Date: 2014-04-15Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Brief description of the land to be acquired, with or without structure, falling within the proposed Special Railway Project of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in the State of Jharkhand.
**Executive Summary:**
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways, declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in the Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. Individuals with interest in the specified land have 30 days from the notification's publication date of April 15, 2014, to raise objections. The notification also provides details on how to submit objections and states where land plans can be inspected.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **Land Acquisition Intention:** The Central Government intends to acquire land for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, as per Section 20A of the Railways Act, 1989.
* **Objection Process:**
* Interested parties can object to the land acquisition within 30 days of the notification's publication.
* Objections must be submitted in writing to the District Land Acquisition Officer, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, stating the grounds for objection.
* Objectors will be given an opportunity to be heard, personally or through a legal representative.
* The competent authority will either allow or disallow objections after an enquiry.
* The competent authority's order is final under Section 20D of the Railways Act, 1989.
* **Land Details:** Land plans and details are available for inspection at the office of the District Land Acquisition Officer, Hazaribagh.
* **Land Description:** The schedule provides a brief description of the land to be acquired, including the name of the district (Hazaribagh), Thana, Mouza, plot/survey numbers, and area in hectares.
**Impact Analysis:**
**Landowners/Interested Parties in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand:**
* *Impact:* Affected by the potential acquisition of their land for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
* *Action Required:* If they object to the acquisition, they must submit a written objection to the District Land Acquisition Officer within 30 days of the notification, including the grounds for their objection. They may also need to attend a hearing.
**District Land Acquisition Officer, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand:**
* *Impact:* Responsible for receiving and processing objections related to the land acquisition.
* *Action Required:* Must review and address objections, provide objectors with a hearing opportunity, conduct inquiries, and issue orders to allow or disallow objections.
**Ministry of Railways/Railway Board:**
* *Impact:* Oversees the land acquisition process for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
* *Action Required:* Ensure the land acquisition process adheres to the Railways Act, 1989, and address any legal challenges or objections.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: A law enacted in 1989 by the Indian government concerning railways, specifically section 20A is referenced in the document regarding land acquisition.
Central Government: The government of India, which is exercising powers under the Railways Act to acquire land.
Jharkhand: A state in India where the land acquisition is taking place for the railway project.
Hazaribagh: A district in Jharkhand, India, where land is being acquired for the railway project.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for which land is being acquired in Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand.
District Land Acquisition Officer, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand: The competent authority designated to handle objections related to the land acquisition process.
Achal Jain: Executive Director Land and Amenities, whose name appears at the end of the notification.
New Delhi: The city where the Railway Board notification was issued.