Date: 2025-06-06Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of draft Gazette Notification u s 20A of Railway Act 1989 Amended in 2008 for acquisition of land for Special Railway Project namely Bypass Chord Line at Ayodhya Cant Between Salarpur Masodha 6 Km in Ayodhya District State of Uttar Pradesh
## Report on Land Acquisition Policy for Ayodhya Bypass Chord Line Construction
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification concerning the acquisition of land in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, for the construction of a bypass chord line at Ayodhya Cantt between Salarpur-Masodha. The notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways, declares the government's intention to acquire specific land parcels for this project and outlines the process for affected individuals to raise objections. The core purpose is to facilitate the construction of railway infrastructure by acquiring the necessary land through legal means, while also providing a mechanism for addressing concerns from landowners. The key finding is the government's commitment to infrastructure development coupled with adherence to legal procedures for land acquisition.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative overview of a specific government notification pertaining to land acquisition for railway infrastructure development in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification, focusing on its objectives, provisions, and implications for affected stakeholders.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy notification related to land acquisition, not an amendment.
* **Core Objective(s):** As inferred from the text, the core objective is to acquire land for the construction of a bypass chord line at Ayodhya Cantt between Salarpur-Masodha, a 6.00 km stretch, for public use and railway infrastructure development.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** The policy addresses the need for land to build the Ayodhya Cantt bypass chord line. The construction of new railway lines often requires acquiring land from private owners. This notification initiates the formal process of land acquisition, suggesting that existing land ownership patterns hinder the proposed railway project. The construction appears to be considered in the public interest.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **New Policy:** The main provisions of the notification are:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land in Ayodhya district for the specified railway project.
* **Land Identification:** The notification includes a schedule detailing the affected land, including village names, plot numbers, and the area (in hectares) to be acquired (either fully or partially).
* **Objection Mechanism:** It provides a 30-day window for individuals with an interest in the land to raise objections to the acquisition.
* **Competent Authority:** It designates the Special Land Acquisition Officer, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, as the competent authority to receive and address these objections.
* **Hearing Process:** The competent authority is mandated to provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard, either in person or through a legal representative.
* **Order and Finality:** The competent authority can either allow or disallow the objections and the order passed by the authority shall be final.
* **Inspection of Documents:** The interested parties can inspect the land plans and other details of the land covered under this notification.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners in the Ayodhya district, specifically those whose land falls within the identified areas (Banvirpur, Abbu Sarai, Gaddopur) listed in the schedule.
* Residents of the affected villages (Banvirpur, Abbu Sarai, Gaddopur)
* The Special Land Acquisition Officer, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Railways (issuing authority)
* Northern Railways Construction Organization
* Special Land Acquisition Officer, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh (competent authority for handling objections)
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* 30-day period for landowners to file objections, starting from the date of publication of the notification in the Official Gazette (June 6, 2025).
* The Special Land Acquisition Officer will conduct hearings and make a determination on the objections.
* Land plans and other details of the land covered under this notification are available for inspection at the office of the competent authority.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **New Policy:** The likely intended outcomes are:
* Facilitating the acquisition of land necessary for the construction of the Ayodhya Cantt bypass chord line.
* Enabling the completion of the railway infrastructure project.
* Potentially improving transportation and connectivity in the region.
* Addressing any legitimate concerns of affected landowners through the objection process.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification signifies a crucial step in the development of railway infrastructure in Ayodhya. It initiates the formal land acquisition process for the construction of the bypass chord line. While it paves the way for infrastructure development, it also establishes a framework for addressing the grievances of those directly affected by the land acquisition. This policy document is significant due to its direct impact on landowners and the region's transportation network.
Key Entities Referenced
JUNE 6, 2025: Date of the notification and publication: FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025
NEW DELHI: Place of publication of the notification
Railways Act, 1989: Act under which the notification is issued
Section 20A: Relevant section of the Railways Act, 1989, providing powers for land acquisition
Central Government: Issuing authority of the notification
Uttar Pradesh: State where the land acquisition is proposed
Ayodhya: District where the land acquisition is proposed
Bypass Chord Line at Ayodhya Cant Between SalarpurMasodha 6.00 Km: Description of the project requiring land acquisition
Special Land Acquistion officer, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: Competent authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made
Sohawal: Name of Tehsil
Banvirpur: Name of Village
Abbu Sarai: Name of Village
Gaddopur: Name of Village
SHYAM SINGH: Chief Administrative OfficerConstructionII
Northern Railways Construction Organization: Organization under the MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS: Ministry responsible for the notification
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727/ 1000 vakf'kd 0.0648
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769 vakf'kd 0.1320
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776 vakf'kd 0.0187
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795 vakf'kd 0.0240
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77 vakf'kd 0.0112
146 vakf'kd 0.0132
147 vakf'kd 0.0140
148 vakf'kd 0.1782
149 vakf'kd 0.2357
154 vakf'kd 0.0468
156 vakf'kd 0.0936
157 vakf'kd 0.0162
158 vakf'kd 0.0720
161 vakf'kd 0.1008
162 vakf'kd 0.1594
163 vakf'kd 0.2592
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200 vakf'kd 0.2787
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203 vakf'kd 0.1280
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207 vakf'kd 0.0312
208 vakf'kd 0.2516
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213 vakf'kd 0.0936
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217 vakf'kd 0.0144
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224 vakf'kd 0.0570
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279 vakf'kd 0.3081
281 vakf'kd 0.0451
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311 vakf'kd 0.0160
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315 vakf'kd 0.1196
316 vakf'kd 0.0184
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724 vakf'kd 0.0480
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[Qk- la- 190-W/Land/Ayodhya Cantt./LKO-I]
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
[Northern Railways (Construction Organization)]
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 6th June, 2025
S.O. 2499(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (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 the
public purpose, the land, the brief description of which has been given in the Schedule annexed hereto, is required for
construction of proposed "Bypass/ Chord Line at Ayodhya Cant (Between Salarpur-Masodha) 6.00 Km." in
District-Ayodhya in the State of Uttar Pradesh, 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 section 20D of the said Act.
Every such objection shall be made to the competent authority, namely, Special Land Acquistion officer,
Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh 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 land covered under this notification are available and can be inspected by
the interested person at the aforesaid office of the competent authority.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
SCHEDULE
Brief Description of the land to be acquired, with or without structure, falling within the proposed construction of
"Bypass/ Chord Line at Ayodhya Cant (Between Salarpur-Masodha) 6.00 Km." in District-Ayodhya" in District-
Ayodhya in the State of Uttar Pradesh
Sl Name of Name of Name of Village Plot No. Affected Plot Affected Area
No. District Tehsil (Full/Part) (Hectare)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 Ayodhya Sohawal (1) Banvirpur 488 Full 0.7330
489 Part 0.3562
503 Part 0.0336
535 Part 0.0192
536 Part 0.2130
537 Part 0.0048
539 Part 0.0880
540 Part 0.0396
541 Part 0.0252
542 Part 0.0100
Total 1.5226
Sadar (2) Abbu Sarai 495 Part 0.0425
(BNP)
719 Part 0.0704
720 Part 0.0596
726 Part 0.0040
727 Part 0.2010
727/ 1000 Part 0.0648
728 Part 0.0672
729 Part 0.1010
730 Part 0.0056
731 Part 0.0080
731/ 998 Part 0.0040
732 Part 0.1040
733 Part 0.0640
737 Part 0.2226
738 Part 0.0044
747 Part 0.0080
748 Part 0.2480
749 Part 0.0480
750 Part 0.0064
751 Part 0.0896
752 Part 0.0708
753 Full 0.1170
754 Part 0.0322
755 Part 0.0005
766 Part 0.0518
767 Part 0.0842
768 Part 0.0754
769 Part 0.1320
770 Part 0.01206 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
775 Part 0.0572
776 Part 0.0187
777 Part 0.0064
778 Part 0.1150
779 Part 0.1050
780 Part 0.1650
781 Part 0.1126
793 Part 0.0578
794 Part 0.0748
795 Part 0.0240
797 Part 0.7080
798 Part 0.1734
799 Part 0.1380
800 Part 0.0016
Total 3.7565
(3) Gaddopur 2 Part 0.0055
3 Part 0.2622
4 Part 0.0008
5 Part 0.0224
10 Part 0.4296
11 Part 0.0048
19 Part 0.0140
20 Part 0.4480
24 Part 0.0030
26 Part 0.0015
28 Part 0.1050
33 Part 0.0157
77 Part 0.0112
146 Part 0.0132
147 Part 0.0140
148 Part 0.1782
149 Part 0.2357
154 Part 0.0468
156 Part 0.0936
157 Part 0.0162
158 Part 0.0720
161 Part 0.1008
162 Part 0.1594
163 Part 0.2592
199 Part 0.0400
200 Part 0.2787
202 Part 0.0064
203 Part 0.1280
204 Part 0.0100
207 Part 0.0312
208 Part 0.2516[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 7
209 Part 0.0980
210 Part 0.0048
211 Part 0.0216
212 Part 0.0504
213 Part 0.0936
214 Part 0.0630
215 Part 0.0008
217 Part 0.0144
223 Part 0.0240
224 Part 0.0570
225 Part 0.0024
279 Part 0.3081
281 Part 0.0451
282 Part 0.0720
283 Part 0.0040
299 Part 0.0192
300 Part 0.0010
301 Full 0.0190
302 Full 0.0060
303 Part 0.1296
307 Part 0.0245
308 Part 0.2773
309 Part 0.0600
311 Part 0.0160
314 Part 0.3880
315 Part 0.1196
316 Part 0.0184
711 Part 0.0360
723 Part 0.0300
724 Part 0.0480
730 Part 0.0609
731 Part 0.0798
732 Part 0.5750
733 Part 0.1800
Total 6.2062
Grand Total 11.4853
[F. No. 190-W/Land/Ayodhya Cantt./LKO-I]
SHYAM SINGH, Chief Administrative Officer/Construction-II
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