Date: 2022-04-27Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of 20E Notification in the Extraordinary Gazette of lndia, under the Railways Act, 1989 for District Purba Bardhaman in the State of West Bengal.
## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Project (Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal)
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification concerning land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. The notification declares the Central Government's decision to acquire specific land parcels, free from encumbrances, for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the EDFC. This decision follows the initial notification of intent, publication in newspapers, absence of objections, and submission of a report by the competent authority.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of a recent government notification regarding land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This analysis concerns a declaration related to an existing railway project based on the Railways Act, 1989.
* **Core Objective(s):** As inferred from the provided text, the core objective is to acquire land for the "execution, maintenance, management and operation" of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This notification builds upon previous actions. An initial notification (S.O. 454E, dated February 1, 2022) declared the government's intention to acquire the land. The current notification represents the final declaration of acquisition, suggesting that the necessary procedures (publication, objection period, report submission) have been completed. The rationale is to facilitate the development of the EDFC, a "Special Railway Project."
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is effectively a final declaration related to a land acquisition process. Therefore, key provisions are centered around that.
* **Specific part of original policy being executed:** Section 20E of the Railways Act 1989.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The Central Government declares that the land specified in the schedule annexed to the notification "shall be acquired for the aforesaid purpose." Furthermore, it declares that upon publication in the official Gazette, the land "shall vest absolutely in the Central Government free from all encumbrances."
* **Difference/Effect:** This declaration legally transfers ownership of the specified land parcels from their current owners to the Central Government, enabling the EDFC project to proceed. The land is now free of any legal claims or debts (encumbrances).
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the directly affected parties include:
* **Landowners:** Specifically, the individuals named in the schedule (e.g., Gourhari Goldar, Pradip Mete, Suniti Kumar Majumdar), whose land is being acquired.
* **Residents of Purba Bardhaman district:** The project impacts the district's infrastructure and potentially its economy.
* **Railways and related industries:** The EDFC is intended to improve freight transport, benefiting the rail industry and businesses reliant on it.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Central Government (Ministry of Railways, Railway Board) is responsible for the acquisition.
* "Competent authority" - This body conducted investigations, processed objections (if any), and submitted a report to the Central Government.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The text indicates a sequence of events: initial notification, public notice, objection period, report submission, and final declaration. The final transfer occurs upon publication in the official Gazette.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The primary intended outcome is the unhindered progress of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. By acquiring the land free of encumbrances, the government aims to:
* Facilitate construction and operation of the EDFC.
* Improve freight transportation efficiency.
* Potentially stimulate economic activity in the region.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification represents a significant step in the land acquisition process for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal. By declaring the acquisition and ensuring clear title, the notification paves the way for the project's implementation. This acquisition is likely to have a significant impact on the landowners involved and the region's infrastructure and economy. Further details of the project and associated compensation can be obtained from the Railways Board.
Key Entities Referenced
Galsi: Police Station in Purba Bardhaman District, West Bengal, related to land acquisition.
Railways Act, 1989: Indian legislation governing railways, cited as the legal basis for land acquisition.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for which land is being acquired.
Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal: District and state in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Bartaman Bengali: A Bengali-language daily newspaper where the notification was published.
The Statesman English: An English-language daily newspaper where the notification was published.
PANKAJ TYAGI: Executive Director, Land Administration (LA), signatory of the notification.
Memari: Police Station in Purba Bardhaman District, West Bengal, related to land acquisition.
Pingur: Related to land acquisition in Purba Bardhaman District, West Bengal.
Golgram: Related to land acquisition in Purba Bardhaman District, West Bengal.
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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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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 26th April, 2022
S.O. 1948(E).—Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of
Railways (Railway Board), number, S.O. 454(E), dated the 1st February, 2022, published in Gazette of
India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), dated the 3rd 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 Purba Bardhaman in the State of West Bengal;
And whereas, the substance of the said notification was published in daily newspapers
“Bartaman” (Bengali) and “The Statesman” (English), dated the 09th February, 2022 under
sub-section (4) of section 20A of the said Act;
And whereas, no objections were received and accordingly orders have been passed 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 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.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
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 Purba Bardhaman in the State of West Bengal.
DISTRICT: Purba Bardhaman
NAME AREA
NAME OF THE
OF TYPES NATURE
SL. POLICE PLOT LAND OWNER/
MOUZA OF OF
NO. STATION NO. INTERESTED
WITH JL LAND LAND ACRE HECTARE
PERSON
NO.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
1 Memari Pingur-43 25 Raiyat Sali 0.240 0.0971 Gourhari Goldar s/o
(L. R.) Binoy Krishna,
Nandalal Patra S/o
Krishna Chandra.
2 Galsi-I Golgram- 1032 Raiyat Sali 0.215 0.0870 Pradip Mete S/o
(Budbud) 89 Dukhiram,
(L. R.) Suniti Kumar
Majumdar S/o
Shoroshi Charan.
[F. No. 2022/LML-II/12/2/EC/2306]
PANKAJ TYAGI, Executive Director (L&A)
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