## Report on Land Acquisition Policy for Western Dedicated Freight Corridor in Maharashtra
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding land acquisition for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Palghar district, Maharashtra. The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land for the project and outlines the process for affected individuals to raise objections. The core purpose is to facilitate the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of this special railway project. Key findings include the identification of affected areas, the process for filing objections, and the authority responsible for addressing those objections.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of a notification issued by the Government of India, specifically pertaining to land acquisition for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Palghar district, Maharashtra, based solely on the provided text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a *new policy* notification relating to land acquisition for a specific project under the Railways Act, 1989.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the primary objective is to acquire land required for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Palghar district, Maharashtra.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This is a *new policy* relating to a specific project. The notification indicates a need for land acquisition to facilitate the development of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, suggesting that existing land ownership patterns are an impediment to the project's progress. The government deems the project a "public purpose," justifying the land acquisition process.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
Since this is a *new policy* notification for a specific project, the key provisions are as follows:
* **Declaration of Intent to Acquire:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land in Palghar district, Maharashtra, for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
* **Objection Process:** Individuals with interests in the land have 30 days from the notification's publication date (January 18, 2021) to raise objections to the acquisition.
* **Competent Authority:** The Deputy Collector Land Acquisition, Surya Project, Dahanu, Palghar, Maharashtra, is designated as the Competent Authority to receive and address objections.
* **Objection Requirements:** Objections must be submitted in writing and must clearly state the grounds for the objection.
* **Hearing Process:** The Competent Authority is required to provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard, either in person or through a legal practitioner.
* **Authority Decision:** After hearing objections and conducting any necessary inquiries, the Competent Authority can either allow or disallow the objections.
* **Finality of Decision:** The Competent Authority's decision is final.
* **Availability of Land Details:** Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the Competent Authority's office.
* **Affected Areas:** The notification includes a schedule detailing the specific villages and survey numbers of the land to be acquired within Palghar district.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The target audience and stakeholders are:
* Individuals or entities holding an interest in the land identified in the schedule within Palghar district, Maharashtra.
* Residents of the affected villages: Khairapada, Boisar, Umroli and Navali.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Central Government (Ministry of Railways, Railway Board).
* Deputy Collector Land Acquisition, Surya Project, Dahanu, Palghar, Maharashtra (Competent Authority).
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* 30-day window for filing objections from the date of publication (January 18, 2021).
* The Competent Authority is responsible for conducting hearings and making a final decision on the objections.
* No specific timeframe is given in the text for the Competent Authority's decision-making process beyond the 30 day objection window.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcomes, based on the provided text, are:
* Acquisition of land required for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
* Resolution of objections through a defined process.
* Facilitation of the project's execution, maintenance, management, and operation.
* Potentially, displacement and economic impact on landowners and residents within the acquired area.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification outlines the government's intention to acquire land for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Palghar district, Maharashtra. It establishes a process for affected individuals to raise objections and provides a framework for the Competent Authority to address those objections. The implementation of this notification will likely impact landowners and residents in the identified areas and facilitate the development of the freight corridor. Further information regarding the long term impact of the policy would require further text beyond the land acquisition notification.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: An act of the Indian Parliament relevant to railways, specifically section 20A is referenced regarding land acquisition.
Central Government: The government of India, which is exercising powers under the Railways Act to acquire land.
Maharashtra: A state in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Palghar: A district in Maharashtra where the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project is located and land acquisition is occurring.
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for which land is being acquired in Palghar district, Maharashtra.
Deputy Collector Land Acquisition, Surya Project, Dahanu, Palghar, Maharashtra: The Competent Authority designated to receive objections related to the land acquisition.
Khairapada: Village in Palghar where land acquisition is proposed
Boisar: Village in Palghar where land acquisition is proposed
Umroli: Village in Palghar where land acquisition is proposed
Navali: Village in Palghar where land acquisition is proposed
A.K. Sinha: Executive Director LASD, signatory of the notification
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 16th January, 2021
S.O. 225(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 20 A 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 been given in the schedule annexed hereto is required for
the purpose of execution, maintenance, management and operation of Special Railway Project namely, Western
Dedicated Freight Corridor in the district of Palghar in the State of Maharashtra hereby declares its intention to
acquire such land;
Any person interested in the said land may within a period of thirty days from the date of publication of this
notification in the Official Gazette raise objection to the acquisition and use of such land for the aforesaid purpose
under sub-section (1) of section 20 D of the said Act;[भाग II—ख(cid:7003) ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजप(cid:7074) : असाधारण 3
Every such objection shall be made to the Competent Authority namely, Deputy Collector (Land
Acquisition), Surya Project, Dahanu, Palghar, Maharashtra in writing and shall set out the grounds thereof and the
Competent Authority shall give the objector an opportunity of being heard either in person or by legal practitioner and
may after hearing such objections and after making such further enquiry if any as the Competent Authority thinks
necessary by order either allow or disallow the objections;
Any order made by the Competent Authority under sub-section (2) of section 20 D of the said Act shall be
final;
The land plans and other details of the land covered under this notification are available and can be inspected
by the interested person at the aforesaid office of the Competent Authority.
SCHEDULE
Brief description of land to be acquired with or without structure for the Special Railway Project of Western
Dedicated Freight Corridor in Palghar district in the State of Maharashtra.
Name of the District – Palghar
Serial Name of District Taluka Name of Village Survey Area in Hectares
Number Number
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
Palghar Palghar (1) Khairapada 12 part 0.0038
75 part 0.4612
74 part 0.2711
( 2 ) Boisar 26 ( New )
56 ( old ) 0.0350
Gaothan 0.0300
( 3 ) Umroli 120 part 0.0643
310 part 0.3858
311 part 0.1860
309 part 0.1858
(1) 308 part 3.6768
302 part 0.1795
301 part 0.0023
299 part 0.4666
300 part 0.1666
298 part 0.3129
291 part 0.0468
294 part 0.1654
295 part 0.1226
( 4 ) Navali 56 part 0.0100
78 part 0.0100
[F. No.2020/LML-II/12/1/WC/2108]
A.K. SINHA, Executive Director (L&A/SD)
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