Publication of E gazette Notification for Nomination of Sub Divisional Officer, Miraj (Maharashtra) as a competent authority under section 7(A) for land acquisition of Proposed construction of 2 lane ROB in lieu of LC 70 at KM 561/6 7 in KWV MRJ Section under the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989).
Issued by Ministry of Railways · Construction Organization / Central Railway
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Railways on 18th August 2026. Classified under Extra Ordinary.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on August 17, 2026, authorizes a "Competent Authority" for land acquisition related to a special railway project in Sangli, Maharashtra. The project involves the construction of a 2-lane Road Over Bridge (ROB) at KM 561/6-7 in the KWV-MRJ Section. The authorization is effective as of the date of publication in the Official Gazette, August 18, 2026.
Key Points / Main Content
Project Specifications
- The project is classified as a "special railway project" for public purpose.
- Scope includes the construction of a 2-lane ROB in lieu of Level Crossing 70 (LC-70).
- Location is specified at KM 561/6-7 within the Kurduwadi-Miraj (KWV-MRJ) Section of the Central Railway.
Legal and Administrative Provisions
- The notification is issued under Section 7A of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989).
- The Central Government exercises powers conferred by clause (7A) of Section 2 of the said Act.
- The authorization covers functions related to execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the project.
Designated Authority
- The Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) of Miraj is officially designated as the Competent Authority.
- The jurisdiction of this authority is limited to the Miraj Taluka in the Sangli District of Maharashtra.
Impact Analysis
Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Miraj
Impact The SDO is formally empowered as the Competent Authority to oversee land acquisition and legal functions for the specified railway project.
Action Required The officer must perform the functions of the Competent Authority under the Railways Act, 1989, starting from the date of publication (August 18, 2026).
Ministry of Railways (Central Railway)
Impact The Ministry gains the legal framework required to proceed with land acquisition and the execution of the ROB project in the KWV-MRJ section.
Action Required Coordinate with the newly appointed Competent Authority for the acquisition of land and subsequent construction, maintenance, and management of the bridge.
Landowners and Residents of Miraj Taluka
Impact Private or public land in the specified section may be subject to acquisition for the "public purpose" of this special railway project.
Action Required Liaise with the Sub-Divisional Officer of Miraj regarding any proceedings related to land acquisition for the ROB construction.