Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Railways declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in the Bharuch district of Gujarat for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project, following section 20E of the Railways Act of 1989. This declaration follows the consideration and disallowance of objections to a prior notification (S.O. 3854E) regarding the land acquisition. Upon publication in the Official Gazette, the specified land will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition Declaration:
The Central Government declares the acquisition of land specified in the annexed schedule for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Bharuch, Gujarat, under Section 20E(1) of the Railways Act, 1989.
Following the land acquisition, the Central Government declares that the land, as described in the schedule, will vest exclusively in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances, upon the publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, as per Section 20E(2) of the Railways Act, 1989.
Background:
A prior notification (S.O. 3854E, dated October 24, 2019) indicated the government's intention to acquire the land, as per Section 20A(1) of the Railways Act, 1989.
The substance of the notification was published in "The Indian Express" and "Gujarat Mitra" on November 1, 2019, under Section 20A(4) of the Railways Act, 1989.
Four objections were received, considered, and disallowed by the Competent Authority.
Land Details:
The schedule provides a brief description of the land to be acquired in the Ankleshwar Taluka, Bharuch District, including survey numbers, owners/interested parties, and area in hectares.
Impact Analysis:
Land Owners/Interested Parties:
Impact: Loss of land and property as specified in the schedule for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
Action Required: Claim compensation for the acquired land as per the Railways Act, 1989.
Central Government:
Impact: Acquisition of land for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
Action Required: Ensure proper vesting of the land, free from encumbrances, and proceed with the railway project.
Ministry of Railways:
Impact: Overseeing and managing the land acquisition process for the railway project.
Action Required: Publish the notification in the Official Gazette and manage land records.
Gujarat State Government:
Impact: Facilitating the land acquisition process within the state for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
Action Required: Assist the Central Government in the land acquisition process and project implementation.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: An Indian law referenced in the notification regarding land acquisition for railway projects.
Ministry of Railways: The Indian government ministry responsible for railway administration.
Railway Board: A body under the Ministry of Railways.
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project in India for which land is being acquired.
Gujarat: The state in India where the land acquisition for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor is taking place.
Bharuch district, Gujarat: The specific district within Gujarat where land is being acquired for the railway project.
The Indian Express: A daily local newspaper in which the notification was published.
Gujarat Mitra: A daily local newspaper in which the notification was published.