyawati).
* **Residents of Auraiya District:** More broadly, residents of the Auraiya district will experience the indirect effects of the project.
* **Railway Industry**: The railway industry is a major stakeholder and target audience for this policy.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Central Government (Ministry of Railways, Railway Board) is the responsible body for implementing the land acquisition. A "Competent Authority" is mentioned as submitting a report to the Central Government, suggesting a designated body for overseeing the acquisition process.
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* The notification indicates that the land vests in the Central Government upon publication of the notification in the official Gazette.
* The notification references prior steps, including a preliminary notification of intent and a period for receiving objections, suggesting a phased acquisition process.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **New Policy:** The intended outcomes include:
* **Land Acquisition:** Successful acquisition of the land parcels specified in the schedule.
* **Project Advancement:** Facilitation of the construction and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
* **Improved Freight Transportation:** Enhancement of freight transportation capacity and efficiency.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification signifies a crucial step in the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project by formally declaring the acquisition of land in the Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh. This declaration is essential for project implementation and will have a direct impact on landowners and interested parties. The vesting of land in the Central Government marks a significant transfer of ownership and responsibility, paving the way for infrastructure development and the expected improvements in freight transportation.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Railways: Government ministry in India
NEW DELHI: Location of publication of the notification.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 2022: Date of publication of the notification.
PAUSHA 24, 1943: Date of publication according to the Indian national calendar.
dsUnzh; ljdkj: Central Government (Hindi)
jys vfkfu;e 1989: Railways Act, 1989 (Hindi)
Hkkjr ds jkti vlkkkj.k Hkkx II k.M 3 mik.M ii: Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Subsection ii (Hindi)
31 vxLr 2021: Date: August 31, 2021
Hkkjr ljdkj: Government of India (Hindi)
jys eaky;: Ministry of Railways (Hindi)
jsyos cksMZ: Railway Board (Hindi)
vfklwpuk la;kad dk vk 3537v: Notification No. S.O. 3537 (Hindi)
mRrj izns'k jkT;: State of Uttar Pradesh (Hindi)
vkSjS;k ftys: Auraiya District (Hindi)
bZLVuZ MsfMdsVsM sV dkjs hMksj: Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (Hindi)
vej mtkyk: Amar Ujala, a daily newspaper (Hindi)
nSfud tkxj.k: Dainik Jagran, a daily newspaper (Hindi)
11 flrEcj 2021: Date: September 11, 2021
THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: Official Gazette of India
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: Special Railway Project
Auraiya: District in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh: State in India
S.O. 190E: Notification number
Railway Board: Part of the Ministry of Railways
S.O. 3537 E: Notification number published on August 31, 2021
Railways Act, 1989: Act of the Indian Parliament
Central Government: Government of India
Bidhuna: Taluka in Auraiya District
Sukhampur: Village in Auraiya District
PANKAJ TYAGI: Executive Director
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the the 13th January, 2022
S.O. 190(E).—Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board), number, S.O. 3537 (E), dated the 31st August, 2021, published in Gazette of India,
Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), dated the 31st August, 2021 (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, maintenance, management and operation
of Special Railway Project namely, Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in the district of Auraiya in the State of
Uttar Pradesh;
And whereas, the substance of the said notification was published in daily newspapers namely, “Amar
Ujala” and “Dainik Jagran” dated the 11th September, 2021 under sub-section (4) of section 20A of the said Act;
And whereas, no objections were received and the same have been considered and accordingly orders
have been passed;
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;
Now therefore, upon receipt of the said report of the Competent Authority and in exercise of the powers
conferred by sub-section (1) of section 20E of the said Act, the Central Government hereby declares that the
lands specified in the schedule annexed hereto shall be acquired for the aforesaid purpose;
And further, in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 20E of the said Act, the Central Government
hereby declares that on publication of this notification in the official Gazette, the land specified in the schedule
annexed hereto shall vest absolutely in the Central Government free from all encumbrances.
SCHEDULE
Brief description of the land to be acquired with or without structure for the Special Railway Project namely, Eastern
Dedicated Freight Corridor in the district of Auraiya in the State of Uttar Pradesh.
DISTRICT: AURAIYA
Sl. Name Name of Survey Type Nature Area in Name of the land owner/
No. of the the village number hectares interested persons
Taluka
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
(1) Bidhuna Sukhampur 227 Private Agricultural 0.0060 Sundar Lal S/o Chhote Lal.
220 Private Agricultural 0.0546 Munnu Lal, Mahesh Chandra, Umesh
Chandra S/o Ramnath.
219 Private Agricultural 0.0020 Ram Prakash, Ramakant S/o Bharat
Singh, Amar Singh S/o Mitthu.
217 Private Agricultural 0.0195 Rambabu, Tularam S/o Kunji Lal,
Beche Lal, Gore Lal, Maan Singh S/o
Rambharose.
Private Akhtar Ali Minor Year 14 S/o Chhote
Ali, Mu. Anwari Begum W/o Chhote
Ali, Jantar Ali S/o Muhammad Ali,
166 Agricultural 0.0855
Abdul Salaam, Pappu, Muhammad
Ahmad S/o Nawab Ali, Yusuf Ali S/o
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252fe0 Private Agricultural 0.0120 Krishna Kumar, Shri Narayan, Jagat
Narayan S/o Parmu, Satyawati W/o
Sarvesh Kumar, Shobha Kumari D/o
Sarvesh Kumar, Siwati Kumari D/o
Sarvesh Kumar Minor Year 17
Gur.Mother Satyawati, Om Prakash
S/o Chhote Lal, Mu. Maya Devi W/o
Late Chhote Lal.
258fe0 Private Agricultural 0.0396 Ram Gopal, Balram S/o Madan Lal,
Sudhir Kumar, Brijendra Kumar,
Neeraj Kumar S/o Radheshyam,
Viresh Kumar, Dhiresh Kumar S/o
Dev Lal.
174fe0 Private Agricultural 0.0157 Munnu Lal, Mahesh Chandra, Umesh
Chandra S/o Ramnath.
221 Private Agricultural 0.1538 Ram Prakash, Ramakant S/o Bharat
Singh, Amar Singh S/o Mitthu.
223 Private Agricultural 0.0089 Shri Krishna S/o Pyare Lal.
357 Private Agricultural 0.1624 Shri Krishna, Dev Chandra,
Tribhuwan Singh S/o Ram Dayal,
Narayan Singh, Jagpal Singh S/o
Baburam, Indrajeet, Sukhveer Minor
Year 16 S/o Rajkumar Gur.Mother
Ganga Shri Maa, Ganga Shri W/o
Rajkumar.
226 Private Agricultural 0.0070 Sundar Lal S/o Chhote Lal, Ashok
Kumar, Ajay Kumar S/o Ahiwaran,
Munnu Babu, Chhunnu Babu S/o
Ram Sewak.
257 Private Agricultural 0.0624 Om Prakash S/o Ramkishun, Ram
Avtar S/o Banshidhar.
[F. No. 2021/LML-II/12/2/EC/2261]
PANKAJ TYAGI, Executive Director (L&A)
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