## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification concerning the acquisition of land in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project. The notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways, declares the government's intention to acquire specified land parcels and outlines the process for affected parties to raise objections. The core purpose is to facilitate the timely and efficient construction and operation of the EDFC, a special railway project of public interest. Key findings include the explicit intention to acquire specific land parcels, the provision for a 30-day objection period for affected parties, and the designation of the District Land Acquisition Officer, Dhanbad, as the competent authority.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview and a clear understanding of a government policy related to land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. The analysis is based solely on the text provided and focuses on outlining the policy's key provisions, affected stakeholders, and inferred implementation aspects.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a *new* policy declaration regarding the intention to acquire land.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective is the acquisition of land for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project. This is explicitly stated as being "for public purpose."
**4. Background and Rationale:**
As a new policy declaration, this action addresses the necessity of acquiring land to facilitate the construction and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor. The text implies that the EDFC is a vital project serving a "public purpose," thus necessitating the land acquisition. The policy establishes the framework for acquiring the necessary land parcels and resolving potential disputes arising from the acquisition process. Without the acquisition, the freight corridor project is likely to be stalled.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As a new policy declaration, the core provisions of this notification are as follows:
* **Declaration of Intention:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire specific land parcels in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand.
* **Project Designation:** The land acquisition is specifically for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project.
* **Objection Mechanism:** Individuals with interests in the land have 30 days from the notification's publication to raise objections.
* **Competent Authority:** The District Land Acquisition Officer, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, is designated as the competent authority to receive and process objections.
* **Objection Process:** Objections must be submitted in writing, state the grounds for objection, and provide the objector with an opportunity to be heard (either in person or through a legal representative). The competent authority can either allow or disallow the objections.
* **Finality of Order:** Any order made by the competent authority regarding the objections is final.
* **Land Plan Availability:** Land plans and other details related to the acquisition are available for inspection at the office of the competent authority.
* **Schedule of Affected Land:** The notification includes a schedule detailing the specific plots of land to be acquired, including plot numbers, mauza (village) names, thana (police station), and affected area in both acres and hectares.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this policy include:
* Landowners in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand whose land falls within the specified plot numbers listed in the schedule.
* Individuals or entities with any form of interest in the listed land parcels.
* The District Land Acquisition Officer, Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
* The Ministry of Railways.
* Entities responsible for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the EDFC.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The key responsible agency is the District Land Acquisition Officer, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, who is responsible for receiving and processing objections and making decisions regarding land acquisition. The Ministry of Railways is ultimately responsible for the project.
* **Timelines and Procedures:** A 30-day timeline is provided for affected parties to raise objections from the date of publication of the notification. The procedure for raising objections involves submitting a written statement to the District Land Acquisition Officer, who then provides an opportunity for a hearing.
* **Land Plan Inspection:** The text indicates the availability of land plans for inspection by interested parties at the District Land Acquisition Officer's office.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The expected outcome of this policy declaration is the successful acquisition of the specified land parcels in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, for the EDFC project. This, in turn, is expected to facilitate the timely execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the freight corridor, ultimately contributing to improved freight transportation and economic development in the region. The provision for objections aims to balance the public interest with the rights of affected landowners.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification regarding land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, is a crucial step towards realizing this important infrastructure project. The policy establishes a clear framework for land acquisition, including a mechanism for addressing objections from affected parties. The successful implementation of this policy will be instrumental in facilitating the development and operation of the EDFC, which is intended to serve a significant public purpose.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: An act of the Central Government of India, referenced in the context of land acquisition for a railway project.
Section 20A: A section of the Railways Act, 1989 pertaining to the powers conferred for land acquisition.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A Special Railway Project for which land is being acquired.
Dhanbad: A district in the State of Jharkhand, India, where land acquisition is taking place for the railway project.
Jharkhand: A State in India where land acquisition is taking place for the railway project in the district of Dhanbad.
Section 20D: A section of the Railways Act, 1989 pertaining to raising objection to the acquisition and use of land.
District Land Acquisition Officer, Dhanbad: The competent authority in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, responsible for land acquisition and receiving objections.
PANKAJ TYAGI: Executive Director LA
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
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2894 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
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6 502 0.3620 0.1466
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8 505 0.0420 0.0172
9 506 0.1580 0.0640
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iadt R;kxh] dk;Zdkjh funs'kd ¼Hkw-,oa lq-½4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 26th April, 2022
S.O. 1949(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 Dhanbad in the State of Jharkhand
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, Dhanbad, Jharkhand 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.
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
Sl. Name of Name of Mauza/ Thana Plot Affected Area in Area in
No. Circle No. No. Status Acre Hectare
1 Topchanchi Khesmi/24 2437 Part 0.0540 0.0219
2 2436 Part 0.0240 0.0096
3 2435 Part 0.0150 0.0060
4 497 Part 0.2330 0.0945
5 496 Part 0.2750 0.1112
6 502 Part 0.3620 0.1466
7 503 Part 0.0210 0.0084
8 505 Part 0.0420 0.0172
9 506 Part 0.1580 0.0640
10 507 Part 0.4570 0.1848
11 508 Part 0.2420 0.0980
12 509 Part 0.0120 0.0048
13 797 Part 0.0050 0.0020
14 798 Part 0.5340 0.2160
15 799 Part 0.1290 0.0522[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
Sl. Name of Name of Mauza/ Thana Plot Affected Area in Area in
No. Circle No. No. Status Acre Hectare
16 800 Part 0.1320 0.0532
17 2599 Part 0.1250 0.0506
18 846 Part 0.0730 0.0295
19 847 Part 0.0810 0.0328
20 848 Part 0.0740 0.0300
21 849 Part 0.2680 0.1085
22 844 Part 0.2300 0.0930
23 845 Part 0.0850 0.0342
24 850 Part 0.4210 0.1702
25 852 Part 0.0820 0.0333
26 853 Part 0.0610 0.0248
27 855 Part 0.2450 0.0993
28 856 Full 0.3620 0.1466
29 857 Part 0.2500 0.1011
30 858 Part 0.0570 0.0232
31 854 Part 0.0120 0.0050
32 2614 Part 0.0750 0.0302
33 2143 Part 0.0080 0.0031
34 2145 Part 0.0040 0.0016
35 2146 Part 0.1070 0.0431
36 2147 Part 0.0430 0.0172
37 2148 Part 0.1370 0.0556
38 2149 Part 0.0220 0.0089
39 2159 Part 0.2670 0.1081
40 2150 Part 0.0620 0.0249
41 2157 Part 0.0890 0.0359
42 2158 Part 0.0310 0.0127
43 2156 Part 0.1090 0.0440
44 2151 Part 0.0210 0.0086
45 2152 Part 0.3260 0.1317
46 2155 Part 0.1350 0.0546
47 2153 Part 0.0240 0.0097
48 2581 Part 0.3420 0.1385
49 2585 Part 0.0230 0.0092
50 2582 Part 0.2250 0.0909
51 2584 Part 0.0250 0.01016 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
Sl. Name of Name of Mauza/ Thana Plot Affected Area in Area in
No. Circle No. No. Status Acre Hectare
52 2574 Full 0.0140 0.0059
53 2575 Part 0.0130 0.0053
54 2573 Part 0.4120 0.1667
55 2562 Part 0.0160 0.0065
56 2563 Part 0.0080 0.0031
57 2570 Part 0.1820 0.0735
58 2571 Part 0.3360 0.1358
59 2572 Part 0.0620 0.0251
60 2569 Part 0.0060 0.0024
61 2457 Part 0.2560 0.1035
62 2454 Part 0.0410 0.0165
63 2458 Part 0.0420 0.0168
64 2441 Part 0.2730 0.1103
65 2436 Part 0.0070 0.0029
66 2438 Part 0.0820 0.0334
67 2435 Part 0.0010 0.0005
68 NA1 Part 0.0480 0.0195
[F. No. 2022/LML-II/12/2/EC/2303]
PANKAJ TYAGI, Executive Director (L&A)
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