Ministry : Ministry of Railways (North Western Railway)

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

Subject : Extra Ordinary

Analysis: Government Gazette Notification – Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3(2)

Overview This Extraordinary issue of the Gazette of India publishes a notification from the Ministry of Railways (North Western Railway, Construction) regarding the acquisition of land for the “Sawai Madhopur to Jaipur Double Line Special Railway Project.” The document confirms the Centre’s intention to acquire specified parcels of land in Tehsil Chauth Ka Barwara, District Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, to execute a special railway project. The notification also declares that, upon publication, the listed land will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from encumbrances.

Key Points - Notification Number: S.O. 1204(E) dated 9 March 2026. - Authority: Issued under the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008 and the Land Acquisition Act. - Project: “Sawai Madhopur to Jaipur” Double Line Special Railway Project. - Land Details: The Schedule annexed to the notification lists: - 61 plots across multiple villages (e.g., Shivada B, Isarda, Dhauli, Barwara). - Total Area: Approximately 11.4128 hectares (114,128 sqm). - Ownership: Mix of private landowners (Gurjar, Meena, Rajput, Muslim, etc.) and government entities. - Purpose: Acquisition for execution, maintenance, management, and operation of the railway project. - Compensation & Process: The notification references prior publication in newspapers and resolution of objections; the report of the competent authority has been submitted to the Central Government. - Vesting: Upon publication of this notification, the listed land will vest absolutely in the Central Government.

Summary This Gazette notification formalizes the Central Government’s land acquisition for a critical railway infrastructure project in Rajasthan. It affects over 60 land parcels across multiple villages in Sawai Madhopur district, involving numerous private owners and government bodies. The move enables the “Sawai Madhopur–Jaipur Double Line” project, a key rail development under the North Western Railway. The publication triggers immediate vesting of land in the Centre, paving the way for project execution.

Implications - Policy/Project Impact: Accelerates railway doubling and special project implementation in Rajasthan, enhancing regional connectivity. - Stakeholders: Private landowners, local authorities, railway departments, and affected communities. - Legal Standing: The notification operates under the Land Acquisition Act and Railways (Amendment) Act, ensuring legal sanctity for the acquisition.

This action reflects the government’s commitment to infrastructure development, with due process followed through prior publication and objection resolution.