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. 18JB between Nizamabad and Bodhan Railway Stations in the District of Nizamabad in the of State of Telangana

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways (South Central Railway) and published in the Gazette of India on July 9, 2026, authorizes a competent authority for land acquisition for a specific railway project. The document designates the Revenue Divisional Officer of Nizamabad/Bodhan to oversee the construction of a Road Over Bridge in Telangana. These powers are granted under the Railways Act, 1989, and are effective from the date of the notification's publication. **Key Points / Main Content** **Legal Framework** * The authorization is made in exercise of powers conferred by Clause (7A) of Section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989. * The notification officially designates a "Competent Authority" to perform functions related to land acquisition, execution, maintenance, management, and operation of a Special Railway Project. **Project Details** * **Project Name:** Construction of Road Over Bridge (ROB) in lieu of Level Crossing No. 18JB. * **Location:** Situated between Jankampet and Bodhan Stations. * **Jurisdiction:** The project is located in the Nizamabad District of the State of Telangana. **Administrative Authorization** * **Designated Official:** The Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO), Nizamabad/Bodhan, is appointed as the Competent Authority for Land Acquisition. * **Effective Date:** The authorization is effective from July 9, 2026 (the date of publication in the Official Gazette). **Impact Analysis** **Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO), Nizamabad/Bodhan** **Impact** The RDO is formally empowered as the Competent Authority for this specific Special Railway Project. This grants the officer legal standing to handle all matters related to land acquisition for the project. **Action Required** The officer must perform the functions of the Competent Authority regarding the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the project within their jurisdiction. **Ministry of Railways (South Central Railway)** **Impact** The Ministry establishes the legal and administrative framework necessary to proceed with the infrastructure project at Level Crossing No. 18JB. **Action Required** The Ministry, through the Chief Project Manager (Gati Shakti/II), must coordinate with the designated Revenue Divisional Officer to facilitate the construction and management of the Road Over Bridge. **Landowners and Local Residents of Nizamabad District** **Impact** Property and land usage in the area between Jankampet and Bodhan Stations may be subject to acquisition processes led by the designated Revenue Divisional Officer. **Action Required** Impacted parties must engage with the Revenue Divisional Officer for matters concerning land acquisition and project development as required by the Railways Act, 1989.

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