## Report on Railway Land Acquisition Policy Amendment in Chhattisgarh
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Government of India, Ministry of Railways, concerning the acquisition of land in the Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh for the Paniajob-Bortalao 3rd line railway project, a segment of the Rajnandgaon-Nagpur 3rd line project. This notification declares the intention to acquire specified land parcels and subsequently declares that the land will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from encumbrances, after the notification's publication. This is an amendment to a previous notification (S.O. 971 E dated 24th February 2021), effectively finalizing the land acquisition process after no objections were received and the Competent Authority submitted its report. The key finding is the confirmation and legal vesting of land for this railway expansion project.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the Government of India's notification regarding land acquisition for a specific railway project in Chhattisgarh. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text, focusing on its objectives, implications, and potential impact.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Amendment:** This notification amends the Government of India in the Ministry of Railways South East Central Railway, number S.O. 971 E dated the 24th February 2021.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, inferred from the text, is to facilitate the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Special Railway Project, specifically the Paniajob-Bortalao 3rd line (08 km), which is part of the Rajnandgaon-Nagpur 3rd line (228 km) broad gauge railway project.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This notification serves to finalize the land acquisition process initiated by the previous notification (S.O. 971 E). The amendment is issued because the initial notification, which declared the intent to acquire land and invited objections, received no objections. The Competent Authority reviewed the process and submitted a report to the Central Government, leading to this declaration that the specified land will be acquired.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification primarily serves as a declaration and confirmation of the land acquisition, fulfilling the steps outlined in the Railways Act, 1989.
* **Specific Change:** This notification declares that the land specified in the annexed schedule *shall be acquired* for the Paniajob-Bortalao railway project.
* **New Rule/Provision:** Upon publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, the land specified in the Schedule annexed shall vest absolutely in the Central Government *free from all encumbrances*.
* **Difference/Effect of Change:** The original policy established the intent to acquire. This amendment solidifies that intent into a *legal fact*, effectively transferring ownership to the Central Government and clearing any existing claims or liens on the land. This is the final step in the acquisition process.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this notification are:
* **Landowners:** Specifically, the individuals listed in the schedule annexed to the notification, including Johan, Koushal, Manglu, Sanjay Tekam, Rainsingh, Kuwarlal, Suraj, Dhannulal, Ghasanbai, Champabai, Renukabai, Somnath, Kosilyabai, Kishori, Bholaram, Durgabai, Bannulal, Devbati, Brijlal, Mehtrin, Kuwariya, Pawariya, D. Shriniwas Rao, Pramila, and Bheshram. They are losing ownership of their land.
* **South East Central Railway:** The railway zone responsible for executing the project.
* **Residents of Rajnandgaon District:** While not directly named, the project will impact local infrastructure and potentially bring economic changes.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Railways, South East Central Railway, and the Competent Authority are the responsible bodies.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification specifies that the land vests in the Central Government upon publication in the Official Gazette. The timeline for actual possession and construction is not specified in this document.
* **Implementation of Changes:** The key implementation aspect of this change is the *legal transfer of land ownership* to the Central Government. This enables the railway to move forward with construction on this land.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcome of this notification is to:
* Secure the land required for the Paniajob-Bortalao 3rd line railway project.
* Facilitate the timely completion of the Rajnandgaon-Nagpur 3rd line project.
* Improve railway infrastructure in the region.
The potential impact of the changes introduced by this notification includes:
* Displacement of landowners (mitigation measures are not detailed in this document).
* Potential economic benefits for the region through improved transportation infrastructure.
* Altered land use patterns in the vicinity of the railway line.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification analyzed represents a crucial step in the land acquisition process for the Paniajob-Bortalao 3rd line railway project in Chhattisgarh. By declaring the acquisition and vesting the land in the Central Government, the notification removes a significant hurdle to the project's implementation. It is significant for the identified landowners, the South East Central Railway, and the broader community in Rajnandgaon, as it marks a tangible step towards railway infrastructure development in the region.
Key Entities Referenced
Railway Act, 1989: An act of the Indian Parliament relevant to railways. Specifically, sections 20A, 20D, and 20E are mentioned in relation to land acquisition for railway projects.
Ministry of Railways: A government ministry responsible for railways.
South East Central Railway: A zonal railway in India under the Ministry of Railways.
NEW DELHI: The location of publication of the gazette notification.
Chhattisgarh: A state in India where the railway project is located.
Rajnandgaon District: A district in Chhattisgarh state where the railway project is located.
Paniajob Bortalao 3rd line 08 km: A specific railway project, described as part of the Rajnandgaon-Nagpur 3rd line project. It is a special railway project for which land is being acquired.
Rajnandgaon Nagpur 3rd line 228 km: A railway line project of which the Paniajob Bortalao 3rd line is a part.
Savera Sanket Rajnandgoan Edition: A daily local newspaper published in Rajnandgaon.
Naiduniya: A daily local newspaper.
The Times of India Raipur Edition: A daily newspaper published in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
Bilaspur: Location where notice under section 20E of the Railway Act,1989 was issued
Dongargarh: Tehsil in Rajnandgaon District, Chhattisgarh
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण्ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
(SOUTH EAST CENTRAL RAILWAY)
Notice Under Section 20E of the Railway Act,1989
Bilaspur, the 13th April, 2021
S.O. 1667(E).—Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Railways (South
East Central Railway), number S.O. 971 (E) dated the 24th February 2021 published in the Gazette of India,
Extraordinary, Part-II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), dated the 01st March 2021 and issued under sub-section (1) of
section 20A of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989) (hereinafter referred 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 Paniajob - Bortalao 3rd line (08 km)
part of Rajnandgaon - Nagpur 3rd line (228 km) in Rajnandgaon District in the state of Chhattisgarh.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
And whereas, the substance of the said notification has been published in the daily local newspapers,
namely, and Savera Sanket (Rajnandgoan Edition), Naiduniya, The Times of India (Raipur Edition) of dated 05 March
2021 under sub-section (4) of section 20A of the said Act;
And whereas, no objection has been received 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.
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 the pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 20E of the said Act, the Central Govt. hereby
declares that on publication of the 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, Paniajob - Bortalao 3rd line (08 km) part of Rajnandgaon-Nagpur 3rd line (228 km) in Rajnandgaon District
in the state of Chhattisgarh.
District – Rajnandgaon State - Chhattisgarh
S.No. Tehsil Name of Khasra Type of Nature of Acquired Name of Land
Village Number Land Land area in Owner/Interested Person
Hectare
1 Dongargarh Paniajob 208/6 Irrigated Non 0.086 Johan, Koushal Father
residential Mulchand
2 Dongargarh Paniajob 209/2 Irrigated Non 0.065 Manglu Father Derha
residential
3 Dongargarh Bortalao 204/2 Unirrigated Non 0.105 Sanjay Tekam Father
near road residential Chaitram
4 Dongargarh Bortalao 213/1 Unirrigated Non 0.024 Rainsingh, Kuwarlal,
near road residential Suraj, Dhannulal,
Ghasanbai, Champabai,
Renukabai, all father
Somnath, Kosilyabai bewa
Somnath, Kishori,
Bholaram, Durgabai
Father Bannulal, Devbati
Husband Bannulal
5 Dongargarh Bortalao 212/1 Unirrigated Non 0.012 Brijlal, Mehtrin,
near Road residential Kuwariya, Pawariya all
Father Chaitu
6 Dongargarh Bortalao 211/4 Unirrigated Non 0.017 D. Shriniwas Rao Father
residential D. Harinarayan Rao
7 Dongargarh Bortalao 211/5 Unirrigated Non 0.166 Pramila Father Fulsingh
residential
8 Dongargarh Bortalao 624/4 Unirrigated Non 0.061 Bheshram Father Ranjan
near Road residential
[No. CAO/C/BSP/RJN-DGG/20E/]
R. N. SUNKAR, Chief Administrative Officer (Const.)
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