Publication of Gazette Notification to declaration of competent authority for land acquisition (CALA) in the district Patna (Bihar) for 3rd and4th Line between Danapur Patna and 3rd Line from Rajendra Nagar Patna Saheb and3rd and 4th line From Patna Saheb Fatuha (29.18 KM) of East Central Railway.

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on June 15, 2026, authorizes the District Land Acquisition Officer, Patna, as the competent authority for a "Special Railway Project" in Bihar. The project involves the construction of additional tracks across a 29.18 km stretch, including the Danapur-Patna and Patna Saheb-Fatuha sections. The authorization is effective immediately from the date of its publication in the Gazette of India. **Key Points / Main Content** **Legal Authorization** * The authorization is granted under the powers conferred by Clause 7A of Section 2 of the Railway (Amendment) Act 2008. * The District Land Acquisition Officer, Patna, is designated as the competent authority to perform functions under the aforementioned Act. * The officer was nominated for this role by the Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue and Land Reforms Department, Government of Bihar. **Project Specifications** * The project is officially classified as a "Special Railway Project." * The total project length is 29.18 KM. * Work includes the 3rd and 4th lines between Danapur and Patna. * Work includes a 3rd line from Rajendra Nagar to Patna Saheb. * Work includes the 3rd and 4th lines from Patna Saheb to Fatuha. **Timeline and Jurisdiction** * The notification was originally signed in Patna on June 1, 2026. * Official enforcement begins on June 15, 2026, coinciding with the Gazette publication date. **Impact Analysis** **District Land Acquisition Officer, Patna** **Impact** Legally empowered to act as the competent authority for land acquisition processes related to this specific railway expansion. **Action Required** Perform the statutory functions of a competent authority under the Railway (Amendment) Act 2008 to facilitate the project. **Ministry of Railways (East Central Railway)** **Impact** Secures the necessary administrative official to move forward with the land requirements for the 29.18 KM project. **Action Required** Coordinate with the authorized District Land Acquisition Officer to execute the construction of the 3rd and 4th lines. **State Government of Bihar (Revenue and Land Reforms Department)** **Impact** Their nomination of a local officer is formally integrated into the federal project framework. **Action Required** Ensure the nominated officer has the administrative resources required to fulfill the mandate specified in the notification.

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