Ministry : Ministry of Railways (North Western Railway)

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

Subject : Extra Ordinary

Overview [2026 Land Acquisition Notification for Railway Project, Arsikere]

This Extraordinary Gazette notification, issued by South Western Railway, declares the intent to acquire specific land in Habbanaghatta Kaval village, Karnataka, for the construction of a Railway Overbridge (ROB) replacing a level crossing.

Key Points

• Project: Construction of a Railway Overpass (ROB) at ACS (Arsikere–Habbanaghatta) chainage 162/700-800, replacing LC No. 131.
• Location: Habbanaghatta Kaval village, Kasaba Hobli, Arsikere Taluk, Hassan District, Karnataka.
• Land Acquisition: Notification under Section 20A of the Railways Act, 1989, initiating the acquisition process for a 0.354-hectare plot.
• Objection Mechanism: Affected persons may file objections within 30 days with the Assistant Commissioner (Hassan) and Regional Commissioner.
• Details Available: Land survey records (RTC), landowner names (e.g., Shri Kasturba Trust Paravagi), classification (23 coconut trees, 8 jungle wood), and extent are listed in the schedule.

Summary

The Gazette announces the Central Government’s intention to compulsorily acquire 0.354 hectares of land in Habbanaghatta Kaval, Hassan district, to replace a level crossing with a railway overbridge. Owners and stakeholders have 30 days to register objections, with final authority resting with the designated Competent Authority. The notification initiates a legally mandated process for project land acquisition under the Railways Act.