## Report on Land Acquisition Policy for Manmad-Jalgaon 4th Railway Line
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification concerning land acquisition for the Manmad-Jalgaon 4th Railway Line project in Maharashtra, India. The notification, issued under the Railways Act of 1989, declares the government's intention to acquire land for the project and outlines the process for affected parties to raise objections. The core purpose is to facilitate the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of this special railway project. Key findings include the identification of affected villages, land areas, and the process for lodging objections with the Competent Authority.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview and analysis of a government notification regarding land acquisition for the Manmad-Jalgaon 4th Railway Line project. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This appears to be a new policy notification regarding specific land acquisition, not an amendment to an existing land acquisition related to this specific railway line project.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as stated in the text, is to acquire land necessary for the "execution, maintenance, management and operation of Special Railway Project, namely ManmadJalgaon 4th Line in the district of Jalgaon in the State of Maharashtra."
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* The policy addresses the need for land to facilitate the development of the Manmad-Jalgaon 4th Railway Line. The text indicates that this is a "Special Railway Project," suggesting its importance to the region and the nation. The rationale for the policy is to enable the construction and operation of the railway line by legally acquiring the necessary land. Without this land acquisition, the project cannot proceed.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* As a notification for a new land acquisition, the key provisions are as follows:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire specific land parcels for the Manmad-Jalgaon 4th Railway Line project.
* **Objection Process:** Individuals with an interest in the land have 30 days from the notification's publication to raise objections to the acquisition.
* **Competent Authority:** Objections must be submitted in writing to the Sub-Divisional Officer, Pachora, who acts as the Competent Authority.
* **Hearing of Objections:** The Competent Authority is required to provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard, either in person or through a legal practitioner.
* **Authority Decision:** The Competent Authority will either allow or disallow the objections after conducting an inquiry. The decision of the Competent Authority is final.
* **Land Details:** Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
* **Schedule of Affected Land:** The notification includes a schedule detailing the specific land parcels to be acquired, including survey numbers, village names (Kajgaon and Tandulwadi), land area (in Sqm) and owners.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
* The primary target audience is landowners and individuals with an interest in the land identified in the schedule for acquisition, specifically in the villages of Kajgaon and Tandulwadi in the Jalgaon district of Maharashtra. Stakeholders also include residents of the affected villages, the Ministry of Railways, construction companies involved in the railway project, and potentially the broader community that will benefit from the railway line.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Central Government (Ministry of Railways), the Sub-Divisional Officer, Pachora (Competent Authority), and the District Administration of Jalgaon.
* **Timelines:** A 30-day window is provided for raising objections from the date of publication of the notification.
* **Procedures:** The procedure involves submitting written objections to the Competent Authority, attending a hearing (if desired), and awaiting a decision from the Competent Authority. Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the Competent Authority's office.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* The intended outcome is the legal acquisition of land necessary for the Manmad-Jalgaon 4th Railway Line project. This will enable the construction of the railway line, which is expected to improve transportation infrastructure, facilitate economic development, and enhance connectivity in the region. Potential negative impacts include displacement of landowners, disruption of agricultural activities, and potential environmental concerns.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification outlines the process for acquiring land for the Manmad-Jalgaon 4th Railway Line project. This is a crucial step towards realizing the project's benefits. Affected landowners should carefully review the notification and, if necessary, exercise their right to raise objections within the stipulated timeframe. This notification enables a vital infrastructure project with expected positive impacts on regional connectivity and economic growth.
Key Entities Referenced
NEW DELHI: Location where the notification was issued.
FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025: Date of the notification.
JYAISTHA 23, 1947: Date according to the Indian national calendar.
Railway Amendment Act 2008: Act under which clause 20A is mentioned.
S.O. 2630E: Notification number.
Railways Act, 1989: Act of the Parliament of India governing railways.
Central Government: The governing authority making the declaration.
Special Railway Project: A project for execution, maintenance, management and operation.
ManmadJalgaon 4th Line: The name of the railway project for which land is being acquired.
Jalgaon: District where the land acquisition is taking place.
Maharashtra: State where the land acquisition is taking place.
Official Gazette: Official publication where the notification is published.
Competent Authority: Designated authority to handle objections related to the land acquisition.
SubDivisional Officer, Pachora: The Competent Authority.
Sonawane: Land Owner.
Nikam: Land Owner.
Kajgaon: Village in the District Jalgaon in the State of Maharashtra.
Tandulwadi: Village in the District Jalgaon in the State of Maharashtra.
Pachora: Taluka in the District Jalgaon in the State of Maharashtra.
Anita Mahendra More: Land Owner.
Ushabai Bhausaheb Nikam: Land Owner.
Milind Hari Sonawane: Land Owner.
Rambhabai Hari Sonawane: Land Owner.
Siddharth Hari Sonawane: Land Owner.
Sujata Chango Nikam: Land Owner.
Sangeeta Bhagwan More: Land Owner.
Ashok Barku Sonawane: Land Owner.
Suresh Barku Sonawane: Land Owner.
Ramesh Barku Sonawane: Land Owner.
Prakash Barku Sonawane: Land Owner.
Bapu Girdhar Sonawane: Land Owner.
Sakubai Valmik Sonawane: Land Owner.
Baburao Rambhau Sonawane: Land Owner.
Dashrath Digambar Sonawane: Land Owner.
Malabai Digambar Sonawane: Land Owner.
Soma Vaman Khaire: Land Owner.
Shakuntala Laxman Sonawane: Land Owner.
A.K.K. Vatsalabai Pandharinath Nikam: Land Owner.
Arvind Nimba Nikam: Land Owner.
Vikas Nimba Nikam: Land Owner.
Prashant Nimba Nikam: Land Owner.
Sumanbai Ramdas Nikam: Land Owner.
Mayabai Bhimrao Khairnar: Land Owner.
Prajakta Jaywant Gaikwad: Land Owner.
Ravan Uma Bhalerao: Land Owner.
Pradip Raghunath Saidane: Land Owner.
Nibaji Vinayak Patil: Land Owner.
Arvind Bhimrao Patil: Land Owner.
Yogesh Pating Patil: Land Owner.
Pramod Suganmal Lalwani: Land Owner.
Vijay Dattatreya Potdar: Land Owner.
Jyoti Balasaheb More: Land Owner.
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS: Government of India Ministry issuing the Notification.
Central Railway: The specific railway zone involved.
Mumbai: Location of the railway zone office issuing the notification.
AVANISH KUMAR PANDEY: Name of the Chief Administrative Officer Construction.
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No. 2566] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025/JYAISTHA 23, 1947
रेल मत्रं ालय
[मध्य रेलव]े
अजधसचू ना
म ंबई, 13 िून, 2025
रेलवे (संिोधन) अजधजनयम 2008 की धारा 20A के तहत
का.आ. 2630(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, न े रेल अजधजनयम, 1989 (1989 का 24), एव ं रेलव े (संिोधन) अजधजनयम
2008 (2008 का 11) (जिसे इसम े इसके पश्चात उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 20 ‘ए’ के खंड (1) द्वारा प्रदत्त
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आिेप कर सकेगा I
प्रत्येक ऐसा आिपे , सिम प्राजधकारी अर्ाजत उप जवभागीय अजधकारी, पाचोरा महाराष्ट्र को जलजखत म े दकया
िाएगा और उसके आधार उपवर्णजत करेगा और सिम प्राजधकारी आिेपकता ज को व्यजक्तगत रूप स े या जवजध व्यवसायी के
3864 GI/2025 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
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होगा I
इस अजधसूचना के अधीन आन े वाली भूजम का रेखांकन और भूजम के अन्द्य ब्यौरे उपलब्ध ह ै और जहतबद्ध व्यजक्त
द्वारा सिम प्राजधकारी के उपयक्त ज कायाजलय म े उनका जनरीिण दकया िा सकता ह ैI
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की िान े वाली भजू म का सरं चना या उसके रजहत सजं िप्त जववरण I
भजू म ७/१२
िमीन सपं ादन
अ. अजधग्रहण गावं का जवभागाच े ७/१२ अनसू ार भधू ारक सविे ण नस ार क ल
धारणा ित्रे
क्र प्रकरणाची नाम नावं /िमीनधारकाच ेनाव सख्ं या ित्रे फल
प्रणाली (चौ.मी)
सख्ं या (चौ.मी.)
अजनता महरें मोरे,
उषावाई भाऊसाहेब जनकम,
जमलींद हरी सोनवणे,
1 142/1 1 186.00 58.00
रंभाबाई हरी सोनवणे,
जसध्दार्ज हरी सोनवणे,
स िाता चांगो जनकम
संगीता भगवान मोरे,
अिोक बारक सोनवणे,
2 स रेि बारक सोनवणे, 142/2 1 186.00 68.00
रमेि बारकू सोनवणे,
प्रकाि बारक सोनवणे
बापू जगरधर सोनवणे,
3 142/3 1 186.00 83.00
गोक ळ बाप सोनवणे
सक बाई वाल्मीक सोनवणे,
4 142/4 1 186.00 99.00
28/2025 किगांव पाचोरा बाब राव रामभाऊ सोनवणे
दिरर् जडगंबर सोनवणे,
5 142/5 1 186.00 99.00
मालाबाई जडगंबर सोनवणे
6 सोमा वामन खैरे 142/19 1 195.75 97.00
7 िक ंतला लक्ष्मण सोनवणे 142/20 1 188.50 81.00
ए.क .क वत्सलाबाई
पंढरीनार् जनकम, अरववंद
8 142/21 1 195.75 83.00
वनंबा जनकम, जवकास वनंवा
जनकम, प्रिांत वनंबा जनकम
स मनबाई रामदास जनकम, 142/68/
9 1 177.00 86.00
मायाबाई जभमराव खैरनार अ
प्रािक्ता ियवंत गायकवाड, 36.00
मायावाई जभमराव खैरनार, 27.00
10 142/68/ब 1 177.00
रावण उमा भालेराव 36.00
99.00[भाग II—खण्ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
भजू म ७/१२
िमीन सपं ादन
अ. अजधग्रहण गावं का जवभागाच े ७/१२ अनसू ार भधू ारक सविे ण नस ार क ल
धारणा ित्रे
क्र प्रकरणाची नाम नावं /िमीनधारकाच ेनाव सख्ं या ित्रे फल
प्रणाली (चौ.मी)
सख्ं या (चौ.मी.)
1864.00 853.00
क ल
(चौ.मी.) (चौ.मी.)
1 प्रदीप रघ नार् सैंदाणे 55 1 9000.00 2600.00
जनबािी जवनायक पाटील,
2 अरववंद जभमराव पाटील, 101 1 14300.00 1300.00
योगेि पींग पाटील
प्रमोद स गनमल ललवाणी,
82/2/अ
3 जविय दत्तात्रय पोतदार, 1 1334.31 943.79
प्लॉट नं. 7
ज्योती बाळासाहबे मोरे
29/2025 तांदळ वाडी पाचोरा
प्रमोद स गनमल ललवाणी, 82/2/अ
4 1 547.86 425.00
जविय दत्तात्रय पोतदार प्लॉट नं.8
प्रमोद स गनमल ललवाणी, 82/2/अ
5 जविय दत्तात्रय पोतदार प्लॉट 1 608.53 603.53
नं.27
ग्रामपंचायत तांदळ वाडी-
6 87/2/अ 1 1143.77 852.43
सरकार
26934.47 6724.75
क ल
(चौ.मी.) (चौ.मी.)
क ल योग 28798.47 7577.75
(चौ.मी)
(चौ.मी.) (चौ.मी.)
[फा. सं. G197/Pachora Tal./Kajgaon & Tandulwadi/June/20A]
अवनीि क मार पाण्डये , म ख्य प्रिासजनक अजधकारी (जनमाजण)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
[Central Railway]
NOTIFICATION
Mumbai, the 13th June, 2025
Under clause 20A of the Railway (Amendment) Act 2008
S.O. 2630(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 20A of the Railways Act,
1989 (24 of 1989) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Central Government, after being satisfied that for the
public purpose, the land, the brief description of which has been given in schedule annexed hereto, is required for
purpose of execution, maintenance, management and operation of Special Railway Project, namely Manmad-Jalgaon
4th Line in the district of Jalgaon in the State of Maharashtra, hereby declares its intention to acquire such land.
Any person interested in the said land may, within a period of thirty days from the date of publication of this
notification in the Official Gazette, raise objection to the acquisition and use of such land for the aforesaid purpose
under sub-section (1) of section 20D of the said Act.
Every such objection shall be made to the Competent Authority namely, Sub-Divisional Officer, Pachora in
writing and shall set out the grounds thereof, and the Competent Authority shall give the objector the opportunity of
being heard, either in person or by legal practitioner and may, after hearing such objections and after making such
further enquiry, if any, as the Competent Authority thinks necessary, by order, either allow or disallow the objections.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
Any order made by the Competent Authority under sub-section (2) of section 20D of the said Act shall be
final.
The land plans and other details of the land covered under this notification are available and can be inspected
by the interested person at the aforesaid office of the Competent Authority.
SCHEDULE
Brief description of the land to be acquired with or without structures, falling within the Special
Railway Project of Manmad-Jalgaon 4th Line for 2 villages in the District Jalgaon in the State of
Maharashtra.
Land Area as
Land Owners Survey Land Acquisition
Acquisition per 7/12
S.N Village Division Name according to No./Gatt Holding Area
Proposal Extracts
7/12 No. Method (Sqm.)
No. (Sqm.)
Anita Mahendra
More,
Ushabai Bhausaheb
Nikam,
Milind Hari
1 Sonawane, 142/1 1 186.00 58.00
Rambhabai Hari
Sonawane,
Siddharth Hari
Sonawane, Sujata
Chango Nikam
Sangeeta Bhagwan
More, Ashok Barku
Sonawane, Suresh
2 Barku Sonawane, 142/2 1 186.00 68.00
Ramesh Barku
Sonawane, Prakash
Barku Sonawane
Bapu Girdhar
3 Sonawane, Gokul 142/3 1 186.00 83.00
Bapu Sonawane
Sakubai Valmik
4 Sonawane, Baburao 142/4 1 186.00 99.00
28/2025 Kajgaon Pachora
Rambhau Sonawane
Dashrath Digambar
5 Sonawane, Malabai 142/5 1 186.00 99.00
Digambar Sonawane
Soma Vaman 195.75
6 142/19 1 97.00
Khaire
Shakuntala Laxman
7 142/20 1 188.50 81.00
Sonawane
A.K.K. Vatsalabai
Pandharinath
Nikam, Arvind
8 Nimba Nikam, 142/21 1 195.75 83.00
Vikas Nimba
Nikam, Prashant
Nimba Nikam
Sumanbai Ramdas
142/68/
9 Nikam, Mayabai 1 177.00 86.00
A
Bhimrao Khairnar
Prajakta Jaywant
36.00
Gaikwad, Mayabai
27.00
10 Bhimrao Khairnar, 142/68/B 1 177.00
36.00
Ravan Uma
99.00
Bhalerao
Total 1864.00 853.00[भाग II—खण्ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
(Sqm.) (Sqm.)
Pradip Raghunath
1 55 1 9000.00 2600.00
Saidane
Nibaji Vinayak
Patil. Arvind
2 101 1 14300.00 1300.00
Bhimrao Patil,
Yogesh Pating Patil
Pramod Suganmal
Lalwani, Vijay 82/2/A
3 Dattatreya Potdar Plot No. 1 1334.31 943.79
Jyoti Balasaheb 7
29/2025 Tandulwadi Pachora
More
Pramod Suganmal 82/2/A
4 Lalwani, Vijay Plot 1 547.86 425.00
Dattatreya Potdar No.8
Pramod Suganmal 82/2/A
5 Lalwani, Vijay Plot 1 608.53 603.53
Dattatreya Potdar No..27
Gram Panchayat
6 Tandulwadi- 87/2/A 1 1143.77 852.43
Government
26934.47 6724.75
Total
(Sqm.) (Sqm.)
Grand
28798.47 7577.75
Total
(Sqm.) (Sqm.)
(Sqm.)
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AVANISH KUMAR PANDEY, Chief Administrative Officer (Construction
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