## Report on Land Acquisition for Railway Project in Goa
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification (S.O. 2635E) issued by the Ministry of Railways, South Western Railway Construction Organisation, concerning land acquisition in the state of Goa for the doubling of the Vasco da Gama-Kulem section of the Tinaighat-Vasco da Gama railway project. The notification declares that specific parcels of land, previously notified, should be acquired for this project. The key finding is that this notification serves as a formal declaration to proceed with the acquisition of specific land parcels listed in the schedule for the railway project.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview of the notification S.O. 2635E, issued by the Ministry of Railways on June 9, 2022, regarding land acquisition for a railway project in Goa. The analysis is based solely on the provided text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy implementation, not an amendment. The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to formally declare the necessity for the acquisition of specific land parcels for the execution of the Vasco da Gama-Kulem railway doubling project, which is part of the larger Tinaighat-Vasco da Gama section.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The policy addresses the need to acquire land for the infrastructure development of the railway network. The specific problem the policy addresses is securing the necessary land to execute the railway doubling project, likely to increase capacity and efficiency of the railway line. The notification states that it follows a report by the Competent Authority, suggesting a due diligence process was followed before this declaration was made.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification declares that the lands described in the schedule should be acquired for the execution of the Special Railway Project namely doubling of Vasco da GamaKulem section of TinaighatVasco da Gama in the State of GOA. The notification lists the following information for each land parcel:
* Sr. No.
* Village
* R.Thana
* Plot No.
* Part/Full (indicating whether the entire plot or only a portion is being acquired)
* Area in Ha. (Hectares)
The list includes land in the villages of Curchorem, Cacora, Davorlim, Velsao, Cansaulim and Arrosim.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience includes:
* **Landowners:** Those whose land is listed in the schedule and will be acquired.
* **Residents of the affected villages:** Curchorem, Cacora, Davorlim, Velsao, Cansaulim and Arrosim whose properties are being acquired.
* **South Western Railway Construction Organisation:** The body responsible for executing the project.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Ministry of Railways, South Western Railway Construction Organisation, and the Competent Authority (Dy. Collector of MormugoaVasco).
* **Timelines or procedures:** The notification references the Railway Act, 1989 and previous notification S. O. 2507E dated 14.06.2021, implying the policy follows the procedures outlined in that Act. The mention of the Competent Authority's report indicates an assessment and recommendation process occurred prior to this declaration. The actual land acquisition procedure will follow the Railway Act, 1989.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome is the successful acquisition of the listed land parcels, which will allow for the doubling of the Vasco da Gama-Kulem railway line. This railway expansion likely will result in increased railway capacity, improved transportation efficiency, potential economic benefits to the region, and potential displacement of landowners.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Ministry of Railways notification S.O. 2635E formally declares the acquisition of specific land parcels for the Vasco da Gama-Kulem railway doubling project in Goa. This notification is a crucial step in facilitating the railway infrastructure development project, which aims to improve transportation efficiency and capacity in the region. Affected landowners and stakeholders should be aware of the implications of this notification and the relevant legal framework governing land acquisition.
Key Entities Referenced
Railway Act, 1989: A law referred to in the notification concerning land acquisition for railway projects.
Central Govt: The government body that is exercising power conferred by subsection 1 of Sec. 20E of the Railway Act, 1989
MormugoaVasco: A place name (likely a region or town) where the Dy. Collector is located.
Vasco da Gama-Kulem section: The railway section that is being doubled as part of the Special Railway Project.
Tinaighat-Vasco da Gama: The railway route that includes the Vasco da Gama-Kulem section.
GOA: A state in India where the railway project is located.
Curchorem: A village in Goa where land is being acquired for the railway project.
Cacora: A village in Goa where land is being acquired for the railway project.
Davorlim: A village in Goa where land is being acquired for the railway project.
Velsao: A village in Goa where land is being acquired for the railway project.
Cansaulim: A village in Goa where land is being acquired for the railway project.
Arrosim: A village in Goa where land is being acquired for the railway project.
Bengaluru, Karnataka: City in Karnataka where the SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY CONSTUCTION ORGANISATION is located
SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY CONSTUCTION ORGANISATION: The railway organization issuing the notification.
P. V. V. SATYANARAYANA: Dy. Chief Engineer General Nodal Officer