Date: 2025-11-18Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of Notification in the official Gazette Extraordinary Part II Section 3 Sub Section ii under Section 7 A and 20 F 6 of Railways Act 1989 Amendment 2008 for nomination of CALA and Arbitrator for the acquisition of land in Districts Patiala Fatehgarh Sahib and Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar of State Punjab for Special Railway Project namely Rajpura Mohali New Rail Line 18 point 11 Km of Northern Railway
**Executive Summary**
This document, a notification from the Ministry of Railways, authorizes specific officers to act as Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA) and Arbitrators for the "Rajpura-Mohali New Rail Line" project. This order is effective from the date of publication: November 18, 2025. The goal is land acquisition in the districts of Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, and Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, all in the state of Punjab, for execution, maintenance, management and operation of the Railway Project.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Authorization of Competent Authorities for Land Acquisition (CALA)**
* Sub-Divisional Magistrates of Rajpura, Fatehgarh Sahib, Bassi Pathana, Mohali, and Banur are authorized as CALAs.
* These authorities are responsible for execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the railway project.
* The land acquisition will take place in the districts of Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, and Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar.
* **Authorization of Arbitrators**
* The Deputy Commissioners of Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, and Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar are authorized as Arbitrators.
* These arbitrators will handle the project's execution, maintenance, management, and operation.
* The land acquisition will take place in the districts of Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, and Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar.
* **Railway Project Details**
* The railway project is the construction of the "Rajpura-Mohali New Rail Line (18.11 Km.) of Northern Railway".
* Land acquisition is required in the districts of Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, and Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar for this project.
**Impact Analysis**
**Sub-Divisional Magistrates and Deputy Commissioners (Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar)**
* **Impact**: They are assigned responsibilities for the land acquisition required for the Rajpura-Mohali New Rail Line project.
* **Action Required**: Act as Competent Authority or Arbitrator (respectively) in their designated districts, overseeing land acquisition, execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the railway project within legal frameworks.
**Landowners in Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, and Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar**
* **Impact**: Their land may be subject to acquisition for the railway project.
* **Action Required**: Cooperate with the land acquisition process, understand their rights, and potentially negotiate compensation with the authorities.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: The primary legislation under which the notification is issued, specifically referencing Section 2(7A) and Section 20F regarding the authority to designate competent authorities and arbitrators for land acquisition related to railway projects.
Rajpura-Mohali New Rail Line: The specific railway project (18.11 km) for which land is being acquired, driving the need for competent authorities and arbitrators as appointed in the notification.
Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar: The districts in Punjab where land acquisition will take place for the Rajpura-Mohali New Rail Line project. These locations define the geographical scope of the notification's impact.
Ministry of Railways: The issuing authority of the notification, specifically through its Northern Railway (Construction Organization). This ministry is responsible for the railway project and the associated land acquisition.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
[Northern Railway (Construction Organization)]
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 18th November, 2025
S.O. 5268(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
(3) and the state mentioned in column (4) of the said table, with effect from the date of this notification in the
Official Gazette.
Sr. No. Competent Authority District State Name of project
1 2 3 4 5
1 Sub-Divisional Magistrate Rajpura Patiala Construction of “Rajpura-
Mohali New Rail Line (18.11
2 Sub-Divisional Magistrate Fatehgarh Fatehgarh Sahib
Km.) of Northern Railway”
Sahib
for acquisition of land in
3 Sub-Divisional Magistrate Bassi Fatehgarh Sahib Districts Patiala, Fatehgarh
Pathana Punjab Sahib and Sahibzada Ajit
Singh Nagar.
4 Sub-Divisional Magistrate Mohali Sahibzada Ajit
Singh Nagar
5 Sub-Divisional Magistrate Banur Sahibzada Ajit
Singh Nagar
[F. No. 190-W/Land/UMB/Rajpura-Mohali]
SHAILESH KUMAR MISHRA, Chief Administrative Officer/Const.
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NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 18th November, 2025
S.O. 5269(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(3) and state mentioned in column (4) of the
said table, with effect from the date of this notification in the Official Gazette.
Sr. No. Arbitrator District State Name of project
1 2 3 4 5
1 Deputy Commissioner Patiala Patiala Construction of “Rajpura-
Mohali New Rail Line (18.11
2 Deputy Commissioner Fatehgarh Sahib
Km.) of Northern Railway”
Fatehgarh Sahib
Punjab for acquisition of land in
3 Deputy Commissioner Sahibzada Ajit Singh Districts Patiala, Fatehgarh
Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar Nagar Sahib and Sahibzada Ajit
Singh Nagar.
[F. No. 190-W/Land/UMB/Rajpura-Mohali]
SHAILESH KUMAR MISHRA, Chief Administrative Officer/Const.
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