Provision of 4 Lane ROB at Railway Cost in lieu of LC no 16 SPL at KM 25.418 between Narela Holambi Kalan Stations, on Delhi Ambala Section near Narela and Provision of 4 Lane ROB at Railway Cost in lieu of LC no 18 B at KM 23.522 between Ghevra Bahadurgarh station on Delhi Bhatinda section near Ghevra for acquisitions of approximately 1.096 Hectares of land in outer North District in the territory of Delhi.

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Railways has notified the construction of two 4-lane Road Over Bridges (ROBs) in the Delhi Division of Northern Railway as "Special Railway Projects." This notification, effective from August 4, 2026, authorizes the acquisition of approximately 1.096 hectares of land in the Outer North District of Delhi for national infrastructure development. These projects aim to replace existing level crossings to enhance public safety and infrastructure at railway cost. **Key Points / Main Content** **Project Notifications** * **Delhi-Ambala Section:** Provision of a 4-lane ROB at KM 25.418 between Narela and Holambi Kalan stations, replacing Level Crossing (LC) no. 16 SPL. * **Delhi-Bhatinda Section:** Provision of a 4-lane ROB at KM 23.522 between Ghevra and Bahadurgarh stations, replacing LC no. 18-B. **Land Acquisition and Legal Authority** * **Legal Basis:** The projects are notified under the powers conferred by clause (37-A) of Section 2 of the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008. * **Land Scope:** Approximately 1.096 hectares of land are slated for acquisition in the Outer North District, Union Territory of Delhi. * **Purpose:** The land is acquired for "Special Railway Projects" intended for public purpose and national infrastructure. **Financial and Administrative Details** * **Funding:** The construction of both 4-lane ROBs will be executed at the expense of the Railways. * **Implementation Unit:** The projects fall under the Northern Railway (Road Safety Project Unit). * **Effective Date:** The notification and its provisions come into effect on the date of its publication in the official gazette (August 4, 2026). **Impact Analysis** **Northern Railway (Road Safety Project Unit)** **Impact** They are formally authorized to classify these specific ROB constructions as "Special Railway Projects," facilitating the legal process for infrastructure development. **Action Required** Proceed with the administrative and technical execution of the 4-lane ROBs and coordinate the acquisition of the specified 1.096 hectares of land. **Landowners in Outer North District, Delhi** **Impact** Properties located within the designated 1.096 hectares required for these projects are now subject to formal land acquisition proceedings by the government. **Action Required** Monitor official communications regarding land valuation, compensation, and transfer of ownership as per the Railways (Amendment) Act. **General Public and Local Commuters** **Impact** The replacement of level crossings (LC no. 16 SPL and LC no. 18-B) with 4-lane Road Over Bridges will improve road safety and reduce traffic delays in the Narela and Ghevra areas. **Action Required** None; however, the public should be aware of potential construction activities in the specified sections near Narela and Ghevra.

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