Ministry : Ministry of Railways (North Western Railway)

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

Subject : Extra Ordinary

Analysis:

The document is an Extraordinary issue of the Gazette of India, published on March 13, 2026 (dated March 12, 2026, but published the next day as per government practice). It is issued under the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008, specifically under Section 20A.

The gazette is a notification of land acquisition by the Ministry of Railways (North Western Railway) for the "Ramdevra–Pokran New Railway Line via Bhairav Gufa – Kailash Tekri" project in Jaisalmer District, Rajasthan.

The core purpose of this gazette is to declare the intent to acquire land, list the specific plots and owners, and notify the public that, upon publication, the listed lands will vest absolutely in the Central Government, free from encumbrances.

Summary

This Gazette of India (Extraordinary) notification announces the Central Government’s intention to acquire approximately 25.79 hectares (63.7 acres) of land across multiple villages in Jaisalmer District, Rajasthan, for the Ramdevra–Pokran New Railway Line Project (13.38 km). The acquisition is authorized under Section 20A of the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008, following prior publication in local newspapers and resolution of objections. The listed schedule details each plot's survey number, land type, area, village, and owner. Upon publication, the lands will vest absolutely in the Government, facilitating the project's execution.