## Report on Railway Project Arbitrators and Competent Authorities in Uttar Pradesh
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes two notifications issued by the Ministry of Railways, North Central Railway Construction Department, regarding the Jhansi-Khairar-Manikpur and Khairar-Bhimsen doubling Railway Project in Uttar Pradesh. The notifications, effective from July 4, 2022, authorize specific officers to act as Arbitrators and Competent Authorities, respectively, under the Railways Act of 1989, for districts affected by the project. This report details the key provisions of these notifications, identifies the affected stakeholders, infers implementation aspects, and assesses the potential impact of these appointments on the project's execution, maintenance, management, and operation.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of two government notifications concerning the appointment of Arbitrators and Competent Authorities for the Jhansi-Khairar-Manikpur and Khairar-Bhimsen doubling Railway Project (411 km) in Uttar Pradesh. This analysis is solely based on the provided text of the notifications.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the core objective is to facilitate the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Jhansi-Khairar-Manikpur and Khairar-Bhimsen doubling Railway Project (411 km) by designating appropriate authorities for dispute resolution (Arbitrators) and land acquisition/related functions (Competent Authorities).
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** The notifications establish a framework for addressing potential disputes (via Arbitrators) and land acquisition needs (via Competent Authorities) that are likely to arise during the execution of the railway project. The assumption is that without these designated authorities, the project could face delays and legal challenges. The establishment of Arbitrators and Competent Authorities serves to streamline these processes.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **New Policy - Arbitrator Notification (S.O. 3045E):**
* Authorizes the Collector/District Magistrate of Jhansi, Mahoba, and Banda districts to act as Arbitrators.
* These Arbitrators will perform their functions under clause 7A of Section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989, specifically related to the named railway project.
* The authorization is effective from the date of publication in the official Gazette.
* **New Policy - Competent Authority Notification (S.O. 3046E):**
* Authorizes the Special Land Acquisition Officer, Joint Organization Jhansi (Jhansi), Additional District Magistrate Finance Revenue (Mahoba), and Special Land Acquisition Officer (Banda) to act as Competent Authorities.
* These Competent Authorities will perform their functions under clause 7A of Section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989, specifically related to the named railway project.
* The authorization is effective from the date of publication in the official Gazette.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary stakeholders affected by these notifications include:
* The Ministry of Railways, specifically the North Central Railway Construction Department.
* The designated Arbitrators (Collector/District Magistrate of Jhansi, Mahoba, and Banda).
* The designated Competent Authorities (Special Land Acquisition Officer, Joint Organization Jhansi, Additional District Magistrate Finance Revenue Mahoba, and Special Land Acquisition Officer Banda).
* Landowners and residents in the districts of Jhansi, Mahoba, and Banda who may be affected by land acquisition for the railway project.
* Construction companies and contractors involved in the Jhansi-Khairar-Manikpur and Khairar-Bhimsen doubling Railway Project.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Railways, North Central Railway Construction Department, is responsible for issuing these notifications and overseeing the implementation of the Railways Act, 1989. The District Magistrates and Special Land Acquisition Officers will be responsible for carrying out the specific functions related to arbitration and land acquisition.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The notifications are effective from the date of publication in the official Gazette (July 4, 2022). The specific procedures for arbitration and land acquisition will be governed by the Railways Act, 1989, and other relevant regulations. The text does not provide specific timelines beyond the effective date.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **Arbitrator Appointments:** These appointments are intended to provide a clear mechanism for resolving disputes that may arise during the project, thereby minimizing delays and ensuring fair resolution of conflicts.
* **Competent Authority Appointments:** The designation of Competent Authorities is expected to streamline the land acquisition process, enabling the timely acquisition of land required for the railway project and minimizing potential obstacles to construction.
* **Overall Impact:** The combined effect of these notifications is likely to expedite the Jhansi-Khairar-Manikpur and Khairar-Bhimsen doubling Railway Project, contributing to improved rail infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notifications issued by the Ministry of Railways, North Central Railway Construction Department, demonstrate a proactive approach to facilitating the Jhansi-Khairar-Manikpur and Khairar-Bhimsen doubling Railway Project. By designating Arbitrators and Competent Authorities under the Railways Act, 1989, the government aims to streamline dispute resolution and land acquisition processes, ultimately contributing to the timely and efficient completion of this important infrastructure project.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: An act of the parliament of India relating to Railways. Section 2, clause 7A of this act is referenced in the notification.
JhansiKhairarManikpur and KhairarBhimsen doubling Railway Project: A special railway project of doubling the railway line, spanning 411 km in Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh: A state in India where the railway project is located.
Jhansi: A district in Uttar Pradesh, India, related to the railway project. Also a city in Uttar Pradesh.
Mahoba: A district in Uttar Pradesh, India, related to the railway project.
Banda: A district in Uttar Pradesh, India, related to the railway project.
North Central Railway Construction Department: The department of the Ministry of Railways issuing the notification.
SHARAD MEHTA: Chief Administrative Officer Construction II, signing the notification.
New Delhi: Location where the gazette of India is published.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 2897] नई कदल्ली, सोमवार, िुलाई 4, 2022/आषाढ़ 13, 1944
No. 2897] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, JULY 4, 2022/ASHADHA 13, 1944
रेल मत्रं ालय
[उत्तर मध्य रेलव े (जनमाणा जवभाग)]
अजधसचू ना
झााँसी, 4 िुलाई, 2022
का.आ. 3045(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, रेल अजधजनयम, 1989 (1989 का 24) की धारा 2 के खडं (7 क) द्वारा
प्रदत्त िजियों का प्रयोग करते हुए, इस अजधसूचना के रािपत्र म ें प्रकािन की तारीख स े नीच े दी गई सारणी के स्ट्तम्भ (3)
जिला के संबंध म ें उत्तर प्रदेि राज्य म,ें ’’झासं ी-खरै ार-माजनकपरु एव ं खरै ार-भीमसने रेल लाइन दोहरीकरण पररयोिना
(411 कक.मी)’’ के जविेष रेल पररयोिना के जनष्पादन, अनुरक्षण, प्रबंधन, और संचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए नीच े दी
गई सारणी के स्ट्तम्भ (2) म ें उल्लेजखत अजधकारी को उि अजधजनयम के अधीन ऐसे प्राजधकारी के रूप म ें कृत्यों का जनवाहन
करने के जलए आर्बबरेटर के रूप म ें प्राजधकृत करती ह।ै
4487 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
सारणी
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क्रम सं.- आर्बबरेटर जिला
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(1) (2) (3)
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1 कलेक्टर/ जिला मजिस्ट्रेट झााँसी झांसी
2 कलेक्टर/ जिला मजिस्ट्रेट महोबा महोबा
3 जिलाजधकारी बांदा बांदा
[ई. फा.सं.एन.सीआर.–एच.क्य.ूसी.ई.एन.िी.भूजम/5/2022-ओ.अ. जडप्सीसी.ई.सी-।झांसी (कम्प्यूटर नं. 60371)]
िरद मेहता, मुख्य प्रिासजनक अजधकारी (जनमााण)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
[North Central Railway (Construction Department)]
NOTIFICATION
Jhansi, the 4th July, 2022
S.O. 3045(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 authorize the officer mentioned in column (2) of the table below as
“Arbitrator” to perform the functions as such authority under the said act with effect from the date of publication of
this notification in the official Gazette in respect of the special railway project of “Jhansi-Khairar-Manikpur and
Khairar-Bhimsen doubling Railway Project (411 km)” in the state of Uttar Pradesh relating to District mentioned
in column (3) of the said table for the public purpose of execution maintenance, management and operation of such
Railway project.
TABLE
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Sl. No. Arbitrator District
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(1) (2) (3)
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1. Collector/District Magistrate Jhansi Jhansi
2. Collector/ District Magistrate Mahoba Mahoba
3. District Magistrate Banda Banda
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SHARAD MEHTA, Chief Administrative Officer (Construction)[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
अजधसचू ना
झााँसी, 4 िुलाई, 2022
का.आ. 3046(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, रेल अजधजनयम, 1989 (1989 का 24) की धारा 2 के खडं (7 क) द्वारा
प्रदत्त िजियों का प्रयोग करते हुए, इस अजधसूचना के रािपत्र म ें प्रकािन की तारीख स े नीच े दी गई सारणी के स्ट्तम्भ (3)
जिला के संबंध म ें उत्तर प्रदेि राज्य म,ें ’’झासं ी-खरै ार-माजनकपरु एव ं खरै ार-भीमसने रेल लाइन दोहरीकरण पररयोिना
(411 ककमी)’’ के जविेष रेल पररयोिना के जनष्पादन, अनुरक्षण, प्रबंधन, और संचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए नीच े दी
गई सारणी के स्ट्तम्भ (2) म ें उल्लेजखत अजधकारी को उि अजधजनयम के अधीन ऐसे प्राजधकारी के रूप म ें कृत्यों का जनवाहन
करने के जलए सक्षम प्राजधकारी के रूप म ें प्राजधकृत करती ह।ै
सारणी
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क्रम सं.- सक्षम प्राजधकारी जिला
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1 जविेष भूजम अध्याजि अजधकारी, संयुि संगठन झांसी झांसी
2 अपर जिलाजधकारी (जवत्त एव ंरािस्ट्व) महोबा
3 जविेष भूजम अध्याजि अजधकारी बांदा
[ई. फा.सं. एन.सी.आर.–एच.क्यू.सी.ई.एन.िी. भूजम/5/2022-ओ.अ. जडप्सीसी.ई.सी-। झांसी (कम्प्यूटर नं. 60371)]
िरद मेहता, मुख्य प्रिासजनक अजधकारी, (जनमााण)
NOTIFICATION
Jhansi, the 4th July, 2022
S.O. 3046(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 authorize the officer mentioned in column (2) of the table
below as “Competent authority” to perform the functions as such authority under the said act with effect from
the date of publication of this notification in the official Gazette in respect of the special railway project of
“Jhansi-Khairar-Manikpur and Khairar-Bhimsen doubling Railway Project (411 Km.)” in the state of
Uttar Pradesh relating to District mentioned in column (3) of the said table for the public purpose of execution,
maintenance, management and operation of such Railway project.
TABLE
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Sl. No. Competent Authority District
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(1) (2) (3)
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1. Special Land Acquisition Officer, Joint Organization Jhansi Jhansi
2. Additional District Magistrate (Finance & Revenue) Mahoba
3. Special Land Acquisition Officer Banda
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