## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Project in Uttar Pradesh
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding the acquisition of land in Gautam Budh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project. The notification, dated July 6, 2021, declares the Central Government's decision to acquire specified lands, vesting them absolutely in the Central Government free from all encumbrances. This report details the policy overview, background, key provisions, affected stakeholders, inferred implementation aspects, and expected outcomes based solely on the provided text. This notification serves as a key step in the land acquisition process essential for the project's progression.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of a government policy notification pertaining to land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project in Gautam Budh Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This notification relates to an existing policy framework - The Railways Act, 1989.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the core objective is to legally acquire specific land parcels required for the execution, maintenance, management and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project. This includes vesting the land with the Central Government free from all encumbrances.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This notification outlines the decision to proceed with land acquisition following preliminary notifications, objections, and a report from the competent authority. The notification explicitly states the intention to acquire the land was announced earlier (February 25, 2021 notification) and published in newspapers (Amar Ujala and Dainik Jagran on March 4, 2021). The implication is that the government has completed the necessary preliminary steps, including addressing objections, and is now finalizing the acquisition process. This suggests the land is critical and must be acquired for the overall success of the EDFC project.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification details the acquisition process and is, in effect, an amendment of initial intentions due to further authorisations.
* **What specific part of the original policy is being changed (if discernible from the text):** This notification follows the Railways Act, 1989, specifically Sections 20A and 20E, relating to land acquisition for railway projects.
* **What the *new* rule/provision *is*, based *only* on the amendment text:** The key provision is the declaration by the Central Government that the land specified in the annexed schedule "shall be acquired" for the EDFC project. Further, upon publication of the notification, the land "shall vest absolutely in the Central Government free from all encumbrances."
* **Explain the *difference* or the *effect* of this specific change:** This notification is the definitive step in the land acquisition process. It moves the process from intention to acquire to actual acquisition. The land ownership effectively transfers to the Central Government, freeing it from previous claims or legal hurdles (encumbrances). This allows the EDFC project to proceed on the designated land.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this notification include:
* **Landowners and holders:** Individuals and entities listed in the schedule who are losing ownership of their land. This includes Pramod Kumar, Chheli, Maharaj Singh, Vikram, Arun, Akash, Devender, Indresh, Akki Kumar, Sunny Kumar, Vinod Kumar, Suman, Sanjay Kumar, Ajay, Narender, Brajlal, Charan Singh, Jashram, Anil Kumar, Mamchand, Smt Chanderwati, Salekram, Gyanender, Salekchand, Jagveer, Sukhpal, Daryayi, Lakhpat, Parvesh, Brhampal, Jaikishan, Dharmraj, Bhule, Chamrawali, Brhampal, Ratiram, Raghuveero Bodaki, Manoj kumar, Vijender kumar, Sukhveer, Smt Rameswari, Sampat, Chhater Singh, Chamrawali, Shakuntla, Prashant Tewatiya, Rahul, Gaurav Kumar, Sukhveer singh, Charan Singh, Gajraj Singh, Jai Singh, Smt Roopwati, Gulveer singh, Surender singh, Sarjeevan kumar, Mahender singh, Bhim singh, Katar singh, Hari singh, Harvinder, Pravender, Netrpal, Dhanander singh, Dheeraj singh, Shobharam, Rajeswari, Maniram, Bhup singh, Khilka, Lakhpat, Ratan, Udmi, Udaybhan, Dalle, Sona Vidhwa, Dhanpal, Richpal, Jaggna, Smt Maya, Champat, Singhraj, Chanderpal Bhati, Roop singh, Jaychandi, Surajpal, Satyveer Singh, Satish kuamr, Virender singh, Kishanpal, Inder, Ravinder and Ghanshyam.
* **Residents of Gautam Budh Nagar district:** The project will impact infrastructure and potentially displace people.
* **The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL):** As the implementing agency of the EDFC, they are the direct beneficiary of the land acquisition.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies mentioned:**
* **Central Government (Ministry of Railways):** Responsible for issuing the notification and declaring the acquisition.
* **Competent Authority:** Responsible for addressing objections and submitting a report to the Central Government.
* **Railway Board:** Issued the initial notification (S.O. 904E).
* **Any timelines or procedures specified in the text:**
* The text mentions previous publication dates (February 25, 2021, and March 4, 2021) for initial notifications, indicating a procedural timeline. However, no specific timelines are provided for future actions.
* The notification implicitly requires subsequent actions regarding compensation and relocation/rehabilitation of affected parties.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcome of this notification and the associated land acquisition is to:
* **Enable the timely construction of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor:** Securing the land is crucial for the project's progress.
* **Facilitate efficient freight transportation:** The EDFC is intended to improve freight movement, reducing congestion and transportation costs.
* **Contribute to economic growth:** Improved transportation infrastructure can stimulate economic activity in the region.
* The stakeholders can expect future procedures relating to compensation for the land acquired.
**9. Conclusion:**
This policy notification represents a significant step forward in the land acquisition process for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. By declaring the acquisition and vesting the land in the Central Government, the notification removes a critical obstacle to the project's implementation. While the notification focuses on the legal aspect of acquisition, it has broader implications for landowners, local communities, and the overall transportation infrastructure in the region. Its success will depend on the successful implementation of subsequent steps, including fair compensation and effective relocation/rehabilitation measures.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: Indian Legislation regarding railways referred to in the notification.
Ministry of Railways: The Government of India ministry responsible for railways.
Railway Board: Part of the Ministry of Railways issuing the notification.
S.O. 904E, dated the 25th February 2021: Notification published in Gazette of India related to land acquisition for railway project.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: Special Railway Project for which land is being acquired.
Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh: District in the State of Uttar Pradesh where the land acquisition is taking place for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
Amar Ujala: Daily newspaper in which the notification's substance was published.
Dainik Jagran: Daily newspaper in which the notification's substance was published.
Astoli: Village in Uttar Pradesh where land is being acquired
Raghunathpur: Village in Uttar Pradesh where land is being acquired
Rithori: Village in Uttar Pradesh where land is being acquired
Chamrawali: Village in Uttar Pradesh where land is being acquired
Palla: Village in Uttar Pradesh where land is being acquired
GNIDA: Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority, Gautam Budh Nagar
Mayapuri, New Delhi: Location of the Government of India Press.
Delhi: Location of the Controller of Publications
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 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 6th July, 2021
S.O. 2736(E).—Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board), number, S.O. 904(E), dated the 25th February 2021, published in Gazette of India,
Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), dated the 25th February, 2021 (hereinafter referred to as the
said notification) 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 execution, maintenance, management and operation of Special
Railway Project namely, Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in the district of Gautam Budh Nagar in the State of
Uttar Pradesh;
And whereas, the substance of the said notification was published in daily newspapers Amar Ujala and
Dainik Jagran dated the 04th March, 2021 under sub-section (4) of section 20A of the said Act;
And whereas, objections were received in the office of the competent authority with in the prescribed period
which have been addressed by the competent authority as per rules 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 Railways Act, 1989 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 Gautam Budh Nagar in the State of Uttar Pradesh.
S.N. Tehsil Village Type of Nature of Plot Area (in Name of Owners/Holders
Land Land No hect.)
Pramod Kumar, Chheli s/o Maharaj
Singh, Vikram, Arun, Akash s/o
Devender, Indresh w/o Devender,
Akki kumar Minor fourteen years,
1 Sadar Astoli Private Agriculture 11 0.0130 Sunny Kumar Minor thirteen yeras
s/o Late Vinod kumar, Suman w/o
Late Vinod kumar, Sanjay kumar,
Ajay, Narender s/o Brajlal R/o
Village.
Charan singh s/o Jashram, Anil
kumar s/o Mamchand, Smt
2 Sadar Raghunathpur Private Agriculture 1 0.0065
Chanderwati w/o Mamchand R/o
Panchayatan Inayatpur.
3 Dadri Rithori Private Agriculture 280k 0.0410 Abadi.
Salekram, Gyanender, Salekchand,
Jagveer s/o Sukhpal, Daryayi w/o
Lakhpat, Parvesh w/o Brhampal,
Jaikishan, Dharmraj s/o Bhule,
Chamrawali
4 Dadri Private Agriculture 397 0.0444 Brhampal s/o Ratiram, Raghuveero
Bodaki
w/o Late Ratiram, Manoj kumar,
Vijender kumar s/o Sukhveer, Smt
Rameswari w/o Late Sukhveer R/o
Village and GNIDA.
Sampat s/o Chhater Singh,
Chamrawali
5 Dadri Private Agriculture 503 0.0063 Shakuntla w/o Late Sukhveer
Ramgarh
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Gaurav Kumar, s/o Sukhveer
singh, Charan Singh, Gajraj Singh
s/o Jai Singh, Smt Roopwati w/o
Gulveer singh, Surender singh,
Sarjeevan kumar s/o Gulveer singh,
Mahender singh, Bhim singh,
Katar singh s/o Hari singh,
Harvinder, Pravender s/o Netrpal
R/o Village , Dhanander singh,
Dheeraj singh s/o Shobharam R/o
Chamrawali Bodaki, Rajeswari w/o
Maniram R/o Jawli.
Bhup singh s/o Khilka, Lakhpat,
Ratan s/o Udmi, Udaybhan s/o
Dalle, Sona Vidhwa w/o Late
Dalle, Dhanpal, Richpal s/o
Jaggna, Smt Maya w/o Champat,
Singhraj s/o Chammpat,
663 0.0150
Chanderpal Bhati s/o Roop singh,
Jaychandi w/o Surajpal, Satyveer
Singh. Satish kuamr, Virender
singh, s/o Surajpal singh, Ramesh
Devi w/o Kantoora R/o
Chamrawali Bodaki.
Kishanpal, Inder, Ravinder s/o
6 Dadri Palla Private Agriculture 663 0.0610
Ghanshyam R/o Village.
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