Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways, declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in the Giridih district of Jharkhand for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. Interested parties have 30 days from the publication date of December 23, 2019, to raise objections to the land acquisition. Objections must be submitted in writing to the District Land Acquisition Officer, Giridih, Jharkhand.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition Intention:
* The Central Government intends to acquire land in Giridih, Jharkhand, for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project, as per Section 20A(1) of the Railways Act, 1989.
* A brief description of the land is provided in the attached schedule.
Objection Process:
* Interested persons may object to the acquisition within 30 days of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette (published December 23, 2019).
* Objections must be submitted in writing to the District Land Acquisition Officer, Giridih, Jharkhand, stating the grounds for objection.
* The competent authority will provide objectors an opportunity for a hearing, either in person or through a legal representative.
* The competent authority, after inquiry, may allow or disallow the objections via order.
* The order made by the competent authority under Section 20D(2) of the said Act shall be final.
Land Details:
* Land plans and details are available for inspection at the office of the competent authority.
Impact Analysis:
Interested Persons/Landowners:
* Impact: Potentially losing land and/or structures to the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
* Action Required: If desired, submit written objections to the District Land Acquisition Officer, Giridih, Jharkhand, within 30 days of the notification's publication, including the grounds for objection.
District Land Acquisition Officer, Giridih, Jharkhand (Competent Authority):
* Impact: Responsible for receiving, reviewing, and processing objections to the land acquisition.
* Action Required: Provide objectors an opportunity for a hearing, conduct inquiries, and issue orders either allowing or disallowing objections.
Central Government/Ministry of Railways:
* Impact: Facilitating the land acquisition process for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
* Action Required: Oversee the land acquisition process, ensuring compliance with the Railways Act, 1989.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: The Act of the Parliament of India under which the Central Government is exercising its powers to acquire land for the railway project.
Central Government: The government of India, which is exercising its powers under the Railways Act, 1989 to acquire land.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for which the land acquisition is being carried out. It is located in the district of Giridih in the State of Jharkhand.
Giridih, Jharkhand: The district and state where the land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project is taking place.
District Land Acquisition Officer, Giridih: The competent authority responsible for handling objections related to the land acquisition.
Badki Suriya: Village in Giridih, Jharkhand where land is being acquired for the railway project.
Ajay Sharma: Executive Director, Land Amenities, Ministry of Railways, Railway Board.
Ministry of Railways: The ministry responsible for the notification regarding land acquisition for the railway project.