## Report on Railway Project Authorization in Andhra Pradesh
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Railways, East Coast Railway Construction, authorizing the Revenue Divisional Officer, Palasa, and other unnamed officers as Competent Authorities under the Railways Act of 1989 for specific areas within the Special Railway Project in Andhra Pradesh. The core purpose is to facilitate the construction of Railway Over Bridges (ROBs) in lieu of existing Level Crossings (LCs) along the Khurda Road Division. Key findings include the specific LCs being replaced and the assignment of authority to expedite project implementation.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide information on a recent policy notification pertaining to a Special Railway Project in Andhra Pradesh. The analysis is based solely on the text of the notification issued by the Ministry of Railways, East Coast Railway Construction, and focuses on the authorization of competent authorities for the project.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a *new policy* notification related to the execution of a railway project.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective is to authorize specific officers to act as Competent Authorities under the Railways Act, 1989, to facilitate the construction of Railway Over Bridges (ROBs) in lieu of existing Level Crossings (LCs) within the designated area of the Special Railway Project. This aims to improve safety and efficiency of rail and road traffic.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The policy addresses the need for infrastructure development and safety improvements along the railway network. The replacement of level crossings with Railway Over Bridges (ROBs) is a common strategy to mitigate risks associated with level crossings, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance the overall efficiency of railway operations. The policy facilitates the execution of these infrastructure projects by empowering competent authorities.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is a *new policy* notification authorizing competent authorities. Therefore, the following represents a description of the key provisions:
The notification specifies the following key elements:
* **Authorization of Competent Authorities:** The notification authorizes the officers mentioned in column 2 of the provided table as Competent Authorities. Specifically, the Revenue Divisional Officer, Palasa, is explicitly named in two instances within the document. Other officers are implied, but not named directly in the excerpt.
* **Geographic Scope:** The authorization applies to the area of the Special Railway Project in the State of Andhra Pradesh.
* **Project Specificity:** The authorization is limited to the construction of Proposed ROBs in lieu of specified Level Crossings (LCs).
* **Railway Act Reference:** The authorization is granted under Clause 7A of Section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989.
* **Location Specificity:** The Notification outlines which Level Crossings are being replaced with ROBs between specified railway stations within the Khurda Road Division. These stations include:
* Ichhapuram (IPM)
* Jhadupudi (JPI)
* Sompeta (SPT)
* Baruva (BAV)
* Mandasa Road (MMS)
* Sumadevi (SUDV)
* Palasa (PSA)
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this policy include:
* **Railway authorities (East Coast Railway, Khurda Road Division):** Responsible for planning, executing, and managing the railway project.
* **The authorized competent authorities (e.g., Revenue Divisional Officer, Palasa):** Responsible for performing the functions specified under the Railways Act, 1989, within their designated area.
* **Construction companies:** Involved in the construction of ROBs.
* **Local communities in Andhra Pradesh:** Directly impacted by the construction and operation of the railway infrastructure.
* **Road users:** Who will benefit from the replacement of level crossings with ROBs.
* **Landowners:** Potentially impacted by land acquisition for the project.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** Ministry of Railways, East Coast Railway Construction, Khurda Road Division, Competent Authorities (e.g., Revenue Divisional Officer, Palasa).
* **Timelines or procedures:** The notification takes effect from the date of publication in the Official Gazette (March 18, 2025). Procedures would be those defined under the Railways Act, 1989, for land acquisition and project execution. Further details are not provided within the excerpt.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of this notification are:
* **Expedited project implementation:** By designating competent authorities, the notification aims to streamline the process of land acquisition and project approvals, thereby accelerating the construction of ROBs.
* **Improved safety:** Replacing level crossings with ROBs will significantly reduce the risk of accidents involving trains and road vehicles.
* **Reduced traffic congestion:** ROBs will eliminate delays caused by level crossing closures, improving traffic flow on roads.
* **Enhanced railway efficiency:** The project will contribute to the overall efficiency of railway operations by reducing disruptions and improving train speeds.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Ministry of Railways notification is a crucial step towards facilitating the construction of Railway Over Bridges in Andhra Pradesh. By authorizing competent authorities, the notification aims to expedite project implementation, enhance safety, and improve transportation efficiency. The specific focus on replacing level crossings with ROBs underscores the government's commitment to modernizing railway infrastructure and ensuring safer and more efficient transportation networks.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: A legal act cited as the source of power for the Central Government's authorization.
Central Government: The entity that authorizes the officer to perform functions under the Railways Act, 1989.
Andhra Pradesh: The state where the Special Railway Project is located.
East Coast Railway Construction: The railway zone/division responsible for the construction project.
Bhubaneshwar: Location where the notification was issued.
Khurda Road Division: A division of the East Coast Railway, relevant to the location of the railway projects.
Palasa: Location where the Revenue Divisional Officer is posted.
Ajaya Kumar Samal: Chief Engineer ConI
New Delhi: Location of the Government of India Press.
Ichhapuram: Railway station in Andhra Pradesh, part of the railway project area.
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No. 1231] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2025/PHALGUNA 27, 1946
रेल मत्रं ालय
[पूर् व तट रेलर् े (जिमाणव )]
अजधसचू िा
भुबिेश्वर,18 माच,व 2025
का. आ. 1244(अ).— केंद्रीय सरकार, रेल अजधजियम १९८९ (१९८९ का २४) की धारा २ के खंड ७ (ए) द्वारा
प्रदत िजियों का प्रयोग करते हुए, सरकारी गिट म ें इस अजधसूचिा के प्रकािि की तारीख से आध्रं प्रदेि राज्य म ें एतद्वारा
जिचे दी गई ताजलका के स्ट्तम्भ (२) म ें बर्णवत अजधकाररओं के| स्ट्तम्भ (३) म ें उजललजखत जर्िषे रेल पररयोििा के क्षेत्र के
सम्बन्ध में इस तरह कायव करि ेके जलए सक्षम प्राजधकारी के रूप में अजधकृत करती ह|ै
ताजलका
क्रम स ं सक्षम प्राजधकारी का िाम जर्िषे रेल पररयोििा के क्षत्रे
(1) (2) (3)
इच्छापरु म (आईपीएम) - झडुपडु ी (िेपीआई) स्ट्टेििों के बीच एल.सी.
1.
संख्या 331 के स्ट्थाि पर प्रस्ट्ताजर्त आरओबी, खुदाव रोड जडर्ीिि।
इच्छापरु म (आईपीएम) - झडुपडु ी (िेपीआई) स्ट्टेििों के बीच एल.सी.
2.
संख्या 333 के स्ट्थाि पर प्रस्ट्ताजर्त आरओबी, खुदाव रोड जडर्ीिि।
1803 GI/2025 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
इच्छापरु म (आईपीएम) - झडुपडु ी (िेपीआई) स्ट्टेििों के बीच एल.सी.
3.
संख्या 335 के स्ट्थाि पर प्रस्ट्ताजर्त आरओबी, खुदाव रोड जडर्ीिि।
इच्छापरु म (आईपीएम) - झडुपडु ी (िेपीआई) स्ट्टेििों के बीच एल.सी.
4.
रािस्ट्र् अिुजर्भागीय अजधकारी, संख्या 336 के स्ट्थाि पर प्रस्ट्ताजर्त आरओबी, खुदाव रोड जडर्ीिि।
पलासा खु इच्छापरु म (आईपीएम) - झडुपुडी (िेपीआई) स्ट्टेििों के बीच
5. एल.सी. संख्या 337 के स्ट्थाि पर प्रस्ट्ताजर्त आरओबी, खुदाव रोड
जडर्ीिि।
खुदाव रोड जडर्ीिि के झडुपडु ी (िेपीआई) - सोमपेटा (एसपीटी)
6. स्ट्टेििों के बीच एल.सी. सख्ं या 338 के स्ट्थाि पर प्रस्ट्ताजर्त
आरओबी।
खुदाव रोड जडर्ीिि के झडुपडु ी (िेपीआई) - सोमपेटा (एसपीटी)
7. स्ट्टेििों के बीच एल.सी. सख्ं या 339 के स्ट्थाि पर प्रस्ट्ताजर्त
आरओबी।
खुदाव रोड जडर्ीिि के झडुपडु ी (िेपीआई) - सोमपेटा (एसपीटी)
8. स्ट्टेििों के बीच एल.सी. सख्ं या 340 के स्ट्थाि पर प्रस्ट्ताजर्त
आरओबी।
खुदाव रोड जडर्ीिि के झडुपडु ी (िेपीआई) - सोमपेटा (एसपीटी)
9. स्ट्टेििों के बीच एल.सी. सख्ं या 342 के स्ट्थाि पर प्रस्ट्ताजर्त
आरओबी।
खुदाव रोड जडर्ीिि के सोमपेटा (SPT) - बरुर्ा (BAV) स्ट्टेििों के
10.
बीच L.C.No.349 के स्ट्थाि पर प्रस्ट्ताजर्त ROB।
खुदाव रोड जडर्ीिि के सोमपेटा (SPT) - बरुर्ा (BAV) स्ट्टेििों के
11.
बीच L.C.No.350 के स्ट्थाि पर प्रस्ट्ताजर्त ROB।
खुदाव रोड जडर्ीिि के बरुर्ा (बीएर्ी) - मंडसा रोड (MMS) स्ट्टेििों
12.
के बीच एल.सी. संख्या 352 के स्ट्थाि पर प्रस्ट्ताजर्त आरओबी।
खुदाव रोड जडर्ीिि के बरुर्ा (बीएर्ी) - मंडसा रोड (MMS) स्ट्टेििों
13.
के बीच एल.सी. संख्या 356 के स्ट्थाि पर प्रस्ट्ताजर्त आरओबी।
खुदाव रोड जडर्ीिि के मंडसा रोड (MMS) - सुमादेर्ी (SUDV)
रािस्ट्र् अिुजर्भागीय अजधकारी,
14. स्ट्टेििों के बीच एल.सी. सख्ं या 360 के स्ट्थाि पर प्रस्ट्ताजर्त
पलासा
आरओबी।
खुदाव रोड जडर्ीिि के मंडसा रोड (MMS) - सुमादेर्ी (SUDV)
15. स्ट्टेििों के बीच एल.सी. सख्ं या 361 के स्ट्थाि पर प्रस्ट्ताजर्त
आरओबी।
खुदाव रोड जडर्ीिि के मंडसा रोड (MMS) - सुमादेर्ी (SUDV)
16. स्ट्टेििों के बीच एल.सी. सख्ं या 362 के स्ट्थाि पर प्रस्ट्ताजर्त
आरओबी।
खुदाव रोड जडर्ीिि के मंडसा रोड (MMS) - सुमादेर्ी (SUDV)
17. स्ट्टेििों के बीच एल.सी. सख्ं या 363 के स्ट्थाि पर प्रस्ट्ताजर्त
आरओबी।[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
खुदाव रोड जडर्ीिि के मंडसा रोड (MMS) - सुमादेर्ी (SUDV)
18. स्ट्टेििों के बीच एल.सी. सख्ं या 364 के स्ट्थाि पर प्रस्ट्ताजर्त
आरओबी।
खुदाव रोड जडर्ीिि के सुमादेर्ी (SUDV) - पलासा (PSA) स्ट्टेििों
19.
के बीच एल.सी. संख्या 365 के स्ट्थाि पर प्रस्ट्ताजर्त आरओबी।
[फा. स.ं ECoR/Dy.CE/RSP/BBS/ROBs/331-365/PH-30]
अिय कुमार सामल,चीफ इंिीजियर (जिमावण -१)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
[East Coast Railway(Constrution)]
NOTIFICATION
Bhubaneshwar, the 18th March, 2025
S.O. 1244(E).— In exercise of the powers, conferred by Clause 7(A) of Section–2 of the Railways Act,
1989 (24 of 1989) the Central Government hereby authorize the officer mentioned in column (2) of the Table below as
the Competent Authority to perform the function of such authority under said Act in respect of area of the Special
Railway Project mentioned in column (3) of the Table below in the State of Andhra Pradesh with effect from the
date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette.
TABLE
S.No. Competent Authority Area of the Special Railway Project
(1) (2) (3)
Proposed ROB in lieu of LC.No.331 between
1. Ichhapuram(IPM)–Jhadupudi(JPI) Stations of Khurda
Road Division.
Proposed ROB in lieu of LC.No.333 between
2. Ichhapuram(IPM)–Jhadupudi(JPI) Stations of Khurda
Road Division.
Proposed ROB in lieu of LC.No.335 between
3. Ichhapuram(IPM)–Jhadupudi(JPI) Stations of Khurda
Road Division.
Proposed ROB in lieu of LC.No.336 between
4. Ichhapuram(IPM)–Jhadupudi(JPI) Stations of Khurda
The Revenue Divisional Officer, Road Division.
Palasa Proposed ROB in lieu of LC.No.337 between
5. Ichhapuram(IPM)–Jhadupudi(JPI) Stations of Khurda
Road Division.
Proposed ROB in lieu of LC.No.338 between
6. Jhadupudi(JPI)–Sompeta(SPT) Stations of Khurda Road
Division.
Proposed ROB in lieu of LC.No.339 between
7. Jhadupudi(JPI)–Sompeta(SPT) Stations of Khurda Road
Division.
Proposed ROB in lieu of LC.No.340 between
8. Jhadupudi(JPI)–Sompeta(SPT) Stations of Khurda Road
Division.
Proposed ROB in lieu of LC.No.342 between
9. Jhadupudi(JPI)–Sompeta(SPT) Stations of Khurda Road
The Revenue Divisional Officer, Division.
Palasa Proposed ROB in lieu of LC.No.349 between
10. Sompeta(SPT)–Baruva(BAV) Stations of Khurda Road
Division.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
Proposed ROB in lieu of L.C.No.350 between
11. Sompeta(SPT)–Baruva(BAV) Stations of Khurda Road
Division.
Proposed ROB in lieu of LC.No.352 between
12. Baruva(BAV)–Mandasa Road(MMS) Stations of Khurda
Road Division.
Proposed ROB in lieu of L.C.No.356 between Baruva
13. (BAV)–Mandasa Road (MMS) Stations of Khurda Road
Division.
Proposed ROB in lieu of LC.No.360 between Mandasa
14. Road(MMS)–Sumadevi(SUDV) Stations of Khurda Road
Division.
Proposed ROB in lieu of LC.No.361 between Mandasa
15. Road(MMS)–Sumadevi(SUDV) Stations of Khurda Road
Division.
Proposed ROB in lieu of LC.No.362 between Mandasa
16. Road(MMS)–Sumadevi(SUDV) Stations of Khurda Road
Division.
Proposed ROB in lieu of LC.No.363 between Mandasa
17. Road(MMS)–Sumadevi(SUDV) Stations of Khurda Road
Division.
Proposed ROB in lieu of LC.No.364 between Mandasa
18. Road(MMS)–Sumadevi(SUDV) Stations of Khurda Road
Division.
Proposed ROB in lieu of LC.No.365 between
19. Sumadevi(SUDV)–Palasa (PSA) Stations of Khurda Road
Division.
[F. No. ECoR/Dy.CE/RSP/BBS/ROBs/331-365/PH-30]
AJAYA KUMAR SAMAL, Chief Engineer (Con-I)
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