Date: 2026-08-11Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of 20A in Gazette notification in connection with Multi tracking of Son nagar Andal (374.53 RKm) as part of Eastern DFC Rail Project of East Central Railway.
**Executive Summary**
This notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in the Gaya district of Bihar for the multi-tracking of the Son nagar–Andal section of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor. Issued under the Railways Act, 1989, the document specifies the plots affected and establishes a 30-day window from the publication date (August 11, 2026) for interested parties to file objections. The District Land Acquisition Officer of Gaya is designated as the competent authority to oversee the acquisition and objection process.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Project Scope and Authority**
* **Purpose:** The land is required for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of a Special Railway Project involving the multi-tracking of the Son nagar–Andal section (374.53 RKm).
* **Legal Framework:** The declaration is made by the Ministry of Railways under Section 20A(1) of the Railways Act, 1989.
**Land Acquisition Details**
* **Location:** The targeted land is situated in the Gaya district of Bihar, specifically within the Mauzas of Durbe (Thana no. 177), Katari (Thana no. 182), and Kujapi (Thana no. 186).
* **Total Area:** The acquisition involves multiple plots totaling approximately 1.4026 acres (comprising 1.1956 acres and 0.207 acres as per the schedules).
* **Nature of Acquisition:** The affected plots are classified as "Part" acquisitions, meaning only portions of the specified plots are being acquired.
**Objection and Review Process**
* **Timeline:** Any person interested in the land must raise objections within 30 days of the notification's publication.
* **Submission Requirements:** Objections must be submitted in writing to the District Land Acquisition Officer, Gaya, stating the specific grounds for the objection.
* **Right to a Hearing:** Objectors will be given an opportunity to be heard in person or through a legal practitioner.
* **Finality:** Following an inquiry, the competent authority will issue an order to allow or disallow the objections; such orders are considered final under Section 20D(2) of the Act.
* **Inspection:** Detailed land plans and related information are available for inspection at the office of the competent authority.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholders: Landowners and Persons Interested in the Specified Land (Durbe, Katari, and Kujapi Mauzas)**
**Impact**
The identified land parcels are subject to acquisition for a public purpose, which may result in the transfer of ownership or usage rights to the Ministry of Railways.
**Action Required**
Interested parties must inspect the land plans at the District Land Acquisition Officer's office and, if necessary, file written objections within 30 days of August 11, 2026.
**Stakeholders: District Land Acquisition Officer, Gaya (Competent Authority)**
**Impact**
Tasked with the statutory responsibility of managing the land acquisition process and adjudicating disputes.
**Action Required**
The officer must facilitate the inspection of land plans, receive written objections, conduct hearings/inquiries, and issue final orders regarding the acquisition.
**Stakeholders: Ministry of Railways (East Central Railway)**
**Impact**
Secures the legal intent to acquire necessary land for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor expansion.
**Action Required**
Proceed with the administrative steps of land acquisition following the resolution of the objection period.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: The primary legislation under which the Central Government exercises powers (specifically Section 20A) to acquire land for railway projects.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: The special railway project for which the land is being acquired, specifically for multi-tracking the Son nagar - Andal section.
Gaya, Bihar: The specific district and state where the land targeted for acquisition and project implementation is located.
Ministry of Railways: The primary government ministry, via the East Central Railway, responsible for the execution, management, and notification of the project.
District Land Acquisition Officer, Gaya: The designated competent authority responsible for receiving and hearing objections regarding the proposed land acquisition.
रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
सी.जी.-बी.आर.-अ.-12082026-275387
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
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[Qk-l-a ECR/CAO/Con/S/EDFC-Son nagar-Andal]
jktho xqIrk, मुख्य प्रिासजनक अजधकारी (जनमागण)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(East Central Railway)
NOTIFICATION
Patna, the 3rd August, 2026
S.O. 4445(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (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 Projects, Multi tracking of Son nagar -Andal
(374.53 RKm) as part of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor, in the District of Gaya, Bihar State, 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 20D of the said Act;[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
Every such objection shall be made to the competent authority namely, District Land Acquisition Officer,
Gaya, 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 of the 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 with our structure falling within the special Railway
Project Namely Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in the district of Gaya in the State of Bihar.
Sl. Name of Thana no. Plot No. Area Affected Plot
No. Mauza (in Acre)
1 Durbe 177 601/1506 0.136 Part
2 1174/1505 0.0976 Part
3 600 0.577 Part
4 Katari 182 60 0.26 Part
5 Kujapi 186 1842 0.125 Part
Total 1.1956
Sl. Name of Thana no. Plot No. Area Affected Plot
No. Mauza (in Acre)
1 Kujapi 186 2701 0.18 Part
2 Kujapi 186 2703 0.027 Part
Total 0.207
[F. No. ECR/CAO/Con/S/EDFC-Son nagar-Andal]
RAJIV GUPTA, Chief Administrative Officer (Con.)
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