Publication of notification under section 7A of Railways Act, 1989 for acquisition of land in the Extra Ordinary Gazette of India.

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on July 14, 2026, and published on July 21, 2026, designates specific competent authorities for the "Dadri – Daudkhan 4th line" special railway project in Uttar Pradesh. Authorized under the Railways Act, 1989, these officers are tasked with the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the project within their respective districts. The appointments are effective immediately from the date of publication in the official Gazette. **Key Points / Main Content** **Legal Framework and Scope** * The authorization is granted under Section 2(7A) of the Railways Act, 1989, and the Railway Amendment Act, 2008. * The notification pertains specifically to the Special Railway Project titled “Dadri – Daudkhan 4th line” located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. * The designated officers are empowered to perform functions for the public purpose of project execution, maintenance, management, and operation. **Designated Competent Authorities** * **Aligarh District:** The Special Land Acquisition Officer (J.O) is appointed as the competent authority. * **Bulandshahr District:** The Additional District Magistrate (F/R) is appointed as the competent authority. * **Gautam Buddha Nagar District:** The Additional District Magistrate (L.A) is appointed as the competent authority. **Administrative Details** * The notification was issued by the North Central Railway (Construction Organization) in Prayagraj. * The order officially came into force on July 21, 2026, upon its publication in the Gazette of India. **Impact Analysis** **Special Land Acquisition Officer (J.O), Aligarh** **Impact** This officer is now legally empowered as the competent authority for the "Dadri – Daudkhan 4th line" project within the Aligarh district. **Action Required** The officer must assume and perform all functions of the competent authority under the Railways Act for the project's execution and management in their jurisdiction. **Additional District Magistrate (F/R), Bulandshahr** **Impact** The officer is formally authorized to oversee railway project functions, including maintenance and operation, in Bulandshahr. **Action Required** The officer must exercise the powers of the competent authority to facilitate the "Dadri – Daudkhan 4th line" project activities. **Additional District Magistrate (L.A), Gautam Buddha Nagar** **Impact** The officer is designated as the primary administrative authority for this specific railway project within Gautam Buddha Nagar. **Action Required** The officer must discharge duties related to the execution and management of the special railway project as per the statutory requirements of the Railways Act. **North Central Railway (Construction Organization)** **Impact** The organization now has a defined legal administrative structure of local authorities to coordinate with for the project's progress in Uttar Pradesh. **Action Required** Engage with the designated competent authorities in Aligarh, Bulandshahr, and Gautam Buddha Nagar to proceed with the execution and operation of the "Dadri – Daudkhan 4th line."

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