**Executive Summary**
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on November 22, 2025, designates the District Magistrate of Bahraich as the Arbitrator for the Khalilabad-Bahraich section of the New Line Project. This authorization is effective from the date of publication in the official Gazette. The Arbitrator will perform functions related to the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of this special railway project.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Authority:** The notification is issued under Sub-section (6) of section 20 (F) of the Railways Act 1989.
* **Designation:** The District Magistrate of Bahraich is authorized as the "Arbitrator".
* **Project Scope:** The Arbitrator's role pertains to the "Khalilabad-Bahraich section of New Line Project".
* **Project Purpose:** The role is for the public purpose of execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the special railway project.
* **Geographic Location:** The designated district for the role is Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh.
* **Effective Date:** The authorization is effective from the date of publication in the official Gazette.
**Impact Analysis**
**Impact: District Magistrate, Bahraich**
* **Impact:** Assigned as Arbitrator for the Khalilabad-Bahraich section of New Line Project.
* **Action Required:** Perform functions as an authority under the Railways Act 1989, related to the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the project.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: Governs Indian railways, specifically section 20(F)(6) which empowers the government to appoint arbitrators.
Ministry of Railways: The central government ministry responsible for the railway sector in India, issuing the notification.
Khalilabad-Bahraich section of New Line Project: A special railway project for the construction of a new rail line between Khalilabad and Bahraich.
Uttar Pradesh: The state where the railway project is located and to which the notification applies.
District Magistrate, Bahraich: The designated arbitrator for the mentioned railway project in Bahraich district.
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
[NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY (CONSTRUCTION ORGANIZATION)]
NOTIFICATION
Gorakhpur, the 22nd November, 2025
S.O. 5348(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by Sub section (6) of section 20 (F) of the Railways Act
1989 (24 of 1989) the central Government hereby authorizes the officer mentioned in column (2) of the table below as
"Arbitrator" 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 “Khalilabad- Bahraich section of New
Line Project" 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
S.No. Arbitrator District State
(1) (2) (3) (4)
1 “District Magistrate, Bahraich” Bahraich Uttar Pradesh
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ABHAY KUMAR GUPTA, Chief Admin. Officer/Construction
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