Construction of Limited Height Subway of Size 5 MTR X 5 MTR by Pushing method in lieu of manned Level Crossing no S 79 and S 80 on Sanehwal Jalandhar City section under Senior Section Engineer Phagwara as Special Railway Project for Land Acquisitions of Approx. 09.00 Marla i.e 227.636 SQM in District of Kapurthala, Punjab State for providing passage/access near LHS to comply order issued in CWP no 26580 of 2023.

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Railways has notified the construction of a Limited Height Subway on the Sanehwal-Jalandhar City section as a "Special Railway Project" to facilitate land acquisition in District Kapurthala, Punjab. This project aims to replace manned level crossings S-79 and S-80 to provide public passage and ensure compliance with a 2023 court order (CWP No 26580). The notification is effective as of July 27, 2026, and involves the acquisition of approximately 227.636 square meters of land. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Project Classification and Scope** * The construction of a 5m x 5m Limited Height Subway (LHS) is officially designated as a "Special Railway Project" under the Railway's Act 1989. * The subway will be constructed using the "pushing method" on the Sanehwal-Jalandhar City railway section. * This infrastructure will replace existing manned level crossings No. S-79 and S-80. * **Land Acquisition Specifications** * The project requires the acquisition of approximately 09.00 Marla (227.636 Square Meters) of land. * The designated land is located in Village Mauli, Phagwara, within the Kapurthala District of Punjab. * The acquisition is intended to provide necessary passage and access near the former level crossing S-80. * **Legal and Regulatory Compliance** * The notification is issued under clause (37-A) of section 2 of the Railway's Act 1989 (amended in 2008). * The action follows the legal mandate set by the order issued in CWP No 26580 of 2023. * The provisions of this notification become effective from the date of its publication in the official gazette (July 27, 2026). **Impact Analysis** **Ministry of Railways (Northern Railway / Firozpur Division)** **Impact** Authorized to proceed with the formal land acquisition process under the "Special Railway Project" status to provide national infrastructure for public purpose. **Action Required** Coordinate the construction of the 5m x 5m subway and ensure the acquisition of the specified 227.636 square meters of land follows statutory requirements. **Local Landowners and Residents of Village Mauli, Kapurthala** **Impact** Directly affected by the acquisition of 09.00 Marla of land and the permanent closure/replacement of manned level crossings S-79 and S-80. **Action Required** Compliance with the land acquisition proceedings and transition to using the new Limited Height Subway for passage and access. **Senior Section Engineer/Phagwara** **Impact** Tasked with the technical oversight and execution of the specific construction method mandated in the notification. **Action Required** Implement the "pushing method" for the subway construction as specified in the project scope.

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