## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for Kalyan Badlapur Railway Project
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Railways, Central Railway, regarding land acquisition for the Kalyan Badlapur 3rd and 4th railway line project under MUTP IIIA in Maharashtra. The core purpose of the notification is to declare the government's intention to acquire specific land parcels for this project and to provide a process for affected individuals to raise objections. The key findings are the identification of specific land parcels in Kalyan Taluka, District Thane, the defined objection process, and the designation of the Sub-Divisional Officer, Kalyan, as the competent authority.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative analysis of a government notification pertaining to land acquisition for a railway project. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy initiative for land acquisition related to a specific railway project.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objectives, as inferred from the text, are to:
* Acquire land for the execution of the Kalyan Badlapur 3rd and 4th railway line project.
* Comply with the legal requirements under the Railway Act, 1989 and the Railway Amendment Act, 2008 regarding land acquisition for public purposes.
* Provide a transparent process for affected landowners to raise objections to the acquisition.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This new policy addresses the need to acquire land for the expansion of railway infrastructure. The text indicates that the land acquisition is deemed necessary for a "public purpose" and specifically for the "execution of the special Railway Project, namely, Kalyan Badlapur 3rd 4th line under MUTPIII A Projects." The Railway Act, 1989 and Railway Amendment Act, 2008 provide the legal framework for such acquisitions, suggesting that increased rail capacity is needed in the Kalyan-Badlapur region.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As this is a new policy initiative for a specific railway project, the main provisions are:
* **Declaration of Intent to Acquire:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire specified land parcels.
* **Project Definition:** The land is required for the Kalyan Badlapur 3rd and 4th railway line project under MUTP IIIA.
* **Geographic Scope:** The land to be acquired is located in Tahsil Kalyan, District Thane, Maharashtra.
* **Objection Process:** Individuals with an interest in the land have 30 days from the publication of the notification to raise objections.
* **Competent Authority:** The Sub-Divisional Officer, Kalyan, District Thane, Maharashtra, is designated as the competent authority to receive and process objections.
* **Objection Procedure:** Objections must be in writing, state the grounds for the objection, and provide the objector an opportunity to be heard either in person or through a legal practitioner.
* **Final Decision:** The competent authority's order on the objections is final.
* **Land Details Availability:** Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the competent authority.
* **Schedule of Land:** The notification includes a schedule that provides a brief description of the land to be acquired, including survey numbers and land area in hectares.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners in Katemanvali and Khadegolvali villages in Kalyan Taluka, District Thane, Maharashtra whose land is listed in the schedule.
* Residents of the area potentially affected by the railway project.
* The Central Railway and other government agencies involved in the railway project.
* Legal practitioners representing landowners.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Railways, Central Railway, is the primary responsible agency. The Sub-Divisional Officer, Kalyan, acts as the competent authority for handling objections.
* **Timelines:** A 30-day timeline is provided for landowners to raise objections from the date of the notification's publication in the official Gazette.
* **Procedures:** The procedure involves submitting written objections to the competent authority, with an opportunity for a hearing. The competent authority will then make a final decision on the objections.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of this notification are:
* Facilitating the acquisition of land necessary for the Kalyan Badlapur 3rd and 4th railway line project.
* Advancing the execution of the railway project, potentially leading to improved rail connectivity and transportation capacity.
* Providing a legal and procedural framework for addressing concerns and objections from affected landowners.
* Potential economic and social impacts on the affected communities due to land acquisition.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification outlines the government's intent to acquire land for the Kalyan Badlapur 3rd and 4th railway line project. It establishes a legal framework and a process for addressing objections from affected landowners. The success of this policy depends on the transparent and fair implementation of the land acquisition process, adherence to the timelines, and appropriate resolution of objections raised by stakeholders. The implications for landowners within the specified areas are significant, as their land may be subject to acquisition for this public infrastructure project.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Railways: Government ministry responsible for railways.
Central Railway: A zonal railway in India, under the Ministry of Railways.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: City in the state of Maharashtra, India where the notification was issued.
Railway Act, 1989: An act of the Parliament of India to consolidate and amend the law relating to Railways.
Railway Amendment Act, 2008: Amendment to the Railway Act of 1989
Kalyan Badlapur 3rd 4th line: Railway line project for 3rd and 4th lines.
MUTP IIIA Projects: Project under Mumbai Urban Transport Project.
Tahsil Kalyan: Kalyan Taluka, a subdivision of Thane District.
Thane District, Maharashtra: District in Maharashtra where the land acquisition is taking place.
SubDivisional officer, Kalyan, Thane, Maharashtra: Competent authority for land acquisition objections.
Kalyan Taluka, Thane District, Maharashtra: Area where the land acquisition is taking place.
Katemanvali: Village in Kalyan Taluka, Thane District, Maharashtra.
Khadegolvali: Village in Kalyan Taluka, Thane District, Maharashtra.
Manoj Sharma: Chief Administrative Officer Construction.
Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi: Location of the printing press
Delhi: Location of Controller of Publication
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अ. क्र . जिल्हा ताल का गाव का नाम सवें न
िेत ् (हक्े टर में )
1 ठाणे कल्याण काटेमानेवाली 100 0.04.20
105/1
0.03.10
105/2
108/1
0.00.10
108/2
144/A/1
144/A/2
144/C 0.00.10
144/B/1
144/B/2
111/A/1
111/A/2 0.01.80
111/B
112/1
112/2/114/2
0.00.70
112/2A
112/3
2 ठाणे कल्याण खड़गे ोलवली 49 0.06.16
51 0.00.50
52/1 0.01.64
52/2/A
0.01.33
52/2/B[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
52/2/C
52/2/D
[फा. सं. एमटी /डब्ल्य /366/एमआरजवजस -पीएच. IIIA)]
मनोि िमा,ग म ख्य प्रिासजनक अजधकारी (जनमाणग )
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(CENTRAL RAILWAY)
NOTIFICATION
Mumbai, the 5th July, 2021
Notification under section 20 A of the Railway Act, 1989
S.O. 2728(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 20A of the Railway
(Amendment) Act, 2008 (11 of 2008) and 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 the schedule annexed hereto is required for execution of the special Railway Project, namely, ―Kalyan-
Badlapur 3rd& 4th line under MUTP-III A Projects‖, in Tahsil Kalyan, District Thane 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 the
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 Sub-Divisional officer, Kalyan,
District Thane, Maharashtra, in writing and shall set out the grounds thereof, and the competent authority shall give
the objector an opportunity of being heard, either in person or by legal practitioner and may, after hearing all 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, for the Special Rly Project namely ―3rd and 4th
Line between Kalyan – Badlapur under MUTP IIIA‖ in Kalyan Taluka, District Thane in the state of Maharashtra
under section 20 A of the Railway Act, 1989
Sr.
District. Taluka Village Survey No. Land to be acquired (Hectors)
No
1 Thane Kalyan Katemanvali 100 0.04.20
105/1
0.03.10
105/2
108/1
0.00.10
108/2
144/A/1
144/A/2
144/C 0.00.10
144/B/1
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111/A/1
111/A/2 0.01.80
111/B
112/1
112/2/114/2
0.00.70
112/2A
112/3
2 Thane Kalyan Khadegolvali 49 0.06.16
51 0.00.50
52/1 0.01.64
52/2/A
52/2/B
0.01.33
52/2/C
52/2/D
[F. No. MT /W/366/MRVC-PH.IIIA]
MANOJ SHARMA, Chief Administrative Officer (Construction)
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