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**Report: Analysis of Railway Land Acquisition Notification**
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Central Government of India, Ministry of Railways, regarding the acquisition of land in the Hooghly district of West Bengal for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. The notification declares the intention to acquire land specified in the schedule annexed to it for the aforementioned railway project, stating that the land will vest absolutely in the Central Government free from all encumbrances. This report provides an overview of the notification's purpose, background, key provisions, and expected impact. The policy is a new policy on land acquisition.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide information and analysis regarding a specific notification pertaining to land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project, as published in the Gazette of India. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the 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 the Special Railway Project, namely the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor, in the Hooghly district of West Bengal.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** The policy addresses the need to acquire land for the development of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor. This implies a need to expand or improve railway infrastructure, likely to increase freight capacity and efficiency. The text suggests the project is of national importance, justifying the land acquisition.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **(New Policy):**
* **Declaration of Intention:** The Central Government declared its intention to acquire land through a notification (S.O. 4398 E, dated 20th October 2021).
* **Public Notice:** The substance of the notification was published in the daily newspapers "Bartaman" and "The Statesman" on November 2nd, 2021.
* **Objection Handling:** Any objections received were considered, and orders were passed accordingly. The text notes that no objections were received.
* **Competent Authority Report:** The Competent Authority submitted its report to the Central Government.
* **Declaration of Acquisition:** The Central Government, upon receiving the report, declared that the land specified in the schedule would be acquired for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
* **Vesting of Land:** Upon publication of the notification in the official Gazette, the land specified in the schedule would vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
* **Land Details:** The notification includes a schedule detailing specific land parcels to be acquired, including location (district Hooghly, Police Station Chanditala, Mouza Beledanga), plot number (566), type of land (private, sali), area to be acquired (0.270 Hect or 0.1093 Acre), and the names of the landowners (Ramprasad Nar and others).
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the text, the directly affected stakeholders are:
* Landowners in the Hooghly district of West Bengal, specifically those whose land is listed in the schedule (e.g., Ramprasad Nar, Prabir Nar, Kashinath Nar, Srikanta Nar).
* Residents of Beledanga mouza of Chanditala Police Station.
* The Railway authority executing, maintaining and managing the project.
* Potential beneficiaries of the railway development.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies mentioned:**
* Central Government (Ministry of Railways, Railway Board)
* Competent Authority (responsible for submitting the report)
* Executive Director LA (PANKAJ TYAGI)
* **Any timelines or procedures specified in the text:**
* The initial notification was issued on October 20, 2021.
* Public notice was given on November 2, 2021.
* The final declaration was issued on January 31, 2022.
* The land vests in the Central Government upon publication of the notification.
* Procedure for objection handling and report submission by the Competent Authority.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **(New Policy):**
* The primary intended outcome is the acquisition of land necessary for the construction and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
* This is expected to facilitate improved freight transportation and contribute to the development of railway infrastructure in the region.
* The project is expected to vest the acquired land to the Central Government, clear of encumbrances.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification represents a key step in the process of acquiring land for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. It signifies the government's commitment to infrastructure development in the railway sector. The notification directly affects landowners in the specified areas of Hooghly district and has implications for regional transportation and economic development. The gazette notification serves as a legal basis for the land acquisition and vests the land with the government.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: An act of the Central Government of India, under which the land acquisition is being carried out.
New Delhi: Location of notification issuance.
Gazette of India: Official publication where the notification was published.
Ministry of Railways: The ministry responsible for the railway board and related notifications.
Railway Board: A board within the Ministry of Railways.
S.O. 4398 E: Notification number issued by the Ministry of Railways, Railway Board, dated 20th October, 2021.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: The special railway project for which land is being acquired.
Hooghly, West Bengal: District and state where the land acquisition is taking place.
Bartaman: Daily newspaper in which the notification was published.
The Statesman: Daily newspaper in which the notification was published.
Chanditala Beledanga: Area where land is being acquired
PANKAJ TYAGI: Executive Director.
Mayapuri, New Delhi: Location of the Government of India Press.
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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 31st January, 2022
S.O. 410(E).—Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board), number, S.O. 4398 (E), dated the 20th October, 2021, published in Gazette of India,
Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), dated the 22nd October, 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 Hooghly in the State of West Bengal;
And whereas, the substance of the said notification was published in daily newspapers namely,
“Bartaman” and “The Statesman” dated the 2nd November, 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;[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
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 Hooghly in the State of West Bengal.
DISTRICT: HOOGHLY
SL. POLICE NAME OF PLOT TYPE OF NATURE SPECIFIC ACQUIRED NAME OF
NO. STATION MOUZA NO. LAND OF LAND PORTION AREA THE LAND
WITH JL OWNER/
NO. HECT INTEREST
ACRE
ARE ED
PERSON
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
1 Chanditala Beledanga- 566 PRIVATE SALI Except 0.270 0.1093 Ramprasad
91 Eastern Nar Son of
(L. R.) Bankubihari;
Niz,
Prabir Nar Son
of
Bankubihari;
Niz,
Kashinath Nar
son of Dulal;
Niz,
Srikanta Nar
Son of
Bankubihari;
Niz.
[F. No. 2022/LML-II/12/2/EC/2272]
PANKAJ TYAGI, Executive Director (L&A)
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.