Ministry : Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (Not Applicable)
Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)
Subject : Extra Ordinary
Overview: Railway Land Acquisition Notification for Wardha-Nanded Project
This gazette notification under Section 20A of the Railways Act, 1989, declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in Maharashtra for the Wardha-Nanded railway project.
Key Points
- Project: Special Railway Project — Wardha-Nanded (via Yavatmal-Pusad)
- Land acquisition: 21.09 hectares across villages in Nanded district, Maharashtra
- Legal basis: Section 20A of the Railways Act, 1989 (as amended in 2008)
- Public objection window: 30 days from publication for affected persons to raise objections
- Details provided: Survey numbers, landholder names, village details, and exact acreage per plot
- Authority: Competent Authority (Sub Divisional Officer/Land Acquisition Officer, Hadgaon) will review objections and issue final orders
Summary
This gazette notifies the acquisition of approximately 21 hectares of land in Nanded district, Maharashtra, for the Wardha-Nanded railway project. It invites objections from interested parties within 30 days and outlines the procedure for review and final decision by the Competent Authority, ensuring transparency and legal compliance under the Railways Act.
