Executive Summary:
This notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in the Kanpur Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. It specifies that any person with interest in the land can object to the acquisition within thirty days of the notification's publication. Objections must be submitted in writing to the Additional District Magistrate Land Acquisition, Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Land Acquisition Intention:**
* The Central Government intends to acquire land in the Kanpur Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
* The land's brief description is provided in the attached schedule.
* **Objection Process:**
* Interested parties can object to the land acquisition within 30 days of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette.
* Objections must be in writing and submitted to the Additional District Magistrate Land Acquisition, Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.
* Objections must state the grounds for the objection.
* Objectors will be given an opportunity to be heard in person or through a legal representative.
* The competent authority (Additional District Magistrate) will either allow or disallow the objections after a hearing and any necessary inquiry.
* The competent authority's order is final.
* **Land Details:**
* Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the Additional District Magistrate's office.
* The schedule provides a brief description of the land to be acquired, including the name of the district, tehsil, village, survey number, plot number, and area (in hectares).
Impact Analysis:
* **Landowners/Interested Parties:**
* Impact: Landowners in the specified areas of Kanpur Nagar district are directly affected by the potential acquisition of their land.
* Action Required: Landowners who object to the acquisition must submit written objections to the Additional District Magistrate Land Acquisition, Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, within 30 days of the notification's publication. They may also need to attend a hearing to present their case.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: A law concerning railways, referenced as the basis for the notification.
Central Government: The governing authority issuing the notification.
Uttar Pradesh: The State in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Kanpur Nagar: The District in Uttar Pradesh where the land acquisition is taking place.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for which the land is being acquired.
Additional District Magistrate Land Acquisition, Kanpur Nagar: The competent authority for handling objections to the land acquisition.
Achal Jain: Executive Director, Land & Amenities, Ministry of Railways.
Ministry of Railways: The ministry which is executing the land acquisition.