Date: 2026-05-06Category: 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 u s 7 A and 20 F6 respectively of Railways Act 1989 Railways Amendment Act 2008 for acquisition of land in district Patiala of state Punjab for Special Railway Project namely Rajpura bypass line for DFCCIL from New Shambhu station to Kauli station 13 point 46 km of Northern Railway
**Executive Summary**
This document, issued by the Ministry of Railways on May 6, 2026, notifies the appointment of statutory authorities for the Rajpura bypass line project in Punjab. Under the Railways Act 1989, it designates specific officials to oversee land acquisition and arbitration for the construction of a 13.46 km line connecting New Shambhu station to Kauli station. These appointments are effective immediately from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Project Specifications**
* The project involves the construction of the "Rajpura bypass line for DFCCIL" (Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited).
* The line covers a distance of 13.46 km under the Northern Railway.
* The project route extends from New Shambhu station to Kauli station within the Patiala district of Punjab.
* **Land Acquisition Authority**
* Pursuant to Section 2, clause (7A) of the Railways Act, 1989, the Central Government has authorized a Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA).
* The Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Rajpura, is designated as the CALA.
* The authority is responsible for functions related to land acquisition, execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the project in the Patiala district.
* **Arbitration Authority**
* Pursuant to Section 20F, clause (6) of the Railways Act, 1989, the Central Government has authorized an official to act as the "Arbitrator."
* The Deputy Commissioner, Patiala, is designated as the Arbitrator for the railway project.
* The Arbitrator is empowered to perform functions regarding the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the project within the state of Punjab.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Rajpura**
**Impact**
Designated as the Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA) for the 13.46 km Rajpura bypass line.
**Action Required**
Must execute all legal and administrative functions related to land acquisition and project management as prescribed under the Railways Act.
**Stakeholder: Deputy Commissioner, Patiala**
**Impact**
Appointed as the official Arbitrator for the Rajpura bypass line project.
**Action Required**
Must perform arbitration duties related to the execution, maintenance, and operation of the specified railway project in the Patiala district.
**Stakeholder: Northern Railway (Construction Organization)**
**Impact**
The organization now has the necessary authorized officials in place to proceed with the legal and physical requirements of the bypass line construction.
**Action Required**
Coordinate with the newly appointed CALA and Arbitrator to facilitate the progress of the Rajpura bypass line for DFCCIL.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: The primary legislation under which the Central Government authorizes officers to perform land acquisition and arbitration functions for railway projects.
Rajpura bypass line for DFCCIL: A 13.46 km railway construction project of the Northern Railway extending from New Shambhu station to Kauli station.
Patiala, Punjab: The district and state where the railway project is located and where the designated authorities will exercise their powers.
Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA): The official role, designated to the Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Rajpura, responsible for the execution and land management of the project.
Arbitrator: The official role, designated to the Deputy Commissioner of Patiala, authorized to perform specific functions and resolve matters related to the railway project.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
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No. 2149] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026/VAISAKHA 16, 1948
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3151 GI/2026 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
[Northern Railway (Construction Organization)]
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 6th May, 2026
S.O. 2237(E).— In exercise of the power conferred by clause (7A) of Section 2 of the Railways
Act,1989 (Amended in 2008), the Central Government hereby authorizes the Officer mentioned in column
(2) of the table below to perform the functions of the “Competent Authority for Land Acquisition
(CALA)’’ in respect of Railway Project as mentioned in column (5) of the table, for execution ,maintenance
,management and operation in the District mentioned in column (3) and the state mentioned in column (4) of
the said table, with effect from the date of this notification in the Official Gazette.
Table
Sr. No. Competent Authority District State Name of project
1 2 3 4 5
Construction of “Rajpura bypass
Sub-Divisional Magistrate, line for DFCCIL from New
1 Patiala Punjab
Rajpura Shambhu station to Kauli station
(13.46 km) of Northern Railway”.
[F. No. 190-W/Land/UMB/Rajpura Bypass Line]
SHAILESH KUMAR MISHRA, Chief Administrative Officer/Const.
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 6 मई, 2026
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NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 6th May, 2026
S.O. 2238(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (6) of section 20F of the Railways
Act, 1989 (Amended in 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 'Railway Project' as
mentioned in column (5) of the table, for execution, maintenance, management and operation in the District
mentioned in column (3) and the state mentioned in column (4) of the said table, with effect from the date of
this notification in the Official Gazette.
Table
Sr. No. Arbitrator District State Name of project
1 2 3 4 5
Construction of “Rajpura bypass
Deputy Commissioner, line for DFCCIL from New
1 Patiala Punjab
Patiala Shambhu station to Kauli station
(13.46 km) of Northern Railway”.
[F. No. 190-W/Land/UMB/Rajpura Bypass Line]
SHAILESH KUMAR MISHRA,Chief Administrative Officer/Const.
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