Publication of notification in Part II of section 3 sub section (ii) of the extraordinary Gazette of India under section 20A of sub section I of Railway Act 1989(24 of 1989).

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on July 3, 2026, and published on July 10, 2026, officially designates a specific railway line in West Bengal as a "Special Railway Project." Under the Railway Act of 1989, the project covers the 35.76 KM stretch between Dumdangi (Tin Mile Hat), Rangapani, and Bagdogra. The notification is effective immediately from its date of publication in the Official Gazette. **Key Points / Main Content** **Legal Authority** * The notification is issued by the Central Government in exercise of powers conferred by clause (37A) of section 2 of the Railway Act, 1989 (as amended by the Railway Amendment Act, 2008). * The order is signed by the Chief Administrative Officer (CON-1) of the North East Frontier Railway (Construction Organisation). **Project Specifications** * **Official Designation:** The project is formally classified as a "Special Railway Project." * **Route Details:** The project encompasses the Dumdangi (Tin Mile Hat) – Rangapani – Bagdogra section. * **Total Length:** The designated project covers a distance of 35.76 KM. * **Location:** The entirety of the specified project is situated within the state of West Bengal. **Effective Timeline** * The provisions and the status of "Special Railway Project" come into effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette (July 10, 2026). **Impact Analysis** **Ministry of Railways (North East Frontier Railway)** **Impact** The project is now legally recognized as a "Special Railway Project" under the Railway Act, 1989, providing the administrative framework necessary for its development. **Action Required** The Construction Organisation must proceed with the execution and management of the 35.76 KM project in accordance with the legal provisions governing special projects. **State Government of West Bengal** **Impact** The state is identified as the primary geographic jurisdiction for this 35.76 KM infrastructure development. **Action Required** The state authorities may need to facilitate administrative or land-related coordination as necessitated by the project’s official designation within its borders.

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