## Policy Analysis Report: Land Acquisition for Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in Uttar Pradesh
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding the acquisition of land in the Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project. The notification, published by the Ministry of Railways, declares the central government's intention to acquire specified lands following the completion of due process and the absence of objections. The key finding is the formal declaration of land acquisition, vesting the land in the central government, free from encumbrances.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative overview of a policy notification pertaining to land acquisition for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project in the Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh, based solely on the text provided. The report outlines the policy's objective, background, key provisions, affected stakeholders, implementation aspects, and expected outcomes.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a new policy declaration following an initial notification; it does not amend an existing policy.
* **Core Objective:** The core objective is the acquisition of land for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Special Railway Project, namely, the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC).
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This policy addresses the need to acquire land for the development of critical railway infrastructure, specifically the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor. The text suggests that the existing railway infrastructure is insufficient or inadequate to meet the growing demands for freight transport. The establishment of the EDFC aims to improve the efficiency and capacity of freight movement, likely reducing congestion and enhancing overall economic activity in the region.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* The Central Government declares its intention to acquire the land specified in the schedule annexed to the notification.
* The land specified in the schedule will be acquired for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC).
* Upon publication of the notification in the Official Gazette, the land specified in the schedule vests absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
* The notification references prior notifications (S.O. 2418(E), dated 20th July, 2020) and the Railways Act, 1989, providing the legal basis for the acquisition.
* The notification includes a schedule with a brief description of the land to be acquired, including survey numbers, the names of landowners, the area in hectares, and the nature of the land.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the directly affected stakeholders include:
* **Landowners:** Individuals and entities whose land is being acquired, as listed in the schedule.
* **Residents of Auraiya District:** Whose land is being acquired.
* **Ministry of Railways:** Responsible for the EDFC project.
* **Railway Board:** The entity publishing the notification.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* The Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) is the responsible agency.
* A "competent authority" is mentioned, who submitted a report to the Central Government.
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* The process involves an initial notification of intent, publication in newspapers, and consideration of objections. Since no objections were received, the process continued.
* The final step is the publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, after which the land vests in the Central Government.
* The provided text indicates that the acquisition follows the due process outlined in the Railways Act, 1989.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcomes of this land acquisition include:
* Successful acquisition of land required for the construction of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
* Improved freight transport efficiency and capacity, contributing to economic growth.
* Enhanced connectivity and reduced congestion in the region.
* Facilitation of infrastructure development in Uttar Pradesh.
**9. Conclusion:**
The policy notification represents a crucial step in the development of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor by formally declaring the acquisition of specified lands in the Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh. The acquisition process has followed due procedure, and the land will now vest in the Central Government for the stated purpose. This initiative is expected to contribute significantly to the improvement of freight transport infrastructure and overall economic development in the region.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: Indian Legislation concerning railways. Referenced in the context of land acquisition for a railway project.
Ministry of Railways Railway Board: A department of the Government of India responsible for railways, which published notification S.O. 2418E.
S.O. 2418E: Notification by the Government of India, Ministry of Railways, Railway Board, dated 20th July, 2020, regarding land acquisition.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A Special Railway Project for which land is being acquired.
Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh: District and State where land acquisition is taking place for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
Amar Ujala: A daily newspaper in which the substance of the notification was published.
Dainik Jagran: A daily newspaper in which the substance of the notification was published.
Umari: Village in Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh where land is being acquired.
Veerpur: Village in Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh where land is being acquired.
Baisoli: Village in Auraiya district, Uttar Pradesh where land is being acquired.
A.K. Sinha: Executive Director LA and SD
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 12th January, 2021
S.O. 183(E).—Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Railways (Railway
Board), number, S.O. 2418(E), dated the 20th July, 2020 published in Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section
3, Sub-Section (ii), dated the 23rd July, 2020 (hereinafter referred to as the said notification) under sub-section (1)
Section 20A of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989) (hereinafter referred to 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 Auraiya in the State of Uttar Pradesh;
And whereas, the substance of the said notification was published in daily newspapers Amar Ujala and
Dainik Jagran dated the 11th August, 2020 under sub-section (4) of section 20A of the said Act;
And whereas, no objection has been received by the competent authority;
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;[भाग II—ख(cid:7003) ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजप(cid:7074) : असाधारण 3
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 Auraiya in the State of Uttar Pradesh.
Sl. Name of the Name of the Survey Type Nature Area in Name of the land owner/
No. Taluka village number hectares/S interested persons
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metres
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(1) (Auraiya (Umari) 2712 Pvt. Agricultural 0.0010 Suneel Singh S/o Tukman
Sadar) Singh.
(2) (Bidhuna) (Veerpur) 69 fe0 Pvt. Agricultural 0.0810 Sitaram, Kartar Singh S/o
Jiya Lal, Prem Chandra,
Raghvendra Kumar, Devesh,
Jay Chandra, Devendra
Kumar S/o Shiv Balak, Ram
Shri W/o Late Shiv Balak,
Khushi Lal S/o Shambhu
Dayal, Kamla Devi W/o Late
Shambhu Dayal, Litti Devi
W/o Heera Lal.
(3) (Baisoli 1004 Pvt. Agricultural 0.0500 Mahesh Chandra, Krishna
Dehat) Chandra S/o Totaram.
[F. No. 2020/LML-II/12/2/EC/2105]
A.K. Sinha, Executive Director (L&A and SD)
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