## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Land for Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (Based on Notification No. 1780E)
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes Government of India, Ministry of Railways Railway Board Notification No. 1780E, dated April 7, 2022, concerning the acquisition of land in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project. The notification declares the Central Government's intent to acquire specified lands free from encumbrances, following due process and consideration of objections. This report details the objective, rationale, key provisions, affected parties, implementation aspects, and expected impact based solely on the information provided within the notification.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative analysis of Notification No. 1780E, issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Railways Railway Board, regarding land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. The analysis is based exclusively on the content of the notification text provided.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a *new policy* concerning the acquisition of land for a specific infrastructure project.
* **Core Objective:** The core objective, as stated in the text, is to acquire the land specified in the schedule annexed to the notification for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Special Railway Project, namely, the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in the district of Dhanbad in the State of Jharkhand.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* The notification addresses the need to acquire land to facilitate the construction and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor. The likely problem/issue addressed is the lack of land availability for this railway infrastructure project, which necessitates government intervention for acquisition. The text implies the project is vital for improving freight transportation.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* The notification declares that the Central Government will acquire the lands specified in the schedule annexed to the notification for the purpose of the EDFC project.
* Upon publication of the notification in the official Gazette, the land specified in the schedule will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances (claims, liens, etc.).
* The schedule specifies the land being acquired, including details of the district (Dhanbad), circle, mauza (village), thana (police station), khata number, plot number, area (in acres and hectares), type of land (Raiyati - tenant land), nature of the land, and the names of the recorded owners.
* The notification references prior actions, including a preliminary notification (S.O. 118E, dated January 5, 2022) declaring the government's intention to acquire the land, publication of the substance of the notification in newspapers (Dainik Jagran and The Times of India on January 20, 2022), and consideration of any objections received. The notification also states that no objections were received or that they were considered and orders passed.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this policy include:
* **Landowners:** The individuals and entities listed in the schedule as the recorded owners of the land being acquired (e.g., Baid Bipeen Mandal, Milan Mandal, Bahal Nanhu Miya, Sanik Mandal).
* **Residents of Dhanbad District:** Particularly those residing in the areas where land acquisition is taking place (e.g., Kaliyasol Kayarabank, Katajani, Elakend, Kalubathan).
* **Ministry of Railways and Railway Board:** The government agencies responsible for implementing the EDFC project.
* **Construction and Operation Entities:** Companies involved in the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the EDFC.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Central Government (Ministry of Railways and Railway Board) is the primary responsible body. A "competent authority" submitted a report to the Central Government, suggesting a delegated implementation structure.
* **Timelines or procedures:** The notification states that the land will vest in the Central Government upon publication of the notification in the official Gazette. The process involves prior notification, publication in newspapers, consideration of objections, and submission of a report by the competent authority.
* **Compensation:** While not explicitly stated in this specific notification, land acquisition typically involves compensation to landowners, which is an implied aspect of implementation based on general land acquisition principles.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact:**
* The primary intended outcome is to secure the necessary land for the construction and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
* The acquisition of land free from encumbrances is expected to facilitate the timely and efficient execution of the EDFC project.
* The project is likely to improve freight transportation infrastructure in the region, potentially leading to economic benefits.
* Landowners will be displaced, requiring resettlement and/or compensation.
**9. Conclusion:**
Notification No. 1780E represents a crucial step in acquiring land for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. By declaring the government's intention to acquire specified lands in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand, free from encumbrances, the notification paves the way for the execution of this significant railway infrastructure project. The impact will be most directly felt by landowners and residents in the affected areas, while the broader region is expected to benefit from improved freight transportation infrastructure. This policy is significant because it enforces eminent domain to facilitate a crucial infrastructure project.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: An act of the Indian Parliament relevant to railways, referenced in the context of land acquisition.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for which land is being acquired.
Dhanbad, Jharkhand: District and State in India where the land acquisition for the railway project is taking place.
Dainik Jagran: A daily newspaper in which the notification regarding land acquisition was published.
The Times of India: A daily newspaper in which the notification regarding land acquisition was published.
Kaliyasol: Circle where land is located
Kayarabank: Mauza where land is located
Katajani: Mauza where land is located
Elakend: Mauza where land is located
Kalubathan: Mauza where land is located
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 7th April, 2022
S.O. 1780(E).—Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board), number, S.O. 118(E), dated the 5th January, 2022, published in Gazette of India, Extraordinary,
Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), dated the 10th January, 2022 (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 Dainik Jagran
and The Times of India, dated the 20th January, 2022 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.
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
Sl. Name of Name of Khata Plot Area In Area In Type of Nature
No. Circle Mauza/ Thana No. No. Acre. Hectare Land of Recorded Owner
no. Land
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
1 Kaliyasol Kayarabank/160 10 167 0.3050 0.1234 Raiyati Baid Bipeen Mandal S/o
Bhakt Mandal,
Sudan Mandal S/o
Lt. Jitu Mandal.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
Sl. Name of Name of Khata Plot Area In Area In Type of Nature
No. Circle Mauza/ Thana No. No. Acre. Hectare Land of Recorded Owner
no. Land
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
Milan Mandal,
Bijan Mandal,
Lakhan Mandal,
Madan Mandal S/o
Lt. Kritan Mandal,
Kapura Mandal W/o
Lt. Bhairw Mandal,
Mihir Mandal,
Uttam Mandal S/o
Gora Lt. Tarapad, Sudam
35 425 0.3000 0.1214 Raiyati
Teen Mandal, Shital
Mandal, Pritam
Mandal, Ashes
Mandal S/o Lt.
Umapad Mandal,
2 Kaliyasol Katajani/159 Renuka Mandal
W/o Lt. Shanti
Mandal, Golak
Mandal S/o Jadu
Mandal.
Milan Mandal,
Basan Mandal,
Madan Mandal,
Bijan Mandal,
Gora
35 429 0.1200 0.0485 Raiyati Puspa Mandal,
Teen
Rupa Mandal S/o
Lt. Kritan Mandal,
Kapura Mandal W/0
Lt. Bhairw Mandal.
3 Kaliyasol Elakend/167 19 148 0.0200 0.0080 Raiyati Bahal Nanhu Miya,
Kasmali Miya,
Rahmali Miya,
Sandar Miya, Chutu
Miya S/o Biju Miya
and Others. Budhu
Miya, Ram Jan
Miya.
Sanik Mandal, Janik
Mandal S/o Lt.
Shambhu Mandal,
Shishir Mandal,
Sushil Mandal S/o
Lt. Anil Mandal,
Nagendra Nath
Mandal S/o Lt.
Kalubathan/ Purani Mohan Mandal,
4 Kaliyasol 25 61 0.5700 0.2307 Raiyati
157 Parti Bhuthnath Mandal,
Tarapad Mandal,
Suresh Mandal,
Hiralal Mandal,
Ratikant Mandal
S/o Lt. Dukhiram
Mandal, Bidhan
Mandal, Nupendu
Bikash Mandal S/o[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
Sl. Name of Name of Khata Plot Area In Area In Type of Nature
No. Circle Mauza/ Thana No. No. Acre. Hectare Land of Recorded Owner
no. Land
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
Lt. Arun Mandal,
Amitabh Mandal,
Animesh Mandal
S/o Rabin Mandal.
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