37A Gazette Notification for Construction of ROB in Lieu of LC no. 6 B T at Km 12 18 20 from Andal between Ukhra and Pandabeswar of Asansol Division as a Special Railway Project for land acquisition in West Bardhhaman district in the State of West Bengal.

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Railways has notified the construction of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) between Ukhra and Pandabeswar as a "Special Railway Project" for the purpose of land acquisition. Published on June 8, 2026, this notification facilitates the development of national infrastructure in West Bardhhaman, West Bengal. The provisions take effect immediately from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Project Identification** * The project involves the construction of an ROB in lieu of Level Crossing (LC) No. 6/B/T. * The site is located at Km. 12/18-20 (from Andal) between Ukhra and Pandabeswar within the Asansol Division. * **Legal Classification and Authority** * The project is officially notified as a "Special Railway Project" under Clause (37A) of Section 2 of the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008. * The notification is issued by the Central Government to enable land acquisition for public purposes. * **Location and Jurisdiction** * The affected area is situated in the West Bardhhaman district in the State of West Bengal. * The project falls under the Eastern Railway (Construction Department) as a Road Safety Project. **Impact Analysis** **Stakeholder: Ministry of Railways (Eastern Railway)** **Impact** The Ministry gains the legal standing required to initiate land acquisition specifically for the "Special Railway Project." **Action Required** The Construction Department must proceed with the necessary administrative and legal steps for land acquisition and project execution as per the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008. **Stakeholder: Landowners in West Bardhhaman District** **Impact** Private or public land in the specified project area is now subject to acquisition by the government for national infrastructure development. **Action Required** Affected landowners must comply with the acquisition processes and timelines established by the relevant authorities following this notification. **Stakeholder: General Public and Road Users** **Impact** The replacement of the level crossing with a Road Over Bridge is intended to improve road safety and national infrastructure. **Action Required** No direct action is required, but users will eventually need to adapt to traffic diversions or changes during the construction phase.

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