Date: 2026-04-09Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of Notification in the official Gazette Extraordinary Part II Section 3 Sub Section ii under Section 7 A of Railways Act 1989 Amendment 2008 for nomination of CALA for the acquisition of land in districts of State Delhi for Special Railway Project namely Construction of 3rd and 4th line between Delhi Panipat Ambala 198 Km in Delhi Division of Northern Railway
**Executive Summary**
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on April 9, 2026, authorizes specific officers to act as the "Competent Authority for Land Acquisition" (CALA). The authorization is for the construction of the 3rd and 4th railway lines between Delhi, Panipat, and Ambala (198 km). The order is effective immediately from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Legal Framework**
* The notification is issued under the powers conferred by Section 2, Clause (7A) of the Railways Act, 1989 (as amended in 2008).
**Project Specifications**
* **Project Name:** Construction of 3rd and 4th lines between Delhi-Panipat-Ambala.
* **Scope:** The project covers a distance of 198 km within the Delhi Division of Northern Railway.
* **Functional Scope:** Authorities are empowered to perform functions regarding land acquisition, execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the project.
**Designated Authorities and Jurisdictions**
The following officers are authorized as the Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA) within the state of Delhi:
* **Additional District Magistrate (Outer North Delhi):** Responsible for the Outer North Delhi District.
* **Additional District Magistrate (North West Delhi):** Responsible for the North West Delhi District.
* **Additional District Magistrate (North Delhi):** Responsible for the North Delhi District.
**Impact Analysis**
**Additional District Magistrates (Outer North, North West, and North Delhi)**
**Impact**
These officers are now legally designated as the CALA for the specified railway expansion project within their respective jurisdictions.
**Action Required**
They must perform all statutory functions related to land acquisition, management, and project execution as defined under the Railways Act.
**Northern Railway (Construction Organization)**
**Impact**
The organization gains the necessary administrative counterparts to proceed with land-related requirements for the Delhi-Panipat-Ambala project.
**Action Required**
Coordinate with the designated Additional District Magistrates to facilitate the construction and maintenance of the 198 km railway line.
**Landowners within the Specified Districts**
**Impact**
Property owners in Outer North Delhi, North West Delhi, and North Delhi districts are affected by potential land acquisition for the 3rd and 4th railway lines.
**Action Required**
Direct all project-related land inquiries and procedures to the office of the respective Additional District Magistrate acting as the CALA.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: The primary legislation under which the Central Government exercises power (Section 2, clause 7A) to authorize officials for land acquisition.
Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA): The designated authority (Additional District Magistrates) empowered to perform land acquisition functions for specific railway projects.
Delhi-Panipat-Ambala 3rd and 4th Railway Line Project: A 198 km railway infrastructure initiative in the Delhi Division of Northern Railway requiring land acquisition and management.
Delhi (Outer North, North West, and North districts): The specific geographic regions and administrative districts where the land acquisition authority and project implementation are focused.
Ministry of Railways: The primary central ministry, specifically through the Northern Railway (Construction Organization), responsible for the project's execution and management.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
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2558 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 9th April, 2026
S.O. 1817(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.
TABLE
Sr. No. Competent Authority District State Name of project
1 2 3 4 5
Construction of 3rd and 4th line
Additional District Magistrate, between Delhi-Panipat-Ambala
1 Outer North Delhi Delhi
Outer North Delhi (198 Km) in Delhi Division of
Northern Railway.
[F. No. 190-W/Land/TKJ/DLI-UMB]
SHAILESH KUMAR MISHRA, Chief Administrative Officer/Const.
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