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 Dedicated Freight Corridor connecting Dankuni in the East to Surat in the West (Navsari district) in the state of Gujarat.
Issued by Ministry of Railways · Construction Department
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Railways on 14th August 2026. Classified under Extra Ordinary.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary This corrigendum, issued by the Ministry of Railways (Western Railway) on August 14, 2026, authorizes a specific official to serve as the Competent Authority for a Special Railway Project in Gujarat. Under the Railway Act of 1989, this designation facilitates the performance of statutory functions for the New Dedicated Freight Corridor. The authorization is effective immediately from the date of the notification’s publication.
Key Points / Main Content
Official Authorization
- The Central Government has appointed the Special Land Acquisition Officer, Navsari, Gujarat, as the Competent Authority.
- The appointment is made in exercise of powers conferred by clause 7A of section 2 of the Railway Act, 1989.
Project Scope and Location
- The authority is specifically designated for the "New Dedicated Freight Corridor connecting Dankuni in the East to Surat in the West."
- The jurisdiction of this authority is restricted to the Navsari district within the state of Gujarat.
Administrative Details
- The notification was issued in Mumbai and published in the Gazette of India on August 14, 2026.
- The official signatory for the notification is Tarun Dandotiya, Chief Engineer (Construction)-II.
Impact Analysis
Special Land Acquisition Officer, Navsari Impact This official is now legally empowered to perform the functions of the Competent Authority under the Railway Act, 1989, for the specified freight corridor project. Action Required The officer must assume and execute the statutory duties related to land acquisition and administrative functions for the project within the Navsari district.
Ministry of Railways (Western Railway) Impact The ministry establishes a clear legal and administrative framework for the execution of the Dedicated Freight Corridor project in the specified region. Action Required The department must ensure all project-related land matters in the Navsari district are channeled through the newly authorized Competent Authority.
Landowners and Residents of Navsari District Impact Affected parties now have a designated legal authority for all matters pertaining to land acquisition and project-related grievances or procedures. Action Required Individuals impacted by the project should direct their legal inquiries, claims, and correspondence to the Special Land Acquisition Officer, Navsari.