## Report on Land Acquisition for Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Project
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding the acquisition of land in the Aurangabad district of Bihar for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project. The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire specific parcels of land, following due process including public notification and consideration of objections. The land is now vested absolutely in the Central Government, free from encumbrances. This report outlines the legal basis for this acquisition, the affected landowners, and the anticipated impact of this action on the EDFC project.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative overview of a notification issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Railways, regarding the acquisition of land for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This notification pertains to the *implementation* of the Railways Act, 1989, specifically Section 20A and 20E regarding land acquisition for railway projects.
* **Core Objective:** The primary objective, inferred from the text, is to acquire land necessary for the "execution, maintenance, management and operation" of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* This document concerns the acquisition of land for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. The text highlights that a prior notification of intent to acquire the land was published, objections were solicited and considered, and a report was submitted to the Central Government. This suggests that this notification represents the final stage in the land acquisition process, confirming the Central Government's intention to proceed.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* This is a *final notification* declaring the acquisition of the specified land parcels.
* **What is being changed/affected:** The notification finalizes the transfer of ownership of the listed land parcels to the Central Government.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The key provision is the declaration that the lands specified in the attached schedule "shall vest absolutely in the Central Government free from all encumbrances" upon publication of the notification in the official Gazette.
* **Effect of the Change:** This means that the previous landowners no longer have any claim to the land, and the Central Government has full control and ownership of the properties for the purpose of the EDFC project.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Landowners:** Specifically, the individuals and entities listed in the schedule annexed to the notification (e.g., Ramchandra Yadav, Shrimati Tejan Kunwar, Saryu Paswan, etc.). These individuals are directly affected by the land acquisition.
* **Residents of Aurangabad district, Bihar:** Especially those living in the villages specified in the schedule (e.g., Doshma, Kharoti Tole Kesopur, Amarpura West).
* **Railway Authorities/Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (EDFCIL - inferred, not explicitly stated):** The entity responsible for the EDFC project and the ultimate beneficiary of the land acquisition.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Central Government, acting through the Ministry of Railways and the Railway Board, is the primary responsible agency. The "competent authority" mentioned in the text also plays a key role. Executive Director LA and SD, A.K. Sinha is responsible for this notification.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification references previous actions, including a notification of intent (March 19, 2020), publication in newspapers (June 28, 2020), consideration of objections, and submission of a report to the Central Government. The final step is the publication of this notification in the official Gazette, at which point the land vests in the Central Government.
* The procedure appears to follow the guidelines outlined in the Railways Act of 1989.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* The intended outcome is to provide the necessary land for the construction and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
* The acquisition of the land, free from encumbrances, should facilitate the timely and efficient completion of the project.
* Landowners will be displaced and, presumably, compensated according to the law, although compensation details are not specified in the provided text.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification represents a crucial step in the land acquisition process for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. By declaring the acquisition of specific land parcels in Aurangabad, Bihar, the Central Government is enabling the continuation and, ultimately, the completion of this strategically important railway infrastructure project. The notification signifies a transfer of land ownership, impacting landowners and paving the way for the EDFC's development.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: An act of the Indian Parliament, referenced as the legal basis for the land acquisition.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for which land is being acquired.
Aurangabad, Bihar: A district in the State of Bihar where the land acquisition is taking place.
Hindustan: A daily newspaper in which the notification regarding land acquisition was published.
Prabhat Khabar: A daily newspaper in which the notification regarding land acquisition was published.
Ministry of Railways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the railways.
Railway Board: The board within the Ministry of Railways.
A.K. SINHA: Executive Director LA and SD
New Delhi: Location of publication of notification
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAY
(RAILWAY BOARD)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 12th February, 2021
S.O. 673(E).—Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board), number, S.O. 1272(E), dated the 19th March, 2020, published in Gazette of India,
Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), dated the 22nd April, 2020 (hereinafter referred to as the said
notification) and 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 specified in the
schedule annexed to the said notification for the purpose of execution, maintenance, management and operation
of Special Railway Project namely, Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in the district of Aurangabad in the State
of Bihar;
And whereas, the substance of the said notification was published in daily newspaper namely,
Hindustan and Prabhat Khabar dated the 28th June, 2020 under sub-section (4) of section 20A of the said Act;
And whereas, no objections were 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;
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 said Act, 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.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
SCHEDULE
Brief description of the land to be acquired with or without structure for the Special Railway Project namely,
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in district Aurangabad in the State of Bihar.
S.No. Circle Mouza Khata Plot Area in Full/ Nature of Name of Land Owner
Name Name No. No. (Ha) Part Land
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 Aurangabad Doshma 43 352 0.00470 Part Dhanhar Bakast Mokirdar.
2 43 353 0.02630 Part Dhanhar Bakast Mokirdar.
3 43 353/ 0.00687 Part Dhanhar Bakast Mokirdar.
508
4 45 353/ 0.05330 Part Dhanhar Bakast Mokirdar.
509
5 45 360 0.02306 Part Dhanhar Bakast Mokirdar.
6 49 362 0.08570 Part Dhanhar Bakast Mokirdar.
7 50 372/ 0.07560 Part Dhanhar Bakast Mokirdar.
519
8 55 372 0.08700 Part Dhanhar Ramchandra Yadav S/o
Late Chhedi Yadav
Vill- Kharoti Tole
Kesopur.
Dhanhar Shrimati Tejan Kunwar
W/o Late Premeswar
Mistri Vill- Barimal.
9 52 371/ 0.33990 Part Dhanhar Bakast Mokirdar.
518
10 27 369 0.08619 Part Dhanhar Shrimati Malti Devi W/o
Ramchandra Yadav Vill-
Kharoti Tole Kesopur.
11 27 364 0.16180 Part Dhanhar Saryu Paswan S/o Late
Munarik Paswan Vill-
Amarpura West.
Dhanhar Shrimati Malti Devi W/o
Ramchandra Yadav Vill-
Kharoti Tole Kesopur.
12 09 363 0.03601 Part Dhanhar Saryu Paswan S/o Late
Munarik Paswan Vill-
Amarpura West.
[F. No. 2021/LML-II/12/2/EC/2119]
A.K. SINHA, Executive Director (L&A and SD)
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