**Executive Summary**
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on January 20, 2026, designates competent authorities in Odisha to oversee special railway projects related to the construction of road overbridges. These projects are in lieu of closing manned level crossings on the Khurda Road (KUR) Section. The notification is effective from the date of its publication.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Authorization of Competent Authorities:**
* The Central Government authorizes officers listed in the table to act as competent authorities.
* This authorization is granted under Clause 7(A) of Section-2 of the Railways Act, 1989.
* **Road Over Bridge Construction Projects:**
* **Project 1:** Construction of a road overbridge in lieu of closing manned level crossing No. 120 at Km 296/23-25 between Baudpur (RDBR) and Kenduapada (KED). Competent Authority: The Tahasildar, Bhadrak.
* **Project 2:** Construction of a road overbridge in lieu of closing manned level crossing No. 123 at Km 304/15-17 between Manjuri Rd. (MZZ) and Baitarani Rd. (BTV). Competent Authority: The Tahasildar, Bonth.
* **Project 3:** Construction of a road overbridge in lieu of closing manned level crossing No. 124 at Km 308/13-15 between Jenapur (JEN) and Newgarhmadhupur (NGMP). Competent Authority: The Tahasildar, Bonth.
* **Project 4:** Construction of a road overbridge in lieu of closing manned level crossing No. 129 at Km 315/41-316/1 between Newgarhmadhupur (NGMP) and Haridaspur (HDS). Competent Authority: The Tahasildar, Bhandaripokhari.
**Impact Analysis**
**The Tahasildar, Bhadrak**
* **Impact:** Responsible for overseeing the construction of a road overbridge between Baudpur and Kenduapada.
* **Action Required:** Perform the functions of a competent authority as per the Railways Act, 1989, to facilitate the project.
**The Tahasildar, Bonth**
* **Impact:** Responsible for overseeing the construction of road overbridges at two locations: Manjuri Rd. to Baitarani Rd. and Jenapur to Newgarhmadhupur.
* **Action Required:** Perform the functions of a competent authority as per the Railways Act, 1989, to facilitate both projects.
**The Tahasildar, Bhandaripokhari**
* **Impact:** Responsible for overseeing the construction of a road overbridge between Newgarhmadhupur and Haridaspur.
* **Action Required:** Perform the functions of a competent authority as per the Railways Act, 1989, to facilitate the project.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: Enabling legislation providing the framework for railway administration and development in India. Section 2(7A) grants powers related to railway projects.
Ministry of Railways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the administration of the country's railway system.
East Coast Railway (Construction): A division of the Indian Railways responsible for railway construction projects in the East Coast region.
Odisha: The Indian state where the railway projects described in the notification are located.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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स.ं 242] िई कर्ल्ली, मगं लर्ार, ििर्री 20, 2026/पौष 30, 1947 26/पौष 17, 1947
No. 242] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026/PAUSHA 30, 1947 /PAUSHA 17, 1947
रेल मत्रं ालय
[पूर् वतट रेलर् े (जिमाणव)]
अजधसचू िा
भुबनेश्वर, 20 जनवरी, 2026
का.आ. 270(अ).—केंद्रीय सरकार, रेल अधिधनयम १९८९ (१९८९ का २४) की िारा २ के खंड ७(ए) द्वारा प्रदत
शधियों का प्रयोग करते हुए, सरकारी गजट म ेंइस अधिसूचना के प्रकाशन की तारीख स ेओज़ििा राज्य म ें एतद्वारा धनच े दी
गई ताधलका के स्तम्भ (२) म ें बर्णित अधिकाररओं के स्तम्भ (३) म ें उधललधखत धवशेष रेल पररयोजनाओं के क्षत्रे के सम्बन्ि म ें
इस तरह काय ि करन े के धलए सक्षम प्राधिकारी के रूप म ेंअधिकृत करती ह|ै
ताधलका
क्रम स ं सक्षम प्राधिकारी का नाम धवशषे रेल पररयोजना के क्षत्रे
(1) (2) (3)
खुर्ाव रोड (केयआू र) सेक्िि के अतं गतव बौदपुर(आरडीबीआर)-
तहसीलदार,
1. केंदआु पडा(केईडी) के बीच ककमी 296/23-25 पर मािर्यक्तु जियंत्रण रेखा
भद्रक
संख्या 120 को बंर् करि े के बर्ले म ेंस़िक ऊपरी पलु का जिमावण।
386 GI/2026 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
खुर्ाव रोड (केयूआर) सेक्िि के अंतगतव मंजुरी रोड (एमजेडजेड)-बैतरनी
तहसीलदार,
2. रोड(बीटीवी) के बीच ककमी 304/15-17 पर मािर्युक्त जियत्रं ण रेखा संख्या
बोंथ
123 को बंर् करिे के बर्ल ेमें स़िक ऊपरी पलु का जिमावण।
खुर्ाव रोड (केयूआर) सेक्िि के अतं गतव जने ापुर(जेईएन)-न्यूगढ़मिुपुर
तहसीलदार,
3. (एनजीएमपी) के बीच ककमी 308/13-15 पर मािर्युक्त जियत्रं ण रेखा संख्या
बोंथ
124 को बंर् करिे के बर्ल ेमें स़िक ऊपरी पलु का जिमावण।
खुर्ाव रोड (केयूआर) सेक्िि के अंतगतव न्यगू ढ़मिपु ुर (एनजीएमपी)-हररदासपुर
तहसीलदार,
4. (एचडीएस) के बीच ककमी 315/41-316/1 पर मािर्युक्त जियत्रं ण रेखा संख्या
भंडारीपोखरी
129 को बंर् करिे के बर्ल ेमें स़िक ऊपरी पलु का जिमावण।
[फा. स.ं सीएओ/धनमािण/आरएसपी/बीबीएस/2026/04 आरओबीएस/7(ए)]
सुिीर कुमार पररडा, मुख्य अधभयंता(धनमािण-III)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
[(East Coast Railway (Construction)]
NOTIFICATION
Bhubaneswar, the 20th January, 2026
S.O. 270(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 Odisha with effect from the date of publication of
this notification in the Official Gazette.
TABLE
Sl.
Competent Authority Area of the Special Railway Project
No.
(1) (2) (3)
Construction of Road Over Bridge in lieu of closing of manned LC No.120 at
The Tahasildar,
1. Km 296/23-25 between Baudpur(RDBR)-Kenduapada(KED) under Khurda
Bhadrak
Road (KUR) Section.
Construction of Road Over Bridge in lieu of closing of manned LC No.123 at
The Tahasildar,
2. Km 304/15-17 between Manjuri Rd.(MZZ)-Baitarani Rd.(BTV) under
Bonth
Khurda Road (KUR) Section.
Construction of Road Over Bridge in lieu of closing of manned LC No.124 at
The Tahasildar,
3. Km 308/13-15 between Jenapur(JEN)-Newgarhmadhupur (NGMP) under
Bonth
Khurda Rd.(KUR) Section.
Construction of Road Over Bridge in lieu of closing of manned LC No.129 at
The Tahasildar,
4. Km 315/41-316/1 between Newgarhmadhupur (NGMP)-Haridaspur(HDS)
Bhandaripokhari
under Khurda Road (KUR) Section.
[F. No. CAO/CON/RSP/BBS/2026/04 ROBs Odisha/7(A)]
SUDHIR KUMAR PARIDA, Chief Entineer (Construction-III)
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