Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways, declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal, for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. Individuals with interest in the land have 30 days from the notification's publication date (May 25, 2018) to raise objections. Objections must be submitted in writing to the Additional District Magistrate Land Acquisition, Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition Intention:
The Central Government intends to acquire land for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal.
Objection Process:
Interested parties can object to the acquisition and use of the land within 30 days of the notification's publication.
Objections must be submitted in writing to the Additional District Magistrate Land Acquisition, Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal.
Objections must state the grounds for the objection.
Objectors will have an opportunity to be heard, either personally or through a legal representative.
The competent authority will either allow or disallow objections by order.
The competent authority's order is final.
Land Details:
Land plans and details are available for inspection at the office of the competent authority.
A schedule provides a brief description of the land to be acquired, including location by village, plot numbers, and area in hectares and acres.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
Impact: Landowners in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal will potentially have their land acquired for the railway project and may be impacted financially if the land is acquired.
Action Required: Landowners or interested parties who object to the acquisition must submit written objections within 30 days of the notification's publication.
Additional District Magistrate Land Acquisition, Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal:
Impact: Responsible for receiving, hearing, and processing objections related to the land acquisition.
Action Required: Must provide objectors an opportunity to be heard, conduct inquiries, and issue orders to allow or disallow objections.
Central Government/Ministry of Railways:
Impact: Responsible for the execution of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
Action Required: Proceed with the land acquisition process following the Railway Act of 1989, considering and addressing any objections raised.
Key Entities Referenced
Railway Act, 1989: An act of the Parliament of India to consolidate and amend the laws relating to Railways
Central Government: The executive authority of the Union of India.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for the execution, maintenance, management and operation of a dedicated freight corridor.
Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal: A district in the state of West Bengal, India, where land acquisition is taking place for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
Additional District Magistrate Land Acquisition, Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal: The competent authority responsible for land acquisition in Paschim Bardhaman.
Achal Jain: Executive Director, Land Amenities
Ministry of Railways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the country's railway network.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued