Date: 2025-08-06Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of Notification in the official Gazette under Section 7 A and 20 F6 of Railways Act 1989 Amendment 2008 for nomination of CALA and Arbitrator for the acquisition of land in District Barabanki of State Uttar Pradesh for Special Railway Project namely Akbarpur Barabanki 161Km Doubling
Executive Summary:
These notifications, issued by the Central Government on August 5, 2025, and published in the official Gazette, concern the Akbarpur-Barabanki 161 km railway doubling project in Uttar Pradesh. The first notification designates a Competent Authority, while the second designates an Arbitrator for the project's execution, maintenance, management, and operation. Both authorizations are effective from the date of the notification's publication.
Key Points / Main Content:
Competent Authority Designation:
* The Special Land Acquisition Officer, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, is authorized as the Competent Authority for the Akbarpur-Barabanki 161 km railway doubling project.
* Authority is granted for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the railway project.
* This authorization is in exercise of power conferred by clause 7A of section 2 of The Railways Amendment Act 2008.
Arbitrator Designation:
* The District Magistrate, Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, is authorized as the Arbitrator for the Akbarpur-Barabanki 161 km railway doubling project.
* Authority is granted for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the railway project.
* This authorization is in exercise of power conferred by Section 20F6 of The Railways Amendment Act 2008.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
Impact: The Central Government is responsible for authorizing the Competent Authority and Arbitrator for the railway project.
Action Required: Ensure the officers are informed of their responsibilities and powers as designated by these notifications.
Special Land Acquisition Officer, Barabanki:
Impact: Designated as the Competent Authority for the railway project.
Action Required: Perform the functions of the Competent Authority in respect of the Railway Project for execution, maintenance, management, and operation.
District Magistrate, Barabanki:
Impact: Designated as the Arbitrator for the railway project.
Action Required: Perform the functions of the Arbitrator in respect of the Railway Project for execution, maintenance, management, and operation.
Northern Railways Construction Organization:
Impact: Responsible for the execution of the railway project.
Action Required: Coordinate with the Competent Authority and Arbitrator for the effective execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the project.
State Government of Uttar Pradesh:
Impact: The project falls within the state; cooperation and support are needed.
Action Required: Provide necessary support and coordination for the smooth execution of the railway project within the state.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Amendment Act 2008: An act that amends the existing railways laws.
Central Government: The Union Government of India.
Special Land Acquisition Officer: The officer authorized to perform the functions of the Competent Authority for the railway project.
District Magistrate, Barabanki: The officer authorized to perform the functions of the Arbitrator for the railway project.
Uttar Pradesh: A state in India where the railway project is located.
Akbarpur-Barabanki 161Km doubling: The name of the railway project for which the competent authority and arbitrator are appointed.
Shyam Singh: Chief Administrative OfficerConstructionII
Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh: The district and state in India where the railway project is located.
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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
स.ं 3528] नई दिल्ली, बधु वार, अगस्ट्त 6, 2025/श्रावण 15, 1947
No. 3528] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2025/SHRAVANA 15, 1947
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5256 GI/2025 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
[Northern Railways(Construction Organization)]
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 5th August, 2025
S.O. 3614(E).—In exercise of the power conferred by clause (7A) 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
S.No. Competent Authority State Name of railway Project
1 2 3 4
1 Special Land Acquisition officer, Uttar Pradesh Akbarpur-Barabanki (161Km)
Barabanki doubling
[F. No. 190-W/Land/Misc./Ayodhya]
SHYAM SINGH, Chief Administrative Officer/Construction-II
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NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 5th August, 2025
S.O. 3615(E).—In exercise of the power conferred by Section 20F(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
S. N Arbitrator State Name of railway Project
1 2 3 4
1 District Magistrate, Barabanki. Uttar Pradesh Akbarpur-Barabanki
(161Km.) doubling
[F. No. 190-W/Land/Misc./Ayodhya]
SHYAM SINGH, Chief Administrative Officer/Construction-II
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