Date: 2026-07-14Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of Notification in the official Gazette Extraordinary Part II Section 3 Sub Section ii for nomination of Competent Authority for Land Acquisition CALA and Arbitrator us 7A and 20F6 respectively of Railways Act 1989 Railways Amendment Act 2008 for acquisition of land in district Ludhiana of state Punjab for Special Railway Project namely Dhandari Kalan DDL remodeling to increase handing capacity and provision of shunting neck of Northern Railway
**Executive Summary**
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on July 13, 2026, authorizes specific officials to oversee the Dhandari Kalan (DDL) remodeling project in Punjab. Under the Railways (Amendment) Act-2008, these appointments designate a Competent Authority and an Arbitrator to manage project execution and legal proceedings. The authorizations are effective as of the date of publication in the Official Gazette (July 14, 2026).
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Project Scope**
* **Target Project:** Remodeling of Dhandari Kalan-DDL.
* **Objectives:** To increase handling capacity and provide a shunting neck for Northern Railway.
* **Location:** The project is situated in the state of Punjab.
**Authorization of Competent Authority (S.O. 3876(E))**
* **Designated Officer:** Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Ludhiana (West).
* **Legal Basis:** Clause 7-A of section 2 of The Railways (Amendment) Act-2008.
* **Responsibilities:** Execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the specified railway project.
**Authorization of Arbitrator (S.O. 3877(E))**
* **Designated Officer:** Deputy Commissioner, Ludhiana.
* **Legal Basis:** Section 20-F (6) of The Railways (Amendment) Act-2008.
* **Responsibilities:** To perform the functions of the Arbitrator regarding the execution, maintenance, and management of the project.
**Impact Analysis**
**Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Ludhiana (West)**
**Impact**
The officer is legally empowered as the "Competent Authority" for the Dhandari Kalan railway project in Punjab.
**Action Required**
The magistrate must perform all statutory functions related to the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the project with immediate effect from the publication date.
**Deputy Commissioner, Ludhiana**
**Impact**
The official is designated as the "Arbitrator" for the project.
**Action Required**
The commissioner must exercise the powers of an Arbitrator under Section 20-F (6) of the Railways (Amendment) Act-2008 for matters arising from the project’s execution and management.
**Northern Railway (Construction Organization)**
**Impact**
The organization gains localized official authorities to facilitate project workflow and legal oversight.
**Action Required**
Coordinate with the newly authorized Competent Authority and Arbitrator for project implementation and dispute resolution.
Key Entities Referenced
The Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008: The primary legislation under which the Central Government authorized specific officials to act as the Competent Authority and Arbitrator for the railway project.
Dhandari Kalan-DDL remodeling project: A Northern Railway project focused on increasing handling capacity and the provision of a shunting neck.
Deputy Commissioner, Ludhiana: The official authorized by the Central Government to perform the functions of the Arbitrator for the Dhandari Kalan-DDL project.
Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Ludhiana (West): The official authorized as the Competent Authority responsible for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the railway project.
Ludhiana, Punjab: The specific location and state where the railway project is situated and where the authorized officials exercise their jurisdiction.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
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5373 GI/2026 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
[Northern Railways(Construction Organization)]
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, 13th July, 2026
S.O. 3876(E).— In exercise of the power conferred by clause 7-A of section 2 of The Railways
(Amendment) Act-2008, the Central Government hereby authorizes the officer mentioned in column (2) of
the table below to perform the functions of the Competent Authority in respect of the Railway Project as
mentioned in column (4) of the table, for execution, maintenance, management and operation in the state
mentioned in column (3) of the said Table, with effect from the date of publications of this notification in
the official Gazette.
TABLE
Sl.No. Competent Authority State Name of Railway Project
1 2 3 4
1 Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Punjab Dhandari Kalan-DDL- remodeling to
Ludhiana (West) increase handling capacity and provision
of shunting neck of Northern Railway.
[F. No. 190-W/Land/CDG-II/DDL]
SHAILESH KUMAR MISHRA, Chief Administrative Officer/Construction-I
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NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, 13th July, 2026
S.O. 3877(E).— In exercise of the power conferred by Section 20-F (6) of The Railways
(Amendment) Act-2008, the Central Government hereby authorizes the officer mentioned in column (2) of
the table below to perform the functions of the Arbitrator in respect of the Railway Project as mentioned in
column (4) of the table, for execution, maintenance, management and operation in the state mentioned in
column (3) of the said Table, with effect from the date of publication of this notification in the official
Gazette.
TABLE
Sl. No. Arbitrator State Name of Railway Project
1 2 3 4
1 Deputy Commissioner, Ludhiana Punjab Dhandari Kalan-DDL-
remodeling to increase handling
capacity and provision of
shunting neck of Northern
Railway.
[F. No. 190-W/Land/CDG-II/DDL]
SHAILESH KUMAR MISHRA, Chief Administrative Officer/Construction-I
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