Date: 2015-05-29Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Land to be acquired, with or without structure, falling within the proposed Special Railway Project of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor District Gaya in the State of Bihar.
Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways, declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in Gaya District, Bihar, for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project, citing public purpose. Interested parties may raise objections to the acquisition within thirty days of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette. Objections must be submitted in writing to the Land Acquisition Officer, Gaya, Bihar.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition Intention:
The Central Government intends to acquire land for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Gaya District, Bihar.
This action is taken under Section 20A of the Railway Act of 1989.
The government has determined that this land acquisition serves a public purpose.
Objection Process:
Individuals interested in the specified land can object to its acquisition and use.
Objections must be submitted within 30 days of the notification's publication.
Objections must be in writing and delivered to the In-charge Land Acquisition Officer, Gaya, Bihar.
The objection must state the grounds for the objection.
The competent authority will provide the objector an opportunity to be heard, either in person or through a legal representative.
The competent authority will either allow or disallow the objections through a formal order.
The order made by the competent authority is final.
Land Details:
Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the competent authority.
The notification includes a schedule with a brief description of the land to be acquired.
The schedule lists the name of the District (Gaya), name of Mouza, Thana No., KM. Plot No., Survey Plot No., Affected Plot, and Area in Hectare and Acre.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
Impact: Landowners and those with interests in the land within the specified area of Gaya District, Bihar, will be directly affected by the potential acquisition of their land.
Action Required: If landowners or interested parties object to the acquisition, they must submit a written objection to the In-charge Land Acquisition Officer within 30 days of the notification's publication, including grounds for their objection. They may also need to attend a hearing.
Competent Authority (In-charge Land Acquisition Officer, Gaya, Bihar):
Impact: Responsible for receiving, reviewing, and addressing objections related to the land acquisition.
Action Required: The Land Acquisition Officer must provide objectors an opportunity to be heard, conduct necessary inquiries, and issue orders either allowing or disallowing the objections.
General Public:
Impact: Benefits from the execution of the Special Railway Project.
Action Required: No action specified.
Key Entities Referenced
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A Special Railway Project for which land is being acquired.
District Gaya, Bihar: The district and state where the land acquisition is taking place for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
Railway Act, 1989: The Act under which the land acquisition is being carried out (specifically Section 20A).
Central Government: The governing body responsible for declaring the intention to acquire land for the railway project.
Land Acquisition Officer, Gaya, Bihar: The competent authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made.
New Delhi: Place where the notification was issued.
Ministry of Railways: The government ministry responsible for the railway project and the notification.
ACHAL JAIN: Executive Director Land Amenities, signatory of the notification.