## Report on Land Acquisition for Western Dedicated Freight Corridor in Gujarat, India
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification pertaining to land acquisition for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) project in the Bharuch district of Gujarat, India. Based on the provided text, the notification declares the central government's intention to acquire specific land parcels for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of this special railway project. The notification follows due process outlined in the Railways Act of 1989, including public notice and consideration of objections. The report details the background, rationale, key provisions, affected stakeholders, implementation aspects, and likely outcomes based on the provided government notification.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide information and analysis on a government notification regarding the acquisition of land for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Gujarat, India. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification and aims to offer a comprehensive understanding of its purpose, provisions, and implications.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This notification is issued under subsection 1 of section 20E of the Railways Act, 1989. The core objective, as stated in the provided text, is to acquire land for the "execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Special Railway Project namely, Western Dedicated Freight Corridor in the district of Bharuch in the State of Gujarat."
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This is a new policy pertaining to specific land acquisition. The notification indicates that the government intends to acquire land for a specific purpose. The policy addresses the need for land to build infrastructure. The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) is a large infrastructure project aimed at improving the transportation of goods by rail.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is a *new policy* regarding land acquisition. The main provisions and actions mandated by the notification are as follows:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire the land specified in the attached schedule.
* **Land Acquisition for DFC:** The acquired land is to be used specifically for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project in the Bharuch district of Gujarat.
* **Vesting of Land:** 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.
* **Land Details:** The notification includes a schedule listing the specific land parcels to be acquired, including survey numbers, village names, land owners/interested parties, and area in hectares.
* **Legal Framework:** The acquisition is being carried out under the Railways Act, 1989, specifically referencing sections 20A and 20E. This also details that the notification also follows due process outlined in the Railways Act of 1989, including public notice and consideration of objections.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the directly affected stakeholders include:
* **Landowners/Interested Parties:** Individuals and entities whose land is listed in the schedule attached to the notification (e.g., FATMA ADAM GANGAT, ZARINA ADAM GANGAT, ABDUL SATTAR HAFEJI, etc.).
* **Residents of Bharuch District, Gujarat:** The land acquisition impacts the geographical area and potentially the livelihoods of those residing in the affected villages (e.g., Gangat, Umarwada, Dahegam).
* **Ministry of Railways:** Is the responsible ministry.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Central Government, specifically the Ministry of Railways and the Railway Board. Also the Competent Authority as mentioned in the text.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification references previous notifications (S.O. 3711E, dated 19th October, 2020) and publication dates in newspapers (28th October, 2020). The notification is dated 8th January, 2021, which suggests a timeline for the acquisition process. The process involves:
* Initial notification of intent.
* Publication in local newspapers.
* Consideration of objections.
* Submission of a report by the Competent Authority to the Central Government.
* Final declaration of acquisition.
* Publication in the Official Gazette.
* **Land Transfer:** Upon publication, the land vests absolutely in the Central Government.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome of this land acquisition is to facilitate the construction and operation of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor. The potential impacts include:
* **Infrastructure Development:** Construction of the railway corridor.
* **Economic Growth:** Improved freight transportation could stimulate economic activity in the region.
* **Displacement and Compensation:** Landowners will be displaced and are presumably entitled to compensation as per the Railways Act.
* **Improved Logistics:** Increased capacity for freight transport.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification signifies a critical step in the land acquisition process for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Gujarat. It demonstrates the government's commitment to infrastructure development. The notification impacts land owners and industry. The notification demonstrates the government's intent and provides stakeholders.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: An Indian law related to railways, specifically section 20A is referenced for land acquisition.
Ministry of Railways: The Indian government ministry responsible for railways.
Railway Board: A body within the Ministry of Railways.
Gujarat: A state in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Bharuch: A district in Gujarat where land is being acquired.
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for which land is being acquired in Bharuch district, Gujarat.
The Times of India: A daily English newspaper in which the notification was published.
Gujarat Mitra: A Gujarati newspaper in which the notification was published.
Ankleshwar Umarwada: Villages in Bharuch district, Gujarat where land is being acquired
Dahegam: Village in Bharuch district, Gujarat where land is being acquired.
A. K. Sinha: Executive Director LASD.
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 8th January, 2021
S.O. 101(E).—Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Railways (Railway
Board), number S.O. 3711(E), dated the 19th October, 2020 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II,
Section 3, Sub – section (ii), dated the 21st October, 2020 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 the Special Railway Project namely, Western Dedicated Freight Corridor
in the district of Bharuch in the State of Gujarat;
And whereas, the substance of the said notification has been published in the daily local newspapers namely,
“The Times of India” (English) dated the 28th October, 2020 and “Gujarat Mitra” (Gujarati) dated the 28th October,
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 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 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 falling within the district Bharuch for Special
Railway Project namely, Western Dedicated Freight Corridor in the State of Gujarat.
Name of the District: Bharuch
Serial Name of Name of Survey Type Nature of Area in Name of Land
Number Taluka Village /Block of Land Hectares Owners/Interested Persons
Number Land
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 FATMA ADAM GANGAT
ZEBUNNISHA ADAM
GANGAT
MOHAMADSALIM ADAM
497 P1 Private Agriculture 0.2500 GANGAT
ZARINA ADAM GANGAT
MOHANMAD ASLAM
ADAM GANGAT
AHMED ADAM GANGAT.
Ankleshwar Umarwada S. SUMAIYA ISHAQ
GANGAT S.NA VALI
SARABEN SULEMAN
505 P2 Private Agriculture 0.0600
S. SAJEDA ISHAQ
GANGAT S.NA VALI
SARABEN SULEMAN.
498 PAIKI 1:-
BAI MARIYAM YUSUF
498 Private Agriculture 0.0600
AADAM NI VIDHWA
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KHATIJA IBRAHIM
AADAM NI VIDHWA
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HARUN IBRAHIM AADAM
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DAUD MAHAMAD.
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