Publishing Corrigendum for Construction of new Road Over Bridge in lieu of Level Crossing No409 at Km 597/17 19 at Dwarapudi yard with 2.50m Road Under Bridge

## Policy Analysis Report: Corrigendum to Railway Infrastructure Project in Andhra Pradesh **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a corrigendum issued by the Ministry of Railways, South Central Railways, regarding a project for the Construction of Road Over Bridge in lieu of Level Crossings in the District of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Konaseema, in the State of Andhra Pradesh. The corrigendum, published on April 4th, 2025, clarifies a clause related to the power under which the project is notified and amends the geographical scope of the project by replacing the District of East Godavari with the District of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Konaseema. This change seems crucial for the accurate implementation of the railway infrastructure project and land acquisition. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an analysis of a corrigendum (S.O. 1697E) to a previously published notification by the Ministry of Railways concerning a railway infrastructure project in Andhra Pradesh. The analysis is based solely on the text provided in the official notification. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Amendment to:** S.O. 4156E, published September 23rd, 2024, concerning the Construction of Road Over Bridge in lieu of Level Crossings in the District of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Konaseema, in the State of Andhra Pradesh. * **Core Objective(s) (as inferred from the text):** To facilitate the construction of a new Road Over Bridge in lieu of Level Crossing No. 409 at Km. 5971719 at Dwarapudi yard with 2.50m Road Under Bridge, designating it as a Special Railway Project for land acquisition in the designated district of Andhra Pradesh and to provide National Infrastructure for a public purpose. **4. Background and Rationale:** The document is a *corrigendum*. This suggests an error or omission in the original notification (S.O. 4156E) that needs to be rectified. The primary reason for this specific amendment is to correct a discrepancy in the district where the land acquisition for the project will take place. The change indicates a shift in the project's focus from land acquisition in the District of East Godavari to the District of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Konaseema, potentially due to updated project plans or an initial error in specifying the correct district. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This document is a *corrigendum* meaning that the changes included are amendments to the original policy. The provided text shows the following: * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The location where land acquisition is to occur. * **New Rule/Provision:** The land acquisition for the project, previously identified as taking place in the District of East Godavari, will *instead* occur in the District of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Konaseema. * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The change directly impacts landowners and stakeholders in the District of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Konaseema, as they are now the affected parties for land acquisition under this project. It also suggests a possible realignment of the project's physical scope within the region. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this corrigendum are: * Landowners and residents in the **District of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Konaseema** (Andhra Pradesh) where land acquisition is planned for the road over bridge project. * The Ministry of Railways and its associated departments responsible for project implementation. * Construction companies and contractors involved in the infrastructure project. * Local authorities and government bodies in the District of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Konaseema responsible for facilitating land acquisition and project approvals. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies mentioned:** Ministry of Railways, South Central Railways, Chief EngineerCRSP. * **Any timelines or procedures specified in the text:** The corrigendum is effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette (April 11, 2025). * **Implementation Aspects related specifically to the changes:** The primary implementation aspect is the shift in the geographical focus of the land acquisition process. All subsequent land acquisition activities must now be conducted within the District of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Konaseema, adhering to the Railways Act, 1989. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of this specific change is to ensure accurate and legally sound land acquisition for the railway project. The impact of the amendment is: * **Corrected Scope:** Ensures the project proceeds with land acquisition in the correct district, preventing legal challenges and delays. * **Focused Impact:** Concentrates the project's direct impact (land acquisition, construction disruption) on the District of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Konaseema. * **Potential Delays:** Depending on the timing of the change, there is potential for some delays in the land acquisition process as the focus shifts to a different geographical area. **9. Conclusion:** The corrigendum S.O. 1697E is a critical amendment to the original notification regarding the railway infrastructure project in Andhra Pradesh. It rectifies an error concerning the district where land acquisition will occur, shifting the focus from the District of East Godavari to the District of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Konaseema. This correction is essential for the project's legal validity and successful implementation. Stakeholders in the District of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Konaseema should be aware of this change and its potential impact.

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