**Executive Summary**
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on August 5, 2026, authorizes specific officials as "Competent Authorities" for land acquisition related to a Special Railway Project in Odisha. The project involves constructing a new Broad Gauge line connecting Tikiri Station to the Kuturmali and Sijumali Bauxite Mines. These appointments are effective immediately from the date of publication.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Legal Framework and Authorization**
* The authorization is granted by the Central Government under Clause 7(A) of Section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989.
* The designated officials are empowered to perform the functions of a Competent Authority as defined in the Act for the specified project areas.
**Project Scope**
* **Project Name:** Construction of a New Broad Gauge (BG) line.
* **Connectivity:** The line will connect Tikiri Station to the Kuturmali and Sijumali Bauxite Mines.
* **Railway Division:** Rayagada Division, East Coast Railway.
**Designated Competent Authorities**
* **Kalahandi District:** The Tahasildar of Thuamul Rampur is appointed as the Special Land Acquisition Officer for the project area within this district.
* **Rayagada District:** The Tahasildar of Kashipur is appointed as the Special Land Acquisition Officer for the project area within this district.
**Impact Analysis**
**Ministry of Railways (East Coast Railway)**
**Impact**
The Ministry gains the legal administrative framework necessary to proceed with land acquisition for the designated "Special Railway Project."
**Action Required**
Coordinate with the appointed Tahasildars to initiate the land procurement and construction phases of the new BG line.
**Tahasildars of Thuamul Rampur and Kashipur**
**Impact**
These officials are now legally vested with the powers of Special Land Acquisition Officers specifically for this railway project.
**Action Required**
Perform the statutory functions of a Competent Authority under the Railways Act, 1989, to facilitate land acquisition within their respective jurisdictions.
**Local Landowners in Kalahandi and Rayagada Districts**
**Impact**
Properties located within the designated project area between Tikiri Station and the bauxite mines are now subject to the acquisition processes led by the newly authorized Competent Authorities.
**Action Required**
Await official notices or communications from the respective Tahasildars regarding land surveys, valuations, or acquisition proceedings.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
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लाइि का जिमावण
[फा. स.ं Dy.CE/CON/RGDA/Tikiri-Kuturmali-Sijumali Bauxite Mines/CALA]
एच. अिंिरामि, मख्ु य अजभयंता (जिमावण-II)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
[East Coast Railway (Construction)]
NOTIFICATION
Bhubaneswar, the 5th August, 2026
S.O. 4338(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.
Sl. Competent Authority Area of the Special Railway Project
No.
(1) (2) (3)
1 Tahasildar, Thuamul Rampur as a Special Land Construction of New BG line connecting from Tikiri
Acquisition Officer, District: Kalahandi Station to Kuturmali and Sijumali Bauxite Mines of
Rayagada Division, East Coast Railway
2 Tahasildar, Kashipur as a Special Land Construction of New BG line connecting from Tikiri
Acquisition Officer, District: Rayagada Station to Kuturmali and Sijumali Bauxite Mines of
Rayagada Division, East Coast Railway
[F. No. Dy.CE/CON/RGDA/Tikiri-Kuturmali-Sijumali Bauxite Mines/CALA]
H.ANANTHARAMAN, Chief Engineer (Con-II)
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