Ministry : Ministry of Railways (North Western Railway)

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

Subject : Extra Ordinary

Overview [Railways (Amendment) Act, 2028 Notification]

This gazette notification, issued by the Ministry of Railways, announces the land acquisition for the "Sawai Madhopur to Jaipur Double Line Special Railway Project" in Rajasthan under Section 20E of the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008. It formalizes the vesting of specified land parcels in the Central Government for the project’s execution, maintenance, and operation.

Key Points

• Notification published under sub-section (1) of Section 20E of the Railways (Amendment) Act, 2008.
• Land acquisition details are provided in the schedule, covering private land in villages under Sanganer tehsil, Jaipur district.
• Total land to be acquired is approximately 0.2200 hectares (2200 sqm), with detailed entries listing plot numbers, land type, and area.
• All objections to the acquisition were disposed of within the stipulated period, and the report of the competent authority has been submitted.
• Upon notification, the land vests absolutely in the Central Government, free from all encumbrances.

Summary

This gazette notification confirms the Central Government’s decision to acquire private land in Sanganer, Jaipur, for the Sawai Madhopur–Jaipur double-line railway project. The move facilitates the implementation of a critical rail infrastructure upgrade in North Western Railway, with all legal procedures and objections concluded. The vesting of land enables the Railways to proceed with construction, maintenance, and operation of the project without impediment.