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 of Ratlam Khandwa Gauge Conversion Project Districts of Indore in the State of Madhya Pradesh.

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on March 18, 2026, authorizes a specific official to act as an Arbitrator under the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008. The appointment is for the "Ratlam–Khandwa Gauge Conversion Project" in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The authorization is effective immediately from the date of publication in the official Gazette. **Key Points / Main Content** **Legal Authorization** * The notification is issued under the powers conferred by clause 20F (6) of the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008. * It officially designates the Arbitrator Officer to perform functions and duties as prescribed under the said Act. **Appointed Authority and Jurisdiction** * **Arbitrator Officer:** The Divisional Commissioner, Indore Division, Indore. * **Geographic Scope:** The authority extends to the following areas in Madhya Pradesh: * Tehsil Dr. Ambedkar Nagar (District Indore) * Tehsil Rau (District Indore) * Tehsil Barwaha (District Khargone) **Project Specification** * The arbitration authority is specifically tied to the "Ratlam–Khandwa Gauge Conversion Project." **Impact Analysis** **Divisional Commissioner, Indore Division** **Impact** The officer is now legally empowered to act as the Arbitrator for disputes or functions arising under the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008, for the specified project. **Action Required** Assume the responsibilities of the Arbitrator and perform the statutory functions required for the Ratlam–Khandwa Gauge Conversion Project within the designated tehsils. **Ministry of Railways / Western Railway (Construction Organization)** **Impact** The organization now has a designated judicial authority to handle arbitration matters in the Indore and Khargone districts for this project. **Action Required** Refer relevant arbitration cases and legal requirements concerning land or project disputes in the specified tehsils to the Divisional Commissioner, Indore. **Affected Landowners and Stakeholders in Specified Tehsils** **Impact** Individuals or entities in Tehsil Dr. Ambedkar Nagar, Rau, and Barwaha involved in the "Ratlam–Khandwa Gauge Conversion Project" must now engage with the Divisional Commissioner for arbitration matters. **Action Required** Address any project-related arbitration claims or legal grievances to the office of the Divisional Commissioner, Indore.

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