Ministry : Ministry of Railways (North Western Railway)

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

Subject : Extra Ordinary

Acquisition of Land for Ajmer–Chanderiya Railway Doubling Project in Rajasthan

The Ministry of Railways has formally declared the acquisition of land in the Bhilwara district of Rajasthan for the execution and operation of the "Ajmer–Chanderiya Doubling Project" (178.28 km), a major infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing rail capacity and efficiency in the North Western Railway zone.

Key Points

• The Central Government, under the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008, has legally vested over 6.26 hectares of land in Bhilwara district (Tehsil Hamirgarh) to the Union Government for the rail doubling project.
• Land is being acquired from multiple villages including Guwardi, Hamirgarh, Kiro ki Jhopadiya, Narayanpura, and Takhtpura, involving both government-owned and privately held plots.
• The process follows prior notifications in October 2025, public objections received within stipulated timeframes, and a final report submitted by the competent authority, culminating in absolute vesting of land as of the gazette’s publication.
• Affected landowners include private individuals from communities such as Bhil, Keer, Ahir (Yadav), Gujjar, and others, with many possessing fractional ownership; several properties are also held under institutional or governmental lease.
• Acquisition includes diverse land types such as agricultural (barani, nahri), government roads (sadak), common lands (charagaah), and private residential or leased plots, with a total acquired area distributed across multiple survey numbers.
• The declaration ensures the land transfers "absolutely free from all encumbrances," enabling immediate use for construction, maintenance, and operation of the railway project.

National Rail Expansion Advances with Final Land Vesting in Rajasthan

The gazette notification marks a critical milestone in India’s rail modernization, affirming the compulsory acquisition of 6.26 hectares of land in Rajasthan for the strategic 178.28 km doubling of the Ajmer–Chanderiya rail section. By formalizing ownership under central authority, the move clears legal and administrative hurdles, allowing construction to proceed without delay. This project, part of broader efforts to decongest rail corridors in North Western Railway, will improve freight and passenger throughput across a vital regional route. The detailed village-wise survey and recognition of complex ownership patterns—including fragmented private holdings and tribal land rights—reflect a structured, legally compliant approach to large-scale infrastructure development in sensitive rural areas.