Ministry : National Medical Commission (Not Applicable)
Part III-Section 4
Subject : Extra Ordinary
Overview Gorakhpur Land Acquisition Notification (GI/2026)
This Extraordinary Gazette of India, issued under the Railways Act, 1989, formally notifies the Central Government’s intention to acquire land in Shrawasti District, Uttar Pradesh, for the Khalilabad–Bahraich New Railway Line Project (240.66 km). The notification designates 40 plots across 18 villages for compulsory acquisition to enable the construction, maintenance, and operation of this strategic broad-gauge line.
Key Points
- Notification Number: S.O. 1901(E) dated 13 April 2026 (Part II, Section 3(2))
- Project: Khalilabad – Bahraich New Railway Line (240.66 km)
- Location: Tehsil Jamunaha, Shrawasti District, Uttar Pradesh
- Land Acquisition Authority: Additional District Magistrate (F/R), Shrawasti
- Total Proposed Land: ~9.28 hectares (Phase I schedule)
- Villages Affected: Primary focus on Bhikhampur Dulahiya (18 plots) and Shahpur Kadotiya (22 plots)
- Compensation & Appeals: Objections must be filed within 30 days; final authority lies with the Competent Authority under Section 20D of the Railways Act
- Public Inspection: Land maps and details available at the Additional District Magistrate’s office
Summary
The gazette formalizes the next critical step in the Khalilabad–Bahraich rail project by notifying specific land parcels for acquisition in Shrawasti District. Covering 40 plots across 18 villages—primarily in Bhikhampur Dulahiya and Shahpur Kadotiya—the notification enables construction of a 240.66 km broad-gauge line under the Railways Act, 1989. Objections can be lodged within 30 days of publication, with final acquisition orders subject to review by the Competent Authority. This move unlocks development for a key regional rail corridor while triggering formal compensation and resettlement processes for affected landowners.
