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The Central Government declares the acquisition and absolute vesting of specified lands in District Kutch, Gujarat, for the Bhuj Naliya Gauge Conversion extension up to Vayor New Line Special Railway Project, in exercise of powers under sub-section (1) and (2) of section 20E of the Railways Act, 1989.

Detailed Summary

This notification, S.O. 5695(E) dated 4th December, 2025, issued by the Ministry of Railways (Western Railway (Construction Organization)), declares the acquisition of specific lands in District Kutch, Gujarat. This action follows a previous notification, S.O. 188(E) dated 10th December, 2024 (published 11th January, 2023), which expressed the Central Government's intention to acquire land under sub-section (1) of section 20A of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989), for the Bhuj Naliya Gauge Conversion extension up to Vayor New Line (24.65 KM) Special Railway Project. The substance of the intention notification was published in the "Times of India" (English) on 07th January, 2025, as required by sub-section (4) of section 20A. Nil objections were received regarding the intended acquisition, which were considered and disallowed by the Competent Authority. Pursuant to sub-section (1) of section 20E of the said Act, the Competent Authority submitted its report to the Central Government. Upon receipt of this report and in exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 20E, the Central Government hereby declares that the lands specified in the annexed Schedule are acquired for the aforesaid purpose. Furthermore, in pursuance of sub-section (2) of section 20E of the said Act, the Central Government declares that upon publication of this notification, the specified land, including at Naliya village (Block Number/Survey No. 1183, Private Agriculture land, Area 2478 Sq. Mt., owned by Govind Laxman Barot (Gilva)), shall vest absolutely in the Central Government free from all encumbrances. The notification is signed by S R PRASAD, Chief Project Manager- II.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-MH-E-09122025-268365 EXTRAORDINARY PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 5507] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025/AGRAHAYANA 18, 1947 MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS [Western Railway (Construction Organization)] NOTIFICATION Mumbai, the 4th December, 2025 S.O. 5695(E). - Whereas, by the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board), number, S.O. 188(E), dated the 10th December, 2024 published in Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-Section (ii), dated the 11th January, 2023 and issued under sub-section (1) 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, management and operation of the Special Railway Project namely, Bhuj Naliya Gauge Conversion extension up to Vayor New Line (24.65 KM) 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), & "Rajasthan Patrika” (Hindi) dated 07th 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 structures, falling within the District Kutch for Special Railway Project namely Bhuj Naliya Gauge Conversion extension up to Vayor New Line (24.65 KM) in District Kutch) in the State of Gujarat. Name Of District: - Kutch Tauka: Abdasa +-----+---------------------+----------------------------+--------------+------------------+------------------+------------------------------------------+ | Sr. | Name of the village | Block Number/ Survey No. | Type of Land | Nature of Land | Area in Sq. Mt. | Name of the land owner/interested persons| | No. | | | | | | | +=====+=====================+============================+==============+==================+==================+==========================================+ | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | +-----+---------------------+----------------------------+--------------+------------------+------------------+------------------------------------------+ | 1 | Naliya | 1183 | Private | Agriculture | 2478 | Govind Laxman Barot (Gilva) | +-----+---------------------+----------------------------+--------------+------------------+------------------+------------------------------------------+ [F. No. E.- 363933-07] S R PRASAD, Chief Project Manager- 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.

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