## Report on Land Acquisition for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor Project in Gujarat
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Government of India, Ministry of Railways, regarding the acquisition of land in the Vadodara district of Gujarat for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) project. The notification, published on January 11, 2021, declares the central government's intention to acquire specific land parcels listed in the attached schedule and confirms that all objections have been considered and disallowed. The land will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances, upon publication of this notification. The report focuses on the land acquisition details, affected parties, and the legal basis for the action.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of the Government of India's notification concerning the acquisition of land for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project in the Vadodara district of Gujarat, based solely on the text provided. This analysis identifies the project scope, legal basis, and affected landowners.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a notification related to an existing policy framework, the Railways Act of 1989.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the core objective is the acquisition of land for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Gujarat.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The notification is part of a larger process for acquiring land for railway infrastructure development. The specific rationale for *this* notification is to formalize the acquisition process after an initial declaration of intent (Notification S.O. 3022E, dated September 4, 2020), consideration of objections, and subsequent report from the Competent Authority. The background implicitly involves the need to develop dedicated freight corridors to improve rail transportation efficiency.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This document functions as an amendment/update within the land acquisition process. The key changes are:
* **Specific Part of Original Policy Being Changed/Updated:** The notification operates under Section 20E (1) and (2) of the Railways Act of 1989. It serves to execute the provisions of this section concerning land acquisition.
* **New Rule/Provision (Based on the Amendment Text):** The central government formally declares that the land specified in the schedule is acquired for the stated purpose (Western DFC project). Further, upon publication of the notification, the land vests absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
* **Effect of the Change:** This notification officially transfers ownership of the specified land parcels to the Central Government, enabling the continuation of the Western DFC project. It finalizes the acquisition process initiated by the previous notification.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Landowners** whose land is listed in the schedule: Patel Mahendrai Dahyabhai, Patel Harshadbhai Dahyabhai, Patel Gajendrabhai Dahyabhai, Patel Bipinbhai Dahyabhai, Patanwadiya Babubhai Chhitabhai, Patel Jigneshbhai Chimanbhai, Jyotiben Jignesbhai Patel, Nishant Jigneshbhai Patel, Prachi Jigneshbhai Patel, Patel Vimalaben Naranbhai, Patel Sureshbhai Naranbhai, Patel Kamleshbhai Naranbhai, Narmdaben Ambalal Patel, Naranbhai Ambalal Patel, Kantaben Ambalal Patel, Ghanshyambhai Ambalal Patel, Pushpaben Ambalal Patel, Vishnubhai Ambalal Patel, Sumitraben Ambalal Patel, Prajapati Rekhaben Areshbhai, Shil Areshbhai, Prajapati S.V. Prajapati Areshbhai Rameshbhai, Kaushil Areshbhai, Thakkar Gaurav Pravinchandra, Thakkar Mrudulaben Pravinchandra, Dr.Saloniben Mukeshbhai Prajapati, Patel Mayankbhai Shasikantbhai, Patel Hirenbhai Shasikantbhai, Patel Nileshbhai Shasikantbhai, Patel Vijaybhai Somabhai, Bhatt Udaybhai Dineshchandra, Bhatt Nileshbhai Dineshchandra, Patel Dipenbhai Ushakant, Amin Pareshbhai Ghanshyambhai.
* **Other interested parties** who may have had claims or encumbrances on the land.
* **Construction companies** involved in the Western DFC project.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) is the responsible agency. The "Competent Authority" plays a crucial role in the process, including the evaluation of objections and submission of reports.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification refers to prior publications in newspapers (September 11, 2020), indicating a procedural sequence. The text implies a process of notification, objection handling, report submission, and final declaration.
* **Specific to Amendment:** The implementation aspect of this notification is the formal transfer of land ownership. The Central Government, after the publication of this notice, takes full ownership of the land, free of encumbrances, for the railway project.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcome of this notification is to:
* **Facilitate the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project** by securing the necessary land for construction and operation.
* **Resolve land ownership issues** related to the specified parcels.
* **Expedite the project timeline** by completing a crucial step in the land acquisition process.
The impact of the changes will primarily be felt by the landowners, who will lose ownership of their land but are presumably entitled to compensation as per applicable laws. The project's overall impact will be improved freight transportation efficiency.
**9. Conclusion:**
This notification represents a crucial step in acquiring land for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Gujarat. By formally declaring the acquisition and vesting the land in the Central Government, the notification clears the way for construction and operation of the railway infrastructure. The key takeaway is the finalized acquisition of the land parcels listed, which will likely affect various landowners and stakeholders, while ultimately contributing to the development of the DFC.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: An act of the Indian Parliament relevant to railways, specifically sections 20A and 20E are mentioned.
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project in the district of Vadodara, Gujarat, for which land acquisition is being declared.
Gujarat: State in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Vadodara: District in Gujarat where the land acquisition for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor is taking place.
The Times of India: A daily English newspaper in which the notification regarding the land acquisition was published.
Sandesh: A daily Gujarati newspaper in which the notification regarding the land acquisition was published.
A. K. SINHA: Executive Director, Land and Social Assets Department (LASD), Ministry of Railways, Government of India.
Maneja: Village in Vadodara district, Gujarat where land acquisition is taking place.
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 8th January, 2021
S.O. 100(E).– Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Railways (Railway
Board), number S.O. 3022(E), dated the 04th September, 2020 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II,
Section 3, Sub – section (ii), dated the 07th September, 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 Vadodara 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 11th September, 2020 and “Sandesh” (Gujarati) dated the 11th September,
2020 under sub-section (4) of section 20A of the said Act;
And whereas, five objections have been received and the same have been considered and disallowed 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;4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
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 Vadodara for Special
Railway Project namely, Western Dedicated Freight Corridor in the State of Gujarat.
Name of the District: Vadodara
Survey/
Name Area
Serial Name of Block Type of Nature of Name of the Land Owner/
of in
Number Taluka Numbe Land Land Interested Persons
Village Hectares
r
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
AS PER 7/12 RECORD :
Patel Mahendrai Dahyabhai,
Vadodara Maneja Patel Harshadbhai Dahyabhai,
1 316 Private Agriculture 0.0899
City Patel Gajendrabhai Dahyabhai,
Patel Bipinbhai Dahyabhai.
AS PER 7/12 RECORD :
Vadodara
2 Maneja 317 Private Agriculture 0.1458 Patanwadiya Babubhai Chhitabhai.
City
AS PER 7/12 RECORD :
Patel Jigneshbhai Chimanbhai,
Vadodara 0.0025
3 Maneja 320 Private Agriculture Jyotiben Jignesbhai Patel,
City
Nishant Jigneshbhai Patel,
Prachi Jigneshbhai Patel.
AS PER 7/12 RECORD :
Patel Vimalaben Naranbhai,
Vadodara
4 Maneja 321 Private Agriculture 0.1893 Patel Sureshbhai Naranbhai,
City
Patel Kamleshbhai Naranbhai.
AS PER 7/12 RECORD :
Vadodara Patanwadiya Babubhai Chhitabhai.
5 Maneja 322 Private Agriculture 0.0758
City
AS PER 7/12 RECORD :
Narmdaben Ambalal Patel
Naranbhai Ambalal Patel
Vadodara Non Kantaben Ambalal Patel
6 Maneja 323 Private 0.2522
City Agriculture Ghanshyambhai Ambalal Patel
Pushpaben Ambalal Patel
Vishnubhai Ambalal Patel
Sumitraben Ambalal Patel
AS PER 7/12 RECORD :
Prajapati Rekhaben Areshbhai,
Shil Areshbhai Prajapati S.V. Prajapati
Vadodara Non
7 Maneja 324/1 Private 0.2878 Areshbhai Rameshbhai,
City Agriculture
Kaushil Areshbhai Prajapati S.V. Prajapati
Areshbhai Rameshbhai.
AS PER 7/12 RECORD :
Vadodara Non
8 Maneja 334 Private 0.0739 Narmdaben Ambalal Patel
City Agriculture
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Kantaben Ambalal Patel
Ghanshyambhai Ambalal Patel
Pushpaben Ambalal Patel
Vishnubhai Ambalal Patel
Sumitraben Ambalal Patel
AS PER 7/12 RECORD :
Thakkar Gaurav Pravinchandra,
Vadodara Thakkar Mrudulaben Pravinchandra,
9 Maneja 335 Private Agriculture 0.2032
City Dr.Saloniben Mukeshbhai Prajapati
Daughter of Rameshbhai Prajapati.
AS PER 7/12 RECORD :
Patel Mayankbhai Shasikantbhai,
Patel Hirenbhai Shasikantbhai,
Patel Nileshbhai Shasikantbhai,
Vadodara Patel Vijaybhai Somabhai,
10 Maneja 336 Private Agriculture 0.2426
City Bhatt Udaybhai Dineshchandra,
Bhatt Nileshbhai Dineshchandra,
Patel Dipenbhai Ushakant,
Amin Pareshbhai Ghanshyambhai.
[F.No. 2020/LML-II/12/1/WC/2101]
A. K. SINHA, Executive Director (L&A/SD)
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