## Report on Land Acquisition for Jhansi-Khairar-Manikpur and Khairar-Bhimsen Doubling Railway Project
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Railways, North Central Railway Construction Department, regarding the acquisition of land in the Mahoba district of Uttar Pradesh for the Jhansi-Khairar-Manikpur and Khairar-Bhimsen doubling railway project. This project, spanning 411 km, necessitates land acquisition for its execution, maintenance, management, and operation. The notification details the process for individuals to raise objections to the acquisition and outlines the relevant authorities and timelines involved. The key finding is that this document initiates a specific land acquisition phase for this railway project, directly impacting landowners in the specified areas.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview of a notification published by the Ministry of Railways concerning the acquisition of land for the Jhansi-Khairar-Manikpur and Khairar-Bhimsen doubling railway project. The report aims to inform affected parties and stakeholders about the project's scope, the land acquisition process, and their rights to raise objections as described within the policy text provided.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy regarding land acquisition, falling under the Railways Act, 1989. The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to facilitate the acquisition of land necessary for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Jhansi-Khairar-Manikpur and Khairar-Bhimsen doubling railway project.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The policy addresses the need to acquire land for a significant infrastructure project, the Jhansi-Khairar-Manikpur and Khairar-Bhimsen doubling railway project. The text states that the Central Government is "satisfied that for the public purpose the land...is required," indicating that the existing railway infrastructure is insufficient, and expanding it is deemed essential for public benefit. This suggests the policy aims to improve railway capacity and efficiency in the region.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As a new policy announcement related to land acquisition, the key provisions established include:
* **Declaration of Intent to Acquire:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land in the Mahoba district for the railway project.
* **Right to Objection:** Any person interested in the land has 30 days from the notification's publication date to raise objections to the acquisition.
* **Objection Procedure:** Objections must be made in writing to the Competent Authority (ADM Finance and Revenue, Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh), stating the grounds for the objection.
* **Hearing Process:** The Competent Authority must provide the objector an opportunity to be heard, either in person or through legal representation.
* **Competent Authority Decision:** The Competent Authority can allow or disallow objections after further inquiry, and their decision is final.
* **Land Details Availability:** Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
* **Schedule of Land:** The document includes a schedule detailing the specific land to be acquired, including village names, plot numbers, and area in hectares. The schedule lists multiple plots across the Kulpahar Tehsil within villages like Jaitpur, Chhitarwara and Kulpahar.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners in the Kulpahar Tehsil of Mahoba District, Uttar Pradesh, whose land is listed in the schedule.
* Residents of Jaitpur, Chhitarwara and Kulpahar villages, whose land is affected by the project.
* The ADM Finance and Revenue, Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh, serving as the Competent Authority.
* The Ministry of Railways and the North Central Railway Construction Department.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The North Central Railway Construction Department, under the Ministry of Railways, is responsible for the project. The ADM Finance and Revenue, Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh, acts as the Competent Authority for handling objections.
* **Timeline:** A 30-day window is provided for landowners to raise objections from the date of publication (July 28, 2022).
* **Procedure:** The process involves landowners submitting written objections to the Competent Authority, who then conducts hearings and makes a final decision. The land plans are available at the Competent Authority's office for inspection.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcomes of this land acquisition notification are:
* Acquisition of the necessary land for the Jhansi-Khairar-Manikpur and Khairar-Bhimsen doubling railway project.
* Resolution of land acquisition-related disputes through the objection and hearing process.
* Advancement of the railway project, leading to improved railway infrastructure and capacity.
* Potential displacement of landowners and changes in land use patterns within the affected areas.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Ministry of Railways' notification initiates the land acquisition process for the Jhansi-Khairar-Manikpur and Khairar-Bhimsen doubling railway project. It establishes a clear process for landowners to raise objections and outlines the responsibilities of the Competent Authority. This notification represents a crucial step toward realizing the railway project and underscores the government's commitment to improving railway infrastructure. Affected landowners must adhere to the specified timelines and procedures to protect their interests.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: Act of Indian Parliament
Central Government: The Union Government of India.
JhansiKhairarManikpur: Special Railway Project for doubling the railway line.
KhairarBhimsen: Special Railway Project for doubling the railway line.
Mahoba: District in Uttar Pradesh, India where land acquisition is taking place for the railway project.
Uttar Pradesh: State in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
ADM Finance and Revenue, Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh: Competent Authority for addressing objections to the land acquisition.
Kulpahar Tehsil: Tehsil of Mahoba District in the state of Uttar Pradesh where land acquisition is taking place.
Jaitpur: Village in Kulpahar Tehsil of Mahoba District in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Chhitarwara: Village in Kulpahar Tehsil of Mahoba District in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Kulpahar: Village in Kulpahar Tehsil of Mahoba District in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
North Central Railway: Railway zone of Indian Railways.
Jhansi: Location of the Ministry of Railways Notification, possibly a city in Uttar Pradesh.
SHARAD MEHTA: Chief Administrative Officer Construction
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
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No. 3345] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2022/SHRAVANA 6, 1944
रेल मत्रं ालय
[उत्तर मध्य रेलव े (जनमाणा जवभाग)]
अजधसचू ना
झााँसी, 26 जुलाई, 2022
का.आ. 3510(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार, रेल अजधजनयम, 1989 (1989 का 24) (जजसे इसमें इसके पश्चात ्
उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 20 क की उपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह समाधान हो
जाने के पश्चात कक लोक प्रयोजन के जलए, वह भूजम, जजसका संजिप्त जववरण इससे उपाबद्ध अनुसूची में कदया गया ह,ै उत्तर
प्रदेि राज्य के महोबा जजले म ें जविेष रेल पररयोजना, अथाता ’’झांसी-खरै ार-माजनकपरु एव ं खरै ार-भीमसने रेल लाइन
दोहरीकरण पररयोजना (411 कक.मी.)’’ के जनष्पादन, अनरु िण, प्रबंधन और प्रचालन के प्रयोजन के जलए अपेजित ह,ै ऐसी
भूजम का अजान करन े के अपन ेआिय की घोषणा करती ह;ै
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के भीतर, उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 20 घ की उपधारा (1) के अधीन उपरोक्त प्रयोजन के जलए ऐसी भूजम के अजान और
उपयोग के संबंध में आिेप कर सकेगा;
प्रत्येक ऐसा आिेप सिम प्राजधकारी, अथाात ् अपर जजलाजधकारी (जवत्त एवं राजस्ट्व) महोबा जजला महोबा उत्तर
प्रदेि को जलजखत म ें ककया जाएगा और उसम ें उसके आधार उपवर्णणत ककए जाएंग े और सिम प्राजधकारी, आिेपकता ा को या
तो व्यजक्तगत रूप से या जवजध व्यवसायी के माध्यम से सुनवाई का अवसर प्रदान करेगा और सभी ऐसे आिेपों की सुनवाई
करने तथा ऐसी और जांच, यकद कोई हो, करने के पश्चात, जजसे सिम प्राजधकारी आवश्यक समझे, आदेि द्वारा, या तो
आिेपों को अनुज्ञात या अननज्ञु ात कर सकेगा;
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होगा;
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अनसु चू ी
उत्तर प्रदेि राज्य म ेंजविषे रेल पररयोजना झासं ी-खरै ार-माजनकपरु एव ं खरै ार-भीमसने रेल लाइन के दोहरीकरण के जलए
महोबा जजल ेके कुलपहाड़ तहसील म ेंजान ेवाली अवसरं चना सजहत या रजहत भजू म का सजं िप्त जववरण।
क्र.स ं तहसील का नाम ग्राम का नाम प्लाट स0ं ित्रे फल (ह0े )
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 770/ क 0.1350
2 770/ ख 0.0380
3 771/ठ 0.4250
4 772 0.2910
5 773 0.0530
6 कुलपहाड़ जैतपुर 785 0.1680
7 786 0.1050
8 787/ क 0.0610
9 801 0.0080
10 801/ क 0.0110
11 802 0.0290
योग 1.3240
12 354 0.0220
13 355 0.0290
14 366 0.0900
15 367 /1 0.0235
16 367 /2 0.0235
17 388 0.1550
18 389 0.0940
कुलपहाड़ जछतरवारा
19 390 /1 0.0590
20 390 /3 0.0380
21 417 0.0060
22 418 0.2690
23 423 /1 0.1850
24 424 0.0570
25 425 0.3720
योग 1.4230
2 6 कुलपहाड़ कुलपहाड़ 4919 0.2200[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : असाधारण 3
27 4922 0.1740
28 4927 क 0.1680
29 4930 0.1010
30 4958 0.0840
31 4959 0.0020
32 5791 0.0280
33 5792 0.0060
34 5801 0.0200
35 5803 क 0.0160
36 5805 0.0950
37 5810 0.0110
38 5811 0.1120
39 5812 0.0900
40 5813 0.180
41 5998 0.1220
42 6027 0.0370
योग 1.4660
[ई. फा. स.ं एन.सीआर.–एच.क्यू.िून्द्य सी.ई.एन.जी.(भूजम)/5/2022-ओ.ओ.जडप्टी.सी.ई.सी-1 झांसी (कम्पप्यूटर नं.
60371) कदनांक 12.04.2022]
िरद मेहता, मुख्य प्रिासजनक अजधकारी जनमााण
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
[North Central Railway (Construction Department)]
NOTIFICATION
Jhansi, the 26th July, 2022
S.O. 3510(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 20A of the Railways
Act, 1989 (24 of 1989) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Central Government after being satisfied that for
the public purpose the land the brief description of which has been given in the schedule annexed hereto is required
for the purpose of execution, maintenance, management and operation of Special Railway Project namely,
“Jhansi-Khairar-Manikpur and Khairar-Bhimsen doubling Railway Project (411 Km.)” in the district of
Mahoba in the State of Uttar Pradesh, hereby declares its intention to acquire such land;
Any person interested in the said land may within a period of thirty days from the date of publication of this
notification in the official Gazette, raise objection to the acquisition and use of such land for the aforesaid purpose
under sub-section (1) of section 20 D of the said Act;
Every such objection shall be made to the Competent Authority namely, ADM (Finance and Revenue),
Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh in writing and shall set out the grounds thereof and the Competent Authority shall give the
objector an opportunity of being heard either in person or by legal practitioner and may, after hearing such objections
and after making such further enquiry, if any as the Competent Authority thinks necessary by order either allow or
disallow the objections;
Any order made by the Competent Authority under sub-section (2) of section 20 D of the said Act shall be
final;4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
The land plans and other details of the land covered under this notification are available and can be inspected
by the interested person at the aforesaid office of the Competent Authority.
SCHEDULE
Brief Description of the land to be acquired, with or without structure, for the Special Railway Project, namely
Jhansi-Khairar-Manikpur and Khairar-Bhimsen doubling (411 Km.) Project Under Kulpahar Tehsil of
Mahoba District in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Sl.
Tehsil name Village Name Plot No. Area (Hec.)
No.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 770 /क 0.1350
2 770 /ख 0.0380
3 771 /ठ 0.4250
4 772 0.2910
5 773 0.0530
6 785 0.1680
Kulpahar Jaitpur
7 786 0.1050
8 787 /क 0.0610
9 801 0.0080
10 801 /क 0.0110
11 802 0.0290
Total 1.3240
12 354 0.0220
13 355 0.0290
14 366 0.0900
15 367 /1 0.0235
16 367 /2 0.0235
17 388 0.1550
18 389 0.0940
Kulpahar Chhitarwara
19 390 /1 0.0590
20 390 /3 0.0380
21 417 0.0060
22 418 0.2690
23 423 /1 0.1850
24 424 0.0570
25 425 0.3720
Total 1.4230
26 4919 0.2200
27 4922 0.1740
28 4927 /क 0.1680
29 4930 0.1010
30 4958 0.0840
31 Kulpahar Kulpahar 4959 0.0020
32 5791 0.0280
33 5792 0.0060
34 5801 0.0200
35 5803 /क 0.0160
36 5805 0.0950[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : असाधारण 5
37 5810 0.0110
38 5811 0.1120
39 5812 0.0900
40 5813 0.180
41 5998 0.1220
42 6027 0.0370
Total 1.4660
[e. F. No. NCR-HQ0CENG(LAND)/5/2022-O/o DY.CE/C-I/JHS(Computer No. 60371) dated 12.04.2022].
SHARAD MEHTA, Chief Administrative Officer (Construction)
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