Date: 2026-07-13Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of E gazette Notification for Nominated by The District Collector as a competent authority under Section 7(A) for land acquisition for New Double line between Tadali Ghugus Project (14.11 Kms) in Chandrapur Taluka and Dist. Chandrapur under the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989).
**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Railways, via a notification dated July 10, 2026, has authorized a Competent Authority for land acquisition for the "New Double line between Tadali-Ghugus Project (14.11 Kms)" in Maharashtra. This authorization, effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette (July 13, 2026), empowers the designated officer to perform functions under the Railways Act, 1989. The project is classified as a special railway project for public purposes including execution, maintenance, and management.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Legal Authorization**
* The notification is issued under the powers conferred by Clause (7A) of Section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989.
* Authorization becomes effective immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette.
**Project Scope**
* **Project Name:** New Double line between Tadali-Ghugus Project.
* **Distance:** 14.11 Kilometers.
* **Location:** Chandrapur District, State of Maharashtra.
* **Purpose:** Public utility project involving the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of a special railway line.
**Designated Competent Authority**
* **Officer Appointed:** Sub Divisional and Land Acquisition Officer, Chandrapur.
* **Jurisdiction:** Chandrapur Tehsil within the Chandrapur District.
* **Function:** To perform the duties and functions of a "Competent Authority" as defined under the Railways Act, 1989.
**Impact Analysis**
**Sub Divisional and Land Acquisition Officer, Chandrapur**
**Impact**
Formally designated as the "Competent Authority" for the Tadali-Ghugus doubling project. This grants the officer the legal power to manage land acquisition and related administrative functions under the Railways Act.
**Action Required**
Assume responsibility for the statutory functions required for the execution, maintenance, and management of the project within the Chandrapur Tehsil.
**Ministry of Railways (Central Railway)**
**Impact**
The Ministry establishes the necessary legal administrative framework to proceed with the 14.11 km railway expansion in Maharashtra.
**Action Required**
Coordinate with the newly authorized Competent Authority to facilitate the progression of the special railway project.
**Landowners and Residents of Chandrapur Tehsil**
**Impact**
Property and land within the project's 14.11 km path may be subject to acquisition or management activities by the designated authority for public purposes.
**Action Required**
Direct all inquiries, claims, or official communications regarding land acquisition for this specific project to the Sub Divisional and Land Acquisition Officer, Chandrapur.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: The primary legislation under which the Central Government exercised powers to appoint a competent authority for land acquisition.
New Double line between Tadali-Ghugus Project (14.11 Kms): A designated special railway project for which land acquisition and management authorities are being established.
Ministry of Railways: The primary central ministry responsible for the notification and execution of the railway project via Central Railway.
Sub Divisional and Land Acquisition Officer, Chandrapur: The designated Competent Authority authorized to perform functions related to land acquisition and project execution.
Chandrapur, Maharashtra: The specific district and state where the railway project is located and where the policy is applicable.
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5295 GI/2026 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
सारणी
क्र.स.ं सक्षम प्राजधकारी तहसील जिला
1 उपजवभागीय अजधकारी तथा भसू ंपादन अजधकारी चंरपूर चंरपूर चंरपूर
[फा.सं. G197/Tadali-Ghugus Doubling (14.11 Kms)/7A]
भ वनेि क मार ग प्ता,मख् य प्रिासजनक अजधकारी (जनमावण)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Central Railway)
NOTIFICATION
Mumbai, the 10th July, 2026
Under clause 7A of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989)
S.O. 3814(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (7A) of Section 2 of the Railways
Act, 1989 (24 of 1989), the Central Government hereby authorize the officer mentioned in column (2) of
the table below as “Competent Authority” to perform the functions as such authority under the said Act
with effect from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette in respect of the special
railway project “New Double line between Tadali-Ghugus Project (14.11 Kms)” in Chandrapur
District in the state of Maharashtra Mentioned in Column of the said table for the public purpose of
execution maintenance, Management and operation of such special Railway Project.
TABLE
S.N. Competent Authority Tehsil District
1 Sub Divisional and Land Acquisition Chandrapur Chandrapur
Officer, Chandrapur
[F. No. G197/Tadali-Ghugus Doubling (14.11 Kms)/7A]
BHUVNESH KUMAR GUPTA, Chief Administrative Officer (Con.)
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