Publication of E gazette Notification for Declaration of Special Railway project under Section 37(A) for land acquisition for New Double line between Tadali Ghugus Doubling Project (14.11 Kms) as a SPECIAL RAILWAY PROJECT under the Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008 for Land Acquisition.

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on June 4, 2026, and published on June 8, 2026, designates the "New Double line between Tadali–Ghugus Doubling Project (14.11 Kms)" as a "Special Railway Project." The declaration enables land acquisition in the Chandrapur District of Maharashtra for the purpose of providing national infrastructure. The provisions of this notification come into effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. **Key Points / Main Content** **Project Classification and Legal Basis** * The Central Government has exercised its powers under clause (37A) of Section 2 of The Railways Act, 1989 (Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008). * The Tadali–Ghugus Doubling Project is formally notified as a "Special Railway Project." **Project Specifications** * The project involves the construction of a new double line spanning 14.11 kilometers. * The project is situated under the jurisdiction of the Central Railway. **Land Acquisition and Location** * Land acquisition is authorized for the public purpose of developing national infrastructure. * The affected area for land acquisition is located within the Chandrapur District of Maharashtra State. **Impact Analysis** **Ministry of Railways (Central Railway)** **Impact** The Ministry gains the legal mandate to classify the doubling 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. **Landowners in Chandrapur District, Maharashtra** **Impact** Owners of land within the project's designated path are subject to land acquisition by the government for national infrastructure. **Action Required** Affected parties must comply with the acquisition proceedings as governed by The Railways Act and subsequent official notices. **National Infrastructure / General Public** **Impact** The project is identified as serving a public purpose by enhancing national railway infrastructure between Tadali and Ghugus. **Action Required** No direct action is required from the general public.

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