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**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of land for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project in the Fatehgarh Sahib district of Punjab. The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire specific land parcels detailed in the schedule, following the completion of the objection period and submission of a report by the competent authority. This land will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances, upon publication of the notification. The key finding is that the government is proceeding with land acquisition to facilitate the dedicated freight corridor project.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of a notification issued by the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, concerning land acquisition for a railway project. The analysis is based solely on the text provided and focuses on understanding the notification's purpose, key provisions, and potential impact.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This document outlines the acquisition of land under the Railways Act, 1989, for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as stated in the text, is to acquire land for the "execution, maintenance, management and operation of Special Railway Project namely, Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in the district of Fatehgarh Sahib in the State of Punjab."
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* Since this appears to be a move to acquire land for an existing project (Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor), we can infer the policy addresses the need to secure land rights to enable the construction, operation, and maintenance of the aforementioned freight corridor. The text explicitly mentions the intention to acquire land following the completion of an objection period, indicating the government followed due process.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **New Policy:**
* The notification declares that the Central Government will acquire the land specified in the attached schedule for the purpose of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
* It states that upon publication of the notification in the official Gazette, the specified land will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
* The schedule details specific land parcels to be acquired, including survey numbers, areas in hectares, types of land (private/government, agricultural/non-agricultural), and names of landowners/interested persons.
* The text indicates that the acquisition process has already passed the objection phase, with the competent authority having considered and passed orders.
* The Railways Act, 1989, serves as the legal basis for the land acquisition.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the directly affected parties include:
* Landowners and interested persons whose land is listed in the schedule (e.g., Lord Mahaveer Industries, R.S Ispat Udyog, Darshan Singh So Mukhtiyar Singh, Jagjit Singh So Mukhtiyar Singh).
* Residents of the Fatehgarh Sahib district in Punjab, where the land acquisition is taking place.
* Industries that may benefit from the improved freight infrastructure provided by the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
* The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), the entity responsible for executing the project.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:**
* Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)
* Competent Authority (responsible for considering objections and submitting the report to the Central Government)
* District administration of Fatehgarh Sahib (responsible for implementing the land acquisition process at the local level).
* **Timelines or procedures:**
* The text indicates that the objection period has already passed.
* The next step is the publication of the notification in the official Gazette, after which the land will vest in the Central Government.
* No specific timelines for the subsequent construction or operational phases are mentioned in the provided text.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* The likely intended outcomes include:
* Securing the necessary land for the construction of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
* Facilitating the efficient transportation of goods and materials along the corridor.
* Stimulating economic growth in the region by improving connectivity and reducing transportation costs.
* Potentially impacting the livelihoods of landowners and agricultural activities in the acquired land.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification analyzed in this report signifies a crucial step in the implementation of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project. The acquisition of land in the Fatehgarh Sahib district will enable the construction of vital infrastructure, contributing to enhanced freight transportation and economic development. While the notification focuses specifically on land acquisition, it is a critical component of a larger national infrastructure initiative. The implementation of this policy will directly impact landowners and the broader community in the region, while also contributing to the efficiency of the national railway network.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: A legal act referred to in the notification, specifically sections 20A and 20E.
Gazette of India: Official government publication in which notifications are published.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for which land acquisition is being carried out.
Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab: District in the State of Punjab where land acquisition is taking place for the railway project.
The Tribune: A daily newspaper in which the notification was published.
Ajit: A daily newspaper in which the notification was published.
A.K. Sinha: Executive Director LA and SD (Land and Survey Department), signatory of the notification.
Talwara, Punjab: A village in Punjab where land acquisition is taking place for the railway project.
Lord Mahaveer Industries Mandi Gobindgarh: Name of a Land Owner Interested Person
R.S Ispat Udyog G.T. Road Sirhind side Mandi Govindgarh: Name of a Land Owner Interested Person
Ajnali: A village where land acquisition is taking place for the railway project.
Darshan Singh So Mukhtiyar Singh: Name of a Land Owner Interested Person
Jagjit Singh So Mukhtiyar Singh: Name of a Land Owner Interested Person
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
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No. 3145] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2021/SRAVANA 27, 1943
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(Railway Board)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 16th August, 2021
S.O. 3398(E).—Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Railways
(Railway Board), number, S.O. 182 (E), dated the 12th January, 2021, published in Gazette of India,
Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), dated the 15th January, 2021 (hereinafter referred to as the said
notification) 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[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
annexed to the said notification for execution, maintenance, management and operation of Special Railway
Project namely, Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in the district of Fatehgarh Sahib in the State of Punjab;
And whereas, the substance of the said notification was published in daily newspapers The Tribune and
Ajit, dated the 30th January, 2021 under sub-section (4) of section 20A of the said Act;
And whereas, no objections have been received and the same have been considered by the competent
authority and 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 Railways Act, 1989 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.
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 Fatehgarh Sahib in the State of Punjab.
S. No. Name of Name of Type of Land Nature of Musteel Survey Area (in Name of
Taluk Village Land Number Number Hectare) Land
Owners/
Interested
Persons
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 Amloh Talwara Private Agriculture 21 21/1 0.1138 Lord
Mahaveer
Private Agriculture 21 22/1 0.0317 Industries
Private
Private Agriculture 22 17/1 0.0042 Limited
(Mandi
Private Agriculture 22 16/2 0.1050 Gobindgarh).
Private Agriculture 22 25/2 0.0146
Private Agriculture 24 2/3 0.0759
Private Agriculture 24 2/2 0.0089 R.S Ispat
Udyog G.T.
Private Agriculture 24 3/1 0.0632 Road Sirhind
side Mandi
Govindgarh.
Government Non - 42 (Nala) 0.0056
Agriculture Nagar
Panchayat.
2 Ajnali Private Agriculture - 1891/262 0.0211 Darshan
Singh S/o
Mukhtiyar
Singh.
Private Agriculture - 1890/262 0.0487 Jagjit Singh
S/o
Mukhtiyar
Singh.
[F. No. 2021/LML-II/12/2/EC/2179 ]
A.K. SINHA, Executive Director (L&A and SD)
Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.