Publication of Notification in the official Gazette Extraordinary Part II Section 3 Sub Section ii to declare intention for acquisition of 9 point 8956 Hectare of land in district Kurukshetra of state Haryana u s 20 A of Railways Act 1989 Railways Amendment Act 2008 for Special Railway Project namely Construction of 3rd and 4th line between Delhi Panipat Ambala 198 Km in Delhi Division of Northern Railway
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Railways on 20th August 2026. Classified under Extra Ordinary.
Executive Summary
This notification, issued on August 19, 2026, by the Ministry of Railways, declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in the Kurukshetra district of Haryana for the "Delhi-Panipat-Ambala (198 Km) Third & Fourth Line Project." Any person interested in the identified land must file objections within 30 days from the publication date of this notification. The acquisition is initiated under the powers conferred by Section 20A(1) of the Railways Act, 1989.
Key Points / Main Content
Project Scope and Purpose
The acquisition is required for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of a "Special Railway Project."
The project involves constructing the third and fourth railway lines between Delhi, Panipat, and Ambala, spanning approximately 198 km.
Geographic Coverage
The land is located within the Kurukshetra district of Haryana.
Affected areas include various villages under the Thanesar and Shahabad tehsils, such as Abhimanyupur, Sunderpur, Darra Khurd, Shadipur Shahabad, Dhirpur, Sarai Sukhi, Atwan, Dhola Majra, Shahzadpur, and others.
The document provides a detailed schedule listing specific Khasra numbers and the corresponding acquisition area in hectares for each plot.
Objection and Hearing Process
Under Section 20D(1) of the Railways Act, 1989, any interested person may object to the acquisition and use of the land.
Objections must be submitted in writing to the Competent Authority (District Revenue Officer, Kurukshetra) and must state the grounds for the objection.
The Competent Authority will provide the objector an opportunity to be heard in person or through a legal practitioner.
After conducting necessary inquiries, the Competent Authority will issue an order allowing or disallowing the objections.
Finality and Inspection
Orders made by the Competent Authority under Section 20D(2) of the Act shall be final.
Land plans and additional details are available for inspection by interested persons at the office of the Competent Authority.
Impact Analysis
Landowners and Interested Persons in Kurukshetra DistrictImpact
Specific land parcels owned or held by these individuals are now officially designated for acquisition by the government for the railway project.
Action Required
They must review the land schedule and plans at the Competent Authority's office. If they wish to oppose the acquisition, they must submit written objections stating their grounds to the District Revenue Officer within 30 days of the notification's publication.
District Revenue Officer, Kurukshetra (Competent Authority)Impact
The officer is designated as the primary authority to manage the legal objections and inquiry process for this land acquisition.
Action Required
The officer must facilitate the inspection of land plans, receive written objections, conduct hearings for objectors, and pass final orders regarding the validity of those objections.
Ministry of Railways (Northern Railway Construction Organization)Impact
The Ministry is empowered to proceed with the statutory process required to secure the land necessary for the Delhi-Panipat-Ambala railway expansion.
Action Required
The Ministry must coordinate with the local revenue authorities to finalize the acquisition following the resolution of the objection period to proceed with project execution.
Key Entities Referenced
Delhi-Panipat-Ambala (198 Km) Third & Fourth Line Project: A special railway project for which the government intends to acquire land for execution, maintenance, management, and operation.
Railways Act, 1989: The primary legislation (specifically Sections 20A and 20D) under which the Central Government is exercising its powers for land acquisition.
District Kurukshetra, Haryana: The primary geographical location where the identified land parcels for the railway project are situated.
Ministry of Railways: The central government ministry overseeing the Northern Railway (Construction Organization) and the land acquisition process for the project.
District Revenue Officer, Kurukshetra: The designated Competent Authority to whom affected parties must submit written objections regarding the land acquisition.