37A Notification

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways (South East Central Railway) on June 12, 2026, designates the Pendra Road – Shahdol – Katni 4th line project as a "Special Project." Spanning 201.37 km across Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, the project is categorized as national infrastructure for public purpose under the Railway Act, 1989. The notification came into effect immediately upon its publication in the Official Gazette. **Key Points / Main Content** **Legal Authority and Classification** * The notification is issued under the powers conferred by clause (37A) of section 2 of the Railway Act, 1989 (24 of 1989). * The project is formally classified as a "Special Project" intended to provide national infrastructure for a public purpose. * The notification was published in the Gazette of India: Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3 (ii). **Project Scope and Location** * **Project Name:** Pendra Road – Shahdol – Katni 4th line. * **Total Length:** 201.37 Kilometers. * **Geographic Coverage:** The project is situated within the states of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. **Administrative Details** * The notification was signed and authorized by Mudit Bhatnagar, Chief Administrative Officer (Construction). * The official notification number is S.O. 3058(E). * The provisions became effective on the date of publication, June 12, 2026. **Impact Analysis** **Ministry of Railways (South East Central Railway)** **Impact** The project is now legally recognized as a "Special Project" under the Railway Act, facilitating the development of essential national infrastructure. **Action Required** The Ministry and the Chief Administrative Officer (Construction) must proceed with the implementation and oversight of the 201.37 km rail line. **State Governments of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh** **Impact** These states are the primary locations for the project, which is designated for national infrastructure and public utility. **Action Required** Relevant state authorities may need to coordinate with the South East Central Railway for regional administrative support and infrastructure integration. **General Public** **Impact** The project is officially identified as being for a "public purpose," indicating long-term benefits for regional connectivity and national transportation. **Action Required** No immediate action is required, though the public is notified of the project's official status and intended purpose.

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