Publication of notification of extraordinary Gazette under Part II section 3 Sub Section (ii). Notification under clause (37A) of section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989 in connection with Construction of Road Over Bridge in lieu of Level Crossing No. 198 between Indalvai and Sirnapalli Railway Stations of Nizamabad District in the State of Telangana

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Railways has notified the construction of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) in Nizamabad, Telangana, as a "Special Railway Project" to facilitate land acquisition for national infrastructure. The project replaces Level Crossing (LC) No. 198 on the Secunderabad-Mudkhed section of the South Central Railway. This notification is effective from its publication date, May 4, 2026. **Key Points / Main Content** **Project Designation and Legal Basis** * The project is officially designated as a "Special Railway Project" for the purpose of providing national infrastructure. * The notification is issued under the powers conferred by clause (37A) of Section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989. **Project Scope and Location** * **Infrastructure:** Construction of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) to replace Level Crossing (LC) No. 198. * **Railway Section:** Located between Indalvai and Sirnapalli Stations in the Secunderabad-Mudkhed section, Hyderabad Division. * **Geography:** The land acquisition will take place in the Nizamabad District within the State of Telangana. **Administrative Details** * **Effective Date:** The notification takes effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette (May 4, 2026). * **Authority:** Issued by the Chief Project Manager, Gati Shakti/II, South Central Railway. **Impact Analysis** **Ministry of Railways (South Central Railway)** **Impact** The Ministry is now legally empowered to acquire land specifically for this project under the classification of a "Special Railway Project" for public purpose. **Action Required** The Chief Project Manager (Gati Shakti/II) must oversee the land acquisition process and the subsequent commencement of the bridge construction. **Landowners in Nizamabad District** **Impact** Private or public land located within the project area between Indalvai and Sirnapalli Stations is subject to acquisition by the Central Government. **Action Required** Affected landowners must comply with the acquisition proceedings as defined under the Railways Act, 1989, following this official notification. **General Public and Local Commuters** **Impact** The public will eventually benefit from improved national infrastructure and the removal of the level crossing, which enhances safety and traffic flow. **Action Required** No direct action is required, though commuters should prepare for future construction activity in the Indalvai-Sirnapalli area.

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