**Executive Summary**
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on March 20, 2026, declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in Sirathu Tehsil, Kaushambi District, Uttar Pradesh, for a Special Railway Project. The acquisition is specifically for the "Athsarai-Provision of goods shed at Athsarai station." Interested parties have 30 days from the publication date to file objections with the designated Competent Authority.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Project Scope and Legal Basis**
* **Purpose:** The land is required for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of a goods shed at Athsarai station (PRYJ division).
* **Authority:** The declaration is made under the powers conferred by Section 20A(1) of the Railways Act, 1989.
* **Project Classification:** The acquisition is categorized as a "Special Railway Project."
**Land Specifications**
* **Location:** The targeted land is situated in the village of Hisampur Marho, Sirathu Tehsil, Kaushambi District, Uttar Pradesh.
* **Total Area:** A total of 0.8510 hectares (8510 square meters) is scheduled for acquisition.
* **Plot Details:** The acquisition involves 14 specific plots, ranging from Plot No. 169 to Plot No. 195.
* **Inspection:** Detailed land plans and additional specifics are available for inspection by interested persons at the office of the Competent Authority.
**Objection and Hearing Process**
* **Submission Deadline:** Any person interested in the land may raise an objection within 30 days of the Gazette publication.
* **Formal Requirements:** Objections must be submitted in writing to the Competent Authority, stating the specific grounds for the objection.
* **Right to be Heard:** The Competent Authority is required to provide objectors an opportunity to be heard either in person or through a legal practitioner.
* **Finality of Decision:** After conducting necessary inquiries, the Competent Authority will issue an order allowing or disallowing the objections; such orders are final under Section 20 D(2) of the Act.
**Impact Analysis**
**Landowners and Interested Persons**
**Impact**
Property owners and individuals with an interest in the 14 specified plots in Hisampur Marho village face the permanent acquisition of their land for public railway infrastructure.
**Action Required**
Must review land plans at the Competent Authority's office and, if they wish to contest the acquisition, submit a written objection specifying their grounds to the Additional District Magistrate/F.R., Kaushambi, within 30 days.
**Competent Authority (Add. District Magistrate/F.R., Kaushambi)**
**Impact**
Charged with the legal administration of the land acquisition process, including dispute resolution and inquiry management.
**Action Required**
Must receive written objections, schedule and conduct hearings for objectors, perform further inquiries as needed, and issue final orders regarding the validity of the objections.
**Ministry of Railways (North Central Railway)**
**Impact**
Secures the legal right to proceed with the execution, management, and operation of the Athsarai goods shed project.
**Action Required**
Continue with project planning and execution following the finalization of the land acquisition process and resolution of any legal objections.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: The legislative framework (specifically Sections 20A and 20D) providing the legal authority for the Central Government to acquire land for railway projects.
Athsarai-Provision of goods shed at Athsarai station: The specific 'Special Railway Project' under the PRYJ division for which land acquisition has been declared necessary for public purpose.
Ministry of Railways: The primary central ministry issuing the notification and overseeing the execution and management of the railway project.
Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh: The central location of the land acquisition, encompassing Sirathu Tehsil and Hisampur Marho village.
Add. District Magistrate/F.R., Kaushambi: The designated Competent Authority responsible for receiving, hearing, and deciding upon objections to the land acquisition from interested parties.
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2 170 992 0-0992
3 173 1280 0-1280
4 178 704 0-0704
5 179 56 0-0056
6 180 336 0-0336
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14 195 620 0-0620
[e-file No. F. No. NCR-PRYJ0ENGG (LAND) /9/2023 dated 05.06.2025]
एनामुल हक, मुख्य प्रिासजनक अजधकारी
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
[North Central Railway(Gati Shakti Unit)]
NOTIFICATION
Prayagraj, the 2nd March, 2026
S.O. 1450(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 20A of the Railways Act,
1989 (24 of 1989) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Central Government after being satisfied that for the
public purpose the land the brief description of which has been given in the schedule annexed hereto is required for
the purpose of execution, maintenance, management and operation of Special Railway Project namely, “Athsarai-
Provision of goods shed at Athsarai station over PRYJ division ,Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh.” in the district of
Kaushambi in the State of Uttar Pradesh, hereby declares its intention to acquire such land;
Any person interested in the said land may within a period of thirty days from the date of publication of this
notification in the official Gazette, raise objection to the acquisition and use of such land for the aforesaid purpose
under sub-section (1) of section 20 D of the said Act;
Every such objection shall be made to the Competent Authority namely, Add. District Magistrate/F.R.,
Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh in writing and shall set out the grounds thereof and the Competent Authority shall give the
objector an opportunity of being heard either in person or by legal practitioner and may, after hearing such objections
and after making such further enquiry, if any as the Competent Authority thinks necessary by order either allow or
disallow the objections;[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
Any order made by the Competent Authority under sub-section (2) of section 20 D of the said Act shall be
final;
The land plans and other details of the land covered under this notification are available and can be
inspected by the interested person at the aforesaid office of the Competent Authority.
SCHEDULE
Brief Description of the land to be acquired, with or without structure, for the Special Railway Project, namely
“Athsarai-Provision of goods shed at Athsarai station over PRYJ division, Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh.” under
Sirathu Tehsil of Kaushambi District in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
S.No. Name of Name of Name of Plot Area to be Area to be acquired (in
District Tehsil Village No. acquired (in Hectare)
m2 )
1 169 1245 0-1245
2 170 992 0-0992
3 173 1280 0-1280
4 178 704 0-0704
5 179 56 0-0056
6 180 336 0-0336
7 181 585 0-0585
Kaushambi Sirathu Hisampur
8 182 780 0-0780
Marho
9 187 546 0-0546
10 188 44 0-0044
11 189 902 0-0902
12 190 400 0-0400
13 194 20 0-0020
14 195 620 0-0620
Total 8510 0-8510
[e-file No. F. No. NCR-PRYJ0ENGG (LAND) /9/2023 dated 05.06.2025]
ANAMUL HAQUE, Chief Administrative Officer
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