**Executive Summary**
This gazette notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on January 9, 2026, designates competent authorities for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the "Proposed linear connectivity taking off from Khariya Khangar Railway Station upto M/s Marwar Cement Limited, Ghorawat, Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (District Nagaur and Jodhpur)" Special Railway Project in Rajasthan. The notification is effective from the date of its publication in the official gazette.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Authority Designation:**
* The Central Government authorizes specific officers as 'competent authority' under the Railway Act of 1989 and its amendment in 2008.
* This designation is for the purpose of executing, maintaining, managing, and operating a specific railway project.
* **Project Details:**
* The designated railway project is described as "Proposed linear connectivity taking off from Khariya Khangar Railway Station upto M/s Marwar Cement Limited, Ghorawat, Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (District Nagaur and Jodhpur)".
* The project spans the districts of Nagaur and Jodhpur in Rajasthan.
* **Designated Authorities and Jurisdictions:**
* Sub Divisional Officer, Merta, is designated for Merta sub-division in Nagaur district.
* Sub Divisional Officer, Pipar City, is designated for Pipar City sub-division in Jodhpur district.
* **Effective Date:**
* The notification is effective from the date of its publication in the official gazette.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** Railway Sub Divisional Officers (Merta and Pipar City)
* **Impact:** Now designated as 'competent authorities' under the Railway Act.
* **Action Required:** To perform functions related to the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the railway project within their respective sub-divisions and districts.
**Stakeholder:** M/s Marwar Cement Limited
* **Impact:** Directly impacted by the proposed rail infrastructure, which would include connectivity to their Ghorawat Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal.
* **Action Required:** No immediate action is dictated by this specific document.
**Stakeholder:** Central Government of India
* **Impact:** Responsible for designating competent authorities under the Railway Act.
* **Action Required:** Monitor and ensure the proper execution and management of the railway project by the designated authorities.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act 1989: The primary law under which powers are exercised in this notification.
Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008: Amends the Railways Act 1989; Section 2(7A) provides powers for this notification.
Ministry of Railways: The department responsible for this notification regarding railway project.
North Western Railway: The specific railway zone (engineering department) involved in the project.
Rajasthan: The state where the railway project is located.
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246 GI/2026 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
[North Western Railway (Engineering Department)]
NOTIFICATION
Jaipur, 9th January, 2026
S.O. 170(E In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (7A) of Section 2 of the Railways (Amendment) Act,
2008 (11 of 2008) and the Railway Act 1989) (24 of 1989), the Central Government hereby authorizes the officers
mentioned in column (2) of the Table below as ‘competent authority’ to perform the functions as such authority under
the said Act with effect from the date of publication of this notification in the official gazette in respect of the Special
Railway Project of “Proposed linear connectivity taking off from Khariya Khangar Railway Station upto M/s Marwar
Cement Limited, Ghorawat, Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (District Nagaur and Jodhpur)” in the state of
Rajasthan relating to sub divisions mentioned in column (3), District mentioned in column (4) of the said Table for the
public purpose of execution, maintenance, management and operation of such Special Railway Project.
TABLE
Sr. No. Competent Authority Sub Division District
(1) (2) (3) (4)
1. Sub Divisional Officer, Merta Merta Nagaur
2. Sub Divisional Officer, Pipar City Pipar City Jodhpur
[e F. No. NWR-HQ0ENGG(LM)/19/2025 Date : 09.01.2026]
SHIV CHARAN BAIRWA, Chief Engineer/General
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