## Report on Land Acquisition Policy for Western Dedicated Freight Corridor in Gujarat
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification concerning land acquisition in the Surat district of Gujarat, India, for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) project. The notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways, declares the government's intention to acquire land for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of this special railway project. It also outlines the process for affected parties to raise objections to the acquisition and the mechanism for addressing those objections. The key finding is that this notification initiates the formal process of land acquisition for a critical infrastructure project, directly impacting landowners in the specified district.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview of a government policy concerning land acquisition for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) project in Surat, Gujarat. This analysis is based solely on the text of the provided government notification, focusing on its key provisions, procedures, and potential impact.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a *new policy implementation notification* concerning a specific aspect of land acquisition for a major infrastructure project.
* **Core Objective(s) as inferred from the provided text:** The core objective of this notification is to declare the Central Government's intention to acquire land in the Surat district of Gujarat for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) project. A secondary objective is to establish a formal procedure for addressing objections raised by individuals affected by the land acquisition.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **Brief explanation of the likely problem/issue the policy addresses, inferring from the text:** The policy addresses the need to acquire land for the development of a critical railway infrastructure project (WDFC). Land acquisition is often a complex process that can be contentious. This notification is a formal step in that process, designed to balance the needs of the project with the rights of potentially affected landowners by establishing a clear legal framework.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in the Surat district of Gujarat for the WDFC project.
* It identifies specific land parcels (by block number) within various villages and talukas in Surat district required for the project, although specific sizes are given.
* It grants individuals with an interest in the land the right to raise objections to the acquisition within 30 days of the notification's publication.
* It designates the Special Land Acquisition Officer, Branch No.4, Surat, as the Competent Authority to receive and adjudicate these objections.
* It mandates that objections be submitted in writing, state the grounds for the objection, and provides objectors the opportunity to be heard (personally or through a legal practitioner).
* The Competent Authority is empowered to allow or disallow objections after conducting inquiries.
* Any order made by the Competent Authority is final.
* Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the Competent Authority's office.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners and individuals with an interest in the land identified within the Surat district of Gujarat.
* The Special Land Acquisition Officer, Branch No.4, Surat, acting as the Competent Authority.
* The Ministry of Railways, as the implementing agency for the WDFC project.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies mentioned:** The Ministry of Railways and the Special Land Acquisition Officer, Branch No.4, Surat are the key bodies involved in implementation.
* **Any timelines or procedures specified in the text:** A 30-day timeline is specified for raising objections from the date of the notification's publication. The procedure for raising objections involves submitting a written statement to the Competent Authority, providing grounds for the objection, and being given an opportunity to be heard. The Competent Authority must then conduct an inquiry and issue an order either allowing or disallowing the objections.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **What are the likely intended outcomes based on the policy's stated provisions in the text?** The likely intended outcomes are:
* Facilitation of land acquisition for the WDFC project, enabling its execution, maintenance, management, and operation.
* A structured and legally sound process for addressing concerns and objections from affected landowners.
* Expedited progress on the WDFC project through a clear and defined land acquisition framework.
**9. Conclusion:**
This notification represents a crucial step in the land acquisition process for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Surat, Gujarat. By formally declaring the government's intention to acquire land and establishing a process for addressing objections, the notification aims to balance the infrastructure needs of the project with the rights of affected landowners. This process is significant for the timely execution of the WDFC and its potential impact on the regional economy and infrastructure.
Key Entities Referenced
NEW DELHI: Location of publication.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2021: Date of publication.
PAUSHA 9, 1943: Date of publication according to the Saka calendar.
dsUnzh; ljdkj: Central Government (Hindi term).
jys vfkfu;e 1989: Railways Act, 1989 (Hindi term).
xqtjkr jkT;: Gujarat State (Hindi term).
lwjr ftys: Surat district (Hindi term).
osLVUkZ MsMhdsVsM sV dkjs hMksj: Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (Hindi term).
Special Land Acquisition Officer, Branch No.4, Surat: Competent Authority for land acquisition.
Surat: District in Gujarat, India.
Gujarat: State in India.
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor: Special Railway Project for execution, maintenance, management and operation.
Railways Act, 1989: Act of Parliament related to railways.
Central Government: The governing body declaring intention to acquire land.
The Gazette of India: Official government publication.
Siyalaj: Village in Surat district.
Mangrol: Taluka in Surat district.
Hathuran: Village in Surat district.
Kosamba: Village in Surat district.
Sedhav: Village in Surat district.
Palsana: Taluka in Surat district.
Niyol: Village in Surat district.
Choryasi: Taluka in Surat district.
Sachin: Area in Surat district
KimKathodara: Area in Surat district
Kudsad: Village in Surat district.
Olpad: Taluka in Surat district.
Gothan: Village in Surat district.
Kareli: Taluka in Surat district.
Kamrej: Taluka in Surat district.
Pasodara: Area in Kamrej Taluka, Surat
PANKAJ TYAGI: Executive Director Land and Amenities, Ministry of Railways.
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS: The government ministry issuing the notification.
Railway Board: The board of the Ministry of Railways.
S.O. 5474E: Notification number.
रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
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CG-DL-E-01012022-232339
असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण्ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
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7673 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 30th December, 2021
S.O. 5474(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section(1) of Section 20A of the Railways Act,
1989 (24 of 1989), (herein after referred to as the said Act), the Central Government after being satisfied that for the
public purpose the land the brief description of which has been given in the schedule annexed hereto is required for
execution, maintenance, management and operation of Special Railway Projects namely, Western Dedicated Freight
Corridor in the district of Surat in the State of Gujarat hereby declares its intention to acquire such land;
Any person interested in the said land may within thirty days from the date of publication of this notification
in the Official Gazette, raise objection to the acquisition and use of such land for the aforesaid purpose under sub-
section (1) of section 20D of the said Act;
Every such objection shall be made to the Competent Authority namely, Special Land Acquisition Officer,
Branch No.4, Surat, 5th Floor, “A” Block, Bhaumali Bhavan, Surat, Gujarat in writing and shall set out the grounds
thereof and the Competent Authority shall give the objector an opportunity of being heard either in person or by legal
practitioner and may after hearing all such objections and after making such further enquiry if any as the Competent
Authority thinks necessary by order either allow or disallow the objections;
Any order made by the Competent Authority under sub-section (2) of section 20D of the said Act shall be
final;
The land plans and other details of the land covered under this notification are available and can be inspected
by the interested person at the aforesaid office of the Competent Authority.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
SCHEDULE
Brief description of the land to be acquired with or without structure falling within the proposed Special
Railway Project namely, Western Dedicated Freight Corridor in the district of Surat in the State of Gujarat.
Name of the District: - Surat
Serial Name of the Survey / Area in
Name of the Village
Number Taluka Block Number Hectares
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Block Number 191 0.0779
Block Number 220 0.0404
Block Number 294 0.0698
Block Number 288 0.0300
Block Number 295 0.0435
Block Number 214
0.0041
(Government Land)
Block Number 227
Siyalaj (1) 0.0578
(Government Land)
Block Number 583
0.4600
(Government Land)
Block Number 605 (Road) 0.0128
Block Number 622 (River) 0.2035
(1) Block Number 625 (Kotar) 0.5727
Block Number 626 (Kotar) 0.0389
Mangrol
Kunwarda (2) Block Number 302/A 0.1005
Hathuran (3) Block Number 715 0.0300
Property Card Number 2097 0.0300
Block Number 938/A 0.2442
Block Number 937/A 0.1835
Block Number 935/P/1 0.2777
Block Number 935/P/2 0.2777
Kosamba (4) Block Number 935/P/3 0.2777
Block Number 935/P/4 0.2777
Block Number 934 0.2679
Block Number 945/P/1 0.0723
Block Number 945/P/2 0.0723
Block Number 936 0.0057
Block Number 66/A/1 0.1200
Block Number 69/A/1 0.1600
Block Number 69/A/2 0.1600
Block Number 69/A/3 0.1600
Sedhav (1) Block Number 69/A/4 0.1600
Block Number 69/A/5 0.1600
(2) Palsana Block Number 68/A/1 0.1500
Block Number 67/A/1 0.1500
Block Number 67/C 0.1500
Block Number 332/A/1 0.2000
Block Number 331 0.2000
Niyol (2)
Block Number 333/A/1 0.2000
Block Number 333/C/1 0.0500[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
Block Number.214 0.2000
Devadh (1)
(3) Choryasi Block Number 215 0.2000
Sachin (2) Block Number 415/1 0.0300
Property Card Number 408 0.1060
Kim-Kathodara (1)
Property Card Number 6542 0.0128
Block Number 273/A 0.1500
Block Number 274/A 0.6056
Kudsad (2)
Block Number 415/A 0.0300
(4) Olpad
Block Number 418/A 0.0300
Block Number 251/A 0.2000
Gothan (3)
Block Number 251/C 0.2000
Block Number 100/A 0.0300
Kareli (4)
Block Number 101/A/Paiki 0.0300
Block Number 104/1 0.3000
(5) Kamrej Pasodara (1) Block Number 105/1 0.3000
Block Number 106/1 0.3000
[F. No. 2021/LML-II/12/1/WC/2252]
PANKAJ TYAGI, Executive Director (Land and Amenities)
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