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The Central Government declares the acquisition of specified lands for the Samakhiyali Gandhidham Quadrupling Project (53.00 KM) ROB-2 in District Kutch, Gujarat, under the Railways Act, 1989, and states that these lands shall vest absolutely in the Central Government.

Detailed Summary

The Ministry of Railways (Western Railway (Construction Organization)) issued notification S.O. 5041(E) on 6th November, 2025, declaring the acquisition of land in District Kutch, Gujarat. This declaration is made by the Central Government under sub-section (1) and (2) of section 20E of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989), for the execution, maintenance, and operation of the Special Railway Project, namely Samakhiyali Gandhidham Quadrupling Project (53.00 KM) ROB-2. This follows a previous notification, S.O. 903 (E) dated 10th January, 2025, from the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board), which announced the intention to acquire land for the project. The substance of the intention notification was published in daily newspapers, including "Times Of India" (English), on 16th January, 2025, as required by sub-section (4) of section 20A of the said Act. Nil objections were received, considered, and disallowed by the Competent Authority. A report from the Competent Authority was submitted to the Central Government, leading to this declaration. Upon publication of this notification, the acquired land, which includes areas in Bhachau Taluka, Chirai Motti Village (Survey Nos. 1003/Pakki River, 434, 435, 433, Gamdhal, 01-Lake) totaling 6-06-37 as indicated in the Schedule's 'Area of Land to be acquired (in Sqm.)' column, will vest absolutely in the Central Government free from all encumbrances for providing New 3rd and 4th Broad Gauge lines for the Samakhiali Gandhidham Project.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-MH-E-08112025-267477 EXTRAORDINARY PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 4886] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2025/KARTIKA 15, 1947 [Western Railway (Construction Organization)] 7389 GI/2025 (1) [F. No. E. -595112-22)] MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS [Western Railway (Construction Organization)] NOTIFICATION Mumbai, 6th November, 2025 S.O. 5041(E). - Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board), number, S.O. 903 (E), dated the 10th January, 2025 published in Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-Section (ii), of section 20A of the Railways 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 the Purpose of execution, maintenance, and operation of the Special Railway Project, namely Samakhiyali Gandhidham Quadrupling Project (53.00 KM) ROB-2, in District Kutch in the State of Gujarat. And, whereas, the substance of the said notification was published in the daily newspapers namely the "Kutch Mitra” (Gujarati), “Times Of India” (English), & “Yung Leader ” (Hindi) dated 16th January, 2025 under sub- section (4) of section 20A of the said Act, And, whereas, nil objections were received and same have been considered and disallowed by the Competent Authority and accordingly orders have been passed, And, whereas, in pursuance of sub-section (1) of section 20E of the said Act, the competent authority has submitted its 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 (1) of section 20E of the Said Act, 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. SCHEDULE Brief description of the land to be acquired with or without structure for the Special Railway Project namely: Connecting to provide New 3rd and 4th Brode Guage line of Samakhiali Gandhidham Project in District Kutch in the state of Gujarat. Name of District: Kutch | Sr. No. | Name of Taluka | Village Name | Survey No. | Land Type | Area of Land to be acquired (in Sqm.) | |---------|----------------|----------------|-----------------|-------------|---------------------------------------| | 1 | Bhachau | Chirai Motti | 1003/Pakki River) | Government | 5-54-57 | | 2 | Bhachau | Chirai Motti | 434 | Agriculture | 0-00-26 | | 3 | Bhachau | Chirai Motti | 435 | Agriculture | 0-28-94 | | 4 | Bhachau | Chirai Motti | 433 | Agriculture | 0-00-32 | | 5 | Bhachau | Chirai Motti | Gamdhal | Government | 0-03-18 | | 6 | Bhachau | Chirai Motti | 01-Lake | Government | 0-19-10 | | | Total Land | | | | 6-06-37 | [F. No. E-595112-22] S. R. PRASAD, Chief Project Manager (Const.)-II Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. GORAKHA NATH YADAVA Digitally signed by GORAKHA NATH YADAVA Date: 2025.11.08 13:14:18 +05'30'

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