Ministry : Ministry of Railways (North Western Railway)
Part II-Section 3-Sub-Section (ii)
Subject : Extra Ordinary
Analysis
This document is an extraordinary issue of the Gazette of India, published on May 6, 2026 (dated Vaisakha 16, 1948 in the Saka calendar). It falls under Part II, Section 3(2), which is the standard publication channel for government notifications, particularly land acquisition orders under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act (LARR).
The gazette contains three distinct land acquisition notifications for different projects across Uttar Pradesh, detailing specific villages, areas, and owners.
Overview
The gazette announces the acquisition of private and public land for railway and road infrastructure projects. The acquisitions are executed under Section 20E of the Railways Act, 1989, and involve vesting of land in the Central Government free from encumbrances. The three main projects are:
- Construction of a 2-lane Road Over Bridge (ROB) replacing a level crossing (L-Xing No. 18) on the DDU-Prayagraj railway section.
- Land acquisition for "Nahar" (likely a canal or water structure) in Meja Tehsil, Prayagraj district.
- Land acquisition for the "Tikri" project (likely a railway track expansion or related infrastructure).
Key Points
- Publication Authority: Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi, and uploaded by the Director of Printing, Government of India Press.
- Legal Basis: Issued under sub-section (1) of Section 20E of the Railways Act, 1989, following submission of the report by the Competent Authority.
- Projects:
- Project 1 (Gazette No. 2147): Acquisition of 127.2473 hectares of land across 143 villages in Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, for the "Construction of 2-lane ROB in lieu of L-Xing No.18 between DDU-PRYJ section".
- Project 2 (Gazette No. 2234): Acquisition of 1.053 hectares of land in Meja Tehsil, Prayagraj district, for the "Nahar" project.
- Project 3 (Gazette No. 2234 & 25762): Acquisition of 0.25762 hectares of land in Tikri, Prayagraj district, for the "Tikri" project (likely railway infrastructure).
- Vesting of Land: The gazette declares that upon publication, the specified land vests absolutely in the Central Government free from all encumbrances.
- Schedule: Each notification includes a detailed schedule listing:
- Village Name & Gata No.
- Type of Land (e.g., Transferable Land, Government Land, Banjar)
- Nature of Land (e.g., Private, Government)
- Acquired Area (in hectares)
- Name of Land Owner(s)
Summary
This Gazette of India issue officially notifies the acquisition of over 128.5 hectares of land across 144 villages in Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh, for three critical infrastructure projects. The primary project is the construction of a 2-lane Road Over Bridge (ROB) to replace a railway level crossing (L-Xing No. 18) on the DDU-Prayagraj railway line, a major safety and efficiency upgrade. The gazette serves as the final legal instrument declaring land acquisition under the Railways Act, ensuring public notice and vesting ownership with the Central Government. This action directly impacts local landowners and facilitates the progress of national railway infrastructure development in the region.
