Date: 2025-07-25Category: 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 2 lane ROB in lieu of L Xing No 18 at km 771 1 3 of Prayagraj Division Uttar Pradesh
Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways, declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land for the construction of a 2-lane Railway Over Bridge (ROB) in Uttar Pradesh. The land is needed for the Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay-Prayagraj section of the North Central Railway. Interested parties have 30 days from July 25, 2025, to raise objections to the land acquisition.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition Intention:
* The Central Government intends to acquire land for a special railway project: construction of a 2-lane ROB in lieu of LXing No. 18.
* The project is located between Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay and Prayagraj section of the North Central Railway, in Uttar Pradesh.
* The legal basis for the acquisition is subsection 1 of clause 20A of section 2 of the Railways Act 1989 and Railways Amendment act 2008.
Objection Process:
* Persons interested in the land can object to the acquisition within 30 days of the notification's publication (July 25, 2025).
* Objections must be submitted in writing to the Special Land Acquisition Officer, Prayagraj, stating the grounds for objection.
* The competent authority will provide an opportunity for the objector to be heard, either in person or through a legal practitioner.
* The competent authority will then either allow or disallow the objections.
* Orders made by the competent authority are final.
Land Details:
* Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority (Special Land Acquisition Officer, Prayagraj).
* The schedule provides a brief description of the land falling in Meja Tehsil of Prayagraj District.
* Specific Gata numbers and areas (in Hectares) of acquired land in Tikari and Jalaiya villages are listed.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
* Impact: Landowners in the Meja Tehsil of Prayagraj District (specifically Tikari and Jalaiya villages) are directly affected by the potential acquisition of their land.
* Action Required: Landowners who object to the acquisition must submit their objections in writing to the Special Land Acquisition Officer, Prayagraj, within 30 days of the notification's publication (July 25, 2025).
Special Land Acquisition Officer, Prayagraj:
* Impact: Responsible for receiving and processing objections to the land acquisition.
* Action Required: The Special Land Acquisition Officer must provide objectors with an opportunity to be heard, conduct any necessary inquiries, and either allow or disallow the objections.
North Central Railway Engineering Department:
* Impact: Beneficiary of the land acquisition for the execution of the railway project.
* Action Required: Ensure land plans and relevant details are available for inspection.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act 1989: An act of the parliament of India that regulates the railways in India. Specifically, subsection 1 of clause 20A of section 2 is relevant to this notification.
Railways Amendment act 2008: Amendment to the Railways Act. Cites 11of 2008
Ministry of Railways: The government ministry responsible for the railways in India. The notification originates from this ministry.
North Central Railway: A zone of the Indian Railways, Engineering Department. The project falls within this railway zone.
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: City in Uttar Pradesh, location of the North Central Railway Engineering Department office issuing the notification and where objections can be raised. Also the location of the special railway project.
Special Land Acquisition Officer, Prayagraj: The competent authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be made.
Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Prayagraj section: A section of the North Central Railway where the construction of 2 lane ROB in lieu of LXing No.18 will take place.
Meja Tehsil, Prayagraj District, Uttar Pradesh: The specific area where the land acquisition for the railway project is taking place.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
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PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
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No. 3327] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2025/SHRAVANA 3, 1947
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
[North Central Railway (Engineering Department)]
NOTIFICATION
Prayagraj, the 7th July, 2025
S.O. 3404(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of clause 20A of section 2 of the
Railways Act 1989 (24 of 1989) and Railways Amendment act 2008 (11of 2008) (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 the purpose of execution of special Railway Project
(Construction of 2 lane ROB in lieu of L-Xing No.18 between Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay - Prayagraj section of North
Central Railway) in the state of Uttar Pradesh here by 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 this
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, Special Land Acquisition Officer,
Prayagraj 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 such objections and after
making such further enquiry if any as the competent Authority i.e. Special Land Acquisition Officer,Prayagraj thinks
necessary by order either allow or disallow the objections;
Any order made by competent Authority under Clause 20D (3) sub-section (2) of section 20 D 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 falling in Meja Tehsil of Prayagraj District for the construction of 2 lane ROB in
lieu of L-Xing No.18 between Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhayay – Prayagraj section of NCR in the state of Uttar
Pradesh, with or without infrastructure.
Sr. Name of Tahsil Name of Type of Land Gata No. Acquired
No. Village Area (in
Hec.)
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 Meja Tikari 1 A (A) Transferable Landholder 541C 0.0840
Road NZA 540 -
Road NZA 539 -
Road 538 0.0340
Total 0.11804 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
2 Meja Jalaiya 1 A (A) Transferable Landholder 105C 0.0050
1 A (A) Transferable Landholder 105B 0.0090
Canal 105A 0.0160
1 A (A) Transferable Landholder 106A 0.0230
1 A (A) Transferable Landholder 106B 0.0110
1 A (A) Transferable Landholder 107A 0.0170
Navin Parati 107B 0.0110
1 A (A) Transferable Landholder 114A 0.0100
1 A (A) Transferable Landholder 114B 0.0210
Navin Parati 114C 0.0030
1 A (A) Transferable Landholder 142 0.0110
1 A (A) Transferable Landholder 141 0.0430
1 A (A) Transferable Landholder 127A 0.0320
Navin Parati 127B 0.0140
1 A (A) Transferable Landholder 126 0.0370
Total 0.2630
Grant Total 0.3810
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J.C. CHAURASIA, Principal Chief Engineer
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