Publication of E gazette Notification for Declaration of Special Railway project under Section 37(A) for PH 30 Elimination of LC 11, LC 14 and LC 15 by providing subway by push through method at Rly. Kms 685/10 11, 695/09 10 and 698/16 17 resp. between BD CNDB section as a SPECIAL RAILWAY PROJECT under the Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008 for Land Acquisition.

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Railways (Central Railway) has issued a notification dated June 8, 2026, declaring the elimination of specific level crossings in the Amravati District as a "Special Railway Project." The project aims to provide national infrastructure for public purposes by constructing subways using the push-through method. This notification, effective from June 12, 2026, facilitates the legal acquisition of land required for the project under the Railway (Amendment) Act 2008. **Key Points / Main Content** **Project Scope and Location** * The project involves the elimination of level crossings LC-11, LC-14, and LC-15. * Infrastructure will be upgraded by providing subways using the "push-through method." * Work is located between the BD-CNDB section at Railway Kilometers 685/10-11, 695/09-10, and 698/16-17. **Legal Designations** * The initiative is officially notified as a "Special Railway Project" under Clause 37A of Section 2 of The Railways Act, 1989 (as amended in 2008). * The designation is specifically for the purpose of providing national infrastructure for a public purpose. **Land Acquisition and Authority** * The notification authorizes the acquisition of land within the Amravati District, Maharashtra. * The order is issued under the authority of the Chief Administrative Officer (Construction) and is effective from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette (June 12, 2026). **Impact Analysis** **Ministry of Railways (Central Railway)** **Impact** Gains the legal authority to classify the work as a "Special Railway Project," enabling streamlined land acquisition and project execution. **Action Required** Oversee the engineering works for subway construction and manage the administrative process for land acquisition in the Amravati District. **Landowners in Amravati District** **Impact** Property located within the project's railway kilometers may be subject to acquisition by the Central Government for national infrastructure. **Action Required** Identify if their holdings fall within the specified railway sections and comply with subsequent acquisition notices or proceedings. **General Public and Commuters** **Impact** Beneficiaries of improved national infrastructure and the removal of level crossings, which enhances safety and transit efficiency. **Action Required** No direct action required; however, they may experience temporary disruptions during the construction of the subways at the specified locations.

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