## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in Bihar
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Railways regarding the acquisition of land in the Aurangabad district of Bihar for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. The notification declares the government's intention to acquire specified land parcels for the project's execution, maintenance, management, and operation. It also outlines the process for affected individuals to raise objections to the acquisition. The key finding is that this policy sets the stage for land acquisition, a critical step in infrastructure development, and provides a framework for addressing potential concerns from landowners.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview and analysis of a government notification concerning land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project in the Aurangabad district of Bihar. The analysis is based solely on the text of the provided notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy initiative focused on land acquisition to facilitate a specific infrastructure project.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the primary objective is to acquire land required for the "execution, maintenance, management, and operation of Special Railway Project namely, Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor" in Aurangabad, Bihar. This is explicitly stated in the document.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This is a new policy, so the following applies.
* The policy addresses the need for land to construct the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor. This type of project requires dedicated land resources for railway lines and associated infrastructure. The policy is likely addressing potential delays or challenges in acquiring the necessary land by establishing a clear legal framework for acquisition and dispute resolution.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is a new policy, so the following applies.
* The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land for the project.
* It grants individuals affected by the land acquisition the right to raise objections within 30 days of the notification's publication.
* It establishes a process for submitting objections to the District Land Acquisition Officer, Aurangabad, Bihar (the "competent authority").
* It mandates that the competent authority provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard, either in person or through a legal representative.
* The competent authority is empowered to either allow or disallow the objections after conducting necessary inquiries.
* The competent authority's order regarding the objections is final.
* The notification provides that land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the competent authority.
* A schedule lists the specific land parcels to be acquired, including their location (villages: Deuria, Karsara, Charkanwan Qasba Haji), plot numbers, area affected in hectares and acres, and whether the acquisition is partial.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Individuals who own land within the identified areas of Aurangabad district in Bihar as specified in the schedule attached to the notification.
* The District Land Acquisition Officer, Aurangabad, Bihar, who is responsible for managing the objection process.
* The Ministry of Railways, as the initiating and overseeing agency for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** The District Land Acquisition Officer (Aurangabad, Bihar) is the primary responsible body for implementing the objection process. The Ministry of Railways is ultimately responsible for the project.
* **Timelines or procedures:** A 30-day window is provided for affected individuals to raise objections after the notification's publication date (September 6, 2022). The notification outlines a procedure for submitting, hearing, and resolving objections. Inspection of land plans at the competent authority's office is also stipulated.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
This is a new policy, so the following applies.
* The intended outcome is to facilitate the acquisition of land necessary for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. By establishing a formal process for objections and dispute resolution, the policy aims to minimize delays and potential legal challenges while ensuring due process for affected landowners. The success of the railway project hinges on this land acquisition.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Ministry of Railways' notification outlines the intention to acquire land in Aurangabad, Bihar, for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. It establishes a framework for addressing landowner objections and aims to ensure the timely acquisition of land essential for this infrastructure project. The notification is a crucial step in enabling the execution of the railway corridor and underscores the importance of balancing development goals with the rights of landowners.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: An act of the Indian Parliament related to railways. Section 20A is mentioned in the context of land acquisition for railway projects.
Central Government: The government of India, which is exercising powers under the Railways Act for land acquisition.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for which land is being acquired in the Aurangabad district of Bihar.
Aurangabad: A district in the State of Bihar, India, where land is being acquired for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
Bihar: A state in India where the Aurangabad district is located.
District Land Acquisition Officer, Aurangabad, Bihar: The competent authority designated to handle objections related to the land acquisition process in Aurangabad district, Bihar.
PANKAJ TYAGI: Executive Director LA, Ministry of Railways, Railway Board. Signatory of the notification
New Delhi: Location of the Railway Board
September 2, 2022: Date of Notification
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 2nd September, 2022
S.O. 4162(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 public purpose the land the brief description of which has been given in the schedule
annexed hereto is required for execution, maintenance, management and operation of Special Railway
Project namely, Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in the district of Aurangabad in the State of Bihar
hereby declares its intention to acquire such land;
Any person interested in the said land may within thirty days from the date of publication of this
notification in the Official Gazette raise objection to the acquisition and use 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, District Land Acquisition
Officer, Aurangabad, Bihar 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 covered under this notification are available and can be inspected
by the interested person at the aforesaid office of the competent authority.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
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 Aurangabad in the State of
Bihar.
DISTRICT: Aurangabad
Sl. Name of Mouza Name of Plot No. Area Area Affected
No. Thana/No. (in Hac.) (in Acre) Plot
1 Deuria Aurangabad- 61 0.105 0.260 Part
2 280 60 0.003 0.008 Part
3 59 0.077 0.190 Part
4 57 0.046 0.114 Part
5 56 0.051 0.127 Part
6 55 0.058 0.144 Part
7 212 0.008 0.020 Part
8 211 0.119 0.295 Part
9 207 0.112 0.277 Part
10 206 0.013 0.032 Part
11 205 0.111 0.275 Part
12 202 0.002 0.006 Part
1 Karsara Aurangabad- 589 0.027 0.067 Part
2 449 590 0.138 0.342 Part
3 591 0.043 0.106 Part
4 596 0.019 0.047 Part
5 561 0.021 0.051 Part
6 1188 0.044 0.108 Part
7 1122 0.076 0.187 Part
8 1217 0.031 0.077 Part
9 599 0.0005 0.001 Part
10 516 0.036 0.090 Part
11 511 0.023 0.057 Part
12 508 0.001 0.004 Part
13 1060 0.003 0.006 Part
14 515 0.037 0.090 Part
15 514 0.003 0.008 Part
16 608 0.070 0.173 Part
17 615 0.002 0.004 Part
1 Charkanwan Qasba Aurangabad- 1822 0.003 0.007 Part
2 Haji 702 823 0.004 0.011 Part
3 261 0.069 0.169 Part
4 262 0.034 0.083 Part
5 285 0.017 0.043 Part
6 283 0.011 0.028 Part
7 284 0.014 0.035 Part
8 283 0.003 0.008 Part
9 257 0.056 0.138 Part
10 258 0.040 0.100 Part
11 286 0.024 0.060 Part
12 287 0.010 0.026 Part
13 288 0.005 0.013 Part
14 348 0.005 0.013 Part
15 358 0.024 0.059 Part
16 359 0.007 0.016 Part
17 357 0.062 0.153 Part
18 355 0.037 0.092 Part
19 354 0.038 0.093 Part
20 353 0.021 0.052 Part
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Sl. Name of Mouza Name of Plot No. Area Area Affected
No. Thana/No. (in Hac.) (in Acre) Plot
22 398 0.028 0.068 Part
23 397 0.041 0.101 Part
24 369 0.002 0.005 Part
25 401 0.003 0.008 Part
26 386 0.040 0.099 Part
27 371 0.031 0.076 Part
28 372 0.042 0.103 Part
29 373 0.021 0.051 Part
30 375 0.003 0.008 Part
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PANKAJ TYAGI, Executive Director (L&A)
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