**Executive Summary**
This notification, published in The Gazette of India on December 23, 2025, by the Ministry of Railways, declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in the Alwar district of Rajasthan for the Agra Fort-Bandikui Doubling Project. The land acquisition follows the Railways Act of 1989 and its subsequent amendment in 2008, with no objections received during the initial notification period. The land, detailed in the schedule, will vest absolutely in the Central Government upon publication of this notice.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Land Acquisition for Railway Project:**
* The Central Government intends to acquire land for the Agra Fort-Bandikui Doubling Project in Alwar district, Rajasthan.
* This action is taken under the Railways Act of 1989 and its 2008 amendment.
* **Procedural Compliance:**
* The initial notification was published in "Dainik Bhaskar" and "Rajasthan Patrika" on March 28 and 29, 2025.
* No objections were received from the village regarding the acquisition.
* The competent authority submitted a report to the Central Government according to the Act.
* **Land Details (Schedule):**
* The schedule provides specific details of the land to be acquired in the Laxmangarh Tehsil, Bhikhahedi Khurd village.
* Details include Plot numbers 638, 639, 640, and 641.
* Land types are categorized as Gai.mu.khai, Gai.mu.Road, and Charagah, all owned by the Government.
* Total area to be acquired is 0.1473 hectares.
* **Vesting of Land:**
* Upon publication in the Gazette, the specified land will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
**Impact Analysis**
**Ministry of Railways (North Central Railway Construction Organization)**
* **Impact:** The Ministry requires the specified land to execute, maintain, manage, and operate the Agra Fort-Bandikui Doubling Project.
* **Action Required:** Proceed with acquiring the land as per the outlined schedule and legal framework.
**Government Construction Department/Rajakiya charagah**
* **Impact:** Loss of control over land previously designated for public use.
* **Action Required:** Transfer the land to the Ministry of Railways as required by the notification.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: Primary law enabling land acquisition for railway projects.
Agra Fort-Bandikui Doubling Project: Special Railway Project for which land is being acquired.
Alwar: District in Rajasthan where land acquisition is taking place for the railway project.
Ministry of Railways: The central government ministry responsible for the notification and project execution.
Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008: Amendment to the Railways Act, 1989
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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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No. 5766] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025/PAUSHA 2, 1947
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1. लक्ष्मणगढ भीखाहडे ी 638 गै. मु.खाई सावािजिक 0.0160 सावािजिक जिमााण जवभाग
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639 गै.म.ुसडक सावािजिक 0.0110 सावािजिक जिमााण जवभाग
640 गै.म.ुखाई सावािजिक 0.0113 सावािजिक जिमााण जवभाग
641 चरागाह सावािजिक 0.1090 रािकीय चरागाह
योग 0.1473
[फा. स.ं एिसीआर/(एलएएिडी)एचक्यूिून्द्यसीईएििी-6/2024-ओ कम््यूर्र संख्याः) एिीसी/एक-कन्द्स्ट्रक्िि/.ओ जड्र्ी चीफ इंिी/114142)
जहमांिु गोस्ट्वामी, मुख्य प्रिासजिक अजधकारी/जिमााण
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
[North Central Railway (Construction Organization)]
NOTIFICATION
Prayagraj, the 16th December, 2025
S.O. 5963(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub – section (1) of Section 20A of the Railways Act,
1989 (24 of 1989) & Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008 (11 of 2008) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the
Central Government after being satisfied that for the public purpose the land the brief description of which has been
given in schedule annexed hereto, is required for purpose of execution, maintenance, management and operation of
the Special Railway Project namely, “Agra Fort-Bandikui Doubling Project” in District Alwar in the state of
Rajasthan hereby declares its intention to acquire such land.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
Any whereas, the substance of the said notification was published in daily newspapers namely “ Dainik
Bhaskar” and Rajasthan Patrika” dated 29 March 2025 and 28 March 2025 under sub section (4) of Section 20A of
the said ACT.
Any whereas, in this village no objection were received and competent Authority have passed the orders
accordingly.
Any whereas, in pursuance of sub section 20 E 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 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.
SCHEDULE
Brief description of the land to be acquired with or without structure, for the Special Railway Project, Namely, Agra
Fort-Bandikui Doubling Project in District Alwar in the state of Rajasthan.
SN Tehsil Name Village Name Plot No Type of land Nature Acquired Land
of land Area in Owner/Beneficiary
Hect. Name
1. Laxmangarh Bhikhahedi 638 Gai.mu.khai Govt 0.0160 Govt. Construction
Khurd Department
639 Gai.mu.Road Govt 0.0110 Govt. Construction
Department
640 Gai.mu.khai Govt 0.0113 Govt. Construction
Department
641 Charagah Govt 0.1090 Rajakiya charagah
Total 0.1473
[F. No. NCR-HQ0CENG(LAND)/6/2024 O/o Dy. CE/C-I/AGC (Computer No. 114142]
HIMANSHU GOSWAMI,Chief Administrative Officer/Const.
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and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.