Date: 2026-07-15Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of 20A in Gazette notification in connection with Multi tracking of Sonnagar Andal (374.53 RKm) as part of Eastern DFC Rail Project of East Central Railway.
**Executive Summary**
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on July 15, 2026, declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in the Gaya district of Bihar for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. The land is required for the multi-tracking of the Son nagar-Andal section (374.53 RKm) under the Railways Act, 1989. Stakeholders have a 30-day deadline from the date of publication to submit written objections to the competent authority.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Project Scope and Authority**
* The acquisition is authorized under Section 20A(1) and (4) of the Railways Act, 1989, for a "Special Railway Project."
* The project involves the multi-tracking of the Son nagar-Andal route as part of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
* The targeted land is located in Kandi Nawada (Thana no. 189), Gaya District, Bihar.
**Land Acquisition Details**
* The total area identified for acquisition is 0.11492 Hectares (approximately 0.2839 Acres).
* Six specific plots are affected: 487, 488, 489, 490, 491, and 921.
* The nature of the acquisition for all listed plots is described as "Part" (partial acquisition).
* Detailed land plans are available for inspection by interested persons at the office of the competent authority.
**Objection Procedures**
* Any person interested in the land may raise an objection regarding its use or acquisition within 30 days of the notification's publication.
* Objections must be submitted in writing to the District Land Acquisition Officer, Gaya, and must clearly state the grounds for the objection.
* The competent authority is required to provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard, either in person or through a legal practitioner.
* Following an inquiry, the competent authority will issue an order to allow or disallow the objections; this order is final under Section 20D(2) of the Act.
**Impact Analysis**
**Landowners and Interested Persons in Kandi Nawada**
**Impact**
Property owners of the specified plots (487, 488, 489, 490, 491, and 921) face the partial acquisition of their land for industrial railway use.
**Action Required**
They must inspect the land plans at the competent authority's office and, if they wish to contest the acquisition, submit a written objection specifying their grounds within 30 days of July 15, 2026.
**District Land Acquisition Officer, Gaya (Competent Authority)**
**Impact**
This office is designated as the primary body for managing the legal intake of objections and conducting the subsequent inquiry process.
**Action Required**
The officer must receive written objections, facilitate hearings for objectors or their legal representatives, conduct necessary inquiries, and issue final orders regarding the validity of the objections.
**Ministry of Railways (East Central Railway)**
**Impact**
The Ministry is the initiating body for the infrastructure project, seeking to secure the necessary land for the multi-tracking of the Son nagar-Andal section.
**Action Required**
The Ministry must wait for the conclusion of the 30-day objection period and the resolution of any legal challenges before proceeding with the acquisition and implementation of the railway project.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: The primary legislation under which the Central Government is exercising powers (specifically Sections 20A and 20D) to declare the intention to acquire land.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: The special railway project for which the identified land is being acquired to facilitate infrastructure development.
District Land Acquisition Officer, Gaya: The designated competent authority responsible for receiving and hearing objections regarding the land acquisition process.
Son nagar - Andal Section: The specific 374.53 RKm railway stretch identified for multi-tracking as part of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
Gaya, Bihar: The central location in the State of Bihar where the land acquisition and infrastructure project are situated.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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No. 3731] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026/ASHADHA 24, 1948
रेल मत्रं ालय
(पर्ू व मध्य रेल)
अजधसचू ना
पटना, 13 िुलाई, 2026
का.आ. 3894(अ).— केंद्रीय सरकार, रेलर्े अजधजनयम, 1989 ( 1989 का 24 ) ( जिसे इसमें इसके पश्चात उक्त
अजधजनयम कहा गया ह ै ) की धारा 20क की उपधारा ( 1 ) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए यह समाधान हो िान े
के पश्चात की लोकप्रयोिन के जलए र्ह भूजम जिसका संजिप्त जर्र्रण इसके उपबद्ध अनुसूची में ददया गया है, जबहार राज्य के
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अजधजनयम की धारा 20घ की उप - धारा ( 1 ) के अधीन उपयुवक्त प्रयोिन के जलए ऐसी भूजम के अिवन और उपयोग के संबंध
म ें आिपे कर सकेगा ;
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[फा.सं. ECR/CAO/Con/S/EDFC-Son nagar-Andal]
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAY
(East Central Railway)
NOTIFICATION
Patna, the 13th July, 2026
S.O. 3894(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (4) 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 given in the Schedule annexed hereto, is required for
implementation 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 Gasette, raise objection to the acquisition and use of such land for the aforesaid purpose under sub-section
(1) of 20D of the said Act;
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;[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
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.
S. Name of Mouza Thana no. Plot No. Area Area Effected Plot
No. (in Hac.) (in Acre)
1 487 0.0284 0.07 Part
2 Kandi Nawada 488 0.00206 0.0051 Part
3 189 489 0.01461 0.0361 Part
4 490 0.0202 0.05 Part
5 491 0.00514 0.0127 Part
6 921 0.04451 0.11 Part
Total 0.11492 0.2839
[F.No. ECR/CAO/Con/S/EDFC-Son nagar-Andal]
RAJIV GUPTA, Chief Admin.Officer/Con/South
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