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

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways (South Central Railway) on April 23, 2026, authorizes a Competent Authority for a special railway project in Karnataka. Published in the Gazette of India on April 28, 2026, the directive takes immediate effect to facilitate the project's development. It specifically designates local administrative oversight for the execution and management of the 3rd and 4th railway lines between Guntakal and Wadi stations. **Key Points / Main Content** **Project Specifications** * **Scope:** The project involves the development of the 3rd and 4th railway lines between Guntakal and Wadi stations. * **Scale:** The total length of the project covers approximately 230.00 kilometers. * **Location:** The project is situated within the Raichur District in the State of Karnataka. **Legal and Administrative Provisions** * **Statutory Basis:** The authorization is granted under the powers conferred by Clause (7A) of Section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989. * **Appointment of Authority:** The Assistant Commissioner, Raichur, is officially designated as the "Competent Authority" for this project. * **Functional Mandate:** The appointed official is authorized to perform all functions regarding the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the special railway project. * **Effective Date:** The notification and the subsequent authority are effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette (April 28, 2026). **Impact Analysis** **The Assistant Commissioner, Raichur** **Impact** The official is formally empowered with the statutory role of "Competent Authority" for the specified 230 km railway project. This places the legal responsibility for local project oversight under their jurisdiction. **Action Required** The Assistant Commissioner must assume duties related to the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the 3rd and 4th lines between Guntakal and Wadi stations as per the Railways Act, 1989. **Ministry of Railways (South Central Railway)** **Impact** The Ministry establishes a localized administrative framework to advance the special railway project in the Karnataka region. **Action Required** The Ministry must coordinate with the newly authorized Competent Authority to ensure the project adheres to the timelines and operational requirements set for the Guntakal-Wadi expansion.

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