**Executive Summary**
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on April 20, 2026, designates the Competent Authority for the "Doubling between Katra-Tikri station" special railway project in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. Under the Railways Act, 1989, the Central Government authorizes a specific official to manage land acquisition and project execution. The appointment is effective from the date of publication in the official Gazette.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Project Classification and Scope**
* The doubling of the railway line between Katra and Tikri stations is officially designated as a "Special Railway Project."
* The project is established for public purposes, including execution, maintenance, management, and operation.
**Legal Authorization**
* The notification is issued in exercise of powers conferred by clause (7A) of section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989).
* The authorization grants the designated official the status of "Competent Authority" to perform functions under the aforementioned Act.
**Administrative Appointments**
* The Additional District Magistrate (Land Acquisition), Gonda, is appointed as the Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA).
* The jurisdiction of this authority is restricted to the Gonda district within the state of Uttar Pradesh.
**Impact Analysis**
**Additional District Magistrate (Land Acquisition), Gonda**
**Impact**
Assumes the legal role of "Competent Authority for Land Acquisition" (CALA) for the specific railway project.
**Action Required**
Must perform all statutory functions under the Railways Act, 1989, regarding the execution, management, and land acquisition for the Katra-Tikri doubling project.
**North Eastern Railway (Construction Organization)**
**Impact**
Gains a designated legal authority to facilitate the land acquisition necessary for project commencement and maintenance.
**Action Required**
Coordinate with the CALA in Gonda for the administrative and public purposes of project execution and operation.
**Landowners and Residents of Gonda District**
**Impact**
Stakeholders involved in land required for the project are now subject to the jurisdiction of the appointed CALA.
**Action Required**
Address all matters, claims, or procedures related to land acquisition for the Katra-Tikri doubling project to the Additional District Magistrate (Land Acquisition), Gonda.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: The principal legislation under which the Central Government exercises powers to designate competent authorities for special railway projects.
Doubling between Katra-Tikri station: The specific Special Railway Project identified for execution, maintenance, and management requiring land acquisition.
Additional District Magistrate (Land Acquisition), Gonda: The official designated as the Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA) to perform functions under the Railways Act for the specified project.
Gonda, Uttar Pradesh: The district and state where the special railway project is located and the authority's jurisdiction is established.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
[North Eastern Railway (Construction Organization)]
NOTIFICATION
Gorakhpur, the 20th April, 2026
S.O. 1980(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (7A) of section 2 of the Railways Act. 1989,
(24 of 1989) the Central Government, hereby authorizes the officer mentioned in column (2) of the table below as
“Competent Authority” to perform the function as such authority under the said Act with effect from the date of
publication of this notification in the official Gazette in respect of Special railway Project of “Doubling between Katra-
Tikri station” in the state mentioned in column (4) of the said table for the public purpose of execution, maintenance,
management and operation of such special railway project.
SCHEDULE
Special Railway Project
Sl. No. Competent Authority District State
1 2 3 4
1. Additional District Magistrate (Land Acquisition), Gonda as Gonda Uttar Pradesh
the Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA)
[F. No. W/247/Con/GD/Doubling/KEA-Tikri/CALA]
ABHAY KUMAR GUPTA, Chief Administrative Officer/Construction
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