Date: 2015-12-29Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section 1 of Section 20A of the Railways Act, 1989 24 of 1989 hereinafter referred to as the said Act, the Central Government, after being satisfied that for the public purpose, the land, the brief description of which has given
Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Central Government of India, declares the intention to acquire land in Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh, for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. Interested parties may 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, Kanpur Nagar.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition Declaration:
The Central Government intends to acquire land for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh.
This action is taken under Section 20A of the Railways Act, 1989.
Objection Mechanism:
Persons interested in the land 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, Kanpur Nagar, including the grounds for objection.
Objectors will have an opportunity to be heard in person or through a legal representative.
The competent authority's order on the objections is final.
Land Details:
Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the competent authority.
The schedule provides a brief description of the land to be acquired, including survey numbers and area in hectares/square meters, categorized by village and tehsil within Kanpur Dehat district.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
Impact: Landowners in the specified areas of Kanpur Dehat district are at risk of losing their land to the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
Action Required: If landowners wish to contest the acquisition, they must file a written objection with the Additional District Magistrate Land Acquisition, Kanpur Nagar, within 30 days of the notification's publication.
Additional District Magistrate Land Acquisition, Kanpur Nagar:
Impact: Responsible for receiving, reviewing, and processing objections related to the land acquisition.
Action Required: Provide objectors an opportunity to be heard, conduct necessary inquiries, and issue orders either allowing or disallowing the objections.
Central Government:
Impact: Advances the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project by initiating the land acquisition process.
Action Required: Oversee the land acquisition process and ensure compliance with the Railways Act, 1989.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: A law enacted in 1989, referred to in the document as 'the said Act', that governs railways in India. Section 20A empowers the government to acquire land for railway projects.
Central Government: The government of India, which is exercising its powers under the Railways Act, 1989 to acquire land.
Uttar Pradesh: The state in India where the land acquisition is taking place for the railway project.
Kanpur Dehat: A district in Uttar Pradesh where land is being acquired for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for which land is being acquired in Kanpur Dehat district, Uttar Pradesh.
Additional District Magistrate Land Acquisition, Kanpur Nagar: The competent authority designated to hear objections related to the land acquisition.
New Delhi: The city where the notification was issued.
ACHAL JAIN: Executive Director Land & Amenities, Ministry of Railway Railway Board