Ministry : Employees State Insurance Corporation (Not Applicable)
Part III-Section 4
Subject : Extra Ordinary
Overview [Railways Land Acquisition Notification]
This is an official notification under the Railways Act, 1989, declaring the Central Government's intention to acquire specific land in Karnataka for a railway infrastructure project—specifically, the construction of a Railway Overbridge (ROB) replacing a level crossing (LC No. 112) on the Kamasamudram–Bisanattam route.
Key Points
- Project: Construction of a Railway Overbridge (ROB) in lieu of Level Crossing No. 112 at Km 273/100-200 between Kamasamudram and Bisanattam stations.
- Location: Kamasamdram village, Bangarpet taluk, Kolar district, Karnataka.
- Land acquisition: Declaration of intent to acquire land as per Schedule, totaling 0.1588247 hectares across five survey nos.
- Public notice period: 30 days from publication for objections or claims under Section 20D of the Railways Act.
- Authority: Competent authority is the Incharge Land Acquisition Officer (Assistant Commissioner Kolar and Regional Commissioner, Bengaluru).
- Legal basis: Issued under sub-section (1) of Section 20A and sub-section (1) of Section 20D of the Railways Act, 1989 (Amendment Act, 2008).
Summary
This gazette notification formally announces the Central Government's intention to acquire designated land in Karnataka for a railway ROB project, inviting objections from interested parties within 30 days. It outlines the project scope, location, land details, and legal procedures, marking a key step in upgrading railway infrastructure by replacing a level crossing—an intervention aimed at improving safety and operational efficiency on the line.
