## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Project in Uttar Pradesh
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding the acquisition of land in the Kaushambi district of Uttar Pradesh for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. This notification follows a previous declaration of intent and addresses the acquisition of land free from encumbrances for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of this special railway project. The key finding is the final declaration of acquisition and the vesting of land rights with the Central Government.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview and analysis of a government policy document concerning land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. The analysis is based solely on the provided text and aims to inform affected industries about the specifics of this policy action.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as stated in the text, is the acquisition of land for the "execution, maintenance, management and operation of Special Railway Project namely, Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in the district of Kaushambi in the State of Uttar Pradesh."
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* The policy addresses the need to acquire land for the construction and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor. This suggests a need for improved freight transportation infrastructure and capacity, likely to alleviate congestion on existing railway lines and support economic growth. The initial declaration of intent (June 8, 2021), followed by public notice and consideration of objections, indicates a process to ensure due diligence and address potential concerns related to the land acquisition.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* This is **New Policy** because it provides the complete procedures for land acquisition.
* The Central Government declares the acquisition of land specified in the schedule annexed to the notification for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
* Upon publication of the notification in the official Gazette, the land specified in the schedule will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
* The notification references previous actions: initial notification of intent (S.O. 2241 E, dated 8th June, 2021), publication in newspapers (Dainik Jagran and Amar Ujala dated 16th June, 2021), consideration of objections, and submission of a report by the competent authority to the Central Government.
* The notification references the Railways Act, 1989, specifically sections 20A and 20E, which outline the legal framework for land acquisition for railway projects.
* The schedule annexed to the notification contains descriptions of the land to be acquired, including plot numbers, village names, land owners, the nature of the land (private agriculture), and area to be acquired.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the text, the direct target audience and stakeholders include:
* Landowners in the Kaushambi district of Uttar Pradesh whose land is being acquired (e.g., Janki Devi Wo Banke lal, Chhedi lal So Magar, Sharda Asdullapur).
* Residents of the villages affected by the acquisition (e.g., Chayal, Sirathu, Asdullapur, Meethepur).
* The Ministry of Railways and Railway Board.
* Construction companies and other organizations involved in the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
* Related industry for freight transport (shipping companies)
* The Uttar Pradesh state government.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Central Government (Ministry of Railways and Railway Board) is primarily responsible. A "competent authority" is mentioned as having submitted a report, but their specific identity/role is not detailed in the provided text. The Uttar Pradesh state government is likely involved in the process, though not explicitly mentioned.
* **Timelines or procedures:** The text shows a multi-stage process:
* Initial notification of intent (8th June, 2021).
* Public notification (16th June, 2021).
* Consideration of objections.
* Submission of report by competent authority.
* Final declaration of acquisition (16th August, 2021).
* The text also states that land rights vest with the Central Government upon publication of this notification in the official Gazette.
* The text does not specify the process for any compensation or remediation for landowners.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* The primary intended outcome is the acquisition of land necessary for the construction of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor. This will enable the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the railway project.
* The project is expected to improve freight transportation efficiency, reduce congestion on existing railway lines, and contribute to economic development in the region.
* Landowners will lose ownership of their land, though compensation (not detailed in the provided text) is presumably intended.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification analyzed in this report signifies a crucial step in the land acquisition process for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Uttar Pradesh. It declares the final acquisition of specified lands and the vesting of rights with the Central Government. This policy action will directly impact landowners in the Kaushambi district and is expected to contribute to the development of freight transportation infrastructure in the region. Further information is needed to understand the compensation and rehabilitation measures, and the precise timelines for construction and operation of the corridor.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: A law enacted in 1989, referenced in the notification as the basis for land acquisition.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for which land is being acquired in Uttar Pradesh.
Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh: District in the State of Uttar Pradesh where the land acquisition is taking place for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
Dainik Jagran: A daily newspaper in which the notification regarding land acquisition was published.
Amar Ujala: A daily newspaper in which the notification regarding land acquisition was published.
A.K. SINHA: Executive Director, LA and SD, as indicated in the notification.
Ministry of Railways: The government ministry responsible for the notification regarding land acquisition for the railway project.
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 16th August, 2021
S.O. 3397(E).—Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board), number, S.O. 2241 (E), dated the 8th June, 2021, published in Gazette of India, Extraordinary,
Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), dated the 10th June, 2021 (hereinafter referred to as the said notification)
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 specified in the schedule annexed to the
said notification for execution, maintenance, management and operation of Special Railway Project namely,
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in the district of Kaushambi in the State of Uttar Pradesh;
And whereas, the substance of the said notification was published in daily newspapers Dainik Jagran
and Amar Ujala dated the 16th June, 2021 under sub-section (4) of section 20A of the said Act;
And whereas, no objection has been received and the same has been considered by the competent authority,
accordingly orders have been passed;
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;[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
Now therefore, upon receipt of the said report of the competent authority and in exercise of the powers
conferred by sub-section (1) of section 20E of the Railways Act, 1989 the Central Government hereby declares
that the lands 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 this 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,
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in the district of Kaushambi in the State of Uttar Pradesh.
PLOT/ TYPE NAME OF LAND
S. NATURE AREA
VILLAGE SURVEY OF HOLDER/INTRESTED
No. TALUK OF LAND (Ha)
NO. LAND PERSON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Janki Devi W/o Banke lal,
Chhedi lal S/o Magar, Sharda
Asdullapur
1 Chayal 949 Minj Private Agriculture 0.0130 Prasad S/o Gagga, Kamta Prasad
Rohi
S/o Magar, Shankar Lal S/o
Magar, Nandu Lal S/o Magar.
Birendra Kumar S/o
Ramchandra, Ravendra Kumar
S/o Ramchandra, Smt. Ramrati
W/o Ramchandra, Ramnath S/o
Darshan, Ramkumar S/o Dooni,
Biran S/o Ramchandra, Nandlan
S/o Ramchandra, Ramrati W/o
Ramchandra, Gyan Singh S/o
Kutroo, Man singh S/o Kutroo,
1174 Minj Private Agriculture 0.0540 Shyam Singh S/o Kutroo, Shukla
Devi W/o Kutroo, Ram pyare
S/o badri, Ram kishore S/o
Badri, Ram narayan S/o Ram
khelawan, Bhagwandeen S/o
Ramphal, Shyam lal S/o
Sayara
2 Sirathu Ramphal, Shiv mohan S/o
Meethepur
Ramphal, Keshlal S/o Ramphal,
Devdutt S/o Ramphal, Devsaran
S/o Ramphal.
Ramnath S/o Darshan, Rajpati
W/o late Gyan Singh, Dheer
Singh S/o Babulal, Gyan Singh
S/o Kutroo, Man Singh S/o
Kutroo, Dharam singh S/o
1204 Minj Private Agriculture 0.1278 Kutroo, Rambaran S/o
Rambhawan, Mangal Prasad S/o
Nanku lal, Balram S/o Nanku,
Urmila Devi W/o Balram Singh,
Devdutt S/o Ramphal, Soorsati
W/o Devdutt, Ramraj S/o Jhurai.
[F. No. 2021/LML-II/12/2/EC/2184 ]
A.K. SINHA, Executive Director (L&A and SD)
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