Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways, declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in Rajnandgaon District, Chhattisgarh, for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the Special Railway Project, specifically, the conversion of an existing goods shed into a passenger platform and shifting of the goods shed at Rajnandgaon. The notification follows the publication of an earlier announcement on April 27, 2019, and subsequent publication in local newspapers on May 12, 2019, and considers the report submitted by the Competent Authority after no objections were received. Upon publication in the Official Gazette, the specified land will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition Declaration:
* The Central Government declares its intention to acquire land for the Rajnandgaon Special Railway Project.
* The project involves converting an existing goods shed into a passenger platform and shifting the goods shed in Rajnandgaon District, Chhattisgarh.
Statutory Basis:
* The declaration is made under Section 20E of the Railways Act, 1989, following a notification under Section 20A.
* The decision follows the report of the Competent Authority, as per Section 20E of the Act.
Previous Notifications:
* An initial notification (S.O. 1658 E) was published on April 27, 2019, in the Gazette of India.
* The substance of the notification was published in local newspapers on May 12, 2019.
Land Vesting:
* Upon publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, the land specified in the Schedule will vest absolutely in the Central Government.
* The land will be free from all encumbrances.
Schedule of Land:
* The schedule provides a brief description of the land to be acquired, including the district, state, village, Khasra number, type of land, area in hectares, and the names of landowners.
* Specific land details for Rajnandgaon District are listed, including land in Parrikala village with corresponding Khasra numbers and land owners.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners in Rajnandgaon District:
* Impact: Loss of land specified in the schedule for the railway project.
* Action Required: Compliance with the land acquisition process.
Central Government:
* Impact: Acquisition of land for the railway project, vesting of land free from encumbrances.
* Action Required: Publication of the notification in the Official Gazette to initiate land vesting.
South East Central Railway (SEC Railway):
* Impact: Facilitation of the Special Railway Project, including conversion of the goods shed and its relocation.
* Action Required: Execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the railway project.
Competent Authority:
* Impact: Successful completion of reporting requirements under Section 20E of the Railways Act 1989
* Action Required: None. Already submitted report.
Key Entities Referenced
Railways Act, 1989: Indian legislation under which the land acquisition is being carried out.
Ministry of Railways: The Indian government ministry responsible for railways, issuing the notification.
South East Central Railway: The specific zone of Indian Railways involved in the project.
Bilaspur: City in Chhattisgarh, likely the headquarters of South East Central Railway, where the notification originated.
Chhattisgarh: The Indian state where the railway project and land acquisition are taking place.
Rajnandgaon District: The district in Chhattisgarh where the land acquisition for the railway project is located.
Rajnandgaon: The specific location within Rajnandgaon District where the railway project is situated.
Dainik Bhasker Raipur Edition: A local newspaper in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, in which the notification was published.