## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Land for Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in Jharkhand
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding the acquisition of land in Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project. The notification, published on March 31, 2022, declares the intention to acquire land specified in the attached schedule, following a prior notification and consideration of objections. The key finding is the formal declaration of land acquisition and its vesting in the Central Government, free from encumbrances, for the EDFC project.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview and analysis of a government notification pertaining to land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification. The purpose is to inform affected parties about the key aspects and implications of this land acquisition.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This notification appears to be part of an ongoing policy and legal process to facilitate the construction of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the provided text, the core objective is to legally acquire land in Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project. This includes ensuring the land vests absolutely in the Central Government, free from any encumbrances.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This is likely part of a broader policy to improve freight transportation infrastructure. The notification addresses the need for land acquisition to enable the construction and operation of the EDFC. The text indicates that a prior notification regarding the intention to acquire the land was published, objections were considered, and a report was submitted to the Central Government, demonstrating a structured process for land acquisition.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This document represents a final declaration of land acquisition, following prior intention and due process.
* The Central Government declares that the land specified in the attached schedule shall be acquired for the EDFC project.
* The Central Government declares that upon publication of the notification, the land specified in the schedule shall vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
* The schedule contains a brief description of the land to be acquired, including the district, name of the mauza, circle, thana number, khata number, plot number, nature of land, area in acres and hectares, and the recorded land owner.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the directly affected stakeholders include:
* **Landowners:** Specifically, the landowners listed in the schedule annexed to the notification, such as Bholu Mahato So Kamu Mahato, Makhan Mahato So Ledan Mahato, whose land is being acquired.
* **Residents of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand:** Particularly those residing in or near the areas where land is being acquired.
* **The Railways sector and Logistics Industry:** Businesses that will benefit from the improved freight transportation infrastructure.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies mentioned:**
* Ministry of Railways, Railway Board
* Competent Authority (responsible for submitting the report to the Central Government)
* District administration of Dhanbad, Jharkhand (involved in the land acquisition process)
* **Any timelines or procedures specified in the text:**
* The notification follows a previously published intention to acquire the land, consideration of objections, and a report submitted to the Central Government.
* Upon publication of the notification in the official Gazette, the land vests absolutely in the Central Government.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome is to legally secure the land necessary for the construction and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor. This will facilitate the development of the EDFC project, leading to:
* Improved freight transportation efficiency.
* Economic development in the region.
* Potential displacement or relocation of landowners and residents (requiring fair compensation and rehabilitation).
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification analyzed represents a crucial step in the land acquisition process for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. It formalizes the acquisition of land in Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, ensuring its availability for the development of the EDFC. This has significant implications for landowners, residents, and the broader transportation and logistics sector. Further monitoring of the EDFC construction and the compensation and rehabilitation processes for affected parties is warranted.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: A legal act; specifically, act no. 24 of 1989, cited in the context of land acquisition for a railway project.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A Special Railway Project for which land is being acquired in Dhanbad district, Jharkhand.
Dhanbad: A district in the State of Jharkhand, where the land acquisition is taking place for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
Jharkhand: The State in India where the Dhanbad district is located, and where the land acquisition for the railway project is occurring.
Hindustan: A daily newspaper in which the substance of the notification regarding land acquisition was published.
The Times of India: A daily newspaper in which the substance of the notification regarding land acquisition was published.
Ministry of Railways Railway Board: The Government of India entity that issued the notification S.O. 5132E, dated the 9th December, 2021.
S.O. 5132E: The notification number issued by the Ministry of Railways Railway Board, dated the 9th December, 2021, regarding land acquisition.
PANKAJ TYAGI: Executive Director LA
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Kalitanr20: Name of Mauza
Bholu Mahato: Recorded Land Owner
Kamu Mahato: Father of Bholu Mahato
Makhan Mahato: Recorded Land Owner
Ledan Mahato: Father of Makhan Mahato
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 29th March, 2022
S.O. 1530(E).—Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board), number, S.O. 5132(E), dated the 9th December, 2021, published in Gazette of India,
Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), dated the 10th December, 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 Dhanbad in the State of Jharkhand;
And whereas, the substance of the said notification was published in daily newspapers Hindustan and
The Times of India, dated the 22th December, 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 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.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
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 Dhanbad in the State of Jharkhand.
DISTRICT: DHANBAD
Name of Acquired Acquired Type
Sl. Name of Khata Plot Nature
Mauza/ Area In Area In of Recorded
No. Circle No. No. of Land
Thana no. Acre. Hectare. Land Owner
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
Bholu
Mahato S/o
Kamu
Mahato,
1 Baliyapur Kalitanr/20 15 536 0.1000 0.0405 Raiyati Gora-I
Makhan
Mahato S/o
Ledan
Mahato.
[F.No. 2022/LML-II/12/2/EC/2294]
PANKAJ TYAGI, Executive Director (L&A)
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