## Report on Land Acquisition for Western Dedicated Freight Corridor in Rajasthan
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding the acquisition of land in the Sikar district of Rajasthan for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project. The notification, published in the Gazette of India on July 4, 2022, declares the Central Government's intention to acquire specific land parcels, as previously announced in April 2022. No objections were received, and the Competent Authority submitted its report. The land specified in the schedule is now declared to be acquired and shall vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances. This report aims to provide stakeholders with a clear understanding of this land acquisition process and its implications.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative overview of a government notification pertaining to land acquisition for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Rajasthan. The analysis is based solely on the provided excerpt from the Gazette of India, dated July 4, 2022.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to facilitate the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor. This is achieved through the acquisition of land required for the project.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This policy addresses the need to acquire land for the development of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor. The construction of such infrastructure projects necessitates the procurement of land, which often involves a formal process of notification, opportunity for objections, and ultimately, acquisition by the government. This particular notification indicates that the initial steps, including the declaration of intent and opportunity for objections, have been completed.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* This is essentially a new policy focused on acquiring land for a specific purpose. It establishes the following:
* **Declaration of Acquisition:** The Central Government declares that the land specified in the annexed schedule will be acquired for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
* **Vesting of Land:** Upon publication of the notification, the land described in the schedule vests absolutely in the Central Government, free from any encumbrances.
* **Land Details:** The notification includes a schedule describing the land to be acquired, including the district (Sikar), Taluka (Khandela), Khasra number, type of land (Private Barani), area (0.2811 Hectares), and the name of the landowner (Bega putra Muna hissa puran jati Jat sa deh khatedar).
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the directly affected stakeholders include:
* **The landowner** (Bega putra Muna) mentioned in the schedule, as their land is being acquired.
* **Residents of the Sikar district, specifically the Khandela Taluka**, as the project and land acquisition may impact their locality.
* **The Railway Board and Ministry of Railways**, who are responsible for the project's execution.
* **Companies involved in the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor.**
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency:** The Central Government, specifically the Ministry of Railways and the Railway Board, is responsible for implementing this land acquisition. The "Competent Authority" likely plays a role in the land acquisition process and reports to the Central Government.
* **Procedures:** The text indicates a multi-step process:
* Initial notification of intent to acquire (April 7, 2022).
* Publication in local newspapers (April 26, 2022).
* Opportunity for objections.
* Report submission by the Competent Authority.
* Final declaration of acquisition and vesting of land (July 4, 2022).
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome is to acquire the necessary land for the construction and operation of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor. This is expected to facilitate the efficient transportation of goods and contribute to economic development. The specific impact on the landowner will involve the transfer of ownership to the Central Government, presumably with compensation provided as per applicable laws.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification analyzed in this report marks a significant step in the land acquisition process for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project in the Sikar district of Rajasthan. It signifies the Central Government's commitment to the project and its progress towards implementation. Affected stakeholders, particularly the landowners, should be aware of the implications of this notification and their rights related to compensation and potential resettlement. Further information can be obtained from the Railway Board and relevant government authorities.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: Indian legislation concerning railways, referenced in the context of land acquisition.
NEW DELHI: The location where the notification was issued.
ASHADHA: A month in the Hindu calendar, mentioned in the context of the date of the notification.
Government of India, Ministry of Railways, Railway Board: The publishing authority for the notification regarding land acquisition.
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for which land is being acquired, located in Rajasthan.
Rajasthan: A state in India where the land acquisition is taking place for the railway project.
Sikar: A district in Rajasthan where land is being acquired for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor.
Dainik Bhaskar: A daily local newspaper in which the notification was published.
Rajasthan Patrika: A daily local newspaper in which the notification was published.
Khandela: Taluka in Sikar district where land is being acquired.
Malakali: Village in Khandela Taluka where land is being acquired
PANKAJ TYAGI: Executive Director Land and Amenities
Mayapuri, New Delhi: Location of the Government of India Press.
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असाधारण
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 30th June, 2022
S. O. 3038(E).—Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board), number S.O. 1779 (E), dated the 7th April, 2022 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary,
Part II, Section 3, Sub – section (ii), dated the 12th April, 2022 and issued 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 annexure to the said notification for the purpose of execution,
maintenance, management and operation of the Special Railway Project namely, Western Dedicated Freight Corridor
in district of Sikar in the State of Rajasthan;
And whereas, the substance of the said notification has been published in the daily local newspapers, namely,
"Dainik Bhaskar" dated the 26th April, 2022 and "Rajasthan Patrika" the 26th April, 2022 under sub-section (4) of
section 20A of the said Act;
And whereas, no objection has been received by the Competent Authority;
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 report of the Competent Authority and in exercise of the powers conferred
by sub-section (1) of section 20E of the said Act, the Central Government hereby declares that the land 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 falling within the proposed Special Railway
Projects of Western Dedicated Fright Corridor in the state of Rajasthan.
Name of the District:- Sikar
Name of Taluka:- Khandela
Serial Name of Khasra Type of Nature of Area in Name of the Land owner/Interested
Number Village Number land Land Hectares persons
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
1 Malakali 2518/ 1 Private Barani 2 0.2811 Bega putra Muna hissa puran jati Jat sa
deh khatedar.
[F. No. 2022/LML-II/12/1/WC/2323]
PANKAJ TYAGI, Executive Director (Land and Amenities)
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