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**Report on Land Acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Project**
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding the acquisition of land in the Fatehpur district of Uttar Pradesh for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project. The notification declares the government's intention to acquire land for the project and outlines the process for affected individuals to raise objections to the acquisition. The key finding is that the notification triggers a 30-day window for objections and specifies the authority to which objections must be submitted.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of a recent government notification concerning land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project in the Fatehpur district of Uttar Pradesh. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a notification regarding land acquisition under the Railways Act, 1989.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the provided text, the core objective is to facilitate the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project by acquiring land required for the project's development in the Fatehpur district of Uttar Pradesh.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **(New Policy Rationale):** The notification suggests a need for land acquisition to construct the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor. This implies that existing land ownership patterns hinder the project's progress, necessitating government intervention to secure the required land for this "public purpose".
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **(New Policy Details):**
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land in Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh, for the EDFC project.
* **Objection Mechanism:** Individuals with an interest in the land have 30 days from the notification's publication to raise objections to the acquisition.
* **Competent Authority:** Objections must be submitted in writing to the Additional District Magistrate (Land Acquisition), Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, specifying the grounds for the objection.
* **Hearing Process:** The Competent Authority will provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard, either in person or through a legal representative.
* **Decision and Finality:** The Competent Authority will either allow or disallow the objections after conducting an inquiry. The decision of the Competent Authority is final.
* **Land Details:** Land plans and details are available for inspection at the Competent Authority's office.
* **Schedule:** A schedule is provided, listing specific plots by village, tehsil, survey number, and area (in hectares) to be acquired.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners in the Fatehpur district of Uttar Pradesh whose land is identified in the schedule for acquisition.
* Individuals or entities with any interest in the land listed in the schedule.
* The Additional District Magistrate (Land Acquisition), Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh (the Competent Authority).
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Central Government (Ministry of Railways)
* Additional District Magistrate (Land Acquisition), Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh (Competent Authority)
* **Timelines and Procedures:**
* 30-day window for landowners to file objections from the date of publication of the notification.
* The Competent Authority is responsible for hearing objections and making a determination.
* Landowners can inspect land details at the Competent Authority's office.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **(New Policy Outcomes):**
* The intended outcome is to acquire the necessary land for the construction and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
* Resolution of land acquisition issues through the objection and hearing process.
* Potential displacement and compensation of landowners.
* Improved freight transportation infrastructure upon project completion.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification outlines the process for acquiring land in Fatehpur district for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. It establishes a clear framework for landowners to voice their concerns and provides a mechanism for the government to address those concerns. The successful implementation of this notification is critical for the timely completion of this vital infrastructure project and has implications for the affected landowners.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: A law regarding railways, specifically Section 20A is referenced.
Uttar Pradesh: Name of the state where the land acquisition is taking place.
Fatehpur: District in Uttar Pradesh where the Special Railway Project is located.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: The Special Railway Project for which land is being acquired.
Additional District Magistrate Land Acquisition, Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh: The Competent Authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition should be made.
A. K. SINHA: Executive Director, Land Acquisition and State Department, Ministry of Railways.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—ख(cid:7003)ड 3—उप-ख(cid:7003)ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
(cid:7079)ािधकार से (cid:7079)कािशत
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 1st April, 2021
S.O. 1452(E).—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 is given in the schedule annexed hereto is required for the purpose
of execution, maintenance, management and operation of the Special Railway Project namely Eastern Dedicated Freight
Corridor in the district of Fatehpur in the State of Uttar Pradesh 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 of such land for the aforesaid purpose under sub-
section (1) of Section 20D of the said Act;
Every such objection shall be made to the Competent Authority namely Additional District Magistrate (Land
Acquisition), Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh 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 all
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 20D 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.[भाग II—ख(cid:7003) ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजप(cid:7074) : असाधारण 3
SCHEDULE
Brief description of the land to be acquired with or without structure for the Special Railway Project namely,
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in the district of Fatehpur in the State of Uttar Pradesh.
S.N. Name of Tehsil Name of Village Plot/ Survey No. Area (in Hect.)
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1350 0.0200
2031 0.0770
1346 Minz 0.0384
Chhimi 1347 Minz 0.0024
2022 0.0440
1348 0.0243
2032 0.0022
2033 0.0100
192 Minz 0.0120
194 0.0248
Khaga
1 280 Minz 0.0448
173 0.0084
Kukura
172 0.0238
279 Minz 0.0184
91 0.0092
195 0.0080
1300 0.0264
1301 0.0084
Teni 1325 Minz 0.0230
244 0.0247
245 0.0156
[F. No. 2021/LML-II/12/2/EC/2134]
A. K. SINHA, Exe. Dir. (L&A and SD)
Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.