In exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 (40 of 1971), the Central Government hereby appoints the

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on May 21, 2026, announces the appointment of an Estate Officer under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971. The Central Government has designated Colonel Ashish Dwivedi, Chief Engineer, to manage premises belonging to the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited. The appointment authorizes the officer to exercise powers and perform duties related to the eviction of unauthorized occupants within the state of Uttar Pradesh. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Legal Authority and Appointment** * The appointment is made in exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971 (40 of 1971). * Colonel Ashish Dwivedi, Chief Engineer, is appointed as the Estate Officer. * The appointee holds a rank equivalent to a Gazetted officer of the Government of India. * **Jurisdiction and Scope** * The officer’s jurisdiction is limited to the premises of the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited. * The local limits of this jurisdiction extend across the State of Uttar Pradesh. * **Powers and Duties** * The Estate Officer is mandated to exercise all powers conferred by the Public Premises Act of 1971. * The officer must perform all duties imposed on an estate officer by or under the said Act in respect of the specified public premises. **Impact Analysis** **Colonel Ashish Dwivedi, Chief Engineer** **Impact** He is formally designated as the Estate Officer for the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited. **Action Required** He must assume the responsibilities of the role, exercising legal powers to manage public premises and oversee the eviction of unauthorized occupants as per the 1971 Act. **Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited** **Impact** The corporation now has a designated legal authority to address and rectify unauthorized occupancy on its properties within Uttar Pradesh. **Action Required** The corporation should coordinate with the appointed Estate Officer to initiate or process matters related to the protection and recovery of its premises. **Unauthorised Occupants of Corporation Premises** **Impact** These individuals or entities are now subject to the statutory powers of the newly appointed Estate Officer. **Action Required** Occupants must comply with the provisions of the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971, and any notices or orders issued by the Estate Officer.

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