Date: 2026-05-06Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Regarding Publication of Section 20A in Gazette notification regarding acquisition of land under Railway Amendment Act 2008 in connection with Construction of Special Railway Project Eastern Dedicated Freight Coridor in Gomoh to Pradhankhanta section in Dhanbad district of Jharkhand state.
**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Railways (East Central Railway) issued this notification on May 6, 2026, declaring its intention to acquire land in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor. The acquisition is required for the construction of the Gomoh to Pradhankhanta section. Stakeholders wishing to object to the acquisition must do so in writing within 30 days of the notification's publication.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Project Overview and Authority**
* The acquisition is categorized as a "Special Railway Project" for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
* The notification is issued under the powers conferred by clause (1) of section 20A of the Railways Act, 1989.
* The project specifically targets the construction of the section between Gomoh and Pradhankhanta.
* **Land Description (Schedule 20A)**
* **Location:** Mauza Pradhankhanta, Circle Baliapur, District Dhanbad, Jharkhand.
* **Specific Identification:** Plot No. 1526, Thana No. 18.
* **Acquisition Area:** A total area of 0.0800 acres (0.0324 hectares) is designated for "Full" acquisition status.
* **Objection and Hearing Procedures**
* Objections must be submitted under section 20D of the Railways Act within 30 days of the Gazette publication.
* Objections must be made in writing to the District Land Acquisition Officer, Dhanbad, detailing the specific grounds for the objection.
* The Competent Authority is required to provide the objector an opportunity to be heard in person or via a legal practitioner.
* Following an inquiry, the Competent Authority will issue an order to either allow or disallow the objections.
**Impact Analysis**
**Landowners and Interested Persons**
**Impact**
Individuals with a legal interest in Plot No. 1526 in Pradhankhanta are subject to the government’s intent to fully acquire their land for public railway use.
**Action Required**
Must submit any written objections regarding the land's acquisition or use to the District Land Acquisition Officer, Dhanbad, within 30 days of May 6, 2026.
**District Land Acquisition Officer, Dhanbad (Competent Authority)**
**Impact**
Designated as the primary authority responsible for managing the legal challenges to the land acquisition process.
**Action Required**
Must receive written objections, conduct hearings for objectors (or their legal representatives), perform necessary inquiries, and issue formal orders to resolve the objections.
**Ministry of Railways / East Central Railway**
**Impact**
The Ministry is the initiating party for the acquisition, aimed at progressing the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
**Action Required**
Ensure the legal notice is published and proceed with the acquisition of the 0.0800-acre plot following the conclusion of the 30-day objection window and subsequent hearings.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: The primary legal framework under which the Central Government is exercising its authority to acquire land for public railway purposes.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A 'Special Railway Project' for which land is being acquired, specifically for the construction of the Gomoh to Pradhankhanta section.
Dhanbad, Jharkhand: The primary geographic location central to the policy, encompassing the specific areas in Baliapur Circle and Pradhankhanta Mauza where land is being acquired.
District Land Acquisition Officer, Dhanbad: The designated Competent Authority responsible for processing land acquisition and hearing objections from interested persons.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
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No. 2161] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026/VAISAKHA 16, 1948
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आशय की घ षणा करती है।
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भीतर, उक्त अधिधियम की िारा 20घ की उप-िारा (1) के अिीि पूिोक्त प्रय िि के धलए ऐसी भूधम के अिगि और उपय ग के
सोंबोंि में आपेि कर सके गा।
ऐसा प्रत्येक आिेप, सिम प्राधिकारी, अर्ागत् धिला भू अिगि पदाधिकारी ििबाद क धलक्तखत में धकया िाएगा और
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3164 GI/2026 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
अनुसूची- 20A
क्रम. जिला अंचल मौिा थाना प्लॉट संख्या अश / क्षेत्रफल क्षेत्रफल
का का नाम का नाम संख्या सर्वे संख्या पूर्ण (एकड में) (हेक्टेयर में)
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नाम
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 ििबाद बधलयापुर प्रिािखोंटा 18 1526 पूणग
0-0800 0-0324
[फा. स.ं DCE/Con/W/DFCCIL/21/Land-Matter/Pradhankhanta]
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शैलेन्द्र प्रसाद
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(East Central Railway)
NOTIFICATION
Patna, the 6th May, 2026
S.O. 2250(E).—The Central Government, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of section 20A
of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act, being satisfied that the land, as brief
description of which is set out in the Schedule annexed hereto, is required to be acquired for public purpose at Mauza -
Pradhankhanta, Circle- Baliapur, District - Dhanbad in Jharkhand State for "Special Railway Project- Eastern Dedicated
Freight Coridor” in connection with construction of Gomoh to Pradhankhanta section. The land left over under
acquisition, which is required to be affected for construction, 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, object to the acquisition and use of such land for the aforesaid purpose under sub-
section (1) of section 20D of the said Act.
Every such objection shall be made in writing to the Competent Authority, that is, the District Land Acquisition
Officer, Dhanbad and shall set out the grounds thereof and the Competent Authority shall give an opportunity of being
heard to the objector either in person or through a legal practitioner and After hearing all such objections and making
such further inquiry, if any, as the competent authority may consider necessary, he may, by order, either allow or
disallow the objections.
SCHEDULE-20A
Sl Name of Name of Name of Thana Plot Affected Acquired Acquired
No. District Circle Mauja No. No. Status Area in Area in
Acre Hectare
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 Dhanbad Baliapur Pradhankhanta 18 1526 Full 0.0800 0.0324
[F. No. DCE/Con/W/DFCCIL/21/Land-Matter/Pradhankhanta]
SHAILENDRA PRASAD, Chief Administrative Officer/Construction
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