## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Project in Gaya District, Bihar
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project in the Gaya district of Bihar, India. The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire specific land parcels, as detailed in the schedule annexed to the notification, for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of this special railway project. The key finding is that the land, free from all encumbrances, will be absolutely vested in the Central Government upon publication of this notification.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of a government notification pertaining to the acquisition of land for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project in the Gaya district of Bihar. The analysis is based solely on the text of the provided notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy initiative, although it builds upon existing legislation.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective is to acquire specific land parcels in the Gaya district of Bihar for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The policy addresses the need for land to facilitate the development of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor. The creation of dedicated freight corridors aims to improve the efficiency and capacity of the railway network, presumably to meet increasing freight transportation demands. The text highlights that no objections were received after the initial notification and public announcements, suggesting support for the project.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is a *new* policy announcement for land acquisition. The key provisions and requirements are:
* **Land Acquisition Declaration:** The Central Government declares that the land specified in the attached schedule will be acquired for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project.
* **Land Vesting:** Upon publication of the notification in the official Gazette, the specified land will be vested absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
* **Schedule of Acquired Land:** The policy provides a detailed schedule outlining the specific land parcels to be acquired. This includes the village name (Mouza), Thana number, Khata number, Plot number, the area affected (in hectares and acres), the type of land (e.g., Bhit, Dhanhar), the nature of the land (Private), and the name of the landowner.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The directly affected stakeholders include:
* Landowners in the Gaya district of Bihar, specifically those owning land parcels listed in the schedule.
* Residents of the Taro and Rengaini Barachatti villages.
* The Ministry of Railways, Railway Board.
* Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (implied, as it is the project beneficiary).
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:**
* The Central Government (Ministry of Railways, Railway Board) is responsible for issuing the notification and declaring the land acquisition.
* A "competent authority" submitted a report to the Central Government. The specific identity and role of this authority are not detailed in the text.
* **Timelines or procedures:**
* The notification refers to a previous notification (S.O. 413E, dated January 31, 2022) that outlined the intention to acquire the land. This suggests a process involving initial notification, consideration of objections (of which there were none), a report from a competent authority, and finally, the declaration of acquisition.
* The land vests absolutely in the Central Government upon publication of this notification in the official Gazette.
* Newspaper publications in Hindustan and Prabhat Khabar on February 10, 2022, indicate a process of public notification and transparency.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome is to secure the land necessary for the construction and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in the Gaya district of Bihar. This will facilitate the project's progress and contribute to improving freight transportation infrastructure. The land acquisition will likely result in displacement and compensation for the landowners affected, but the details of compensation are not specified in the text.
**9. Conclusion:**
This notification represents a crucial step in the land acquisition process for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project in the Gaya district of Bihar. By declaring the acquisition and vesting the land in the Central Government, the notification paves the way for the project's implementation. The notification's significance lies in its contribution to the development of critical infrastructure and its impact on landowners and the local community. The acquisition of this land is essential for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the EDFC.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: A law of India, specifically mentioned in relation to land acquisition for railway projects.
Central Government: The government of India, responsible for declaring the acquisition of land for the railway project.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A Special Railway Project for which land is being acquired in Gaya district, Bihar.
Gaya: A district in the State of Bihar, where the land acquisition is taking place for the railway project.
Bihar: The state in India where the Gaya district is located and where the land acquisition is taking place.
Hindustan: A daily newspaper in which the notification regarding land acquisition was published.
Prabhat Khabar: A daily newspaper in which the notification regarding land acquisition was published.
Railway Board: Part of the Ministry of Railways involved in the notification process.
PANKAJ TYAGI: Executive Director of LA (Land Acquisition), as indicated by the signature at the end of the notification.
NEW DELHI: Place of publication of the Gazette 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 26th April, 2022
S.O. 1950(E).—Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of
Railways (Railway Board), number, S.O. 413(E), dated the 31st January, 2022, published in Gazette of
India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), dated the 1st February, 2022 (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 Gaya in the State of Bihar;
And whereas, the substance of the said notification was published in daily newspapers
Hindustan and Prabhat Khabar, dated the 10th February, 2022 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.
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 Gaya in the State of Bihar.
DISTRICT: Gaya
Sl. Name of Thana Khata Plot/ Affected Area Type Nature of Name of Land Owner /
Mouza Name - Number Survey of Land Interested Persons
No. Area Area
No. No. Land
(in Ha) (in Acre)
1 Taro Barachatti- 45 1199 0.0109 0.027 Private Bhit 2 Taro Yadav S/o Late
632 Narayan Yadav.
2 25 1198 0.0032 0.008 Private Bhit 2 Raziya and Sharada
and Nankuni Devi S/o
Late Jawahir Yadav.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
3 25 1197 0.0040 0.010 Private Bhit 2 Shobhi Yadav and
Prasadi Yadav S/o Late
Jethu Yadav.
4 45 1177 0.0030 0.007 Private Dhanhar 2 Malti Devi W/o Late
Baso Yadav.
5 45 1176 0.0036 0.009 Private Dhanhar 2 Chandra and Shree and
Lakhan Yadav S/o Late
Jivlal Yadav.
6 42 1154 0.0105 0.026 Private Dhanhar 2 Nandu Mahto S/o Late
Dahu Mahto others.
7 25 1186 0.0020 0.005 Private Dhanhar 2 Raziya and Sharada
and Nankuni Devi S/o
Late Jawahir Yadav.
8 45 1288 0.0008 0.002 Private Dhanhar 2 Chandra and Shree and
Lakhan Yadav S/o Late
Jivlal Yadav.
9 42 1203 0.0008 0.002 Private Bhit 2 Nandu Mahto S/o Late
Dahu Mahto others.
10 25 1181 0.0012 0.003 Private Dhanhar 2 Shobhi Yadav and
Prasadi Yadav S/o Late
Jethu Yadav.
11 25 1179 0.0024 0.006 Private Dhanhar 2 Shobhi Yadav and
Prasadi Yadav S/o Late
Jethu Yadav.
12 Rengaini Barachatti- 22 271 0.0061 0.0150 Private Bhit 2 Dulari Devi W/o
661 Dashrath Yadav.
13 22 267 0.0040 0.010 Private Bhit 2 Dulari Devi W/o
Dashrath Yadav.
14 22 268 0.0020 0.0050 Private Bhit 2 Dukhan Yadav S/o
Late Vishun Yadav and
others.
15 22 266 0.0061 0.0150 Private Bhit 2 Dukhan Yadav S/o
Late Vishun Yadav and
others.
16 30 728 0.0012 0.0030 Private Dhanhar 2 Budhu Dusad S/o Late
SonuDusad.
17 22 743 0.0101 0.0250 Private Dhanhar 2 Dukhan Yadav S/o
Late Vishun Yadav and
others.
[F. No. 2022/LML-II/12/2/EC/2305]
PANKAJ TYAGI, Executive Director (L&A)
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