Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Railways declares the acquisition of land in Bulandshahar district, Uttar Pradesh, for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Project, following the procedures outlined in the Railways Act of 1989. The intention to acquire was previously announced on September 7, 2018, and published in newspapers on September 29, 2018. Objections were considered and allowed. Upon publication of this notification, the land will vest absolutely in the Central Government.
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 Bulandshahar district, Uttar Pradesh.
* This declaration follows a notification published on September 7, 2018, and newspaper announcements on September 29, 2018.
Legal Basis and Process:
* The acquisition is made under Section 20E(1) of the Railways Act, 1989.
* The competent authority's report has been received by the Central Government.
* No objections were received, and the competent authority considered and allowed the same.
Land Vesting:
* Upon publication of this notification, the land specified in the schedule will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances, per Section 20E(2) of the Railways Act, 1989.
Schedule Details:
* The schedule provides a brief description of the land to be acquired, including survey number, village, category, type of land, area in hectares, name of land, name of the landowner, and interested persons.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
* Impact: Landowners listed in the schedule will lose ownership of the specified land, as it will be acquired by the Central Government.
* Action Required: Landowners should be aware that the land now belongs to the Central Government and that they may be entitled to compensation as per the Railways Act, 1989.
Central Government/Ministry of Railways:
* Impact: The Central Government gains absolute ownership of the land for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Project.
* Action Required: The Ministry of Railways is responsible for managing the acquired land and proceeding with the construction and operation of the railway project.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: A legal act of India, referenced as the basis for the land acquisition notification.
Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor Project: A special railway project for which land is being acquired in Uttar Pradesh.
Bulandshahar district, Uttar Pradesh: The district and state in India where the land acquisition is taking place for the railway project.
Dainik Jagran: A daily newspaper in which the notification regarding land acquisition was published.
Amar Ujala: A daily newspaper in which the notification regarding land acquisition was published.
Bhogpur: Village in Bulandshahar district, Uttar Pradesh, where land is being acquired.
Khurja: A tehsil in Bulandshahar district, Uttar Pradesh, where land is being acquired.
Ministry of Railways: The Government of India ministry responsible for the notification.