Ministry : Ministry of Railways (North Western Railway)

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

Subject : Extra Ordinary

Overview [Railways Land Acquisition Notification, 2026]

This is an official notification from India's Ministry of Railways declaring land acquisition for the "Luni-Samdari-Bhildi Doubling Railway Special Project" under the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008.

Key Points

• Project: Doubling of railway lines in Jodhpur district, Rajasthan (Luni-Samdari-Bhildi section).
• Land Acquisition: Total area of 2,826.5 sqm (0.2827 hectares) across villages in Luni tehsil.
• Affected Areas: Luni, Dudia, Bhawanipura, and Dundara villages.
• Objection Mechanism: 30-day window for public objections to land use.
• Authority: Central Government notification via North Western Railway (Construction Organization).

Summary

The gazette notifies the compulsory acquisition of private land for railway doubling work in Jodhpur district, Rajasthan, invoking provisions of the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008. It opens a 30-day objection period for affected parties while outlining project scope and compensation details, marking a key infrastructure development step.