Publication of E gazette Notification for Declaration of Special Rail project under Section 37(A) for land acquisition for New Double line between Pune Ahilyanagar Project (132.88 Kms) as a SPECIAL RAILWAY PROJECT under Railway Amendment Act, 2008

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Railways (Central Railway) issued notification S.O. 1847(E) on April 10, 2026, designating the "New Double line between Pune-Ahilyanagar Project" as a "Special Railway Project." Spanning 132.88 kilometers, the project is classified for national infrastructure development to facilitate land acquisition in the Pune and Ahilyanagar districts of Maharashtra. This notification takes effect immediately from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. **Key Points / Main Content** **Project Classification and Legal Basis** * The project is formally designated as a "Special Railway Project" under the powers conferred by clause (37A) of Section 2 of The Railways Act, 1989 (Railway (Amendment) Act 2008). * The notification applies to the "New Double line between Pune-Ahilyanagar Project," which covers a distance of 132.88 Kms. **Jurisdiction and Scope** * The project falls under the administration of the Central Railway. * The geographical scope for infrastructure development and land acquisition is restricted to the Pune and Ahilyanagar districts in the State of Maharashtra. **Public Purpose and Infrastructure** * The project is intended for a "public purpose" to provide national infrastructure. * The primary objective of the notification is to enable the formal acquisition of land required for the completion of the double-line project. **Impact Analysis** **Ministry of Railways (Central Railway)** **Impact** The Ministry gains the legal status required to treat the Pune-Ahilyanagar double-line project as a "Special Railway Project," streamlining the process for infrastructure development. **Action Required** The Chief Administrative Officer (Construction) and relevant departments must proceed with the project implementation and the formal land acquisition process as authorized by the notification. **Landowners in Pune and Ahilyanagar Districts** **Impact** Property and land located within the project's 132.88 Km corridor are now subject to acquisition by the government for national infrastructure purposes. **Action Required** Affected landowners must comply with subsequent land acquisition proceedings and notices issued by the Central Railway or state authorities in accordance with the Railways Act. **State Government of Maharashtra (Pune and Ahilyanagar District Authorities)** **Impact** Local district administrations are identified as the jurisdictions where the land acquisition and infrastructure development will take place. **Action Required** District authorities must coordinate with the Central Railway to facilitate the identification and acquisition of land required for the 132.88 Km project.

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