Publication of notification of Extraordinary Gazette under Part II Section 3 Sub Section (II) under Clause 20F(6) of the Railway (Amendment) Act 2008 for authorisation of Arbitrator nominated by Central Government for the Special Railway Project namely New BG Ujjain Bypass Line connecting Naikhedi and Chintaman Ganesh in District Ujjain, State of Madhya Pradesh.

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on July 20, 2026, authorizes the appointment of an Arbitrator for the "New BG Ujjain Bypass Line" project in Madhya Pradesh. Under the Railways (Amendment) Act-2008, the Divisional Commissioner of Ujjain is designated to handle arbitration functions for this specific special railway project. The authorization is effective immediately from the date of publication in the official Gazette. **Key Points / Main Content** **Legal Framework and Authorization** * The appointment is made in exercise of powers conferred by clause 20F (6) of the Railways (Amendment) Act-2008. * The Central Government officially authorizes the nominated officer to perform the functions of an Arbitrator under the said Act. **Project Details** * **Project Name:** "New BG Ujjain Bypass Line connecting Naikhedi to Chintaman Ganesh." * **Classification:** This is designated as a "Special Railway Project." * **Location:** The project is situated within the state of Madhya Pradesh, specifically covering the Ujjain District and Tehsil. **Designated Authority** * **Appointed Officer:** Divisional Commissioner, Ujjain Division, Ujjain. * **Jurisdiction:** The officer's authority as an Arbitrator is limited to the Ujjain District and Tehsil for the specified bypass line project. **Impact Analysis** **Divisional Commissioner, Ujjain Division** **Impact** The officer is now legally empowered and required to act as the Arbitrator for disputes or functions arising under the Railways (Amendment) Act-2008 regarding the specified project. **Action Required** The Commissioner must assume the responsibilities of the Arbitrator and perform statutory functions as prescribed under the Act for the New BG Ujjain Bypass Line. **Ministry of Railways (Western Railway - Construction Organization)** **Impact** The organization now has a designated legal authority to facilitate the arbitration process for the Ujjain bypass project. **Action Required** Ensure all relevant arbitration matters and legal proceedings related to the project are directed to the authorized Divisional Commissioner in Ujjain. **Affected Parties/Landowners in Ujjain District** **Impact** Parties involved in the special railway project who require arbitration (typically regarding compensation or land matters under the Act) now have a specific designated official to approach. **Action Required** Interested parties must submit their arbitration claims or related legal grievances to the Divisional Commissioner, Ujjain Division.

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