## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (Giridih District, Jharkhand)
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding the acquisition of land in the Giridih district of Jharkhand for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project. The notification declares the government's intention to acquire specific land parcels for this project, outlining the process for landowners to raise objections and the authority responsible for addressing those objections. The core purpose is to facilitate the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the EDFC by acquiring necessary land. Key findings include the identification of affected land parcels, the establishment of a 30-day objection window for landowners, and the designation of the District Land Acquisition Officer, Giridih as the Competent Authority.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative overview and policy analysis based on the provided government notification concerning land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project in the Giridih district of Jharkhand. The analysis focuses on the policy's objectives, key provisions, affected stakeholders, and expected outcomes as derived directly from the text provided.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* Core Objective(s): The primary objective, as explicitly stated in the text, is to enable the "execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Special Railway Project namely, Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor" through the acquisition of necessary land in the Giridih district.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* New Policy: This notification addresses the necessity of acquiring land for the construction and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor. The policy addresses the challenge of assembling the required land in a timely manner while respecting due process and landowner rights.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* New Policy: The notification establishes the following key provisions:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land in Giridih district for the EDFC.
* **Land Identification:** Specific land parcels to be acquired are identified in the schedule, including their Thana No., Plot No., Area in Acre, Area in Ha. and Affected Portion.
* **Objection Mechanism:** Landowners are granted a 30-day window from the notification's publication date to raise objections to the acquisition.
* **Competent Authority:** The District Land Acquisition Officer, Giridih, is designated as the Competent Authority responsible for receiving, hearing, and ruling on objections.
* **Hearing Process:** The Competent Authority must provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard, either in person or through a legal practitioner.
* **Finality of Decision:** The Competent Authority's decision on objections is final.
* **Land Plan Availability:** Land plans and other details are made available for inspection at the Competent Authority's office.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners within the Giridih district of Jharkhand whose land is identified in the schedule for acquisition.
* The District Land Acquisition Officer, Giridih, who is responsible for the acquisition process and handling objections.
* The Ministry of Railways, which is overseeing the EDFC project.
* Indirectly, construction companies and railway operators involved in the EDFC project.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* Responsible agency/bodies: The key agency is the District Land Acquisition Officer, Giridih, operating under the authority of the Central Government and the Ministry of Railways.
* Timelines or procedures specified: A 30-day timeline is specified for landowners to file objections after the publication of the notification. The text outlines a procedure for the Competent Authority to hear and rule on these objections.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* New Policy: The intended outcome is the acquisition of the necessary land for the EDFC project, enabling its timely completion and facilitating improved freight transportation. Successfully acquiring this land is crucial for the project's overall progress. Potential impacts include:
* Expedited construction of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
* Potential displacement and relocation of landowners.
* Economic development and improved transportation infrastructure in the region.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification represents a crucial step in acquiring land for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project in the Giridih district of Jharkhand. It balances the need for infrastructure development with the rights of landowners by establishing a clear objection process. The notification's effectiveness will depend on the fair and efficient implementation of the land acquisition process by the District Land Acquisition Officer and the Ministry of Railways. The completion of the EDFC promises to have a significant impact on freight transportation and regional economic development.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: An act of the Central Government of India.
Section 20A: A section of the Railways Act, 1989 which confers power to the Central Government.
Central Government: The government of India
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project.
Giridih district: A district in the State of Jharkhand.
Jharkhand: A state in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Section 20D: A section of the Railways Act, 1989 related to raising objection to the acquisition of land.
District Land Acquisition Officer, Giridih: Competent Authority for land acquisition in Giridih district, Jharkhand.
New Delhi: Location of notification
A. K. Sinha: Executive Director, LA and SD, Ministry of Railways, Railway Board.
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भाग II—खण्ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 9th April, 2021
S.O.1546(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 20A of the Railways Act,
1989 (24 of 1989) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Central Government after being satisfied that for the
public purpose the land the brief description of which is given in the schedule annexed hereto is required for the
purpose of execution, maintenance, management and operation of the Special Railway Project namely, Eastern
Dedicated Freight Corridor in the district of Giridih in the State of Jharkhand hereby declares its intention to acquire
such land;
Any person interested in the said land may within a period of thirty days from the date of publication of this
notification in the Official Gazette, raise objection to the acquisition of such land for the aforesaid purpose under sub-
section (1) of Section 20D of the said Act;
Every such objection shall be made to the Competent Authority namely, District Land Acquisition Officer,
Giridih in writing and shall set out the grounds thereof and the Competent Authority shall give the objector an
opportunity of being heard either in person or by legal practitioner and may after hearing all such objections and after6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
making such further enquiry if any as the Competent Authority thinks necessary by order either allow or disallow the
objections;
Any order made by the Competent Authority under sub-section (2) of Section 20D of the said Act shall be
final;
The land plans and other details of the land covered under this notification are available and can be inspected
by the interested person at the aforesaid office of the Competent Authority.
SCHEDULE
Brief description of the land to be acquired with or without structure for the Special Railway Project namely, Eastern
Dedicated Freight Corridor in the district of Giridih in the State of Jharkhand.
Serial Village Name Thana No. Plot No. Area In Acre Area in Ha. Affected Portion
1 883 0.328 0.133 Part
2 884 0.045 0.018 Part
3 885 0.055 0.022 Part
4 904 0.099 0.040 Part
5 903 0.129 0.052 Part
6 889 0.022 0.009 Full
7 890 0.154 0.062 Part
8 901 0.025 0.010 Part
9 898 0.003 0.001 Part
10 899 0.030 0.012 Full
11 900 0.060 0.024 Full
12 892 0.100 0.040 Full
13 891 0.083 0.034 Full
14 893 0.047 0.019 Full
15 894 0.107 0.043 Part
16 895 0.038 0.015 Part
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18 920 0.117 0.047 Part
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35 943 0.314 0.127 Part
36 944 0.040 0.016 Full
37 946 0.290 0.117 Part
38 945 0.122 0.049 Full
39 947 0.047 0.019 Part
40 949 0.013 0.005 Full
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Serial Village Name Thana No. Plot No. Area In Acre Area in Ha. Affected Portion
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45 961 0.013 0.005 Part
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56 1010 0.264 0.107 Part
57 1013 0.077 0.031 Full
58 1014 0.045 0.018 Part
59 1012 0.078 0.032 Part
60 1017 0.382 0.155 Part
61 1083 0.134 0.054 Part
62 1085 0.090 0.036 Full
63 1084 0.151 0.061 Part
64 1091 0.060 0.024 Full
65 1092 0.047 0.019 Part
66 1090 0.102 0.041 Part
67 1087 0.041 0.017 Part
68 1088 0.410 0.166 Part
69 1110 0.045 0.018 Part
70 1125 0.147 0.059 Part
71 1136 0.030 0.012 Part
72 1137 0.319 0.129 Part
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Serial Village Name Thana No. Plot No. Area In Acre Area in Ha. Affected Portion
9 516 0.060 0.0243 Full
10 514 0.087 0.0352 Full
11 517 0.057 0.0231 Part
12 513 0.139 0.0563 Part
13 512 0.043 0.0174 Full
14 518 0.020 0.0081 Part
15 511 0.070 0.0283 Full
16 632 0.040 0.0162 Full
17 631 0.100 0.0405 Full
18 509 0.005 0.0020 Part
19 510 0.406 0.1643 Part
20 474 0.003 0.0012 Part
21 472 0.055 0.0223 Part
22 267 0.334 0.1352 Part
23 471 0.458 0.1854 Part
24 269 0.710 0.2873 Part
25 265 0.099 0.0401 Part
26 264 0.233 0.0943 Part
27 263 0.144 0.0583 Part
1 1 0.538 0.218 Part
2 6 0.420 0.170 Full
3 7 0.030 0.012 Full
4 8 0.090 0.036 Full
5 9 0.040 0.016 Full
6 10 0.401 0.162 Part
7 55 0.023 0.009 Part
8 56 0.532 0.215 Part
9 57 0.080 0.032 Full
10 58 0.606 0.245 Part
11 59 0.537 0.217 Part
12 61 0.380 0.154 Full
13 62 0.025 0.010 Part
14 63 0.008 0.003 Part
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22 69 0.492 0.199 Part
23 77 0.373 0.151 Full
24 78 0.020 0.008 Full
25 79 0.388 0.157 Part
26 80 0.099 0.040 Full
27 81 0.170 0.069 Full
28 82 0.050 0.020 Full
29 83 0.054 0.022 Full
30 84 0.112 0.045 Part
31 101 0.312 0.126 Part
32 100 0.100 0.040 Full
33 99 0.607 0.246 Full
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Serial Village Name Thana No. Plot No. Area In Acre Area in Ha. Affected Portion
35 94 0.673 0.272 Part
36 93 0.839 0.340 Part
37 91 0.341 0.138 Full
38 90 0.083 0.034 Full
39 92 0.020 0.008 Full
40 116 0.332 0.134 Part
41 138 0.070 0.028 Part
42 139 0.023 0.009 Part
43 140 0.139 0.056 Part
44 143 0.560 0.227 Part
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