Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways, declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. Individuals with interest in the land can raise objections to the land acquisition within 30 days of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette. Objections must be submitted in writing to the Additional District Magistrate Land Acquisition, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Land Acquisition Intention:** The Central Government intends to acquire land in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
* **Objection Mechanism:**
* Interested parties can object to the acquisition within 30 days of the notification's publication.
* Objections must be written and submitted to the Additional District Magistrate Land Acquisition, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal.
* Objections must include the grounds for the objection.
* Objectors will have an opportunity to be heard in person or through a legal representative.
* The competent authority will either allow or disallow objections via 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.
* **Land Description:** The schedule provides a brief description of the land to be acquired, including district name (Purba Bardhaman), name of police jurisdiction, name of Mouza with Revenue Survey Number, Latest Revenue Plot Number, Area in Hectares, Area in Acres, and whether the acquisition is part or full.
Impact Analysis:
**Landowners/Interested Parties:**
* Impact: Landowners within the specified areas in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, are potentially affected by the acquisition of their land for the railway project. Their property rights may be impacted.
* Action Required: Landowners who object to the acquisition must submit a written objection to the Additional District Magistrate Land Acquisition, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, within 30 days of the notification's publication, stating the grounds for their objection.
**Additional District Magistrate Land Acquisition, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal:**
* Impact: Responsible for receiving and processing objections related to the land acquisition.
* Action Required: Must review objections, provide objectors an opportunity to be heard, conduct necessary inquiries, and issue orders to allow or disallow objections.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: An Indian legislation concerning railways, specifically Section 20A regarding land acquisition for railway projects.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for which land is being acquired, concerning execution, maintenance, management and operation
Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal: The district and state in India where the land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor is taking place.
Central Government: The governing body responsible for invoking the Railways Act, 1989 for land acquisition.
Additional District Magistrate, Land Acquisition: The competent authority in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, responsible for handling objections related to the land acquisition.
Memari: Area in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal where land acquisition is planned.
Galsi: Area in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal where land acquisition is planned.
Ajay Sharma: Executive Director, Land Amenities, Ministry of Railways, Railway Board