Executive Summary:
This notification from the Central Government declares the intention to acquire land in the district of Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. Interested parties can object 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, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition Intention:
* The Central Government intends to acquire land for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, as per Section 20A(1) of the Railways Act, 1989.
* A brief description of the land is provided in the attached schedule.
* Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the Additional District Magistrate Land Acquisition, Purba Bardhaman.
Objection Process:
* Persons interested in the land can raise objections to the acquisition and use of the land within 30 days of the notification's publication.
* Objections must be submitted in writing to the Additional District Magistrate Land Acquisition, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, stating the grounds for objection.
* Objectors will be given an opportunity to be heard in person or through a legal practitioner.
* The competent authority will either allow or disallow objections after hearing and further enquiry, if necessary.
* Orders made by the competent authority under Section 20D(2) of the said Act shall be final.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
Impact: Landowners and other parties with interests in the specified land in Purba Bardhaman district will be affected by the intended acquisition for the railway project.
Action Required: Landowners/Interested parties who wish to object to the acquisition must submit written objections, including the grounds for objection, to the Additional District Magistrate Land Acquisition, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, within 30 days of the notification's publication.
Additional District Magistrate Land Acquisition, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal:
Impact: Responsible for receiving and reviewing objections related to the land acquisition.
Action Required: Receive, review, and process objections, provide objectors with a hearing opportunity, conduct necessary inquiries, and issue orders to allow or disallow objections.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: A legal act, specifically Section 20A and 20D, which grants powers for land acquisition for railway projects.
Central Government: The governing body that, according to the Railways Act, 1989, has the authority to acquire land for public purposes related to railway projects.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A Special Railway Project for the execution, maintenance, management and operation of freight transport.
Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal: A district in the State of West Bengal where land acquisition is intended for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
Additional District Magistrate Land Acquisition, Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal: The competent authority to whom objections regarding land acquisition can be raised.
A.K. Sinha: Executive Director Land Amenities, Ministry of Railway, Railway Board.
Galsi: Galsi Police station Mouza where land acquisition is proposed.
Satinandi: Satinandi Police station Mouza where land acquisition is proposed.