Ministry : Ministry of Railways (North Western Railway)

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

Subject : Extra Ordinary

Overview: Luni–Samdari & Samdari–Bhildi Railway Doubling Project Land Acquisition Notification

This extraordinary issue of the Government of India gazette announces the formal notification of land acquisition under the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008 for the “Luni–Samdari (48.53 Kms.) & Samdari–Bhildi (223.44 Kms.) double line project” in Balotra district, Rajasthan. The notice informs affected persons of their right to object within 30 days and identifies the competent authority for such objections.

Key Points

• Notification issued by the Ministry of Railways (North Western Railway, Construction Organization) under sub-section (1) of section 20A of the Railways Act, 1989 and sub-section (1) of section 20D of the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008.
• Land acquisition declared for a railway doubling project spanning Luni–Samdari (48.53 km) and Samdari–Bhildi (223.44 km) in Balotra district, Rajasthan.
• Total acquisition area: 62,307.4 sqm (6.23074 hectares) across multiple villages and tehsils (Siwana and Samdari).
• Objections must be filed within 30 days of publication with the Sub Divisional Officer, Siwana, District Balotra, Rajasthan.
• Detailed schedule lists village-wise land parcels, types (government/private), areas, and survey numbers for inspection and verification.
• Final orders by the competent authority under section 20D(2) of the Railways Act, 1989 are conclusive and not appealable.

Summary

The gazette notifies the Central Government’s intention to acquire land for the Luni–Samdari and Samdari–Bhildi railway doubling project in Rajasthan, specifying acquisition areas across villages and tehsils. It establishes a 30-day window for objections and confirms the Sub Divisional Officer, Siwana, as the competent authority to handle disputes. The notification ensures affected persons can challenge the acquisition in writing, with any resulting orders being final, thereby initiating the legal process for land transfer essential to the rail infrastructure project.