**Executive Summary:**
This notification from the Ministry of Railways declares the Central Government's decision to acquire land in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project. This decision follows the publication of an initial notification on April 20, 2017, consideration of objections, and a report from the Competent Authority. The land will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances, upon publication of this notification.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **Land Acquisition Declaration:**
* The Central Government declares the acquisition of land for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Gujarat's Banaskantha district.
* This action is taken under Section 20E(1) of the Railways Act, 1989.
* **Background:**
* An initial notification regarding the intention to acquire the land was published on April 20, 2017 (S.O. 1222E).
* Public notice of the notification was given in "The Times of India" (English) and "Sandesh" (Gujarati) on May 24, 2017.
* Objections were received, considered, and resolved by the Competent Authority.
* **Land Vesting:**
* Upon publication of this notification, the specified land will vest absolutely in the Central Government.
* The land will be free from all encumbrances.
* **Schedule Details:**
* The schedule provides a brief description of the land to be acquired in the Banaskantha district, including the name of the village (Sarotra), survey number (290), type of land (Private Agriculture), area (0.2400 Hectares), and the names of the landowners/interested persons (Patel Karsanbhai Savdhanbhai, Patel Narsinhbhai Savdhanbhai, Patel Hansaben Savdhanbhai).
**Impact Analysis**
* **Landowners in Banaskantha District:**
* *Impact:* Loss of land specified in the schedule for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
* *Action Required:* No immediate action is specified in the document, but landowners may have been involved in the objection process previously. Further communication from the relevant authorities regarding compensation or relocation may be expected.
* **Central Government:**
* *Impact:* Acquisition of land for the railway project, enabling its execution, maintenance, management, and operation.
* *Action Required:* Ensure proper vesting of the land and proceed with the railway project.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: A central government act, specifically act 24 of 1989, that pertains to railways.
Ministry of Railways: The government ministry responsible for railway administration.
Railway Board: A board within the Ministry of Railways.
Western Dedicated Freight Corridor: A special railway project for the execution, maintenance, management and operation of freight transport.
Gujarat: The state in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Banaskantha district, Gujarat: The district in Gujarat where the land acquisition for the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor is taking place.
Amirgadh Tehsil: The tehsil within Banaskantha district where land is being acquired.
The Times of India: An English daily local newspaper in which the notification was published.
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(RAILWAY BOARD)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 15th May, 2018
S.O. 1944(E).—Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Railways (Railway
Board), number S.O. 1222(E), dated the 20th April, 2017 published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II,
Section 3, Sub–section(ii), dated the 20th April, 2017 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 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 Banaskantha 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), and “Sandesh” (Gujarati) dated the 24th May, 2017 under sub-section (4) of section 20A
of the said Act;
And whereas, one objection has been received and the same was considered and resolved as per rule by the
Competent Authority;
And whereas, in pursuance of sub-section (1) of section 20E of the said Act, the Competent Authority has
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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, for the Special Railway Project, namely, Western
Dedicated Freight Corridor in the Banaskantha district in the State of Gujarat.
Name of District: Banaskantha
Name of Tehsil: Amirgadh
Survey
Name of Area
Serial Number/ Type of Nature of Name of the Land owner/Interested
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Number Block Land Land persons
Village Hectares
Number
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
(1) Sarotra 290 Private Agriculture 0.2400 Patel Karsanbhai Savdhanbhai
Patel Narsinhbhai Savdhanbhai
Patel Hansaben Savdhanbhai.
[F.No. 2013/LML/II/12/8/WC/939]
ACHAL JAIN, Executive Director (Land and Amenities-1)
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