Executive Summary:
This notification concerns the acquisition of land in the Surat district of Gujarat, for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project. It declares the Central Government's intention to proceed with the land acquisition, following the review and rejection of objections. The land will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances, upon publication of this notification.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition Declaration:
* The Central Government declares the acquisition of land specified in the schedule for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Surat, Gujarat.
* This follows notifications S.O. 2581E (August 10, 2017) and S.O. 3449E (October 26, 2017) regarding the intention to acquire said land.
* The substance of the notification was published in local newspapers in August and November 2017.
Objections and Report:
* Four objections were received, considered, and disallowed by the Competent Authority.
* The Competent Authority submitted its report to the Central Government.
Vesting of Land:
* Upon publication of this notification, the land specified in the schedule will vest absolutely in the Central Government.
* The land will be free from all encumbrances.
Schedule Details:
* The schedule provides a brief description of the land to be acquired, including survey numbers, area in hectares, and names of owners/interested persons for various plots in different villages/talukas of Surat district.
* Land types include private agriculture and non-agriculture.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
* Impact: The Central Government gains absolute ownership of the specified land, free from encumbrances, for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
* Action Required: Publish the notification in the Official Gazette to effect the land vesting.
Land Owners/Interested Persons:
* Impact: Land owners and interested parties listed in the schedule will lose ownership of the specified land.
* Action Required: No specific action is mentioned in this document, however, they may be entitled to compensation as per the Railways Act, 1989.
Railways:
* Impact: The Ministry of Railways can proceed with the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project on the acquired land.
* Action Required: Continue with the project implementation on the acquired land.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: An Indian legislation concerning railways, referenced as the legal basis for land acquisition.
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor: A Special Railway Project for which land is being acquired in Surat district, Gujarat.
Surat, Gujarat: District and State in India where the land acquisition for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor is taking place.
The Times of India: One of the local daily newspapers in which the notification regarding the land acquisition was published.
Gujarat Mitra: One of the local daily newspapers in which the notification regarding the land acquisition was published.
Gujarat Darpan: One of the local daily newspapers in which the notification regarding the land acquisition was published.
Indian Express: One of the local daily newspapers in which the notification regarding the land acquisition was published.
Ministry of Railways: Government of India ministry responsible for the railways, which issued the notification.