## 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, regarding the acquisition of land for the Jhansi-Khairar-Manikpur and Khairar-Bhimsen doubling railway project. The core purpose, as stated in the notification, is to facilitate the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of this special railway project. Key findings include the declared intention to acquire land in Jhansi District, Uttar Pradesh, the provision for affected parties to raise objections, and the establishment of a process for addressing those objections.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview of a government notification concerning land acquisition for the Jhansi-Khairar-Manikpur and Khairar-Bhimsen doubling railway project, based solely on the information provided in the notification text. This report aims to outline the policy's objectives, key provisions, affected stakeholders, and anticipated impacts.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a *new policy* specifically enacting land acquisition for a defined project.
* **Core Objective(s):** To acquire land for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Jhansi-Khairar-Manikpur and Khairar-Bhimsen doubling railway project in Jhansi District, Uttar Pradesh. This is explicitly stated within the text.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* The policy addresses the need for land to expand railway infrastructure. The text explicitly states the Central Government is "satisfied that for the public purpose the land... is required for the purpose of execution, maintenance, management and operation of Special Railway Project". The doubling of the railway project (Jhansi-Khairar-Manikpur and Khairar-Bhimsen) implies a need to increase capacity, reduce congestion, or improve the efficiency of the existing railway line. This suggests that current infrastructure is insufficient for existing or projected demand.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land described in the attached schedule.
* **Objection Process:** Individuals interested in the land have 30 days from the publication date of the notification (August 1, 2022) to raise objections to the acquisition.
* **Submission of Objections:** Objections must be made in writing to the Special Land Acquisition Officer, Joint Organisation Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, outlining the grounds for the objection.
* **Competent Authority Hearing:** The Competent Authority (Special Land Acquisition Officer) must provide the objector an opportunity to be heard, either in person or by a legal practitioner.
* **Competent Authority Decision:** The Competent Authority will either allow or disallow the objections after a hearing and further inquiry, if deemed necessary. The decision of the Competent Authority is final.
* **Land Plan Availability:** Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the office of the Competent Authority.
* **Specific Land Identification:** The schedule lists the specific land to be acquired, including Village Name, Plot Number, and Area (in Hectares) within Jhansi and Mauranipur Tehsils of Jhansi District.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The target audience and directly affected stakeholders are:
* Landowners and individuals with interests in the specified land parcels within Jhansi and Mauranipur Tehsils of Jhansi District, Uttar Pradesh, identified in the schedule (plot numbers 371, 372, 373, 992, 994, 705, 706, 707, 708, 709, 463, 464, 465, 467, and 468).
* Residents of the villages Banguan, Harpura, and Rora, Bhatpura within the aforementioned Tehsils.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Railways, North Central Railway.
* Central Government (responsible for declaring the intention to acquire).
* Special Land Acquisition Officer, Joint Organisation Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh (designated as the Competent Authority).
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* 30-day period for raising objections, starting from August 1, 2022.
* The Competent Authority is required to provide a hearing and make a decision on the objections.
* Land plans available for inspection.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes are:
* Successful acquisition of the land necessary for the Jhansi-Khairar-Manikpur and Khairar-Bhimsen doubling railway project.
* Facilitation of the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the project.
* Potential improvement in railway capacity, efficiency, and connectivity.
* Potential displacement or disruption for affected landowners, balanced by the compensation process outlined in the Railways Act.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification outlines the land acquisition process for the Jhansi-Khairar-Manikpur and Khairar-Bhimsen doubling railway project. Key aspects include the declaration of intent to acquire, the provision for affected parties to raise objections, and the defined role of the Special Land Acquisition Officer in managing the process. The successful implementation of this policy is crucial for the expansion and improvement of railway infrastructure in the region.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: Act of Indian Parliament that empowers the government to acquire land for railway projects.
Central Government: The Union Government of India.
Jhansi KhairarManikpur and KhairarBhimsen doubling Railway Project: A Special Railway Project for doubling the railway line.
Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh: District in the State of Uttar Pradesh, India.
Special Land Acquisition Officer, Joint Organisation Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh: Competent Authority responsible for land acquisition.
Mauranipur Tehsil, Jhansi District, Uttar Pradesh: Tehsil within Jhansi District, Uttar Pradesh, where land acquisition is planned.
Banguan: Village in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Harpura: Village in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Rora: Village in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Mauranipur: Village in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Bhatpura: Village in Uttar Pradesh, India.
SHARAD MEHTA: Chief Administrative Officer Construction
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
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प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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13 465 0.013
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60371( कदनांक 12.04.2022]
िरद मेहता, मुख्य प्रिासजनक अजधकारी जनमािण
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(NORTH CENTRAL RAILWAY )
(Construction Department)
NOTIFICATION
Jhansi, the 28th July, 2022
S. O. 3611(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 Jhansi in the
State of Uttar Pradesh, hereby declares its intention to acquire such land;[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : असाधारण 3
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, Special Land Acquisition Officer,
Joint Organisation Jhansi, 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;
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 Jhansi and Mauranipur Tehsil of Jhansi
District in the State of Uttar Pradesh.
S. No. Tehsil name Village Name Plot No. Area (Hec.)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 37/1 0.405
2 Banguan 37/2 0.405
3 37/3 0.095
Total 0.905
4 Jhansi 992 0.022
5 Harpura 994 0.061
Total 0.083
6 705 0.041
7 706 0.032
8 707 0.036
9 Rora 708 0.049
10 709 0.008
Total 0.166
1 1 463 0.026
12
Mauranipur
464 0.012
13 465 0.013
14 Bhatpura 467 0.159
15 468 0.146
Total 0.356
[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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