SC Railway Publication of Notification under section 7A of Railway Act, 1989 Acquisition of land for 3rd and 4th lines between Guntakal and Bellary stations in Kurnool District in the State of Andhra Pradesh.

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on April 28, 2026, authorizes a Competent Authority for the execution and management of a Special Railway Project in Andhra Pradesh. The project involves the construction of the 3rd and 4th lines between Guntakal and Bellary stations (45.92 km) in the Kurnool district. The authorization is effective immediately from the date of publication in the Official Gazette. **Key Points / Main Content** **Legal Authorization** * The Central Government exercised powers conferred by Clause (7A) of Section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989. * The notification designates a specific officer to perform functions related to the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of a Special Railway Project. **Project Specifications** * **Project Name:** 3rd & 4th lines between Guntakal & Bellary stations. * **Distance:** The project covers a span of 45.92 kilometers. * **Jurisdiction:** The project is located in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. **Designated Authority** * The Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) of Pattikonda is appointed as the Competent Authority for this project. * The authority is granted the power to oversee all project phases, from execution to operational management, within the state of Andhra Pradesh. **Impact Analysis** **Revenue Divisional Officer, Pattikonda** **Impact** The officer is legally empowered and designated as the "Competent Authority" for the Guntakal-Bellary rail expansion project under the Railways Act, 1989. **Action Required** The officer must assume responsibility for the functions of execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the specified railway project. **Ministry of Railways (South Central Railway)** **Impact** The Ministry establishes the necessary legal and administrative framework to proceed with the infrastructure development in the Kurnool district. **Action Required** Coordinate with the newly authorized Competent Authority to facilitate the progress of the 3rd and 4th line construction. **District Administration of Kurnool / State of Andhra Pradesh** **Impact** The local administration is directly involved in a major federal infrastructure project spanning 45.92 km within its geographic limits. **Action Required** Ensure the designated Revenue Divisional Officer has the necessary support to perform the statutory functions mandated by the Central Government.

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