South Coast Railway Publication of Notification under section 37A of Railways Act, 1989 Acquisition of land for Construction of Razampeta TSS in Kadapa Renigunta section
Issued by Ministry of Railways · Construction organization
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Railways on 20th August 2026. Classified under Extra Ordinary.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways on August 20, 2026, designates the construction of the Razampeta Traction Sub-Station (TSS) as a "Special Railway Project." The project aims to upgrade the electric traction system in the Kadapa-Renigunta section to meet a 3000 MT loading target. It authorizes the acquisition of land in the YSR Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh, for public purpose effective from the date of publication.
Key Points / Main Content
Legal Classification
- The project is officially classified as a "Special Railway Project" under the powers conferred by Section 2, clause (37A) of the Railways Act, 1989.
- The notification is issued for the purpose of providing national infrastructure for public use.
Project Scope and Location
- Project Name: Construction of Razampeta TSS.
- Section: Kadapa-Renigunta section.
- Geographic Focus: YSR Kadapa district in the State of Andhra Pradesh.
Technical Up-gradation
- The project involves upgrading the Electric Traction System from 1x25kV to 2x25KV.
- The primary operational objective is to meet a specific loading target of 3000 MT.
Land Acquisition
- The Central Government is authorized to acquire land in the specified region for the project's execution.
- The notification and its provisions come into effect on August 20, 2026.
Impact Analysis
Ministry of Railways (South Coast Railway) Impact The Ministry gains the legal mandate and authority to acquire land necessary for the construction of the Razampeta TSS and the subsequent system upgrade. Action Required The Ministry and the Chief Engineer (Construction-I) must initiate formal land acquisition proceedings and oversee the technical transition from 1x25kV to 2x25KV traction systems.
Landowners and Residents of YSR Kadapa District Impact Private or communal land within the designated Kadapa-Renigunta section may be subject to compulsory acquisition for national infrastructure. Action Required Impacted parties must stay informed of subsequent land surveys and acquisition notices issued under the Railways Act, 1989, to understand compensation or relocation processes.