Date: 2026-06-16Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of Extraordinary Gazette Notification under Part II Section 3 Sub Section (I) under Clause (7A) of Section 2 of the Railway Act 1989 for Land Acquisition in connection with Special Railway Project Construction of 04 Nos. of Road Over Bridges (ROBs) in lieu of Level Crossings No. 12 18 38 (Vadodara Godhra) Section and LC No. 17C (Godhra Ratlam) Section of Western Railway in the State of Gujarat
**Executive Summary**
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on June 16, 2026, authorizes specific officers as "Competent Authorities" under the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008. The appointments are made to facilitate land acquisition for the construction of four Road Over Bridges (ROBs) in the State of Gujarat. These authorizations are effective from the date of publication and cover the execution, maintenance, and management of this Special Railway Project.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Legal Authorization**
* The Central Government exercised powers under clause (7A) of Section 2 of the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008.
* The nominated officers are authorized to perform functions as the "Competent Authority" for the specified railway projects.
**Project Scope and Locations**
* **Project Title:** Construction of 04 Road Over Bridges (ROBs) in lieu of Level Crossings.
* **Affected Sections:** Level Crossings No. 12, 18, and 38 (Vadodara-Godhra section) and LC No. 17C (Godhra-Ratlam section) of Western Railway.
* **Jurisdictions:** The project spans the Savli sub-division in Vadodara district, and the Kalol and Morwa Hadaf sub-divisions in Panchmahal district.
**Designated Competent Authorities**
* **Savli (Vadodara):** Special Land Acquisition Officer, Unit-I.
* **Kalol (Panchmahal):** Additional Special Land Acquisition Officer.
* **Morwa Hadaf (Panchmahal):** Additional Special Land Acquisition Officer.
**Purpose of Appointment**
* Authorities are tasked with the public purpose of execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Special Railway Project.
**Impact Analysis**
**Nominated Land Acquisition Officers**
**Impact**
These officers are legally empowered with the status of "Competent Authority" for the specified project areas.
**Action Required**
They must perform the statutory functions required under the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008, regarding land acquisition and project management for the ROBs.
**Western Railway**
**Impact**
The project gains the necessary administrative and legal framework to proceed with land acquisition in the Vadodara and Panchmahal districts.
**Action Required**
The department must coordinate with the newly authorized Competent Authorities to initiate the execution and maintenance of the four Road Over Bridges.
**Landowners in Savli, Kalol, and Morwa Hadaf**
**Impact**
Property and land in these specific sub-divisions are subject to the acquisition processes managed by the designated authorities for the Special Railway Project.
**Action Required**
Affected parties must engage with the specified Special Land Acquisition Officers regarding any land-related proceedings or requirements mentioned in the Act.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008: The primary legislation under which the Central Government authorizes competent authorities for land acquisition and project management functions.
Ministry of Railways (Western Railway): The primary government body responsible for issuing the notification and overseeing the execution of the railway project.
Special Railway Project for Construction of 04 Road Over Bridges (ROBs): The specific infrastructure initiative involving the replacement of level crossings in the Vadodara-Godhra and Godhra-Ratlam sections.
Vadodara and Panchmahal, Gujarat: The specific geographic locations (districts and state) where the land acquisition powers and project works are applicable.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
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स.ं 3009] नई ददलली, मगं लवार, िनू 16, 2026/ज् यष्े ठ 26, 1948
No. 3009] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026/JYAISTHA 26, 1948
रेल मत्रं ालय
[पश्चिम रेलव]े
अजधसचू ना
म ंबई, 16 िून, 2026
का.आ. 3130(अ).— केन्द्रीय सरकार, रेलवे (संिोधन) अजधजनयम 2008, की धारा 2 के खडं 7 (क) द्वारा प्रदत्त
िजियों का प्रयोग करते हुए, इस अजधसूचना के रािपत्र में प्रकािन की तारीख से, नीच े दी गई सारणी के स्ट्तम्भ (3) म ें
उजललजखत उपखंड स्ट्तम्भ (4) म ेंउजललजखत जिलों के सम्बन्द्ध म ेंग िरात राज्य म ेंजविेष रेल पररयोिना के संदभभ म ें“पजिमी
रेलवे के लेवल क्रॉससंग संख्या 12, 18, 38 (वडोदरा-गोधरा) खंड और एलसी संख्या 17सी (गोधरा-रतलाम) खंड के स्ट्थान
पर 04 रोड ओवर जिि (आरओबी) के जनमाभण” के जलए भूजम अजधग्रहण के जनष्पादन, अनर क्षण, प्रबंधन, और प्रचालन के
लोक प्रयोिन के जलए स्ट्तम्भ (2) म ें उजललजखत अजधकारी को उि अजधजनयम के अधीन ऐस े अजधकारी के रूप म ें कृत्यों का
जनवभहन करन े के जलए सक्षम अजधकारी के रूप म ेंप्राजधकृत करती ह।ै
सारणी
क्रम स.ं सक्षम अजधकारी उपखडं जिला
(1) (2) (3) (4)
1 जवजिष्ट भूजम अजधग्रहण अजधकारी, इकाई-I सावली वडोदरा
2 अजधक जवजिष्ट भूजम अजधग्रहण अजधकारी कलोल पंचमहल
3 अजधक जवजिष्ट भूजम अजधग्रहण अजधकारी मोरवा हडफ पंचमहल
[फा.सं ई-730161-02]
कन्द्हयै ा झा,मख् य इंिीजनयर (जनमाभण)-III
4362 GI/2026 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Western Railway)
NOTIFICATION
Mumbai, the 16th June, 2026
S.O. 3130(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (7A) of Section 2 of the Railways
(Amendment) Act, 2008 the Central Government hereby authorizes the officers nominated in column
(2) of the Table below as “Competent Authority” to perform the function 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 “Construction of 04 Nos. of Road Over Bridges (ROBs) in lieu of Level
Crossings No. 12, 18, 38 (Vadodara-Godhra)section and LC No.17C (Godhra-Ratlam)section of
Western Railway” in the State of Gujarat relating to Sub-Divisions mentioned in Column (3) Districts
mentioned in Column (4) of the said table for the public purpose of execution, maintenance,
management and operation of such Special Railway Project.
TABLE
Sl. Competent Authority Sub Division District
No.
(1) (2) (3) (4)
1 Special Land Acquisition Officer, Unit-I Savli Vadodara
2 Additional Special Land Acquisition Officer Kalol Panchmahal
3 Additional Special Land Acquisition Officer Morwa Hadaf Panchmahal
[F. No. E-730161-02]
KANHAIYA JHA,Chief Engineer (Construction)-III
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