Date: 2026-03-19Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of notification in the Extraordinary Gazette of India under the Railways amendment Act 2008 under clause 20A for the work of Construction of 02 lane road over bridge in lieu of level crossing No 551 at KM 1447 0 2 Mathura Palwal Section in Agra Division of North Central Railway
**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Railways has issued a notification declaring its intention to acquire 1.3455 hectares of land in Palwal, Haryana, for the construction of a two-lane road over bridge at level crossing No. 551. This special railway project is situated in the Mathura-Palwal section of the Agra Division. Interested persons must submit any objections in writing to the designated Competent Authority within 30 days of the notification's publication date (March 19, 2026).
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Project Overview and Legal Basis**
* The land acquisition is initiated under sub-section (1) of section 20A of the Railways Act, 1989, and the Railways Amendment Act, 2008.
* The acquisition is for a public purpose: the execution of a special Railway Project titled “Construction of 02-lane road over bridge in lieu of level crossing No. 551 at km. 1447/0-2 in Mathura - Palwal section.”
**Land Description**
* The affected land is located in Village Karwan, Pargana Hodal, Tehsil Hodal, District Palwal, Haryana.
* The total land area proposed for acquisition is 1.3455 Hectares, comprising 16 specific plots.
* Land types designated in the schedule include Agriculture, Non-Agriculture (including pathways and pit compost areas), and Barren land.
**Objection Process and Adjudication**
* Any person interested in the land has 30 days from the Gazette publication date to raise objections regarding the acquisition and use of the land.
* Objections must be submitted in writing to the Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Hodal, Palwal, Haryana, detailing the specific grounds for the objection.
* The Competent Authority will grant objectors a hearing, either in person or through a legal practitioner.
* Following an inquiry, the Competent Authority will issue an order to allow or disallow the objections; this order is considered final under Section 20D (3).
**Public Inspection**
* Detailed land plans and further particulars regarding the covered land are available for inspection by interested parties at the office of the Competent Authority.
**Impact Analysis**
**Landowners and Interested Persons**
**Impact**
Their land or structures in Village Karwan are subject to acquisition by the Central Government for railway infrastructure development.
**Action Required**
Must review land plans at the Competent Authority's office and, if desired, file written objections within 30 days of March 19, 2026.
**Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) Hodal (Competent Authority)**
**Impact**
Designated as the official responsible for managing the objection process and finalized land details.
**Action Required**
Must facilitate the inspection of land plans, receive written objections, conduct hearings for objectors, and issue final orders to allow or disallow objections following necessary inquiries.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: The primary legislation, including the 2008 amendment, under which the Central Government is exercising powers (Sections 20A and 20D) to acquire land for public purpose.
Special Railway Project: Level Crossing No. 551: The specific infrastructure project involving the construction of a 2-lane road over bridge in the Mathura-Palwal section of the North Central Railway.
Ministry of Railways: The central government ministry responsible for the execution of the railway project and the issuance of the land acquisition notification.
Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Hodal, Palwal (Haryana): The designated competent authority responsible for receiving and hearing objections related to the acquisition and use of land for the project.