**Executive Summary**
This notification, published by the Ministry of Railways on June 18, 2026, authorizes the Special Land Acquisition Officer, Gonda, as the Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA). The authorization facilitates a Special Railway Project involving the construction of Road Over Bridges (ROBs) at eight level crossings in the Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. The appointment is effective from the date of publication to ensure the execution, maintenance, and management of the project.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Legal Framework and Authorization**
* The notification is issued under Clause 7A of Section 2 of the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008.
* It officially designates the Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA) for specific railway works in the Lucknow Division of the North Eastern Railway.
* The provisions come into effect from the date of publication in the official Gazette (June 18, 2026).
**Designated Authority**
* The **Special Land Acquisition Officer, Gonda**, is appointed as the competent official.
* The authority’s jurisdiction is restricted to the **Gonda district** in the state of **Uttar Pradesh**.
**Project Scope and Locations**
* The "Special Railway Project" involves the construction of Road Over Bridges (ROBs) in lieu of eight level crossings (L.C.).
* Specific locations include:
* **L.C. No. 264:** Between Gonda Kachehri and Kathola (Km 661/4-5).
* **L.C. No. 261:** Between Gonda Kachehri and Gonda (Km 658/9-10).
* **L.C. Nos. 276 & 280:** Between Maijapur and Colonelganj.
* **L.C. No. 282:** Colonelganj Yard (Km 686/4-5).
* **L.C. No. 251:** Between Jhilahi and Motiganj Yard in the Basti-Gonda Section.
* **L.C. No. 269:** Between Maijapur and Kathola (Km 671/2-3).
* **L.C. No. 22:** Katara Yard (Km 28/5-6).
**Functional Objectives**
* The authorized officer is empowered to perform functions related to land acquisition under the Act.
* The primary purpose is the public execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the designated ROB projects.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Special Land Acquisition Officer, Gonda**
**Impact**
The officer is formally legally empowered as the CALA for the specified Special Railway Project.
**Action Required**
The officer must perform the functions and duties of the land acquisition authority as prescribed under the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008.
**Stakeholder: North Eastern Railway (Construction Organisation)**
**Impact**
The organization gains a legally designated authority to facilitate the acquisition of land necessary for the construction of eight ROBs.
**Action Required**
Coordinate with the CALA for the timely execution, management, and operation of the specified infrastructure projects.
**Stakeholder: Property Owners/Public in the Specified Gonda Locations**
**Impact**
Landholdings in the vicinity of the eight listed level crossings may be subject to acquisition for the ROB construction.
**Action Required**
Monitor official proceedings from the CALA regarding land acquisition and comply with the requirements of the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008: The primary legislation under which the Central Government exercises powers to authorize land acquisition for special railway projects.
Ministry of Railways: The central ministry responsible for issuing the notification and overseeing the execution of the Special Railway Project.
Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA): The specific official, designated as the Special Land Acquisition Officer in Gonda, authorized to perform land acquisition functions for the project.
Special Railway Project: The infrastructure initiative involving the construction of Road Over Bridges (ROBs) at various level crossings within the Lucknow Division of the North Eastern Railway.
Gonda, Uttar Pradesh: The central location and administrative district where the land acquisition authority and the railway project are situated.
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
[North Eastern Railway (Construction Organisation)]
NOTIFICATION
Gorakhpur, the 18th June, 2026
S.O. 3234(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause 7A of Section 2 of the Railways
(Amendment) Act, 2008, the Central Government hereby authorizes the officers mentioned in column (2) of the table
below as “Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA)” to perform the function as such authority underthe
said Act with effect from the date of publication of this notification in the official Gazette in respect of
SpecialRailway Project of “Construction of ROB in lieu of (i) L.C. No. 264 at Km 661/4-5 between Gonda Kachehri-
Kathola, (ii) L.C. No. 261 at Km 658/9-10 between Gonda Kachehri –Gonda, (iii) L.C. No. 276 at Km 679/2-3
between Maijapur –Colonelganj, (iv) L.C. No. 280 at Km 684/6-7 between Maijapur –Colonelganj, (v) L.C. No. 282
at Km 686/4-5 Colonelganj Yard, (vi) L.C. No. 251 at Km 641/8-9 between Jhilahi –Motiganj Yard in Section Basti-
Gonda, (vii) L.C. No. 269 at Km 671/2-3 between Maijapur –Kathola and (viii) L.C. No. 22 at Km 28/5-6 Katara
Yard in Lucknow Division of N.E.Railway” in the states mentioned in column (4) and districts mentioned in column
(3) of the said table for the public purpose of execution, maintenance, management and operation of such Special
Railway Project.
SCHEDULE
S.No. Competent Authority District State
(1) (2) (3) (4)
1. Special Land Acquisition Officer, Gonda Gonda Uttar Pradesh
[F. No. W/RSP/LJN/ROB/LA/GD]
ABHAY KUMAR GUPTA, Chief Administrative Officer/Construction
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