Publication of notification of extraordinary Gazette under Part II section 3 Sub Section (ii). Notification under clause (7A) of section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989 in connection with Construction of Road Over Bridge in lieu of Level Crossing No. 90A between Wanaparthy and Sriramnagar Stations in the District of Wanaparthy in the of State of Telangana

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways (South Central Railway) on July 13, 2026, and published on July 16, 2026, authorizes a Competent Authority for land acquisition for a specific railway project in Telangana. Under the Railways Act, 1989, the Revenue Divisional Officer of Wanaparthy is appointed to oversee the execution and management of a Road Over Bridge project. The authorization is effective from the date of the document's publication in the Official Gazette. **Key Points / Main Content** **Project Specifications** * **Special Railway Project:** The construction of a Road Over Bridge (ROB) to replace Level Crossing No. 90A. * **Location:** The project is situated between Wanaparthy and Sriramnagar Stations in the Wanaparthy District of Telangana. **Legal and Administrative Authorizations** * **Regulatory Framework:** The notification is issued in exercise of powers conferred by Clause (7A) of Section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989. * **Designated Authority:** The Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO), Wanaparthy, is officially designated as the Competent Authority for Land Acquisition. * **Scope of Responsibility:** The authorized officer is empowered to perform functions related to the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the project. **Timeline and Validity** * **Effective Date:** The provisions and authorizations mentioned in the table are effective from July 16, 2026 (the date of publication in the Official Gazette). **Impact Analysis** **Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO), Wanaparthy** **Impact** The officer is legally vested with the powers of the "Competent Authority" specifically for this railway project, granting them the mandate to handle all land acquisition and project management functions within their jurisdiction. **Action Required** The RDO must undertake the necessary administrative and legal duties required for land acquisition, project execution, and operational management as prescribed under the Railways Act. **Ministry of Railways (South Central Railway)** **Impact** The Ministry establishes a localized legal authority to facilitate the transition from Level Crossing No. 90A to a Road Over Bridge. **Action Required** The Chief Project Manager and relevant railway departments must coordinate with the newly authorized RDO to advance the project’s infrastructure development. **Landowners and Local Residents of Wanaparthy District** **Impact** Parties involved in land matters related to the project area will now deal with the Revenue Divisional Officer as the primary legal authority for acquisition processes. **Action Required** Any stakeholders regarding land in the project vicinity must direct their correspondence and legal compliance efforts to the Revenue Divisional Officer, Wanaparthy.

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