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The Central Government declares the acquisition and vesting of specified lands in Kushwabahari and Kodtarai villages, Raigarh District, Chhattisgarh, for the Bilaspur Division Special Railway Project under Section 20E of the Railway Act, 1989.

Detailed Summary

This notification, S.O. 154(E), issued by the Ministry of Railways (South East Central Railway) on January 8, 2026, declares the acquisition and vesting of land for the Special Railway Project, namely 'Bilaspur Division Construction of incomplete LHS in lieu of LC No. 297 at KM- 599/18-20 between KDTR-BEF under the jurisdiction of ADEN/RIG)' in Chhattisgarh. This action is taken by the Central Government under sub-sections (1) and (2) of Section 20E of the Railway Act, 1989 (24 of 1989), following the submission of a report by the Competent Authority. The intention to acquire these lands was previously declared by S.O. number 4916(E), dated October 24, 2025, published under sub-section (1) of Section 20A of the said Act. The substance of the prior notification was published in the 'Central Chronicle' (Raipur) (English) on November 20, 2025, as required by sub-section (4) of Section 20A, and no objections were received. The acquired lands are located in Kushwabahari Village (P.H.No.- 01, Tehsil - Raigarh, District – Raigarh) totaling 0.056 Hectare (comprising private agriculture and padat land in Khasra Nos. 218/3, 218/6, 218/8, and 217/3) and Kodtarai Village (P.H.No.- 01, Tehsil – Raigarh, District – Raigarh) totaling 0.106 Hectare (comprising private agriculture land in Khasra Nos. 141, 142/2, 143/3, and 143/4). Upon publication of this notification, these lands will vest absolutely in the Central Government free from all encumbrances.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-CG-E-12012026-269278 EXTRAORDINARY PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 144] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2026/PAUSHA 19, 1947 205 GI/2026 MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (South East Central Railway) NOTIFICATION Bilaspur, the 8th January, 2026 NOTIFICATION UNDER SECTION 20E OF THE RAILWAY ACT 1989 S.O. 154(E).-Whereas by the notification of the Government of India, In the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) S.O. number 4916(E), dated 24/10/2025, published in the Gazette of India (Extra-Ordinary) Part-II section 3 sub section (ii), (hereinafter referred to as the said notification) under subsection (1) of 20A of the railway act, 1989 (24 of 1989) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the central Government declared its intention to acquire the land specified in the schedule annexed to the said notification for execution of Special Railway Project, namely “(Bilaspur Division Construction of incomplete LHS in lieu of LC No. 297 at KM- 599/18-20 between KDTR-BEF under the jurisdiction of ADEN/RIG)." in the state of Chhattisgarh. And, whereas, the substance of the said notification Number 4916(E), dated 24/10/2025, was published in the daily newspapers, "Navin Kadam" (Raigarh) (Hindi), Ispat times (Raigarh) (Hindi), Nayidunia (Bilaspur) (Hindi) & "Central Chronicle" (Raipur) (English) on 20th November, 2025 under sub-section (4) of Section 20A of the said Act; And whereas, no objection was received within the set time period. And, whereas, in pursuance of sub-section (I) of Section 20E of the said Act, the Competent Authority has submitted his report to the Central Government; Now, therefore, upon receipt of the said report of the Competent Authority, and in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section I) of Section 20E of the said Act, 1989, the Central Government hereby declares that the lands specified in the schedule annexed hereto shall be acquired for the aforesaid purpose; And, further, in pursuance of sub-section (2) of Section 20E of the said Act, the Central Government hereby declares that on publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, the land specified in the Schedule annexed hereto shall vest absolutely in the Central Government free from all encumbrances, A. "(Bilaspur Division Construction of incomplete LHS in lieu of LC No. 297 at KM- 599/18-20 between KDTR-BEF under the jurisdiction of ADEN/RIG).” Brief description for the acquisition. 1. Village Name – Kushwabahari P.H.No.- 01 Tehsil - Raigarh, District – Raigarh (C.G.) +-----+-------------+-----------+--------------+------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------+ | Sl. | Khasra No. | Ownership | Type of Land | Acquired Land Area (in Hect) | Name of Land Owner | | No. | | | | | | +=====+=============+===========+==============+==============================+====================================================+ | 1 | 218/3 | Private | Agriculture | 0.020 | Panikram, Father Maniram, | | | 218/6 | | | | Land Owner | | | 218/8 | | | | | +-----+-------------+-----------+--------------+------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------+ | 2 | 217/3 | Private | Padat | 0.036 | Vimla Infrastructure india | | | | | | | Pvt.Ltd. Raipur dwara | | | | | | | Director Vinay Luniya Father | | | | | | | Gyanchand, Land Owner | +-----+-------------+-----------+--------------+------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------+ Total land (Kushwabahari) – 0.056 Hectare 2. Village Name – Kodtarai, P.H.No.- 01 Tehsil – Raigarh, District – Raigarh (C.G.) +-----+------------+-----------+--------------+------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------+ | Sl. | Khasra No. | Ownership | Type of Land | Acquired Land Area (in Hect) | Name of Land Owner | | No. | | | | | | +=====+============+===========+==============+==============================+====================================================+ | 1 | 141 | Private | Agriculture | 0.018 | Shyamkunwar Husband Ramlal, Babulal | | | | | | | Father Lekhan Vagairah kul 19 sahkhatedar | +-----+------------+-----------+--------------+------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------+ | 2 | 142/2 | Private | Agriculture | 0.056 | Harihar Prasad, Tarachand Father Sadanand | | | | | | | Land Owner | +-----+------------+-----------+--------------+------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------+ | 3 | 143/3 | Private | Agriculture | 0.012 | Harihar Prasad, Tarachand Father Sadanand | | | | | | | Land Owner | +-----+------------+-----------+--------------+------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------+ | 4 | 143/4 | Private | Agriculture | 0.020 | Dhruv kumar Father Girdhari, Tilakram, | | | | | | | Pitamber Father.Girdhari, Land Owner | +-----+------------+-----------+--------------+------------------------------+----------------------------------------------------+ Total land (Kodtarai) – 0.106/ Hectare [F. No. DY. CE/GSU/BSP/ROB/RUB/LC No.-297/land acquisition/20E SANJAY B. NAGBHIDKAR, Chief Administrative Officer/(Con.)/RSP

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