Date: 2025-06-11Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of E gazette Notification for Declaration intention to acquire land under Section 20A for land acquisition for BSL KNW 3rd and 4th Line Project 131 Kms
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**Report: Analysis of Land Acquisition Notification for Bhusawal-Khandwa Railway Project**
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Railways concerning the acquisition of land for the Bhusawal-Khandwa 3rd and 4th Line Railway Project. The notification, published in the Gazette of India, declares the government's intention to acquire land in the Burhanpur district of Madhya Pradesh for this project, outlining the process for affected individuals to raise objections. The report identifies key stakeholders, implementation aspects and the likely impact of the land acquisition on affected parties.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of a government notification pertaining to land acquisition for the Bhusawal-Khandwa 3rd and 4th Line Railway Project, based solely on the provided policy text. The analysis focuses on the notification's purpose, key provisions, affected parties, and inferred implementation aspects.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This appears to be a *new policy action* regarding land acquisition for a specific railway project, not an amendment to an existing policy.
* **Core Objective(s):** As inferred from the text, the primary objective is to acquire land required for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Bhusawal-Khandwa 3rd and 4th Line Railway Project (131 Kms) in the district of Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, deemed to be for a "public purpose."
**4. Background and Rationale:**
As this is a new policy action (land acquisition notice), the text suggests the following: The policy addresses the need for land to construct and operate the Bhusawal-Khandwa 3rd and 4th Line Railway Project. The "public purpose" justification implies the project is intended to improve railway infrastructure, likely enhancing transportation capacity, efficiency, and connectivity in the region. Without the land, the railway expansion cannot proceed.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for the Bhusawal-Khandwa 3rd and 4th Line Railway Project.
* **Land Description:** A brief description of the land to be acquired is provided in a schedule annexed to the notification. This schedule lists specific survey numbers, village names, land areas (in hectares), nature of land (Private Agricultural), and landowners across 5 villages.
* **Objection Process:** Individuals interested in the land are granted a 30-day period from the notification's publication date to raise objections to the acquisition.
* **Competent Authority:** Objections must be submitted in writing to the Sub-Divisional Officer, Revenue Land Acquisition Officer, Nepanagar, identified as the "Competent Authority."
* **Hearing and Enquiry:** The Competent Authority is required to provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard (in person or through a legal practitioner) and may conduct further inquiries before allowing or disallowing objections.
* **Final Order:** The Competent Authority's order regarding the objections is final.
* **Accessibility of Land Plans:** Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the Competent Authority's office.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners in the listed villages (Chandrakantabai Tejpal, Sunil Hiraman, Leelabai wife of Anna Caste Gond, Raju Anna caste Gond, Ramdas Anna caste Gond, Mirabai Bewa Pannalal, Totaram Gurudayal, Nannusing Chainsingh, Budha Mithu, Gopal Kashinath, Sunil Nandkishor, Suresh Tukaram, Borsal P. Suresh Tukaram, Nepanagar H.N. Suresh Tukaram, Sundarbai Bewa Banshi, Ramkalibai Bewa Chhadamilal, Ganesh Jagannath, Jagannath Narayan, Deepak Prahlad, Prabhabai Choudhary wife of Pramod, Ram Ghashiram Lodhi, Vaman Aasaru, Nandkishor Madhukar, Subhash Sitaram, Ramesh Sitaram, Shubham Upendra, Bhagwandas,Rajesh Na Ba Rameshchandra Ishbai, Digambar Dattu, Yuvraj Bhagwat, Nepanagar Kalusingh,Balusingh,Amarsingh,B P. H.N.12 holasingh,Babaji Ramsingh, Vitthal Fakira, Sumanbai Bewa Manmohan, Rajkishor Ramdas, Ismail Supdu, Nirmalabai Vinodkumar, Raghunath Bhagwan, Manishabai Arun, Meena Rajendra, Narayan Mohanrao, Shriram Sonji, Ratagad Bhagat Singh Sardar Singh Nepanagar P. H.N26, Narmadabai Rajaram, Bhagat Singh Sardar Singh, Ramesh Babulal, Kailash Singh Keshar Singh, Devendra Rajendra Prasad, Lata Hemant Manjushree Kishore Shah Caste Mood Bhikari Chandu Nimna Re., Nepanagar Rukhmabai Laxman P. H.N26, Ali Asgar Mohammad Hasan, Smt. Alkabai Krishnasingh, Ramesh Sadashiv, Jawaharlal Girdharlal, Jaiprakash Girdharlal, Raji kishor Ramdas, Sanjay Godam, Sivatabai Santosh, Subhash Muralidhar, Pramod Muralidhar, Nashiraba Pramod Muralidhar, d Kirankumar Manaklal, Nepanagar P. H.N . Dinesh Damodar, Ravindra Namdev, Barkibai Dhyansingh, Dhyansing Jhitriya, Kasturibai Jhitriya, Kamalabai Bewa Gangacharan, Rajivkumar Gordhandas, Gauribai Chhatrisang, Jostana Mahendra, Pramanshu Vinod Kumar ) whose land is identified for acquisition.
* Residents and communities in the affected villages in the District Burhanpur in the State of Madhya Pradesh.
* The Central Railway and associated entities involved in the Bhusawal-Khandwa railway project.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** Ministry of Railways (Central Railway), with the Chief Administrative Officer Construction taking responsibility. The Sub-Divisional Officer, Revenue Land Acquisition Officer, Nepanagar is designated as the Competent Authority.
* **Timeline:** A 30-day period is provided for raising objections from the date of publication of the notification.
* **Procedure:** The process involves: (1) Notification publication, (2) Objection submission to the Competent Authority, (3) Hearing and enquiry by the Competent Authority, (4) Order issued by the Competent Authority (which is final), and (5) Acquisition of land following the due process of law.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome is to acquire the necessary land to facilitate the construction and operation of the Bhusawal-Khandwa 3rd and 4th Line Railway Project. This is expected to have the following impact:
* **Positive:** Improved railway infrastructure, increased transportation capacity, and enhanced connectivity.
* **Negative:** Displacement of landowners and potential disruption of livelihoods, particularly for those dependent on agriculture. This is mitigated to some extent by the objection process and presumably, a compensation scheme (though the compensation is not detailed in the provided text).
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification signals the commencement of land acquisition for the Bhusawal-Khandwa 3rd and 4th Line Railway Project. While enabling crucial infrastructure development, it directly affects landowners in the specified villages, who must be aware of their rights to raise objections within the stipulated timeframe. The Competent Authority plays a critical role in ensuring a fair and transparent process. Further information regarding compensation and rehabilitation (not included in this text) would be important for fully understanding the policy's impact.
Key Entities Referenced
NEW DELHI: Capital of India, place of publication of the gazette.
Ministry of Railways: The government ministry responsible for railways.
Central Railway: A zone of the Indian Railways.
Mumbai: City in Maharashtra, location of the notification.
Railway Amendment Act 2008: Act of Indian Parliament, clause mentioned in notification.
Railways Act, 1989: Act of Indian Parliament, section mentioned in notification.
Bhusawal Khandwa 3rd 4th Line Project: Special Railway Project for which land acquisition is intended.
Burhanpur: District in Madhya Pradesh where the land is located.
Madhya Pradesh: State in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Nepanagar: Place in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, location of Competent Authority office.
Avanish Kumar Pandey: Chief Administrative Officer Construction