## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Land for Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in West Bengal
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification concerning the acquisition of land in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project. The notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways, declares the Central Government's intent to acquire specific parcels of land, as detailed in the schedule annexed to the notification. This action is taken under the Railways Act of 1989, indicating that the land acquisition process is now finalized. The notification specifies that upon its publication in the official Gazette, the designated land will be vested absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview of a government notification regarding the acquisition of land for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project in West Bengal, based solely on the provided text. This analysis aims to clarify the policy's objectives, key provisions, and potential impact on directly affected stakeholders.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is an action related to an existing, broader policy concerning railway development and infrastructure projects.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the primary objective is to acquire land for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project. This suggests a broader objective of improving railway infrastructure and freight transport capacity.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* This notification finalizes land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project in Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal. The text indicates that the government previously declared its intention to acquire the land, published notices in newspapers, and addressed any objections raised. As no objections were received, the acquisition can proceed.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* The notification declares that the land specified in the annexed schedule will be acquired for the EDFC project.
* Upon publication in the official Gazette, the specified land will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
* The schedule provides a brief description of the land, including the district (Paschim Bardhaman), police station, mouza, plot number, type of land (private), acquired area (in acre and hectare), and the names of the landowners or interested persons.
* Two specific locations are mentioned: Baradhemo (under Asansol police station) and Dedi (under Kulti police station).
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Landowners** in the Paschim Bardhaman district, specifically in the Baradhemo (Asansol) and Dedi (Kulti) areas, whose land is listed in the schedule.
* **Residents** of the Paschim Bardhaman district near the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
* **The Ministry of Railways** and related bodies responsible for the implementation of the EDFC project.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) is the primary responsible body. The "Competent Authority" (mentioned in the text) likely refers to an agency or official designated to oversee the land acquisition process.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification indicates that objections were addressed, a report submitted to the Central Government, and that the vesting of land occurs upon publication in the official Gazette. This implies a formal process for land acquisition as per the Railways Act of 1989.
* It can be inferred that the executive director Land and Amenities is responsible for the publication of this notification.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* The intended outcome is to secure the land needed for the construction and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project.
* This land acquisition should facilitate the efficient movement of freight, potentially reducing congestion on existing rail lines and improving the overall logistics network.
* The acquisition of the land will displace the landowners mentioned in the schedule and they will need to be compensated and possibly relocated.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification analyzed in this report signifies a key step in the development of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project. By declaring the acquisition of specific land parcels in Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal, the Central Government is enabling the construction and operation of this vital infrastructure project. This notification is particularly relevant to landowners in the affected areas, as well as stakeholders in the railway and logistics industries.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: An act of the Indian Parliament related to railways. Referenced in the context of land acquisition.
Gazette of India: Official journal of the Government of India, in which government notifications are published.
Ministry of Railways Railway Board: The governmental body responsible for railways in India.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for freight transport, the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of which necessitates land acquisition.
Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal: District in the State of West Bengal, India where the land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor is taking place.
Bartaman: A daily newspaper in which the notification regarding land acquisition was published.
The Statesman: A daily newspaper in which the notification regarding land acquisition was published.
Asansol: A police station in Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal.
Baradhemo: A mouza (administrative division) under Asansol police station in Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal.
Kulti: A police station in Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal.
Dedi: A mouza (administrative division) under Kulti police station in Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal.
PANKAJ TYAGI: Executive Director involved with the land acquisition process.
New Delhi: Location where the notification was issued.
Akshay Chakraborty: Land owner
Basudeb Mondal: Land owner
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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 31st January, 2022
S.O. 412(E).—Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board), number, S.O. 4399 (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 Paschim Bardhaman in the State of West Bengal;[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
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;
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 Paschim Bardhaman in the State of West Bengal.
DISTRICT: PASCHIM BARDHAMAN
ACQUIRED AREA NAME OF THE
NATURE
SL. POLICE MOUZA WITH PLOT TYPE OF LAND OWNER/
OF
NO. STATION J.L. NO. NO. LAND INTERESTED
LAND
ACRE HECTARE PERSON
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
1 ASANSOL BARADHEMO- 168 PRIVATE BAID 1.000 0.40470 Basudeb Mondal
05 Son of Kalipada,
Biswanath Mondal
Son of Kalipada,
Manjura Mondal
Wife of Nalin
Chandra,
Rabindranath
Mondal Son of
Kalipada,
Satu Bala Mondal
Wife of
Shymapada,
Sustha Bala Dasi
Mondal Wife of
Balaram,
Sushila Mondal
Wife of Kalipada.
2 KULTI DEDI-20 178/376 PRIVATE KANALI 0.090 0.03640 Akshay
Chakraborty Son of
Satish,
Chandi Charan
Chakraborty Son of
Dharani,
Bhutnath
Chakraborty Son of
Satish,
Shashadhar
Chakraborty Son of
Satish.
[F. No. 2022/LML-II/12/2/EC/2273]
PANKAJ TYAGI, Executive Director (L&A)
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