In modification of Notification No 792 dated 10 02 2021 of Land Acquisition for Special Railway Project

## Policy Analysis Report: Corrigendum to Land Acquisition for Rampurhat Murarai 3rd Line Project **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a corrigendum (S.O. 2160 E) issued by the Ministry of Railways, Eastern Railway, pertaining to the land acquisition process for the Rampurhat Murarai 3rd Line Phase-III project in the Birbhum District of West Bengal. The corrigendum modifies Notification No. 792 dated 10.02.2021, addressing errors in land owner information and the total area to be acquired. The key findings indicate corrections to specific plot details and a reduction in the overall acquired land area due to the deletion of a plot. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide an informative overview of the Corrigendum S.O. 2160 E, issued by the Ministry of Railways, Eastern Railway, concerning land acquisition modifications for the Rampurhat Murarai 3rd Line Phase-III project. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Amendment:** This document is a corrigendum to Notification No. 792 dated 10.02.2021, which itself concerned land acquisition for the Special Railway Project. * **Core Objective(s) (Inferred):** The core objective of the *corrigendum* is to rectify inaccuracies and inconsistencies in the original land acquisition notification, ensuring accurate records and potentially reducing the scope of land acquisition. This contributes to fairness and legal compliance in the land acquisition process. **4. Background and Rationale:** The amendment is likely necessitated by errors discovered in the original land acquisition notification. These errors include inaccuracies in landowner names and incorrect inclusion of a plot slated for acquisition. The need to correct these errors is driven by the importance of accurate land records for fair compensation and legal defensibility of the acquisition process. The rationale behind this amendment is to ensure that only the necessary land is acquired and that landowners are correctly identified. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This section focuses specifically on the changes introduced by the amendment text: * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The amendment modifies the details related to land ownership and area acquisition outlined in Notification No. 792 dated 10.02.2021. It specifically targets information presented in specific serial numbers (SL. No. 2 and SL. No. 5) within the notification. * **New Rules/Provisions:** * **SL No. 2 (Police Station Nalhati, MouzaKanior, JL No. 64):** * **Plot No. 1059:** Deletion of the landowner name "Hasina Mamtaz, Wo Sakil AnsariNalhati". * **Plot No. 1060:** Deletion of Plot No. 1060 entirely from the acquisition list. * **Plot No. 1062:** Addition of the landowner name "Abdul Kudrat, So Fajal MallickKaigaria". * **Plot No. 1056:** Addition of the landowner name "Abdul Tohid, So Fajal Sekh Kaigaria". * **SL No. 5:** The total corrected area to be acquired is now stated as 9.85078 acres (3.98655 hectares), instead of 9.91325 acres (4.01152 hectares). * **Difference/Effect of Changes:** * The landowner name corrections ensure accurate records for compensation and legal purposes. * The deletion of Plot No. 1060 reduces the overall land area required for the project, likely resulting in lower acquisition costs and less disruption for landowners. * The total acquired area has been reduced by 0.06247 acres (0.02497 hectares), reflecting the deletion of plot 1060. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this amendment include: * Landowners in the Birbhum District, specifically those associated with Plot Nos. 1059, 1060, 1056, and 1062 in Mouza Kanior, Police Station Nalhati. * The Eastern Railway Construction Department. * Government agencies involved in land acquisition and compensation processes. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency:** The Eastern Railway Construction Department, under the authority of the Chief Administrative OfficerCon, is responsible for implementing these changes. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The amendment references the original notification (No. 792 dated 10.02.2021) and the Railways Amendment Act, 2008, suggesting that the implementation will follow the established procedures outlined in these documents. The date of the corrigendum (April 27, 2021) indicates the effective date for these changes. * **Amendment-Specific Implementation:** The Eastern Railway Construction Department must update its records to reflect the corrected landowner information and the revised total area to be acquired. They must also ensure that the acquisition process reflects the deletion of Plot No. 1060. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcomes of these specific changes are: * **Accurate Land Records:** Ensures that land acquisition records are accurate and reflect the correct ownership and land area. * **Reduced Acquisition Area:** Lower acquisition costs for the railway project due to the deletion of Plot No. 1060. * **Fair Compensation:** Ensures that only the rightful owners receive compensation for the acquired land. * **Legal Compliance:** Reduces the risk of legal challenges to the land acquisition process due to inaccurate information. * **Improved Stakeholder Relations:** Demonstrates a commitment to transparency and accuracy in the land acquisition process, potentially improving relations with affected landowners. **9. Conclusion:** The Corrigendum S.O. 2160 E represents a crucial update to the land acquisition process for the Rampurhat Murarai 3rd Line Phase-III project. By correcting inaccuracies in land ownership and adjusting the total area to be acquired, the amendment promotes fairness, legal compliance, and cost efficiency in the land acquisition process. The changes directly impact landowners in the affected area and highlight the importance of accurate record-keeping in infrastructure projects.

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