Date: 2025-11-25Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of Corrigendum of Republication of 20A Gazette Notification of Land Acquisition between Mahgama to Meherma in connection with Godda Pirpainti New BG Line in the District of Godda in the State of Jharkhand
**Executive Summary**
This document is a corrigendum issued by the Ministry of Railways, specifically the Eastern Railway (Construction Department), to amend a previous notification (No. 3815 dated 26.08.2025) concerning land acquisition for the "Godda Pirpainti New BG line" railway project in the Godda district of Jharkhand. The corrigendum, dated November 24, 2025, addresses errors in the original notification regarding the nature of land and khata numbers. It requires corrections to be made in the Gazette of India.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Purpose:** To correct errors in Notification No. 3815 dated 26.08.2025 regarding land acquisition for the Godda Pirpainti New BG line railway project.
* **Scope:** The corrections pertain to specific plots of land in various Mouzas (villages) within the Godda district of Jharkhand.
* **Corrections to the Nature of Land:**
* Several entries list changes to the 'Nature of Land' as it was published in the original 20A Notification dated 26.08.2025. These corrections change classifications such as Dhani (various types), Bari (various types), Pradhani Jot, Chokidari Jagir, Nadi, Makan, Rasta, and Govt. Land to other specified classifications. Many entries also indicate a change to "Record not found".
* **Corrections to the Type of Land:**
* Certain plots initially classified as "Private" or "Govt. Land" in the 20A Notification are revised to "Record not found" or, in some cases, replaced by the opposite type.
* **Corrections to Khata No:**
* There are specific updates to Khata numbers for land being acquired.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Landowners/Affected Parties**
* **Impact:** The accuracy of land records and compensation related to the land acquisition process for the railway project is affected.
* **Action Required:** Review the corrected details for their land parcels and verify accuracy. Consult with the railway authorities for any discrepancies or concerns.
**Stakeholder: Ministry of Railways/Eastern Railway (Construction Department)**
* **Impact:** Ensures accurate land records and compliance with legal requirements for land acquisition.
* **Action Required:** Implement the corrections in their land acquisition records and processes. Update the Gazette of India with the corrected information.
**Stakeholder: Government of India/Gazette of India**
* **Impact:** Legal record of land acquisition requires to be maintained accurately.
* **Action Required:** Publish and disseminate the corrigendum to the original notification.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008: Amends the Railways Act, particularly concerning land acquisition. Section 20A is specifically referenced.
Godda Pirpainti New BG line: Special Railway Project. This project is a central subject of the notification, involving land acquisition in the Godda district.
Jharkhand: State where land acquisition is occurring for the specified railway project.
Ministry of Railways: Government ministry responsible for the railway project and issuing the notification.
Godda: District within Jharkhand where the land is being acquired for the railway project.