Publication of E Gazette Notification for Declaration of acquisition under Section 20E for land acquisition for 5 villages Pitesur Bharatwada Chakkikhapa Godhani and Lonara of Godhani Bharatwada Rail Over Rail in Connection with Itarsi Nagpur Third line

## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for Itarsi-Nagpur 3rd Railway Line Project **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a government notification concerning the acquisition of land for the Godhani-Bharatwada section of the Itarsi-Nagpur 3rd railway line project under the Special Railway Project. The notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways, declares the Central Government's intent to acquire specific land parcels in Nagpur district, Maharashtra, free from all encumbrances, for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the railway project. The report details the legal basis for the acquisition, identifies affected landowners, and outlines the process leading to this declaration. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an analysis of the notification published in the Gazette of India concerning land acquisition for the Godhani-Bharatwada R.O.R section of the Itarsi-Nagpur 3rd railway line project. The analysis is based solely on the information provided in the attached policy text. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Core Objective(s):** The core objective is to acquire land for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Godhani-Bharatwada R.O.R under the Special Railway Project, specifically the Itarsi-Nagpur 3rd line. **4. Background and Rationale:** This is effectively a new policy declaration specific to this land acquisition. The policy addresses the need for land to construct the Itarsi-Nagpur 3rd railway line. Without acquiring this land, the project cannot proceed, hindering improvements to railway infrastructure and capacity in the region. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * The Central Government declares its intention to acquire the land specified in the schedule annexed to the notification for the purpose of the railway project. * The notification references subsection 1 of section 20A of the Railway Act, 1989, as the legal basis for the acquisition. * The Central Government declares that upon publication of the notification in the official Gazette, the land specified in the schedule shall vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances. * The schedule provides a detailed list of land parcels to be acquired, including the village, landholder names, survey numbers, acquisition area (in H.Rsq.m. and H.R), and method of acquisition for each parcel. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders are: * Landowners listed in the schedule annexed to the notification, whose land is being acquired. * Residents of the villages (Bharatwada, Chakki, Godhani, Pitesur, Lonara) impacted by the land acquisition. * The Ministry of Railways and associated agencies responsible for the Itarsi-Nagpur 3rd line project. * Niyojit Star Grih Nirman Sah. Sanstha Marya. Bramhanwada and Star Grih Niraman Sahakari Sanstha Marya. Nagpur (housing societies) **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Ministry of Railways, Railway Board, and Competent Authority are responsible for the implementation of this policy. The "Chief Admn. Officer Construction" is mentioned. * **Timelines/procedures:** The notification references previous notifications (S.O 5093 E dated the 8th December, 2021) and publication of the substance of the notification in daily newspapers. The process involves: * Initial notification of intent to acquire land. * Publication of the notification in newspapers. * Opportunity for objections from affected parties. * Submission of a report by the Competent Authority to the Central Government. * Final declaration of acquisition and vesting of land in the Central Government upon publication in the official Gazette. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome is the acquisition of land necessary for the construction of the Itarsi-Nagpur 3rd railway line, facilitating improved railway infrastructure, increased capacity, and more efficient transportation. The impact will be a transfer of land ownership from private individuals and entities to the Central Government for the specified public purpose. Land owners receive compensation. **9. Conclusion:** The notification represents a critical step in the execution of the Itarsi-Nagpur 3rd railway line project. It outlines the legal framework and process for acquiring the necessary land, identifying affected parties and ensuring the project can proceed. The acquisition will facilitate the expansion of railway infrastructure in the region, but will also require careful consideration of the impact on affected landowners and communities.

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