Ministry : Ministry of Railways (North Western Railway)

Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)

Subject : Extra Ordinary

Notification for Land Acquisition for Ajmer–Chanderiya Doubling Project

The Ministry of Railways has formally declared the acquisition of land in Bhilwara district, Rajasthan, for the critical infrastructure project involving the doubling of the Ajmer–Chanderiya railway section (178.28 km), under the provisions of the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008.

Key Points

• The Central Government has approved the acquisition of approximately 2.102 hectares of land across multiple villages in Bhilwara district, including Mandpiya, Gathila Kheda, Harnikhurd, Atun, and Bhadali Kheda, designated for the Ajmer–Chanderiya Doubling Project.
• The acquired land will be used for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the railway line doubling under the North Western Railway’s Ajmer Division, classified as a Special Railway Project.
• Landowners include both private individuals and government entities, with compensation details and ownership interests specified in the detailed schedule; several land parcels are co-owned by descendants of original holders or institutional bodies such as Nagar Vikas Nyas and irrigation departments.
• The acquisition process followed due legal procedure: the initial notification (S.O. 4693(E)) was published on October 16, 2025, the summary appeared in "Rajasthan Patrika" and "Dainik Bhasker" on October 30, 2025, objections were reviewed, and the competent authority submitted its report before this final declaration.
• Upon publication in the Gazette of India, the specified lands vest absolutely in the Central Government free from all encumbrances, as mandated under Section 20E(2) of the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008.
• The land ranges from private agricultural plots to government-owned roads and abadi (residential) areas, reflecting a mixed-use acquisition strategy tailored to the alignment needs of the rail project.

Central Government Takes Ownership of Land for Railway Expansion in Rajasthan

The gazette notification marks the culmination of the legal land acquisition process for the strategically important Ajmer–Chanderiya rail doubling project, empowering the Ministry of Railways to proceed with construction. By transferring ownership of 2.1 hectares of land—after public notification, objection resolution, and administrative review—the move clears a major hurdle in enhancing rail capacity in southern Rajasthan. This development supports broader national goals of modernizing rail infrastructure, improving freight efficiency, and increasing passenger connectivity in the region. The meticulous listing of ownership stakes highlights efforts toward transparency and due compensation, underscoring the government’s procedural rigor in public infrastructure development.