Publication of Notification of Sravanur Chamarajanagar and Kavalande traffic facility works in terms of clause 37A of the Railway Act 1989

## Policy Analysis Report: Corrigendum to Railway Project Notification in Karnataka **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification published in the Gazette of India regarding a corrigendum (amendment) to a prior notification (S.O. 2296E dated 21052025) concerning Special Railway Projects in the State of Karnataka. The core purpose of this amendment (S.O. 2556E) is to correct or update information related to three railway projects. The key findings are that the amendment specifies the details of these projects, including their locations, the responsible railway zone (South Western Railway), and their classification as National Infrastructure for a Public Purpose. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of a notification published in the Gazette of India concerning a corrigendum to a prior notification related to Special Railway Projects in Karnataka. This analysis is based solely on the content of the provided policy text. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Amendment:** This notification acts as a corrigendum to the original notification S.O. 2296E dated 21052025. * **Core Objective(s):** The objective of the original policy (inferred) is to establish and define Special Railway Projects in Karnataka. The objective of this corrigendum is to *correct or clarify details* related to specific projects within that framework. **4. Background and Rationale:** As an amendment, the rationale for this notification is to rectify or update information pertaining to existing projects designated as "Special Railway Projects" in Karnataka. The specific changes suggest that the original notification may have lacked sufficient detail or contained inaccuracies regarding the location and scope of these projects, necessitating this clarification. It could be that the original projects changed scope, location or other relevant details that this corrigendum is designed to address. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification (S.O. 2556E) introduces the following specific changes: * **What specific part of the original policy is being changed:** The notification appears to be updating the project details that were listed in the original policy. * **What the *new* rule/provision *is*, based *only* on the amendment text:** The amendment provides a table listing three specific railway projects, along with their location details (Village, Taluk, District) and a brief description of the project scope. * **Explain the *difference* or the *effect* of this specific change:** This change adds or replaces the previous project descriptions with more precise location and scope details for the three specified projects. The projects listed are: * Sravanur: Provision of a new crossing station at Sravanur at km 75345 between Bantarathalulu Mandagere Holenarsipura stations on Mysore Hassan line. * Chamarajanagar station: Yard Remodelling with two additional loop lines, watering and PFTR facilities. * Kavalande: New crossing station at Dodda Kavalande at km 39400 between Nanjangud and Chamarajanagara. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the direct target audience and stakeholders include: * **The South Western Railway Construction Organisation:** Responsible for implementing these projects. * **Residents and businesses in the Hassan and Mysore Districts:** Directly affected by the railway construction. * **Railway users on the Mysore-Hassan and Nanjangud-Chamarajanagara lines:** Who will benefit from the increased capacity and facilities. * **Contractors and suppliers:** Interested in participating in the construction of these projects. * **Landowners in the mentioned villages and taluks:** Potentially affected by land acquisition for the railway projects. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies mentioned:** The Ministry of Railways, through the South Western Railway Construction Organisation, is the responsible agency. * **Any timelines or procedures specified *in the text*:** The notification takes effect from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette (June 11, 2025). No other specific timelines are mentioned in the text. * **Related Specifically to the Changes:** The implication is that the South Western Railway Construction Organisation should now use the updated project details (locations, scope) as defined in this corrigendum for planning and implementation purposes. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of these specific changes is to ensure clarity and accuracy in the planning and execution of the three railway projects. This will help to: * Facilitate land acquisition by providing specific location details. * Enable efficient resource allocation by clarifying the scope of each project. * Minimize potential disputes or delays arising from ambiguous project descriptions. * Enable more precise tracking of project milestones and outcomes. **9. Conclusion:** This report has analyzed the notification (S.O. 2556E) serving as a corrigendum to a prior notification regarding Special Railway Projects in Karnataka. The amendment clarifies project locations and scopes. This ensures that the South Western Railway Construction Organisation and other stakeholders have a clear and accurate understanding of these critical infrastructure projects. The correction is important for effective planning, implementation, and overall success of these projects.

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