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Issued by Ministry of Railways · South Eastern Railway Construction Organisation
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Railways on 18th August 2026. Classified under Extra Ordinary.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways (South Eastern Railway) on August 17, 2026, authorizes a specific competent authority for the "Bimalgarh to Barsuan doubling" special railway project in Odisha. Exercising powers under the Railways Act, 1989, the Central Government mandates the designated officer to oversee the execution, maintenance, and management of the project. The authorization is effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette, August 18, 2026.
Key Points / Main Content
Legal Framework and Authorization
- The notification (S.O. 4565(E)) is issued under the powers conferred by clause (7A) of section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989.
- The Central Government formally authorizes the designated officer to perform the functions of the competent authority for the specified railway project.
Project Scope and Location
- Project Name: Bimalgarh to Barsuan doubling.
- Project Length: 21.13 Kilometers.
- Location: The project is situated within the State of Odisha.
Administrative Roles and Responsibilities
- Competent Authority: The Sub-Collector, Banaigada, is the appointed official for this project.
- Mandate: The authority is responsible for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the special railway project.
- Effective Date: The authorization takes effect from the date of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette (August 18, 2026).
Impact Analysis
Sub-Collector, Banaigada Impact This official is formally vested with the legal power and responsibility to act as the Competent Authority for the Bimalgarh to Barsuan doubling project. Action Required The official must perform all functions related to the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the 21.13 km project as per the Railways Act, 1989.
South Eastern Railway (Construction Organization) Impact The organization gains a legally designated local authority to facilitate the administrative and operational requirements of the specific doubling project in Odisha. Action Required Coordinate with the Sub-Collector, Banaigada, to ensure the project adheres to the timelines and regulatory requirements for execution and management.
Government of Odisha (State Administration) Impact The state administration is directly involved in a federal railway project through the designation of a district-level officer (Sub-Collector) as the project’s competent authority. Action Required Ensure the designated office has the necessary support to carry out the mandated railway project functions within the state’s jurisdiction.