Corrigendum for Gazette Notification for Deoband Roorkee New Railway Line under Section 20 A

## Report on Amendments to Land Acquisition Notifications for Deoband-Roorkee New Railway Line Project **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes two corrigenda issued by the Ministry of Railways concerning land acquisition for the Deoband-Roorkee New Line project. These are amendments to earlier notifications (S.O. 286 E and S.O. 287 E, both dtd. 29.12.2021) that specify revised land details for acquisition in Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. The amendments primarily address errors or omissions in the initial land descriptions, providing corrected details for specific land plots in Deoband and Diwalheri Dunichandpur. The report highlights the specific changes, affected stakeholders, and likely intended outcome of ensuring accurate land acquisition for the railway project. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an analysis of two recent corrigenda published in the Gazette of India by the Ministry of Railways. The purpose of this report is to inform stakeholders, particularly those in the affected industry, about the amendments made to the original land acquisition notifications for the Deoband-Roorkee New Line project. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text. **3. Policy Overview:** * This document consists of amendments to the original notifications: * S.O. 286 E dtd. 29.12.2021 * S.O. 287 E dtd. 29.12.2021 * **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, inferred from the text, is to acquire land for the Deoband-Roorkee New Line railway project. The amendments specifically aim to rectify errors and provide accurate details about the land parcels to be acquired. **4. Background and Rationale:** The provided text suggests that the original land acquisition notifications contained errors or incomplete information regarding specific land plots. The rationale for these amendments is to correct these errors, ensuring that the land acquisition process proceeds based on accurate and updated land records. This is likely to prevent disputes and ensure fair compensation to landowners. The amendments replace the earlier brief description of land with correct details. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** The key provisions of these amendments involve replacing incorrect or incomplete land details with corrected information. **Amendment 1 (Regarding S.O. 286 E dtd. 29.12.2021):** * **Specific Part Changed:** This amendment cancels the previous description of land to be acquired at Sl.No. 3 and 6 for village Deoband Baroon Hadood Distt. Saharanpur UP. * **New Rule/Provision:** The amendment provides a corrected table of land details including: * District: Saharanpur * Tehsil: Deoband * Village: Deoband Baroon Hadood * Khata No: 2071, 227 * Khasra No: 8351, 8421, 8423, 620 * Type of land: Pvt (Private) * Nature of Land: Agriculture, Plotting * Area (in Hectares): 0.2045, 0.0151 * **Difference/Effect:** This change ensures the acquisition proceeds based on accurate land records, likely impacting compensation calculations and preventing potential legal challenges. **Amendment 2 (Regarding S.O. 287 E dtd. 29.12.2021):** * **Specific Part Changed:** This amendment cancels the previous description of land to be acquired at Sl.No. 5, 6, 7 and 12 for village Diwlalheri Dunichandpur Distt. Saharanpur UP. * **New Rule/Provision:** The amendment provides a corrected table of land details including: * District: Saharanpur * Tehsil: Deoband * Village: Diwalheri, Duni Nil Chandpur * Khata No: 195, 247, 108, 2321 * Khasra No: 81, 196, 401, 550 * Type of land: Pvt (Private) * Nature of Land: Agriculture * Area (in Hectares): 0.050, 0.047, 0.0779, 0.0414 * **Difference/Effect:** This change ensures the acquisition proceeds based on accurate land records, likely impacting compensation calculations and preventing potential legal challenges. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders are: * Landowners in the villages of Deoband Baroon Hadood and Diwalheri Dunichandpur, Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, whose land is being acquired for the railway project. * The Ministry of Railways and its Construction Organization (Northern Railway). * Any other parties involved in the land acquisition process, such as local government officials and legal representatives. * Construction companies involved in the Deoband-Roorkee New Line project. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Railways, specifically the Northern Railway Construction Organization, is responsible for implementing these amendments. A.K.SINGHAL, Chief Administrative Officer (Const.) is explicitly mentioned. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The amendments are effective from the date of notification (April 1st, 2022). The implementation involves updating land acquisition records and potentially reassessing compensation based on the corrected land details. Further procedures would follow standard land acquisition protocols. * The Gazette of India is the official publication channel. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of these amendments is: * A more accurate and legally sound land acquisition process for the Deoband-Roorkee New Line project. * Reduced potential for disputes and legal challenges related to land ownership and compensation. * A smoother and more efficient implementation of the railway project. **9. Conclusion:** The corrigenda analyzed in this report represent important adjustments to the land acquisition notifications for the Deoband-Roorkee New Line project. By correcting errors in land descriptions, these amendments contribute to a more transparent, equitable, and legally defensible process, benefiting both the railway project and the affected landowners. These changes are significant because accurate land records are fundamental to fair compensation and the avoidance of costly delays and disputes.

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