Date: 2015-05-15Category: 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 in District Gaya, in the State of Bihar.
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Railways declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in Gaya district, Bihar, for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. Interested parties may raise objections to the acquisition within thirty days of the notification's publication in the Official Gazette. The notification was issued on May 14, 2015.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition for Railway Project:
* The Central Government intends to acquire land in Gaya district, Bihar, for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor, a Special Railway Project.
* The land's brief description is in the attached schedule.
Objections to Acquisition:
* Interested parties can object to the land acquisition and usage for the specified purpose.
* Objections must be made in writing to the Incharge Land Acquisition Officer, Gaya, Bihar, within 30 days of the notification's publication.
* Objections 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 objections by order after hearing and inquiry.
* The competent authority's order is final.
Land Details:
* Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the competent authority.
Impact Analysis:
Interested Parties:
* Impact: Those with an interest in the land specified in the schedule may be affected by the intended acquisition.
* Action Required: To raise objections within 30 days of the notification's publication if they oppose the acquisition, following the procedure outlined.
Incharge Land Acquisition Officer, Gaya, Bihar:
* Impact: Responsible for receiving and processing objections to the land acquisition.
* Action Required: To review objections, provide objectors a hearing, conduct inquiries, and issue orders allowing or disallowing objections.
Key Entities Referenced
Railway Act, 1989: A law enacted in 1989, relevant to the acquisition of land for railway projects.
Central Government: The governing body that holds the authority to acquire land for public purposes, specifically railway projects.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for which land acquisition is being declared. Also known as Eastern Corridor
Gaya, Bihar: A district in the State of Bihar where land is being acquired for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
Land Acquisition Officer, Gaya, Bihar: The competent authority responsible for handling land acquisition and related objections in Gaya district.
Section 20A: Section of the Railway Act 1989, which grants powers related to land acquisition for railway projects.
Achal Jain: Executive Director Land & Amenities
New Delhi: Location of Railway Board office. Place of notification