## Policy Analysis Report: Authorization of Competent Authority for Naya Raipur-Parmalkasa Railway Project
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Railways, South East Central Railway, authorizing specific officers as Competent Authorities under the Railway Act of 1989. The notification pertains to the Naya Raipur-Parmalkasa 5th and 6th line railway project within Chhattisgarh. The core purpose is to delegate authority to Sub-Divisional Officers in various districts to perform functions related to the project under the Railway Act. The key finding is the specific delineation of authority to these officers in relation to the listed districts affected by the railway project.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an analysis of a notification published in the Gazette of India concerning the authorization of Competent Authorities for a specific railway project in Chhattisgarh. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a *new policy* establishing authorities for a specific project.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to legally authorize designated Sub-Divisional Officers to act as Competent Authorities within their respective jurisdictions for the Naya Raipur-Parmalkasa 5th and 6th line railway project. This facilitates the implementation of the Railway Act of 1989 in the specified areas.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This new policy likely addresses the need for clearly defined authority for the execution and administration of the Naya Raipur-Parmalkasa railway project. Without designated Competent Authorities, the implementation of the Railway Act within the project area would be unclear, potentially causing delays and legal complications in areas such as land acquisition, dispute resolution, and project oversight. The project spanning multiple districts necessitates localized authority for efficient management.
**5. Key Provisions:**
The notification establishes the following:
* **Authorization of Competent Authorities:** It authorizes Sub-Divisional Officers from the Revenue departments of specified districts within Chhattisgarh as Competent Authorities.
* **Project Scope:** The authority is granted specifically in respect of the "Naya Raipur Parmalkasa 5th and 6th line 278 Km" railway project.
* **Geographic Scope:** The authorization is limited to the area within each officer's respective jurisdiction/district, covering Sakti, Bilaspur, Rajnandgaon, JanjgirChampa, Balodabazar Bhatapara, Raipur, and Durg Districts.
* **Legal Basis:** The authorization is based on clause 7A of section 2 of the Railway Act, 1989.
* The gazette notification officially marks the effective date of this policy, according to the text.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience includes:
* **The Sub-Divisional Officers:** They are directly granted authority by this notification.
* **The South East Central Railway:** As they are responsible for the project, clarity on authority facilitates their work.
* **Residents and Landowners within the specified districts:** They are affected by the railway project and will interact with the Competent Authorities on matters relating to the Railway Act.
* **Central and State Government Agencies:** Involved in the coordination and oversight of railway infrastructure projects.
* **Contractors and other stakeholders involved in the project construction.**
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Central Government (Ministry of Railways), South East Central Railway, and the Revenue Departments of the Chhattisgarh State Government.
* **Procedures:** The notification does not explicitly detail procedures but implies that the authorized officers will now be responsible for performing functions outlined in the Railway Act, 1989 within their specified areas.
* **Timelines:** The notification takes effect from the date of its publication in the official Gazette (May 20, 2025).
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcomes are likely:
* **Streamlined Project Implementation:** Clear delegation of authority should expedite decision-making and project execution.
* **Efficient Land Acquisition:** The Competent Authorities are empowered to manage land acquisition processes within their districts according to the Railway Act.
* **Improved Coordination:** Localized authority should facilitate better coordination between the railway authorities and district administrations.
* **Reduced Legal Ambiguity:** Defining the Competent Authority minimizes potential disputes over jurisdiction and powers.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification analyzed represents a crucial step in the implementation of the Naya Raipur-Parmalkasa railway project. By designating specific officers as Competent Authorities, the policy clarifies roles, streamlines processes, and provides a legal framework for project-related activities within the affected districts. This should contribute to a more efficient and legally sound execution of the railway project.
Key Entities Referenced
NEW DELHI: Location; place of publication of the Gazette of India.
MAY 20, 2025: Date of publication of the Gazette of India.
VAISAKHA 30, 1947: Date in the Indian national calendar, corresponding to the date of publication.
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS: Government organization issuing the notification.
South East Central Railway: Railway zone under the Ministry of Railways issuing the notification.
Bilaspur: Location where the notification was issued; likely headquarters of the South East Central Railway zone referenced.
20th May, 2025: Date of the notification.
S.O. 2277E: Notification number.
Central Government: The governing body authorizing the Competent Authority.
Railway Act, 1989: Law cited as the source of authority for the notification.
24 of 1989: Act number and year, referring to the Railway Act.
Competent Authority: Role/position authorized to perform functions under the Railway Act, 1989.
Chhattisgarh: State where the Special Railway Project is located.
Official Gazette: Publication in which the notification is to be published.
Kharsia Naya Raipur Parmalkasa 5th and 6th line 278 Km: Name of the Special Railway Project.
SubDivisional Officer: Title of the Competent Authority.
Durg: District in Chhattisgarh.
Patan: Location within Durg district.
Sakti District: District in Chhattisgarh.
Malkharauda: Location within Sakti District.
Bilaspur District: District in Chhattisgarh.
Masturi: Location within Bilaspur District.
Rajnandgaon District: District in Chhattisgarh.
Rajnandgaon: Location within Rajnandgaon District.
JanjgirChampa District: District in Chhattisgarh.
Champa: Location within JanjgirChampa District.
Janjgir: Location within JanjgirChampa District.
Pamgarh: Location within JanjgirChampa District.
Balodabazar Bhatapara District: District in Chhattisgarh.
Balodabazar: Location within Balodabazar Bhatapara District.
Palari: Location within Balodabazar Bhatapara District.
Raipur District: District in Chhattisgarh.
Tilda: Location within Raipur District.
Arang: Location within Raipur District.
Abhanpur: Location within Raipur District.
ALOK TIWARI: Name of the Chief, Administrative Officer Construction
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भाग II—खण्ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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स.ं 2223] नई कदलली, मगं लर्ार , मई 20, 2025/र्िै ाख 30, 1947 27, 1947
No. 2223] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025/VAISAKHA 30, 1947 A 27, 1947
रेल मत्रं ालय
(दजिण पर्ू वमध्य रेलर्)े
अजधसचू ना
जिलासपुर, 20 मई, 2025
का.आ. 2277(अ).— केन्द्रीय सरकार, रेल अजधजनयम,)1989 का 24) 1989 की धारा 2 के खंड 7A द्वारा
प्रदत्त िजियों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, सरकारी गज़ट मे इस अजधसूचना के प्रकािन की तारीख से छत्तीसगढ़ राज्य म े
एतदद्वारा नीचे दी गई ताजलका के स्ट्तम्भ (2) म े र्र्णतव अजधकाररयों को ताजलका के स्ट्तम्भ (3) म े उजललजखत जर्िेष रेल
पररयोिना के िेत्र के संिंध म ेइस तरह के कायव करने के जलए सिम प्राजधकारी के रूप म ेअजधकृत करती ह ैं।
सारणी
क्रमांक सं. सिम अजधकारी जर्िेष रेल पररयोिना के नाम
(1) (2) (3)
1 अनुजर्भागीय अजधकारी (रािस्ट्र्), दगु व खरजसया – नया रायपुर – परमालकसा 5र्ीं एर्ं 6र्ीं लाईन
(278 कक. मी. ) (दगु व जिला)
2 अनुजर्भागीय अजधकारी (रािस्ट्र्), पाटन खरजसया – नया रायपुर – परमालकसा 5र्ीं एर्ं 6र्ीं लाईन
(278 कक. मी. ) (दगु व जिला)
3 अनुजर्भागीय अजधकारी (रािस्ट्र्), खरजसया – नया रायपुर – परमालकसा 5र्ीं एर्ं 6र्ीं लाईन
मालखरौदा (278 कक. मी. ) (सिी जिला)
4 अनुजर्भागीय अजधकारी (रािस्ट्र्), मस्ट्तूरी खरजसया – नया रायपुर – परमालकसा 5र्ीं एर्ं 6र्ीं लाईन
3332 GI/2025 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
(278 कक. मी. ) (जिलासपुर जिला)
5 अनुजर्भागीय अजधकारी (रािस्ट्र्), खरजसया – नया रायपुर – परमालकसा 5र्ीं एर्ं 6र्ीं लाईन
रािनांदगााँर् (278 कक. मी. ) (रािनांदगााँर् जिला)
6 अनुजर्भागीय अजधकारी (रािस्ट्र्), चांपा खरजसया – नया रायपुर – परमालकसा 5र्ीं एर्ं 6र्ीं लाईन
(278 कक. मी. ) (िांिगीर-चापं ा जिला)
7 अनुजर्भागीय अजधकारी (रािस्ट्र्), खरजसया – नया रायपुर – परमालकसा 5र्ीं एर्ं 6र्ीं लाईन
िांिगीर (278 कक. मी. ) (िांिगीर-चापं ा जिला)
8 अनुजर्भागीय अजधकारी (रािस्ट्र्), पामगढ़ खरजसया – नया रायपुर – परमालकसा 5र्ीं एर्ं 6र्ीं लाईन
(278 कक. मी. ) (िांिगीर-चापं ा जिला)
9 अनुजर्भागीय अजधकारी (रािस्ट्र्), खरजसया – नया रायपुर – परमालकसा 5र्ीं एर्ं 6र्ीं लाईन
िलौदािािार (278 कक. मी. ) (िलौदािािार - भाटापारा जिला)
10 अनुजर्भागीय अजधकारी (रािस्ट्र्), पलारी खरजसया – नया रायपुर – परमालकसा 5र्ीं एर्ं 6र्ीं लाईन
(278 कक. मी. ) (िलौदािािार - भाटापारा जिला)
11 अनुजर्भागीय अजधकारी (रािस्ट्र्), जतलदा खरजसया – नया रायपुर – परमालकसा 5र्ीं एर्ं 6र्ीं लाईन
(278 कक. मी. ) (रायपरु जिला)
12 अनुजर्भागीय अजधकारी (रािस्ट्र्), आरंग खरजसया – नया रायपुर – परमालकसा 5र्ीं एर्ं 6र्ीं लाईन
(278 कक. मी. ) (रायपरु जिला)
13 अनुजर्भागीय अजधकारी (रािस्ट्र्), खरजसया – नया रायपुर – परमालकसा 5र्ीं एर्ं 6र्ीं लाईन
अभनपुर (278 कक. मी. ) रायपुर जिला)
[फा. सं. डीसीई/सी/िीएसपी / केएसएच – पीएमएस/5र्ीं एर्ं 6र्ीं लाईन/भूजम अजधग्रहण/2]
आलोक जतर्ारी, मुख्य प्रिासजनक अजधकारी (जनमावण)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(South East Central Railway)
NOTIFICATION
Bilaspur, the 20th May, 2025
S.O. 2277(E).— In exercise of power conferred by clause 7A of section 2 of the Railway Act, 1989 (24 of
1989), the Central Government hereby authorize the officer mentioned in column (2) of the table below as the
Competent Authority to perform the functions of such Authority under the said Act in respect of area of the Special
Railway Project mentioned in column (3) of the table below in the state of Chhattisgarh with effect from the date of
publication of this notification of the official Gazette.
S. No. Competent Authority Name of Special Railway Project
(1) (2) (3)
1 Sub-Divisional Officer Kharsia - Naya Raipur - Parmalkasa 5th and 6th line (278 Km)
(Revenue), Durg (Durg District)
2 Sub-Divisional Officer Kharsia - Naya Raipur - Parmalkasa 5th and 6th line (278 Km)
(Revenue), Patan (Durg District)
3 Sub-Divisional Officer Kharsia - Naya Raipur - Parmalkasa 5th and 6th line (278 Km)
(Revenue), Malkharauda (Sakti District)
4 Sub-Divisional Officer Kharsia - Naya Raipur - Parmalkasa 5th and 6th line (278 Km)
(Revenue), Masturi (Bilaspur District)
5 Sub-Divisional Officer Kharsia - Naya Raipur - Parmalkasa 5th and 6th line (278 Km)
(Revenue), Rajnandgaon (Rajnandgaon District)
6 Sub-Divisional Officer Kharsia - Naya Raipur - Parmalkasa 5th and 6th line (278 Km)
(Revenue), Champa (Janjgir-Champa District)
7 Sub-Divisional Officer Kharsia - Naya Raipur - Parmalkasa 5th and 6th line (278 Km)
(Revenue), Janjgir (Janjgir-Champa District)
8 Sub-Divisional Officer Kharsia - Naya Raipur - Parmalkasa 5th and 6th line (278 Km)[भाग II—खण्ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
(Revenue), Pamgarh (Janjgir-Champa District)
9 Sub-Divisional Officer Kharsia - Naya Raipur - Parmalkasa 5th and 6th line (278 Km)
(Revenue), Balodabazar (Balodabazar - Bhatapara District)
10 Sub-Divisional Officer Kharsia - Naya Raipur - Parmalkasa 5th and 6th line (278 Km)
(Revenue), Palari (Balodabazar - Bhatapara District)
11 Sub-Divisional Officer Kharsia - Naya Raipur - Parmalkasa 5th and 6th line (278 Km)
(Revenue), Tilda (Raipur District)
12 Sub-Divisional Officer Kharsia - Naya Raipur - Parmalkasa 5th and 6th line (278 Km)
(Revenue), Arang (Raipur District )
13 Sub-Divisional Officer Kharsia - Naya Raipur - Parmalkasa 5th and 6th line (278 Km)
(Revenue), Abhanpur (Raipur District)
[F. No. DCE/C/BSP/KHS-PMS/5th and 6th line/land acquisition/2]
ALOK TIWARI, Chief, Administrative Officer (Construction)
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