Date: 2026-05-20Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of E Gazette Notification for Nomination of Sub Divisional Officer as a competent authority under Section 7(A) for land acquisition for Double Line between Nashik Road Sainagar Shirdi Project (95.059 Km).
**Executive Summary**
This notification from the Ministry of Railways designates a "Competent Authority" for the 95.059 km "Double Line between Nashik Road – Sainagar Shirdi" special railway project in Maharashtra. Published on May 20, 2026, the document authorizes specific administrative powers for the execution, maintenance, and management of the project. The appointment is effective immediately from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Project Overview**
* **Project Name:** Double Line between Nashik Road – Sainagar Shirdi Project.
* **Total Length:** 95.059 Km.
* **Classification:** Identified as a "Special Railway Project" for public purposes.
**Legal and Administrative Provisions**
* **Statutory Authority:** Issued under clause 7A of the Railway (Amendment) Act 2008 and Section 2(7A) of the Railways Act, 1989.
* **Mandate:** The designated authority is empowered to perform functions related to the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the project.
* **Effective Date:** The authorization is valid from the date of publication in the Official Gazette (May 20, 2026).
**Designated Authority and Jurisdiction**
* **Appointed Officer:** Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Division Shirdi.
* **Geographic Scope:** The authority covers the Talukas of Kopargaon and Rahata.
* **District:** Ahilyanagar, State of Maharashtra.
**Impact Analysis**
**Sub-Divisional Officer, Division Shirdi**
**Impact**
The officer is formally legally empowered as the "Competent Authority" for the specified 95.059 km railway project.
**Action Required**
The officer must assume responsibilities for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the project as per the Railways Act.
**Ministry of Railways (Central Railway)**
**Impact**
The Ministry establishes the necessary legal administrative framework to proceed with the construction and operation of the double-line project.
**Action Required**
The Ministry must coordinate project implementation through the newly designated Competent Authority in the Ahilyanagar district.
**Local Authorities and Residents of Kopargaon and Rahata Talukas**
**Impact**
The designated talukas are officially confirmed as the site for the special railway project, placing them under the jurisdiction of the Shirdi SDO for project-related matters.
**Action Required**
Stakeholders in these regions must direct all project-specific regulatory, land, or operational inquiries to the Sub-Divisional Officer of Shirdi.
Key Entities Referenced
Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008: The statutory framework under which the central government designates special railway projects and appoints competent authorities.
Double Line between Nashik Road – Sainagar Shirdi Project: A 95.059 km special railway project in Maharashtra identified for execution, maintenance, management, and operation.
Sub-Divisional Officer, Division Shirdi: The official designated as the Competent Authority to perform functions under the Railways Act for the specified project.
Kopargaon and Rahata, Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra: The specific geographic location comprising talukas and district where the special railway project and the authority's powers are applicable.
Railways Act, 1989: The principal legislation governing the legal powers and administration of railway systems in India.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 2490] नई कदल्ली, ब धवार, मई 20, 2026/विै ाख 30, 1948
No. 2490] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026/VAISAKHA 30, 1948
रेल मत्रं ालय
(मध्य रेलव)े
अजधसचू ना
म ंबई, 12 मई, 2026
रेलव े(सिं ोधन) अजधजनयम 2008 की धारा 7A के तहत
का.आ. 2582(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, रेल अजधजनयम, 1989 (1989 का 24) एव ंरेलव े (संिोधन) अजधजनयम
2008 (2008 का 11) (जिसे इसमे इसके पश्चात उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया हIै ) की धारा 2 के खंड (7 क) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों
का प्रयोग करते हुए, इस अजधसूचना के रािपत्र में प्रकािन की तारीख से नीचे दी गई सारणी के स्ट्तम्भ (3) तहसील के संबंध
में महाराष्ट्र राज्य म,ें “नाजिक रोड और साईंनगर जिडी पररयोिना के बीच दोहरी लाइन (95.059 ककमी)” की जविेष रेल
पररयोिना के जनष्पादन, अनर क्षण, प्रबंधन, और संचालन के लोक प्रयोिन के जलए नीच े दी गई सारणी के स्ट्तम्भ (2) में
उल्लेजखत अजधकारी को उक्त अजधजनयम के अधीन ऐसे प्राजधकारी के रूप में कृत्यों का जनववहन करने के जलए सक्षम प्राजधकारी
के रूप में प्राजधकृत करती ह ै|
3603 GI/2026 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
सारणी
क्र.स.ं सक्षम प्राजधकारी तालक ा जिला
1. उपजवभागीय अजधकारी भाग जिडी कोपरगाव व राहाता अजहल्यानगर
[फा. स.ं G197/Nashik Road – Sainagar Shirdi/7A]
भ वनेि क मार ग प् ता, म ख्य प्रिासजनक अजधकारी (जनमावण)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Central Railway)
NOTIFICATION
Mumbai, the 12th May, 2026
Under clause 7A of the Railway (Amendment) Act 2008
S.O. 2582(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (7A) of Section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989
(24 of 1989), (hereinafter referred to the Railway (Amendment) Act 2008 (No.11 of 2008), the Central Government
hereby authorise 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 of “Double Line between Nashik Road – Sainagar Shirdi Project
(95.059 Km)” in the State of Maharashtra relating to Taluka Mentioned in Column (3) of the said table for the public
purpose of execution maintenance, Management and operation of such special Railway Project.
TABLE
S. No. Competent Authority Taluka District
1 Sub-Divisional Officer Division Shirdi Kopargaon and Rahata Ahilyanagar
[F. No. G197/Nashik Road – Sainagar Shirdi/7A]
BHUVNESH KUMAR GUPTA, Chief Administrative Officer (Construction)
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