**Executive Summary**
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on June 25, 2026, and published on July 2, 2026, authorizes a Competent Authority for the Gadchiroli-Sirpur New Line Special Railway Project in Maharashtra. Under the Railways Act, 1989, the Sub Divisional Officer and Land Acquisition Officer of Chandrapur is appointed to perform statutory functions for the project. The authorization is effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Legal Framework and Authority**
* The notification is issued under the powers conferred by clause 7A of section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989.
* The Central Government officially designates the specific officer to act as the "Competent Authority" for the project.
**Project Specifications**
* **Project Name:** Gadchiroli-Sirpur New Line.
* **Railway Zone:** South East Central Railway (SECR).
* **Project Length:** 111.088 Kilometers.
* **Location:** The project is situated within the Gondpipri Tahsil of the Chandrapur District in the State of Maharashtra.
**Administrative Appointment**
* **Designated Officer:** Sub Divisional Officer and Land Acquisition Officer, Chandrapur (Maharashtra).
* **Mandate:** Authorized to perform the functions and duties of a Competent Authority as prescribed under the Railways Act in relation to the specified project.
**Impact Analysis**
**Sub Divisional Officer and Land Acquisition Officer, Chandrapur**
**Impact**
This individual is now legally empowered and responsible for performing the functions of the Competent Authority for the Gadchiroli-Sirpur New Line project.
**Action Required**
The officer must assume the statutory duties required under the Railways Act, 1989, regarding the 111.088 km project in the Gondpipri Tahsil.
**South East Central Railway (SECR) / Ministry of Railways**
**Impact**
The project now has a designated legal authority to facilitate land acquisition and other statutory requirements necessary for the development of the new line.
**Action Required**
Project administrators must coordinate with the newly authorized Competent Authority to proceed with the official functions related to the Special Railway Project.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: The governing legislation under which the Central Government authorizes competent authorities for special railway projects.
Gadchiroli-Sirpur New Line (111.088 Km) of SECR: The designated Special Railway Project under the South East Central Railway zone for which this notification is issued.
Sub Divisional Officer and Land Acquisition Officer, Chandrapur: The official authorized as the Competent Authority to perform land acquisition and administrative functions for the railway project in Maharashtra.
Ministry of Railways (Railway Board): The primary central ministry responsible for issuing this notification and overseeing the development of railway infrastructure.
Gondpipri Tahsil, Chandrapur District, Maharashtra: The specific geographic location where the land acquisition and special railway project are situated.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
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No. 3452] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026/ASHADHA 11, 1948
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4958 GI/2026 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)
NOTIFICATION
Bilaspur, the 25th June, 2026
S.O. 3587(E).— In exercise of powers conferred by clause 7A of section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of
1989) the Central Government hereby authorizes 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 the Special Railway
Project mentioned in column (3) of the table below in the State of Maharashtra with effect from the date of publication
of this notification in the Official Gazette.
Table-1
Sl. No. Competent Authority Special Railway Project Tahsil District
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1. Sub Divisional Officer and Land
Gadchiroli-Sirpur New Line
Acquisition Officer, Chandrapur Gondpipri Chandrapur
(111.088 Km) of SECR
(Maharashtra).
[F. No. DCE/C/WSA/Spl. Rly. Project/Gadchiroli-Sirpur/7A/ 2]
MUDIT BHATNAGAR, Chief Administrative Officer (Const.)
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