## Report on Land Acquisition for Western Dedicated Freight Corridor in Rajasthan
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification concerning land acquisition for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project in the Pali district of Rajasthan. The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire specific land parcels, following due process including public notification and consideration of objections. The core purpose is to facilitate the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of this railway project. Key findings indicate the completion of procedural requirements under the Railways Act of 1989, culminating in the absolute vesting of identified land in the Central Government, free from encumbrances.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview and analysis of a notification published by the Ministry of Railways, Railway Board, regarding the acquisition of land for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) project in the Pali district of Rajasthan. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This notification is related to the Railways Act, 1989.
* **Core Objective:** Based on the text, the core objective is to acquire land for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) project in the Pali district of Rajasthan.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy Implications:** While the notification itself isn't a new policy, it is an implementation step under the Railways Act, 1989. The policy the notification pertains to is regarding the acquisition of land under this act. The need for the policy arises from the government's intention to develop the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, which requires acquiring land for its construction and operation. The notification confirms that processes have been followed with no received objections regarding the acquisition of land needed for the project.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* This notification declares that the land specified in the schedule is acquired for the WDFC project.
* It further declares that upon publication in the official Gazette, the land specified in the schedule vests absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
* The land identified is located in Pali district, Rajasthan.
* The notification lists specific plots of land ("Khasra Number") to be acquired.
* The schedule details specific land parcels, including their location (village, tehsil, district), type (irrigated), area, and the names of the landowners. For example, land in Village Balwana, Sumerpur tehsil, Pali district, with Khasra number 4001, described as irrigated land of 0.0504 Hectare, has its owners detailed in the provided table.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
* **Directly Affected:** Landowners in the Pali district of Rajasthan whose land is listed in the schedule attached to the notification (e.g., Anekkanwar, Bhagvatsingh, Mahendrasingh, Minakanwar, Hanvantkanwar) are directly affected.
* **Indirectly Affected:** Residents and businesses in the Pali district who may be impacted by the construction and operation of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor.
* **Stakeholders:** The Ministry of Railways, Railway Board, construction companies involved in the WDFC project, and potentially industries that will benefit from the improved freight transport infrastructure.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Railways, specifically the Railway Board, is the responsible agency. The notification is issued under the authority of A.K. Sinha, Exe. Dir. LASD.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification follows a series of steps:
* Initial notification of intent to acquire land (S.O. 3251 E, dated 18th September 2020).
* Publication in local newspapers (Rajasthan Patrika and Dainik Navjyoti Pali Hindi Edition, dated 27th October 2020).
* Consideration of objections (none received).
* Submission of a report by the Competent Authority to the Central Government.
* Final declaration of acquisition and vesting of land upon publication in the official Gazette (this notification).
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* The intended outcome is the acquisition of land necessary for the construction and operation of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor. This is expected to facilitate improved freight transportation, potentially boosting economic activity in the region.
* The specific impact on landowners is the transfer of ownership to the Central Government, with potential compensation to be determined according to applicable laws.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification signifies a key step in the land acquisition process for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project in the Pali district of Rajasthan. It declares the government's acquisition of specific land parcels, vesting them absolutely in the Central Government. This action is crucial for enabling the construction and operation of the WDFC, a project expected to enhance freight transportation infrastructure and contribute to regional economic development.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: An act of the Indian Parliament related to railways. Referenced in the context of land acquisition.
Ministry of Railways: The Indian government ministry responsible for railways, specifically Railway Board, which issued the notification.
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for which land is being acquired.
Rajasthan: A state in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Pali district, Rajasthan: The specific district in Rajasthan where the land is being acquired for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor.
Rajasthan Patrika: A daily local newspaper where the notification was published.
Dainik Navjyoti Pali Hindi Edition: A daily local Hindi newspaper published in Pali where the notification was also published.
A. K. SINHA: Exe. Dir. LASD (Executive Director Land and Survey Department)
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 4th February 2021
S.O. 559(E).— Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board), number S.O. 3251 (E), dated the 18th September, 2020 published in the Gazette of India,
Extraordinary, Part-II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), dated the 23rd September, 2020 issued under sub-section (1) of
section 20A of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Central Government
declared its intention to acquire the land in the schedule annexed to the said notification for the purpose of execution,
maintenance, management and operation of the Special Railways Project namely, Western Dedicated Freight Corridor
in the district of Pali, in the State of Rajasthan;
And whereas, the substance of the said notification has been published in the daily local newspapers namely,
“Rajasthan Patrika” and “Dainik Navjyoti” (Pali Hindi Edition) dated the 27th October, 2020 under sub-section (4) of
section 20A of the Said Act;
And whereas, no objection has been received by the Competent Authority;[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
And whereas, in pursuance of sub-section (1) of section 20E of the said Act, the Competent Authority has
submitted its report to the Central Government;
Now therefore, upon receipt of the report of the Competent Authority and in exercise of the powers conferred
by sub-section (1) of section 20E of the said Act, the Central Government hereby declares that the land specified in
the schedule annexed hereto shall be acquired for the aforesaid purpose;
And further, in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 20E of the said Act, the Central Government hereby
declares that on publication of the notification in the official Gazette, the land specified in the schedule annexed hereto
shall vest absolutely in the Central Government free from all encumbrances.
SCHEDULE
Brief description of the land to be acquired with or without structure for the Special Railway Project namely,
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor in the district Pali, in the State of Rajasthan.
Serial District Tehsil Name Khasra Nature Type Area in Name of the Land
Number of Number of Land of Hectare Owner
Village Land
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
Anekkanwar D/o
Ugamsingh Hissa 1/5
caste Rajput
Bhagvatsingh S/o
Ugamsingh Hissa 1/5
caste Rajput
Mahendrasingh S/o
Chahi Ugamsingh Hissa 1/5
1 Pali Sumerpur Balwana 400/1 Irrigated 0.0504
Doyam caste Rajput
Minakanwar D/o
Ugamsingh Hissa 1/5
caste Rajput
Hanvantkanwar W/o
Ugamsingh Hissa 1/5
caste Rajput Sa.Deh.
Khatedar.
[F. No. 2021/LML-II/12/1/WC/2110]
A. K. SINHA, Exe. Dir. (L&A/SD)
Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.