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.98 between Sriramnagar and Gadwal Stations in the District of Jogulamba Gadwal in the of State of Telangana

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on June 22, 2026, and published on July 3, 2026, designates a Competent Authority for a specific "Special Railway Project" in Telangana. Under the Railways Act, 1989, the Special Deputy Collector of Gadwal is authorized to oversee land acquisition and project management for a new Road Over Bridge. These powers take effect immediately from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. **Key Points / Main Content** **Legal Authorization** * The Central Government exercised powers conferred by Clause (7A) of Section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989. * The notification officially authorizes a specific officer to function as the Competent Authority for land acquisition and project execution. **Project Scope and Location** * **Project Name:** Construction of Road Over Bridge (ROB) in lieu of Level Crossing No. 98. * **Location:** Situated between Sriramnagar and Gadwal Stations. * **Jurisdiction:** The project is located in the Jogulamba Gadwal District, State of Telangana. **Administrative Provisions** * The appointed authority is responsible for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the project. * The authorization is effective from July 3, 2026 (the date of publication in the Official Gazette). **Impact Analysis** **Special Deputy Collector, LA-I, Gadwal** **Impact** This officer is formally designated as the Competent Authority for the specific Special Railway Project. They are legally empowered to handle land acquisition and oversee the project's lifecycle. **Action Required** The officer must perform all functions of the Competent Authority, including land acquisition processes and the execution, maintenance, and management of the Road Over Bridge project. **Ministry of Railways (South Central Railway)** **Impact** The Ministry establishes the necessary legal and administrative framework to proceed with the infrastructure development between Sriramnagar and Gadwal Stations. **Action Required** Coordinate with the newly authorized Competent Authority to initiate the construction and management phases of the project. **Landowners and Residents of Jogulamba Gadwal District** **Impact** Property owners near Level Crossing No. 98 may be affected by land acquisition proceedings conducted by the Special Deputy Collector. **Action Required** Respond to official communications or notices issued by the Special Deputy Collector, LA-I, Gadwal, regarding land requirements for the Road Over Bridge.

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