**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Railways, through the South Western Railway Construction Organisation, has officially designated a specific infrastructure project in Karnataka as a "Special Railway Project." Effective from its publication date of April 10, 2026, the notification classifies the construction of a Railway Under Bridge (RUB) in the Gadag district as national infrastructure for public purpose. This declaration is made under the authority of Section 2, clause 37(A) of the Railways Act, 1989.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Legal Declaration and Authority**
* The project is declared a "Special Railway Project" in the State of Karnataka under clause 37(A) of Section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989.
* The designation is intended to facilitate the provision of national infrastructure for public purposes.
* The notification becomes effective from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette (April 10, 2026).
* **Project Scope and Technical Specifications**
* The work involves the construction of a Railway Under Bridge (RUB) to replace Level Crossing (LC) No. 26.
* The structure will consist of a 1x9.25x5.5m RCC Box.
* **Location Details**
* **Division:** Hubballi Division.
* **Specific Site:** Km.46/100-200 at Hulkoti Yard on the Hulkoti-Chikkhandigola Road.
* **Positioning:** Located between the Hulkoti and Gadag stations.
* **Administrative Jurisdiction:** Village Hulkoti, Taluk Gadag, District Gadag.
**Impact Analysis**
**Ministry of Railways (South Western Railway Construction Organisation)**
**Impact**
As the issuing authority, they are responsible for the execution and oversight of the infrastructure project under the "Special Railway Project" status.
**Action Required**
Proceed with the construction of the RCC Box RUB at the designated location in the Hubballi Division, adhering to the project specifications mentioned in the notification.
**Local Authorities and Residents (Village Hulkoti/District Gadag)**
**Impact**
The project replaces an existing level crossing with a permanent railway under bridge, affecting local traffic flow on the Hulkoti-Chikkhandigola Road and contributing to national infrastructure.
**Action Required**
Local administrative bodies must recognize the project's official status as a "Special Railway Project" for land or planning purposes relevant to the designated site.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: The primary legislation under which the Ministry of Railways exercises powers (specifically Section 2, clause 37(A)) to notify special railway projects.
Special Railway Project: A status conferred upon the notified infrastructure project to facilitate national infrastructure for a public purpose in Karnataka.
South Western Railway Construction Organisation: The executing agency under the Ministry of Railways responsible for the notification and implementation of the infrastructure work.
Hulkoti village, Gadag, Karnataka: The central location where the construction of the Railway Under Bridge (RUB) in lieu of Level Crossing No. 26 is specifically applicable.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 1756] िई कदलली, िक्रु वार, अप्रलै 10, 2026/चत्रै 20, 1948
No. 1756] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026/CHAITRA 20, 1948
रेल मत्रं ालय
[दजिण पजिमी रेलव े जिमाणा सगं ठि]
अजधसचू िा
बेंगलरुु , 9 अप्रलै , 2026
का.आ. 1825(अ).— रेलव े अजधजियम, 1989 (1989 का अजधजियम संख्या 24) की धारा 2 के खडं 37(ए)
के तहत प्रदत्त िजियों का प्रयोग करते हुए, रेल मंत्रालय, (दजिण पजिमी रेलवे, जिमााण संगठि, बेंगलुरु छाविी) भारत
सरकार, इसके द्वारा यह अजधसजू चत करता ह ै कक िीच े दी गई ताजलका म ें उजललजखत पररयोििाएं, आजधकाररक रािपत्र
म ेंअजधसूचिा के प्रकािि की जतजि स,े सावािजिक उद्देश्य के जलए राष्ट्रीय इन्फ्रस्ट्रक्चरप्रदाि करि ेहते ुकिााटक राज्य म ेंयह
एक "जविेष रेलवे पररयोििा" ह।ैं
क्र. स.ं पररयोििा का िाम गावाँ तालकु ा जिला
1 हुब्ब जलल मंडल - हुलकोटी और गदग स्ट्टेििों के बीच हुलकोटी-हुलकोटी गदग गदग
जचक्खंदीगोला रोड पर कक.मी. 46/100-200 पर समपार फाटक स.ं 26
2566 GI/2026 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
के बदले 1x9.25x5.5 मीटर आकार के आर सी सी बॉक्स वाले आर य ू बी
(रेलवे अडं र जिि)जिमााण करि े का प्रस्ट्त ाव ह ै
[फा. स.ं डब्लय.ू 271/जि/बें छा /2025-26/भूजम जवरेप/1727]
अिय िमा,ा मुख्य प्रिासजिक अजधकारी, जिमाणा
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
[South Western Railway Construction Organisation]
NOTIFICATION
Bengaluru, the 9th April, 2026
S.O. 1825(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred under clause 37(A) of Section 2 of the Railways Act,
1989 (Act no. 24 of 1989), the Ministry of Railways, (South Western Railway, Construction Organisation, Bengaluru
Cantonment) Government of India, hereby notifies that the projects mentioned in the table below are "Special Railway
Project" in the State of Karnataka for providing National Infrastructure for a Public Purpose with effect from the date
of publication of the notification in the Official Gazette.
Sl. No. Name of the project Village Taluk District
1 Hubballi Division- Proposed Construction of RUB in Lieu of LC Hulkoti Gadag Gadag
No.26 of Size 1x9.25x5.5m RCC Box at Km.46/100-200 at
Hulkoti Yard on Hulkoti-Chikkhandigola Road between Hulkoti
and Gadag stations
[F. No. W. 271/CN/BNC/2025-26/Land SRP/1727]
AJAY SHARMA, Chief Administrative Officer/Construction
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