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The Ministry of Railways authorizes the District Land Acquisition Officer, Lakhisarai and Jamui, as a competent authority under clause 7A of Section 2 of the Railway (Amendment) Act 2008 for the "3rd Line between Kiul to Jhajha (53.92 km)" Special Railway Project in Bihar.

Detailed Summary

The Ministry of Railways (East Central Railway) issued Notification S.O. 3897(E) on 8th July, 2026, authorizing the District Land Acquisition Officer for Lakhisarai and Jamui as a competent authority. This authorization is granted under the powers conferred by clause 7A of Section 2 of the Railway (Amendment) Act 2008. The officers were nominated by the Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue and Land Reforms Department, State Government of Bihar. They are authorized to perform the functions of a competent authority within their respective jurisdictions for the "3rd Line between Kiul to Jhajha (53.92 km)" Project, which is designated as a Special Railway Project in the state of Bihar. This authorization is effective from the date of publication of this notification in the Gazette of India. The notification was signed by Rajiv Gupta, Chief Administrative Officer/Con/South.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-BR-E-16072026-274568 EXTRAORDINARY PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 3734] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026/ASHADHA 24, 1948 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY [PART II-SEC. 3(ii)] MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (East Central Railway) NOTIFICATION Patna, the 8th July, 2026 S.O. 3897(E). — In Exercise of Power conferred under clause 7A of Section 2 of the Railway (Amendment) Act 2008, the District Land Acquisition Officer, Lakhisarai and Jamui, as nominated by Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue and Land Reforms Department, State Government of Bihar is hereby authorized as competent authority to perform the function of such authority in their jurisdiction under the said act for "3rd Line between Kiul to Jhajha (53.92 km)" Project, which is a Special Railway Project, in the state of Bihar with effect from the date of publication of this notification in the Gazette of India. [F.No. ECR/CAO/C/S/KIUL-JHAJHA/3rd-4th line/7A/31] RAJIV GUPTA, Chief Administrative Officer/Con/South

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