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

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways (South Central Railway) on April 30, 2026, and published on May 11, 2026, authorizes specific local officials as "Competent Authorities" for a Special Railway Project in Andhra Pradesh. The project involves the construction of 3rd and 4th lines between Renigunta and Guntakal stations, covering a distance of 307.97 km. The authorization is effective immediately from the date of the publication of the notification. **Key Points / Main Content** **Legal Framework and Scope** * The notification is issued under the powers conferred by Clause (7A) of Section 2 of the Railways Act, 1989. * The mandate covers the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the designated Special Railway Project. * The project spans 307.97 km, specifically the 3rd and 4th lines between Renigunta and Guntakal stations. **Geographic and Administrative Jurisdiction** * The project is located within the State of Andhra Pradesh, specifically in the YSR Kadapa District. * Authority is divided across three distinct Revenue Divisions: Rajampeta, Kadapa, and Jammalamadugu. **Designated Competent Authorities** * **Rajampeta Division:** The Sub-Collector of Rajampeta is authorized to act as the Competent Authority. * **Kadapa Division:** The Revenue Divisional Officer of Kadapa is authorized to act as the Competent Authority. * **Jammalamadugu Division:** The Revenue Divisional Officer of Jammalamadugu is authorized to act as the Competent Authority. **Impact Analysis** **Designated Local Officials (Sub-Collector and Revenue Divisional Officers)** **Impact** These officials are formally legally empowered to perform the functions of the "Competent Authority" for the specific railway project within their respective jurisdictions. **Action Required** They must assume responsibility for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the 3rd and 4th lines between Renigunta and Guntakal stations as per the Railways Act, 1989. **Ministry of Railways (South Central Railway)** **Impact** The Ministry decentralizes the functional authority for this Special Railway Project to local administrative officers in Andhra Pradesh to facilitate project milestones. **Action Required** The Ministry must coordinate with the newly authorized Competent Authorities to ensure the project adheres to the specified geographical and technical requirements. **Landowners and Local Residents in YSR Kadapa District** **Impact** Residents within the Rajampeta, Kadapa, and Jammalamadugu divisions are now subject to the administrative decisions of these designated authorities regarding the railway project. **Action Required** Stakeholders must direct all project-related inquiries, grievances, or legal matters to the specific Sub-Collector or Revenue Divisional Officer designated for their division.

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