## Report on Land Acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Project
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding the acquisition of land in the Koderma district of Jharkhand for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project. The notification, published on September 8, 2021, declares the Central Government's intention to acquire specific land parcels listed in the schedule annexed to the notification. It also declares that the acquired land will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances, upon publication of the notification. This report provides a detailed overview of the policy, its background, key provisions, affected stakeholders, implementation aspects, and expected outcomes as discernible from the provided notification.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of a government notification pertaining to land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project. The analysis is based solely on the text of the provided notification document published on September 8, 2021.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Type:** New Policy (declaration of intent to acquire land)
* **Core Objective(s):** To facilitate the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project by acquiring the necessary land parcels in the Koderma district of Jharkhand.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The notification addresses the necessity of land acquisition for the EDFC project. Based on the reference to Section 20A of the Railways Act, 1989, it appears that the acquisition is intended to remove obstacles to this significant infrastructure project. The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor is a strategically important initiative aimed at improving freight transportation efficiency. The land acquisition is deemed crucial for the project's successful implementation and operationalization.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is a *New Policy* therefore we detail the main components:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire specific land parcels listed in the attached schedule for the EDFC project.
* **Land Vesting:** Upon publication of the notification in the official gazette, the specified land parcels will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances. This means the government gains full ownership, and any existing claims or liabilities on the land are extinguished.
* **Land Details:** The notification includes a schedule detailing the specific land parcels to be acquired, including:
* Name of Mouza (Village) and Thana (Police Station)
* Khata (Account) and Plot Numbers
* Area to be acquired (in Acre and Hectare)
* Type of Land (e.g., Raiyat Tand, Dhan Khet, Parti Kadim)
* Nature of Land
* Name of the Owner (Raiyat)
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the text, the directly affected stakeholders include:
* **Landowners:** Individuals and entities owning land parcels listed in the schedule annexed to the notification, specifically in the Koderma district of Jharkhand and parts of Bihar. The list includes individuals with names like Bihari Gope, Miran Gope, Prasadi Modi, Dharam Singh and others.
* **Residents of Affected Villages:** Residents of villages such as Jainagar, Rebhnadih, Gamharbad, and Mahesh Marai.
* **The Railway Industry:** As the EDFC is intended to improve freight transport.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* **Central Government (Ministry of Railways, Railway Board):** Responsible for issuing the notification and overseeing the land acquisition process.
* **Competent Authority:** Referred to as having submitted a report to the Central Government, suggesting their involvement in assessing the land and related aspects.
* **Timelines and Procedures:**
* The notification refers to prior publication of intention on February 5, 2021, in the Gazette of India, and in newspapers on February 19, 2021, suggesting a multi-step process involving public notice and opportunity for objections.
* The vesting of land in the Central Government will occur upon the publication of this current notification in the official Gazette.
* The fact that “no objections were received and the same has been considered and accordingly orders have been passed” suggests that there is a process that incorporates and considers public feedback.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of this land acquisition notification are:
* **Project Advancement:** Facilitating the timely completion of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project by securing the necessary land.
* **Improved Freight Transportation:** Enhancing freight transportation capacity and efficiency, leading to economic benefits.
* **Government Ownership:** Establishing clear ownership of the land by the Central Government, paving the way for construction and operation of the EDFC.
* **Potential Displacement and Compensation:** Displacing some landowners and residents, necessitating compensation and rehabilitation efforts, which are not detailed in this specific document.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification analyzed in this report is a crucial step in acquiring land for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. By declaring the government's intent to acquire specific land parcels and vesting ownership with the Central Government, the notification aims to facilitate the project's progress. This land acquisition is essential for enabling the construction and operation of the EDFC, ultimately contributing to improved freight transportation and economic development in the region. Further information regarding compensation, rehabilitation, and specific timelines would provide a more complete understanding of the project's implications.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: An act of the Government of India.
Gazette of India: Official government gazette in which the notification was published.
Ministry of Railways: The ministry of the Government of India responsible for railways.
Railway Board: A board within the Ministry of Railways.
S.O. 568E: Notification number related to land acquisition.
Koderma: A district in Jharkhand where the Special Railway Project is located.
Jharkhand: A state in India where the Special Railway Project is located.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A Special Railway Project for which land is being acquired.
Dainik Jagran: A daily newspaper in which the notification was published.
Hindustan: A daily newspaper in which the notification was published.
A. K. Sinha: Executive Director, LA and SD
New Delhi: Location of Railway Board
Jainagar: Name of village.
Rebhnadih: Name of village.
JAI: Name of village.
Mahesh: Name of village.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—ख(cid:7003) ड 3—उप-ख(cid:7003)ड (ii)
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 7th September, 2021
S.O. 3646(E).—Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board), number, S.O. 568(E), dated the 4th February, 2021, published in Gazette of India,
Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), dated the 5th 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 Koderma in the State of Jharkhand;4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
And whereas, the substance of the said notification was published in daily newspapers Dainik Jagran
and Hindustan , dated the 19th February, 2021 under sub-section (4) of section 20A of the said Act;
And whereas, no objections were received and the same has 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 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 Koderma in the State of Jahrkhand.
Sl. Name of Name of Khata Plot Part/ Acquired Area (In Types of Nature Record Owner Name
No Thana/No. Mouza No. No. Full Area (In Hectare) Land of
. Acre) Land
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
1 Jainagar/ Rebhnadih 29 353 Part 0.174 0.0704 RAIYAT Tand Bihari Gope wald
69 Teen Bodho Gope wo Degan
2 466 Part 0.060 0.0243 RAIYAT Tand Gope wald Miran gope
Teen koum Gwala Sakin deh
wo hissa barabar
3 44 372 Part 0.008 0.0032 RAIYAT Dhan Unknown
Khet
Do
4 373 Part 0.007 0.0028 RAIYAT Dhan Unknown
Khet
Teen
5 377 Part 0.005 0.0020 RAIYAT - Unknown
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Khet Gope wagerah
Teen
7 379 Full 0.130 0.0526 RAIYAT Dhan
Khet
Do
8 380 Full 0.040 0.0162 RAIYAT Dhan
Khet
Teen
9 460 Full 0.020 0.0081 RAIYAT Parti
Kadim
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Teen
11 39 381 Part 0.001 0.0004 RAIYAT Dhan Unknown
Khet
Do
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Khet
Teen
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Khet
Teen
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Khet
Teen
15 Jainagar/ Rebhnadih 21 385 Part 0.324 0.1312 RAIYAT Dhan Prasadi Modi wald
69 Khet Dipchand Modi wo
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Kadim
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Teen
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AR-75 Khet Hulo Singh 01 Hissa,
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Paim Singh 02 hissa,
Thaman Singh, Talo
Singh Pesran Chaman
Singh 01 Hissa Bhissa
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Sakin Deh.
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TEEN Indo Singh, Devi
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Bhissa Barabar Kaum
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76 Gwala Sakin Deh.
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Teen Ramde Gope Kaum
Gwala Sakin Deh
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Deh.
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Khet
Teen
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Teen Shatan Mahto Kaum
Gwala Sakin Deh.
28 324 Part 0.05 0.0202 RAIYAT Tand Khatiyan Phata Hai
Teen
29 17 325 Part 0.016 0.0065 RAIYAT Tand Madho Gope Wagairah
Teen
[F. No. 2021/LML-II/12/2/EC/2194]
A. K. SINHA, Executive Director (L&A and SD)
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