Date: 2025-04-17Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of Gazette Notification for declare intention to acquire land under Section 20A of 1 village Chinchala Taluka and District Wardha in Connection with Wardha Nagpur 4th line
## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for Wardha-Nagpur 4th Railway Line
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Railways, Central Railway, regarding the intended acquisition of land for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Wardha-Nagpur 4th railway line project, specifically the Wardha-Sewagram-Seloo road section in the Wardha district of Maharashtra. The policy grants affected parties a 30-day window to raise objections to the acquisition. The core purpose is to facilitate the construction of a Special Railway Project by acquiring necessary land. Key findings indicate a defined process for objection and an identified authority responsible for handling those objections.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview of a government notification concerning land acquisition for the Wardha-Nagpur 4th railway line project. This analysis is based solely on the text provided and aims to clarify the policy's objectives, provisions, and implications for affected stakeholders.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a new policy initiative for land acquisition related to a specific railway project.
* **Core Objective(s):** To acquire land required for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Wardha-Nagpur 4th railway line, Wardha-Sewagram-Seloo road section, as a Special Railway Project.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This is a new policy initiative. The notification addresses the need to acquire land for the development of the Wardha-Nagpur 4th railway line. The text states this is for a "public purpose" and implies the existing railway infrastructure requires expansion or enhancement to meet current or future transportation demands.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is a New Policy:
* **Declaration of Intent to Acquire:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for the specified railway project.
* **Objection Process:** Individuals interested in the land have 30 days from the date of the notification's publication to raise objections to the acquisition.
* **Competent Authority:** The Dy. Collector Land Acquisition, Vidarbh Patbandhare Vikas Mahamandal, Wardha, Maharashtra, is designated as the Competent Authority to receive and address objections.
* **Objection Requirements:** Objections must be submitted in writing, stating the grounds for the objection.
* **Hearing Opportunity:** The Competent Authority must provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard, either in person or through a legal practitioner.
* **Competent Authority Decision:** The Competent Authority can either allow or disallow objections after hearing and further inquiry. The Authority's decision is final.
* **Land Details Accessibility:** Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
* **Schedule of Land:** A schedule is included that lists specific land parcels to be acquired, including survey numbers, names of landholders, and areas to be acquired (Indian Food Corporation and Industrial Development Corporation by the Government of Maharashtra).
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders include:
* Landowners whose property is listed in the schedule (Indian Food Corporation and Industrial Development Corporation).
* Any person interested in the specified land who may be affected by the acquisition.
* Residents and businesses in the Wardha district of Maharashtra potentially impacted by the railway project.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** Ministry of Railways, Central Railway. The Dy. Collector Land Acquisition, Vidarbh Patbandhare Vikas Mahamandal, Wardha, Maharashtra is the Competent Authority.
* **Timeline:** A 30-day period is provided for raising objections, starting from the notification's publication date (April 17, 2025).
* **Procedure:** The notification outlines a specific procedure for raising and addressing objections, including written submissions, hearings, and a final decision by the Competent Authority. The land plans are made available for review.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcomes of this policy, based on the provided text, include:
* Facilitating the acquisition of land necessary for the Wardha-Nagpur 4th railway line project.
* Streamlining the land acquisition process by establishing clear procedures and timelines.
* Addressing objections raised by affected parties through a defined hearing process.
* Ultimately, enabling the timely completion of the railway project, contributing to improved transportation infrastructure.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification outlines the government's intent to acquire land for the Wardha-Nagpur 4th railway line project. It establishes a process for affected parties to raise objections, ensuring due process. The notification is significant because it marks a crucial step in the execution of a Special Railway Project intended to improve railway infrastructure. Stakeholders should carefully review the notification and the schedule of affected land to understand their rights and obligations.
Key Entities Referenced
Official Gazette: Official publication for notifications.
Railways Act, 1989: Name of the act under which the powers are conferred.
Section 20A: Section of the Railways Act, 1989 conferring powers.
Central Government: The governing body exercising powers under the Act.
Special Railway Project: The project for which the land acquisition is being carried out.
Wardha Nagpur 4th line: Specific railway line project.
Wardha Sewagram Seloo road section: Specific section of the Wardha Nagpur 4th line project.
Section 20D: Section related to raising objection to the land acquisition.
Competent Authority: Designated authority to hear objections.
Dy. Collector Land Acquisition, Vidarbh Patbandhare Vikas Mahamandal, Wardha, Maharashtra: Full designation and location of the Competent Authority.
Ministry of Railways: The ministry issuing the notification.
Indian Food Corporation: Name of a landholder.
Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation: Name of a landholder.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
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प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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No. 1769] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025/CHAITRA 27, 1947
रेल मत्रं ालय
(मध्य रेलव)े
अजधसचू ना
म ंबई, 17 अप्रलै , 2025
का.आ. 1802(अ).— केन्द्रीय सरकार, न ेरेल अजधजनयम, 1989 (1989 का 24), एव ंरेलव े(संिोधन) अजधजनयम
2008 (2008 का 11) (जिसे इसमें इसके पश्चात उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 20 ‘ए’ के खंड (1) द्वारा प्रदत्त
िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह समाधान हो िान े के पश्चात की लोक प्रयोिन के जलए,वह भूजम,जिसका संजिप्त जववरण
इससे उपाबद्ध अन सूची में ददया गया है,महाराष्ट्र राज्य के वधाा जिला में “वधा-ा नागपरू चौथी रेल्व े लाईन” की जविेष रेल
पररयोिना के अतं गता वधाा (सेवाग्राम) स े सेल ूरोड सेक्िन के जनष्पादन, अन रिण,प्रबंधन और प्रचालन के जलए अपेजित ह,ै
ऐसी भूजम का अिान करन े के आिय दक घोषणा करती ह।ै
उक्त भूजम में जहतबद्ध कोई व्यजक्त रािपत्र में इस अजधसूचना के प्रकािन की तारीख से तीस ददन के भीतर उक्त
अजधजनयम दक धारा 20घ दक उप-धारा (1) के अधीन उपयक्त ा प्रयोिन के जलए एसी भूजम के अिान और उपयोग के संबंध म ें
आिेप कर सकेगा।
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प्रत्येक ऐसा आिेप,सिम अजधकारी तथा उपजिल्हाजधकारी (भूसंपादन) जवदभा पाटबंधारे जवकास महामंडल,
वधा,ा महाराष्ट्र को जलजखत म ेंदकया िाएगा और उसके आधार उपवर्णात करेगा और सिम प्राजधकारी आिेपकताा को व्यजक्तगत
रूप से या जवजध व्यवसायी के माध्यम से स नवाई का अवसर प्रदान करेगा और ऐसे आिेपों की स नवाई करने तथा ऐसी िांच
करने के पश्चात याद कोई हो, जिसे सिम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझे,आदिे व्द्द्वारा,या तो आिेपों को अन ज्ञात कर सकेगा |
उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 20 घ की उप-धारा (2) के अधीन सिम प्राजधकारी द्वारा दकया गया कोई आदेि अंजतम
होगा।
इस अजधसूचना के अधीन आन ेवाली भूजम का रेखांकन और भूजम के अन्द्य ब्यौरे उपलब्ध ह ैऔर जहतबद्ध व्यजक्त द्वारा
सिम प्राजधकारी के उपयक्त ा कायाालय में उनका जनरीिण दकया िा सकता ह।ै
अनस चू ी
महाराष्ट्र राज्य के वधाा जिले म ें जविेष रेल पररयोिना वधा ा – नागपरू चौथी रेल्व े लाईन की जविेष रेल्वे पररयोिना के
अंतगता वधाा (सेवाग्राम) से सले ूरोड सेक्िन के जलए अर्िात की िाने वाली भूजम का संरचना या उसके रजहत संजिप्त जववरण.
7/12 के सपं ादन
भस ंपादनप्रकरण गावाँ का 7/12 अनस ार भधू ारक का सव े भूधारणा
अ ताल का अनस ार क ल ित्रे (ह.े
क्रमांक नाम नाम न. पद्धजत
क्र ित्रे (ह.ेआर.) आर.)
1 01/LAQ47/23-24 चचंचा ला वध ाा भारतीय खाद्य जनगम, वधाा 59 14.14 0.0393
उद्योग जवभाग महाराष्ट्र
चचंचाला वधाा
2 01/LAQ47/23-24 िासन तर्फे महाराष्ट्र 60 4.82 0.0598
औद्योजगक जवकास महामंडल
0.0991
क ल
(हे.आर.)
[र्फा. स.ं G197/WR-NGP 4th Line/Chinchala/April/20A]
अवनीि क मार पाण्डेय, म ख्य प्रिासजनक अजधकारी (जनमााण)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Central Railway)
NOTIFICATION
Mumbai, the 17th April, 2025
S.O. 1802(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 20A of the Railways Act,
1989 (24 of 1989) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Central Government, after being satisfied that for the
public purpose, the land, the brief description of which has been given in schedule annexed hereto, is required for
purpose of execution, maintenance, management and operation of Special Railway Project, namely Wardha Nagpur
4th line under which Wardha (Sewagram) – Seloo road section in the district of wardha in the State of Maharashtra,
hereby declares its intention to acquire such land.
Any person interested in the said land may, within a period of thirty days from the date of publication of this
notification in the Official Gazette, raise objection to the acquisition and use of such land for the aforesaid purpose
under sub-section (1) of section 20D of the said Act.
Every such objection shall be made to the Competent Authority namely, Dy. Collector (Land Acquisition),
Vidarbh Patbandhare Vikas Mahamandal, Wardha, Maharashtra in writing and shall set out the grounds thereof, and the[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
Competent Authority shall give the objector the opportunity of being heard, either in person or by legal practitioner and
may, after hearing such objections and after making such further enquiry, if any, as the Competent Authority thinks
necessary, by order, either allow or disallow the objections
Any order made by the Competent Authority under sub-section (2) of section 20D of the said Act shall be
final.
The land plans and other details of the land covered under this notification are available and can be inspected
by the interested person at the aforesaid office of the Competent Authority
SCHEDULE
Brief description of the land to be acquired, with or without structures, falling within the Special Railway Project
WR-NGP 4th Line under which Wardha (Sewagram) - Seloo road Section in the district Wardha of the State of
Maharashtra.
Land Land Total area Editing
Sr. Name of Survey
acquisition Taluka Name of landholder holding as per 7/12 area
No the village No.
Case no Method (H.R) (H.R)
01/LAQ Indian Food
1 Chinchala Wardha 59 14.14 0.0393
47/ 23-24 Corporation Wardha
Mahrashtra
Industrial
01/LAQ Development
2 Chinchala Wardha 60 4.82 0.0598
47/ 23-24 Corporation by the
Government of
Maharashtra
0.0991
Total
(H.R)
[F. No. G197/WR-NGP 4th Line/Chinchala/April/20A]
AVANISH KUMAR PANDEY, Chief Administrative Officer (Construction)
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and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.