20FMANHERUBAWANI

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways and dated April 17, 2026, announces the appointment of an arbitrator for the "Doubling between Manheru–Bawani Khera section (31.50 km)" special railway project in Bhiwani, Haryana. Exercising powers under the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008, the Central Government designates a competent authority to oversee the project's execution, maintenance, and management. The appointment is effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette, April 20, 2026. **Key Points / Main Content** **Legal and Regulatory Basis** * The notification is issued under the powers conferred by clause (6) of section 20 F of the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008 (11 of 2008). * The appointment of the arbitrator is legally effective from the date of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette (April 20, 2026). **Project Specifications** * The designated "Special Railway Project" involves the doubling of the railway line between the Manheru and Bawani Khera sections. * The project covers a total distance of 31.50 km within the Bikaner Division of the North Western Railway. * The geographical scope of the project is located in the Bhiwani District of Haryana. **Authority and Jurisdiction** * The Divisional Commissioner, Rohtak, is appointed as the Competent Authority/arbitrator for this project. * The appointed authority is responsible for functions related to the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the specified rail section. **Impact Analysis** **Divisional Commissioner, Rohtak** **Impact** This official is formally designated as the competent authority and arbitrator for the Manheru–Bawani Khera doubling project. **Action Required** The Commissioner must perform the functions of the authority as prescribed under the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008, specifically regarding project management and dispute resolution. **North Western Railway (Construction Organization)** **Impact** The organization now has a designated legal authority to facilitate the execution, maintenance, and operation of the 31.50 km rail section in the Bikaner Division. **Action Required** The organization must coordinate with the Divisional Commissioner of Rohtak for the administrative and operational requirements of the doubling project. **State Government of Haryana (Bhiwani District)** **Impact** The district is the site of a significant infrastructure doubling project, which will be managed under the oversight of the Rohtak Divisional Commissioner. **Action Required** Relevant district-level administrative bodies may need to align their local management and land-related functions with the appointed arbitrator’s oversight.

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