SC Railway Publication of Notification under section 37A of Railways Act, 1989 Acquisition of land for 4th Line between Balharshah and Kazipet and Vijayawada and Gudur stations including double line between Indupalli and Duggirala stations in the States of Maharashtra, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Railways has officially notified the "4th Line between Balharshah – Kazipet – Vijayawada – Gudur" and the "Indupalli – Duggirala double line" as a Special Railway Project. Published on March 31, 2026, the notification invokes the Railways Act, 1989, to facilitate land acquisition for national infrastructure across 14 districts in Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh. This order takes effect immediately from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. **Key Points / Main Content** **Project Classification and Authority** * The project is designated as a "Special Railway Project" under the powers conferred by Section 2, clause (37A) of the Railways Act, 1989. * The notification is issued by the Ministry of Railways, specifically the South Central Railway division. **Technical Scope of the Project** * Construction of a 4th line between Balharshah, Kazipet, Vijayawada, and Gudur stations, totaling 744.80 Km. * Includes a double line project between Indupalli and Duggirala stations, covering 36.80 Km. **Geographic Coverage for Land Acquisition** * **Maharashtra:** Land will be acquired in the District of Chandrapur. * **Telangana:** Acquisition spans the districts of Kumuram Bheem Asifabad, Mancherial, Peddapalli, Karimnagar, Warangal Urban, Warangal Rural, Mahabubabad, and Khammam. * **Andhra Pradesh:** Acquisition involves the districts of NTR Krishna, Guntur, Bapatla, Prakasam, and Nellore. **Project Purpose** * The project is intended to provide national infrastructure for a public purpose. **Impact Analysis** **Ministry of Railways (South Central Railway)** **Impact** The Ministry gains the formal legal status required to proceed with land acquisition for this specific corridor. **Action Required** The Ministry must now oversee the technical and administrative execution of land acquisition in the 14 specified districts. **State Governments of Maharashtra, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh** **Impact** District administrations in the named regions are now subject to the provisions of this federal notification regarding land rights and transfers. **Action Required** Local authorities must coordinate with the South Central Railway to identify specific land parcels and facilitate the acquisition process under the Railways Act. **Landowners in Specified Districts** **Impact** Property owners within the project's designated path in the 14 listed districts will be impacted by land acquisition proceedings for public purpose. **Action Required** Affected landowners must monitor for subsequent specific acquisition notices and follow the statutory procedures for compensation or relocation as defined by law.

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