## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (Amendment)
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Government of India, Ministry of Railways, concerning land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project. The notification appears to be an amendment to a previous notification (S.O. 4072E, dated October 4, 2021) and pertains to land in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand. The amendment declares the Central Government's intention to acquire specific parcels of land for the EDFC project, indicating that all encumbrances are removed. The report details the amendment's core objective, key changes, affected stakeholders, inferred implementation aspects, and expected outcomes.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of a recent government notification regarding land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Original Policy:** This notification amends notification S.O. 4072E, dated October 4, 2021, concerning land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the core objective of this amendment is to legally enable the acquisition of specific land parcels to facilitate the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. It completes the process of land acquisition for specific plots by formally declaring that the land will be acquired and vested absolutely in the Central Government.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This amendment likely addresses the need to finalize the land acquisition process for the EDFC project in Dhanbad. The original notification (S.O. 4072E) declared the intention to acquire the land. This subsequent notification indicates that the required procedures, including the consideration of objections (of which none were received), have been completed. It finalizes the acquisition process, likely paving the way for the construction and operational phases of the project on the designated land.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification acts as an amendment to the original notification, solidifying the acquisition of land. The key changes introduced by this amendment are:
* **Specific Part of Original Policy Affected:** The amendment directly impacts the schedule annexed to the original notification S.O. 4072E, which listed the land intended for acquisition.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The amendment declares that the land specified in the schedule attached to this notification "shall be acquired for the aforesaid purpose." It further declares that, upon publication in the official Gazette, the specified land "shall vest absolutely in the Central Government free from all encumbrances."
* **Difference/Effect:** This amendment transforms the *intention* to acquire land (expressed in the original notification) into an *actual acquisition*. It removes any remaining legal barriers (encumbrances) and transfers absolute ownership to the Central Government. This allows the railway authorities to proceed with construction and operational activities on the acquired land parcels.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the text, the directly affected stakeholders are:
* **Landowners:** Shyam Lal Bauri, Mithun Bauri, Kalimuni Devi and possibly others whose land has been identified in the district of Dhanbad.
* **Railway Authorities:** This policy enables them to legally possess the land necessary for the EDFC project.
* **Project Contractors:** Dependent on access to the land for construction.
* **The general public:** Benefitting from the improved freight transport infrastructure.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Railways and the Railway Board are the responsible entities. The notification also mentions a "competent authority" that submitted a report to the Central Government.
* **Timelines or Procedures:** The notification states that the land vests with the Central Government upon publication of this notification in the official Gazette. This establishes a clear trigger for the transfer of ownership. It indicates a procedure involving an initial notification of intent, consideration of objections, a report from a "competent authority," and a final declaration of acquisition.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The primary intended outcome of this amendment is to facilitate the smooth and timely execution of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. By finalizing the land acquisition process, the amendment aims to:
* Enable construction and development of the EDFC on the acquired land.
* Reduce potential delays associated with land disputes or legal challenges.
* Ultimately contribute to the improvement of freight transport infrastructure.
**9. Conclusion:**
This report has analyzed a recent government notification concerning land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. The notification represents a critical step in finalizing the land acquisition process, granting the Central Government clear ownership of the designated land parcels. This action directly supports the project's progress and contributes to the development of enhanced freight transport capabilities.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: An act of the Indian Parliament relevant to railways, specifically sections 20A and 20E are mentioned in the context of land acquisition.
Gazette of India: Official government publication where notifications are published.
Ministry of Railways Railway Board: The government entity responsible for the notification concerning land acquisition for the railway project.
S.O. 4072E: Notification number related to the intention to acquire land, dated 4th October 2021.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for which land is being acquired.
Dhanbad, Jharkhand: District and State in India where the land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project is taking place.
Dainik Jagran: A daily newspaper where the substance of the land acquisition notification was published.
Hindustan Times: A daily newspaper where the substance of the land acquisition notification was published.
7th March, 2022: Date of the notification.
PANKAJ TYAGI: Executive Director, whose name is present at the end of the notification.
New Delhi: Place of notification.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण्ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 7th March, 2022
S.O. 1154(E).—Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board), number, S.O. 4072(E), dated the 4th October, 2021, published in Gazette of India,
Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), dated the 5th October, 2021 (hereinafter referred to as the said
notification) under sub-section (1) of section 20A of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989) (hereinafter referred to
as the said Act), the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the schedule
annexed to the said notification for execution, maintenance, management and operation of Special Railway
Project namely, Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in the district of Dhanbad in the State of Jharkhand;
And whereas, the substance of the said notification was published in daily newspapers Dainik Jagran
and Hindustan Times, dated the 17th October, 2021 under sub-section (4) of section 20A of the said Act;
And whereas, no objections were received and the same have been considered and accordingly orders
have been passed;
And whereas, in pursuance of sub-section (1) of section 20E of the said Act the competent authority has
submitted its report to the Central Government;
Now therefore, upon receipt of the said report of the competent authority and in exercise of the powers
conferred by sub-section (1) of section 20E of the Railways Act, 1989, the Central Government hereby declares
that the lands specified in the schedule annexed hereto shall be acquired for the aforesaid purpose;
And further, in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 20E of the said Act, the Central Government
hereby declares that on publication of this notification in the official Gazette the land specified in the schedule
annexed hereto shall vest absolutely in the Central Government free from all encumbrances.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : 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 district Dhanbad in the State of Jharkhand.
DISTRICT: DHANBAD
Name of Area Area
Sl. Name of Khata Plot Type of Nature
Mauza/ Thana (In (In Recorded
No. Circle No. No. Land of Land
No. Acre) Hectare) Owner
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
1 Shyam Lal
Makan
Bauri S/o
20 122 0.0360 0.0147 Raiyati May
Lt.Haripad
Sahan
Bauri.
2 Makan Mithun Bauri
Egarkund Galphalbari/231
9 18/681 0.0060 0.0023 Raiyati May S/o Lt.Shaheb
Sahan Bauri.
3 Makan Kalimuni
18 18 0.0080 0.0033 Raiyati May Devi, W/o Lt.
Sahan Dabla Hadi.
[F. No. 2022/LML-II/12/2/EC/2284]
PANKAJ TYAGI, Executive Director (L&A)
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