Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Railways declares the central government's intention to acquire land in the Aurangabad district of Bihar for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project, in accordance with the Railways Act of 1989. The intention was previously published on December 18, 2014, and in local newspapers on January 16, 2015. Following no 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 notice.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition Declaration:
The Central Government declares the acquisition of land specified in the schedule for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project in Aurangabad, Bihar.
This decision follows the initial notification S.O. 3210E, dated December 18, 2014, and subsequent publications in local newspapers.
Legal Basis:
The acquisition is made under Section 20E(1) of the Railways Act, 1989.
Absoluteness of Vesting:
Upon publication of this notification, the land specified in the schedule will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances, as per Section 20E(2) of the Railways Act, 1989.
Land Details:
The schedule provides a detailed description of the land to be acquired, including location (district, village, Anchal), Khata number, Plot number, area (in Hectares and Acres), type of land, nature of land, and name of the interested owner.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners in Aurangabad, Bihar:
Impact: Landowners listed in the schedule will lose ownership of their land, as it will be acquired by the Central Government for the railway project.
Action Required: Landowners should be aware that the land now belongs to the central government.
Central Government:
Impact: The Central Government gains ownership of the land for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project.
Action Required: Proceed with the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the railway project on the acquired land.
Ministry of Railways/Railway Board:
Impact: Responsible for overseeing and implementing the land acquisition and project execution.
Action Required: Ensure proper documentation and management of the acquired land.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: The primary legislation under which the land acquisition is being carried out.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: The special railway project for which the land is being acquired in Aurangabad district, Bihar.
Aurangabad, Bihar: The district and state where the land acquisition is taking place for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor.
Ministry of Railways: The government ministry responsible for the railway project and land acquisition.
Railway Board: A body within the Ministry of Railways involved in the notification process.
Hindustan Hindi: A daily local newspaper where the notification regarding the land acquisition was published.
Dainik Jagran Hindi: A daily local newspaper where the notification regarding the land acquisition was published.
Achal Jain: Executive Director Land Amenities