Publication of extraordinary gazette under PART II Section 3 Sub Section (II) of the Railway Act 1989 (24 of 1989) in connection with Nomination of Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA) for the Project New BG Ujjain Bypass Line connecting Nai Khedi to Chintaman Ganesh in the State of Madhya Pradesh

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on April 27, 2026, authorizes the "Competent Authority" for the "New BG Ujjain Bypass Line" Special Railway Project in Madhya Pradesh. It designates the Sub-Divisional Officer (Revenue) for Ujjain Rural to exercise powers under the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008, for land acquisition and project management. The authorization is effective immediately from the date of publication in the official Gazette. **Key Points / Main Content** **Project Specification** * **Project Name:** New BG Ujjain Bypass Line connecting Nai Khedi to Chintaman Ganesh. * **Classification:** Formally designated as a "Special Railway Project." * **Location:** The project is situated within the Ujjain Sub-division of the Ujjain District in the State of Madhya Pradesh. **Legal Authorization** * **Regulatory Framework:** The appointment is made under the powers conferred by clause (7A) of section 2 of the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008. * **Designated Authority:** The Sub-Divisional Officer (Revenue), Ujjain Rural, is authorized to perform the functions of the "Competent Authority." * **Scope of Work:** The authority covers land acquisition, execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the specified Special Railway Project. **Administrative Details** * **Effective Date:** The notification and the subsequent authority of the nominated officer are effective from the date of publication in the official Gazette. * **Issuing Office:** The notification is issued under the Western Railway (Construction Organization) by the Chief Engineer (Construction)-IV. **Impact Analysis** **Sub-Divisional Officer (Revenue), Ujjain Rural** **Impact** Formally empowered as the Competent Authority with the legal mandate to oversee land acquisition and public-purpose operations for the rail project. **Action Required** Perform the statutory functions of the Competent Authority as defined under the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008, specifically regarding the Ujjain Bypass Line. **Landowners in the Ujjain Rural Sub-division** **Impact** Property within the project alignment between Nai Khedi and Chintaman Ganesh is subject to formal land acquisition processes. **Action Required** Engage with the Sub-Divisional Officer (Revenue) regarding any land acquisition proceedings, compensation, or administrative requirements related to the project. **Western Railway (Construction Organization)** **Impact** Secures the necessary administrative and legal framework to proceed with the execution and operation of the Special Railway Project. **Action Required** Coordinate with the appointed Competent Authority to facilitate the acquisition of land and ensure the maintenance and management of the bypass line.

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