Publication of Gazette Notification 37A to declare New BG Rail line between Pariya Km 0.00 and Chatra Km 75.1 along with Y connection at Kastha 4.95Km under East Central Railway as a Special Railway Project.

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Railways, through the East Central Railway, has officially notified the declaration of a new Broad Gauge (BG) rail line project as a "Special Railway Project." Issued on April 9, 2026, under the Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008, the notification covers the construction of a 75.1 km line between Pariya and Chatra, including a Y connection at Kastha. This declaration provides the project with specific legal status for its execution across the states of Bihar and Jharkhand. **Key Points / Main Content** **Project Specifications** * **Scope:** Construction of a new BG Rail line starting from Pariya (Km 0.00) to Chatra (Km 75.1). * **Additional Infrastructure:** Inclusion of a "Y connection" at Kastha measuring 4.95 km. * **Geographic Coverage:** The project spans the jurisdictions of Bihar and Jharkhand. **Legal and Administrative Authorization** * **Regulatory Authority:** The declaration is made in exercise of powers conferred by Clause 37A of Section 2 of the Railway (Amendment) Act, 2008. * **Approval:** The General Manager of East Central Railway has accorded the approval to categorize the project as a "Special Railway Project." * **Official Reference:** The notification is registered under File No. ECR/CAO/C/S/PRY-CHATRA/New line. **Impact Analysis** **East Central Railway (Ministry of Railways)** **Impact** The project gains the formal status of a "Special Railway Project," which typically streamlines land acquisition and administrative processes under the Railway (Amendment) Act. **Action Required** The Chief Administrative Officer (Construction) and relevant departments must proceed with the planned execution, budgeting, and legal formalities required for the Pariya-Chatra line. **State Governments of Bihar and Jharkhand** **Impact** These states are the primary sites for the new infrastructure, which will affect local land usage and regional connectivity. **Action Required** Administrative bodies in both states must coordinate with the East Central Railway regarding land identification and necessary local clearances for the designated 75.1 km stretch and the Kastha connection.

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