Publication of E gazette Notification of 3rd and 4th line between Pune Solapur Wadi (394.91Km) as Special Railway project under the Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008 for Land Acquisition.

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on March 16, 2026, and published on March 17, 2026, designates the construction of the 3rd and 4th railway lines between Pune, Solapur, and Wadi as a "Special Railway Project." Spanning 394.91 km, the project aims to facilitate land acquisition for national infrastructure development. The provisions of this notification come into effect immediately from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. **Key Points / Main Content** **Project Classification and Scope** * The Central Government has officially notified the "3rd and 4th line between Pune-Solapur-Wadi" as a "Special Railway Project" under Central Railway. * The project covers a total distance of 394.91 km. * The notification is issued under the powers conferred by Clause (37A) of Section 2 of The Railways Act, 1989. **Purpose and Effective Date** * The project is identified as a requirement for providing national infrastructure for a public purpose. * The primary objective of this designation is to enable the acquisition of land. * The notification is effective from March 17, 2026 (the date of publication in the Official Gazette). **Geographic Jurisdiction** * Land acquisition will take place in the Pune and Solapur districts of Maharashtra State. * The project also encompasses the Kalaburagi district in Karnataka State. **Impact Analysis** **Ministry of Railways (Central Railway)** **Impact** The Ministry gains the legal standing to acquire land under the specific provisions reserved for "Special Railway Projects," streamlining the infrastructure development process. **Action Required** Coordinate the land acquisition process and oversee the construction of the 394.91 km rail lines across the designated districts. **Landowners in Pune, Solapur, and Kalaburagi Districts** **Impact** Property owners in these specific regions are now subject to land acquisition proceedings for the construction of the 3rd and 4th railway lines. **Action Required** Await further specific notices regarding individual land parcels and comply with the acquisition requirements set forth by the authorities. **State Governments of Maharashtra and Karnataka** **Impact** The state administrations in the affected districts are required to facilitate the central project and its associated land requirements. **Action Required** Provide administrative support for the identification and handover of land for the public purpose project.

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