Publication of E gazette Notification for Declaration of Special Railway project under Section 37(A) for New BG Line between Jalna Khamgaon Project (162 Kms) as a SPECIAL RAILWAY PROJECT under the Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008 for Land Acquisition.

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Railways, via a Gazette notification dated May 26, 2026, has designated the 162-kilometer "New BG Line between Jalna-Khamgaon Project" as a "Special Railway Project." This notification, issued under the Railway (Amendment) Act 2008, authorizes the acquisition of land in the Jalna and Khamgaon districts of Maharashtra for public infrastructure purposes. The order is effective immediately from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. **Key Points / Main Content** **Project Designation and Scope** * **Official Title:** New BG (Broad Gauge) Line between Jalna-Khamgaon Project. * **Total Length:** 162 Kilometers. * **Classification:** Formally notified as a "Special Railway Project" under Central Railway. * **Primary Objective:** Development of national infrastructure for a public purpose. **Legal and Regulatory Framework** * **Statutory Authority:** Issued under clause (37A) of Section 2 of The Railways Act, 1989, as amended by the Railway (Amendment) Act 2008 (No. 11 of 2008). * **Land Acquisition Powers:** The notification grants the Central Government the authority to acquire land specifically for this project. * **Jurisdiction:** The project encompasses the Jalna and Khamgaon districts in the State of Maharashtra. **Administrative Details** * **Effective Date:** The notification takes effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette (May 26, 2026). * **Issuing Authority:** The notification was issued by the Chief Administrative Officer (Construction), Central Railway, Ministry of Railways. **Impact Analysis** **Central Government / Ministry of Railways (Central Railway)** **Impact** The Ministry gains the legal status required to fast-track the 162 km project as a "Special Railway Project," facilitating national infrastructure development. **Action Required** Initiate the formal land acquisition process and proceed with the construction of the new Broad Gauge line. **Landowners and Residents in Jalna and Khamgaon Districts** **Impact** Private and public land within these districts is now subject to acquisition by the government for the railway project. **Action Required** Await official communication regarding specific land parcels to be acquired and follow procedures for compensation or relocation as per the Railways Act. **State Government of Maharashtra** **Impact** The state will host a significant new 162 km railway infrastructure connecting Jalna and Khamgaon. **Action Required** Coordinate with the Central Railway authorities to facilitate the land acquisition process and administrative support within the affected districts.

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