## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for Sonnagar to Garhwa Road Third Railway Line Project
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification concerning the acquisition of land in the Aurangabad district of Bihar for the construction of a third railway line from Sonnagar to Garhwa Road. The notification, issued under the Railways Act of 1989 (as amended in 2008), declares the intention of the Central Government to acquire land for this special railway project. It also outlines the process for individuals affected by the land acquisition to raise objections. The key finding is that this notification initiates the land acquisition process, providing a thirty-day window for affected parties to lodge objections with the designated authority.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative analysis of a government notification pertaining to land acquisition for the construction of a third railway line in Bihar. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification, focusing on its key provisions, stakeholders, and inferred implementation aspects.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a new policy action related to land acquisition under the existing Railways Act of 1989 (amended 2008).
* **Core Objective:** Based on the text, the core objective is to acquire land for a "Special Railway Project, Construction of 3rd Line from Sonnagar to Garhwa Road" to improve railway infrastructure.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** The policy addresses the need for land to facilitate the construction of a third railway line. The text indicates that the project is deemed necessary for a "public purpose," implying a broader objective of improving railway capacity and connectivity in the region. The project aims to improve public infrastructure by expanding the railway network.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in the Aurangabad district of Bihar for the specified railway project.
* It identifies the specific locations (Mouza and Thana) and plot numbers of the land parcels affected by the acquisition, along with their respective areas in hectares and acres.
* It establishes a process for individuals with interests in the land to raise objections to the acquisition within 30 days of the notification's publication.
* It designates the "District Land Acquisition Officer, Aurangabad, Bihar" as the competent authority to receive and address these objections.
* It outlines the procedure for handling objections, requiring them to be submitted in writing with clear grounds, granting objectors an opportunity to be heard, and empowering the competent authority to either allow or disallow the objections.
* Orders made by the competent authority under subsection 2 of Sanction 20D of the said Act shall be final.
* The land plans and other details of the covered under this notification are available, and can be inspected by the interested person at the aforesaid office of the competent authority.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
* The primary target audience is landowners and individuals with vested interests in the land parcels identified in the notification.
* Other stakeholders include the Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), the Central Government, the District Land Acquisition Officer of Aurangabad, and the general public who will benefit from the improved railway infrastructure.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The District Land Acquisition Officer, Aurangabad, Bihar, is responsible for receiving and addressing objections. Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) is the organization responsible for the project.
* **Timeline:** A 30-day period is provided for affected individuals to raise objections following the notification's publication date (August 22, 2022).
* **Procedure:** The implementation will involve notification, objection submission, hearings conducted by the District Land Acquisition Officer, and final orders on the objections. After addressing objections, the land acquisition will proceed.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* The intended outcome is to acquire the necessary land for the construction of the third railway line from Sonnagar to Garhwa Road.
* This is expected to improve railway capacity, reduce congestion, and facilitate smoother transportation of goods and passengers. This should boost connectivity and economic development.
* For landowners, the immediate impact may be displacement and potential compensation, depending on the outcome of the objection process.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification signals the commencement of land acquisition for a critical railway infrastructure project. While it sets in motion a process that could lead to displacement for some, it also promises improved railway services and regional connectivity. The notification emphasizes due process by providing a mechanism for affected parties to voice their concerns and have them addressed by the designated authority. This policy action is a step towards expanding railway infrastructure.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: A law pertaining to railways, mentioned as the basis for exercising powers for land acquisition.
Railway Amendment Act 2008: Amendment to the Railways Act of 1989
Central Government: The governing body exercising powers under the Railways Act for land acquisition.
Bihar: The state where the land acquisition is taking place.
Aurangabad district, Bihar: The specific district within Bihar where land is being acquired for the railway project.
Sonnagar to Garhwa Road: The route for which the third railway line is being constructed.
District Land Acquisition Officer, Aurangabad, Bihar: The competent authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made.
Bishunpur Barun: Name of village where land is being acquired
Tendua Barun: Name of village where land is being acquired
Bagha Barun: Name of village where land is being acquired
K. K. BHARGAVA: Chief Project Manager
RAIL VIKAS NIGAM LIMITED: Organization to oversee execution of railway projects
NEW DELHI: Place of notification
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RAIL VIKAS NIGAM LIMITED
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 14th August, 2022
F. No. 2022-CPM/RVNL/PATNA/3rd Line/SEB-PTRU/Work Correspondence.—In exercise of the
powers conferred by clause (1) of Section 20A of the Railways Act, 1989 (Railway Amendment Act 2008) (hereafter
referred to as the said Act), the Central Government, after being satisfied that for public purpose, the land, the brief
description of which has given in the Schedule annexed hereto, is required for execution of Special Railway project,
Construction of 3rd Line from Sonnagar to Garhwa Road, in the District of Aurangabad in the state of Bihar, hereby
declares its intention to acquire such land.
Any person interested in the said land may, within thirty days from the date of publication of this notification
in the Official Gazette, raise objection to the acquisition and use 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,
Aurangabad, Bihar 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
after making such further enquiry if any, as the competent authority thinks necessary, by order, either allow or
disallow the objection;
Any order made by the competent authority under sub-section (2) of Sanction 20D of the said Act shall
be final;
The land plans and other details of the covered under this notification are available, and can be inspected by
the interested person at the aforesaid office of the competent authority.[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
SCHEDULE
Brief description of the land to be acquired with or without structure falling within the Special Railway Project
namely, for construction of third railway line from Sonnagar to Garhwa Road in the District of Aurangabad in the
state of Bihar.
Name of District: Aurangabad
Sl. Name of Name of Plot/Survey Affected Area Area
No. Mouza Thana Number plot (in Hectare) (in Acre)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
1. 149 Part 0.04 0.10
2. Bishunpur Barun 139 Part 0.034 0.085
3. 139 Part 0.059 0.145
Total 0.133 0.33
1. 215 Part 0.008 0.02
2. Tendua Barun 207 Part 0.001 0.0025
3. 208 Part 0.02 0.05
Total 0.029 0.0725
1. 107 Part 0.066 0.1625
2. 106 Part 0.034 0.085
3. Bagha Barun 114 Part 0.036 0.09
4. 118 Part 0.085 0.21
5. 119 Part 0.024 0.06
6. 120 Part 0.059 0.145
Total 0.304 0.7525
1. Bishunpur Barun 171 Full 0.077 0.19
Total 0.077 0.19
K. K. BHARGAVA, Chief Project Manager
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./222/2022-23]
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