Publication of E gazette Notification for Declaration of Special Railway project under Section 37(A) for Chalisgaon Rail Over Rail Flyover (10.75 Kms) as a SPECIAL RAILWAY PROJECT under the Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008 for Land Acquisition.

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Railways has notified the "Chalisgaon Rail Over Rail Flyover (10.75 Kms)" in Jalgaon District, Maharashtra, as a "Special Railway Project." This notification, issued under the Railway (Amendment) Act 2008, authorizes land acquisition for the purpose of providing national infrastructure for public benefit. The provisions of this notification are effective from its publication date, May 8, 2026. **Key Points / Main Content** **Project Classification and Scope** * **Special Project Designation:** The "Chalisgaon Rail Over Rail Flyover (10.75 Kms)" is officially designated as a "Special Railway Project" under the Central Railway. * **Infrastructure Purpose:** The project is classified as national infrastructure intended for a public purpose. * **Geographic Focus:** The project and associated land acquisition are located within the Jalgaon District in the State of Maharashtra. **Legal and Regulatory Framework** * **Statutory Authority:** The notification is issued in exercise of powers conferred by clause (37A) of Section 2 of The Railways Act, 1989, as amended by the Railway (Amendment) Act 2008. * **Effective Date:** The notification and its powers regarding land acquisition come into effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette (May 8, 2026). * **Administrative Oversight:** The notice was issued by the Chief Administrative Officer (Construction), Central Railway, Mumbai. **Impact Analysis** **Stakeholder: Central Railway / Ministry of Railways** **Impact** The Central Railway gains the formal legal status required to proceed with land acquisition specifically for the 10.75 km flyover project under the "Special Railway Project" framework. **Action Required** The department must execute land acquisition and project development in compliance with the Railway (Amendment) Act 2008. **Stakeholder: Landowners in Jalgaon District, Maharashtra** **Impact** Private or public land within the designated project area is now eligible for acquisition by the government for national infrastructure purposes. **Action Required** Affected parties should await specific land acquisition notices and follow the statutory procedures for compensation or representation as provided under the Railways Act. **Stakeholder: Government of Maharashtra / Local Authorities in Jalgaon** **Impact** State and district authorities will need to coordinate with the Central Railway for the administrative and legal transfer of land. **Action Required** Facilitate the land acquisition process and ensure local records are updated to reflect the requirements of the Special Railway Project.

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