Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Railways declares the intention to acquire land in the Mehsana district of Gujarat for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project. Interested parties have 30 days from the notification's publication date (September 7, 2020) to raise objections. The notification provides details of the land to be acquired and contact information for the Competent Authority.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition Declaration:
* The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land in Mehsana, Gujarat, for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
* This action is taken under Section 20A(1) of the Railways Act, 1989.
* The land details are in the annexed schedule.
Objection Process:
* Interested parties can object to the land acquisition within 30 days of the notification's publication.
* Objections must be in writing to the Deputy Collector and Special Land Acquisition Officer, Narmada Yojna, Kadi.
* Objections must state the grounds for the objection.
* Objectors will have an opportunity to be heard, either personally or through a legal representative.
* The Competent Authority will either allow or disallow objections after hearing and inquiry.
* The Competent Authority's order is final under Section 20D(2) of the Railways Act, 1989.
Land Details Availability:
* Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the Competent Authority's office.
Impact Analysis:
Interested Parties/Land Owners:
* Impact: Potentially losing land to the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project; having the right to object to the acquisition.
* Action Required: Inspect land details at the Competent Authority's office; submit written objections with grounds within 30 days if desired.
Competent Authority (Deputy Collector and Special Land Acquisition Officer):
* Impact: Responsible for receiving, hearing, and deciding on objections related to the land acquisition.
* Action Required: Review and process objections; conduct hearings; make orders to allow or disallow objections.
Central Government/Ministry of Railways:
* Impact: Facilitating the land acquisition process for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
* Action Required: Oversee the land acquisition process in accordance with the Railways Act, 1989.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: A law enacted in 1989, relevant sections of which are being used for land acquisition.
Central Government: The governing body issuing the notification for land acquisition.
Gujarat: The state in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Mehsana, Gujarat: The district within Gujarat where the land is being acquired for the railway project.
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor: The special railway project for which the land is being acquired.
Deputy Collector and Special Land Acquisition Officer, Narmada Yojna: The Competent Authority designated to handle objections related to the land acquisition.
New Delhi: Place where notification was issued
A. K. SINHA: Executive Director Land and Amenities