## Report on Land Acquisition for Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Project
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification concerning the acquisition of land for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project in the Kanpur Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh. The notification, published on September 8, 2021, declares the Central Government's intent to acquire specific lands detailed in the attached schedule. This follows an earlier notification, objection handling, and a competent authority's report. The key finding is the formal declaration of acquisition and the vesting of said land with the Central Government, free from encumbrances.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview and analysis of a notification issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Railways, regarding land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project. The analysis is based solely on the text provided in the notification document.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This document pertains to land acquisition under the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989), specifically referencing Section 20A. It builds upon a previous notification S.O. 2243E, dated June 8, 2021.
* **Core Objective(s) (Inferred):** The core objective, based on the text, is to facilitate the "execution, maintenance, management and operation" of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project in the district of Kanpur Nagar.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This is effectively an *implementation phase* policy document. The text indicates that a prior notification expressing intent to acquire the land was issued. The rationale for *this specific* notification is to move forward with the land acquisition *after* addressing objections and completing necessary preliminary procedures. The text clarifies that an objection was received, considered and disallowed by the relevant authority. The competent authority has now submitted its report to the Central Government.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is *not* an amendment. The key provision of this notification is the **declaration of land acquisition**. Specifically, the notification:
* Declares that the lands specified in the schedule are to be acquired for the EDFC project.
* Declares that upon publication of the notification in the official Gazette, the specified land vests absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
* Includes a schedule detailing the specific plots of land to be acquired, listing the village, survey number, type of land, area (in hectares), and names of landholders/interested parties. Examples from the schedule: Vinaysheel Shukla (plot 241, Oriyara), Nankha, Munna etc (plot 570A, Bhisar).
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The direct target audience and stakeholders include:
* **Landowners and interested parties** identified in the schedule annexed to the notification. These individuals and entities will be directly affected by the land acquisition.
* The **Ministry of Railways** and related agencies responsible for the EDFC project.
* **Residents** in the district of Kanpur Nagar.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Central Government (Ministry of Railways) is the primary responsible body. A "competent authority" is mentioned as having submitted a report. An "Executive Director LA and SD" (Land and Survey Department?) is mentioned.
* **Timelines or procedures:** The notification takes effect upon publication in the official Gazette. The text implies a prior objection-handling process. No specific timelines for the overall EDFC project are provided. The schedule provides a listing of plot numbers and areas which likely corresponds to an internal schedule.
* The implementation of the land acquisition itself involves the transfer of ownership to the Central Government, free from any existing claims or legal burdens.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome of this notification is to enable the Central Government to take possession of the designated land for the EDFC project. The expected impact includes:
* Facilitating the construction and operation of the EDFC.
* Potentially displacing landowners and/or disrupting existing land use.
* Changes in land ownership and property rights.
* Contributing to broader economic development through improved freight transport infrastructure.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification analyzed in this report signifies a critical step in the implementation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. It formally declares the acquisition of specific land parcels in the Kanpur Nagar district, transferring ownership to the Central Government. This action paves the way for the project's construction and operation, though it directly impacts the identified landowners and stakeholders. The gazetting of this notification effectively finalizes this stage of the land acquisition process.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: An Indian legislation pertaining to railways. Mentioned in relation to land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for which land is being acquired in Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh.
Kanpur Nagar: A district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, where land acquisition is taking place for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
Uttar Pradesh: A state in India where the Kanpur Nagar district is located and where the land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project is taking place.
Hindustan: A daily newspaper in which the notification regarding the land acquisition was published.
The Times of India: A daily newspaper in which the notification regarding the land acquisition was published.
A. K. Sinha: Executive Director LA and SD, signatory of the notification.
Railway Board: The entity within the Ministry of Railways responsible for the notification.
Ministry of Railways: The Indian government ministry responsible for railways, which published the notification.
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 7th September, 2021
S.O. 3645(E).—Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of
Railways (Railway Board), number, S.O. 2243(E), dated the 8th June, 2021, published in Gazette of
India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), dated the 10th June, 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 Kanpur Nagar in the State of Uttar Pradesh;
And whereas, the substance of the said notification was published in daily newspapers
Hindustan and The Times of India , dated the 19th June, 2021 under sub-section (4) of section 20A of
the said Act;
And whereas, one objection was received and the same has been considered and disallowed by
the competent authority and accordingly orders have been passed;[भाग II—ख(cid:7003) ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजप(cid:7074) : असाधारण 3
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 district of Kanpur Nagar in the State of Uttar Pradesh.
NAME PLOT/
SL. VILLAGE TYPE OF NATURE AREA NAME OF LAND
OF NAME SURVEY
NO. LAND OF LAND (Ha) HOLDER/INTRESTED
TALUK NO.
PERSON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
241 VINAYSHEEL SHUKLA S/O
PRIVATE AGRICULTURE 0.0310
MINZ RAMAKANT SHUKLA.
1. ORIYARA
VINAYSHEEL SHUKLA S/O
242 PRIVATE AGRICULTURE 0.1370
RAMAKANT SHUKLA.
NANKHA, MUNNA S/O
LALLU, JANGBHADUR,
MAHENDRA, DHARMENDRA
S/O RAMNARAYAN, SMT.
SHIVDEVI W/O
RAMANARAYAN,
NAGENDRA SINGH,
BALWANT SINGH S/O
RAMPAL SINGH, SMT. ANJU
SINGH W/O DHARMENDRA
SINGH CHANDEL, SMT.
NEETU SINGH W/O
2. SADAR BHISAR 570A PRIVATE AGRICULTURE 0.0350 MAHENDRA SINGH
CHANDEL, SMT. SUDHA
SINGH W/O DEVENDRA
SINGH CHANDEL, SMT.
NISHA PANDEY W/O DINESH
SHANKAR PANDEY, SMT.
BHAWANA SHARMA W/O
SUMIT SHARMA, BRAJESH
SINGH S/O LALJI SINGH,
SMT. SUSHMA SINGH W/O
BALVEER SINGH, SMT.
NEELAM SINGH W/O
SULTAN SINGH.
[F. No. 2021/LML-II/12/2/EC/2190]
A. K. SINHA, Executive Director (L&A and SD)
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