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The Central Government declares the acquisition and absolute vesting of specified lands for the Bhuj Naliya Gauge Conversion extension up to Vayor New Line project in Kutch, Gujarat.

Detailed Summary

The Ministry of Railways (Western Railway (Construction Organization)) issued Notification S.O. 4396(E) on August 7, 2026, declaring the acquisition and vesting of land for the Bhuj Naliya Gauge Conversion extension up to Vayor New Line (24.65 KM) project in District Kutch, Gujarat. This follows the Central Government's initial intention to acquire land, declared via Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) Notification G.S.R. 914 (E), dated December 15, 2025, under section 20A of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989). The substance of the earlier notification was published in "Kutch Mitra" (Gujarati), "The Indian Express" (English), and "Yung Leader" (Hindi) on January 1, 2026. Objections received were considered and rejected by the competent authority. In pursuance of 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 exercising powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 20E of the Railways Act, 1989, the Central Government declares the acquisition of the lands specified in the annexed Schedule. Furthermore, under sub-section (2) of section 20E of the Act, the Central Government declares that upon publication of this notification, the specified land shall vest absolutely in the Central Government free from all encumbrances. The Schedule details one parcel of land: Survey No. 535/2/Paki/1 in Bhuj City, Bhuj Taluka, Kutch District, a private agriculture land measuring 2000 Sqm, owned by Bhadresh Mohanlal Shah.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-MH-E-10082026-275340 EXTRAORDINARY PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 4218] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026/SHRAVAN 16, 1948 MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS [Western Railway (Construction Organization)] NOTIFICATION Mumbai, the 7th August, 2026 S.O. 4396(E). - whereas, by the notification of the Government of India, in the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board), number, G.S.R. 914 (E), dated the 15th December, 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, 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), “The Indian Express” (English), & "Yung Leader ” (Hindi) dated 01st January, 2026 under sub- section (4) of section 20A of the said Act and whereas, objections received were considered and rejected 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: Bhuj +-----+-------------+------------+------------+------------+--------+--------------------------+ | Sr. | Name of | Survey No. | Nature of | Nature of | Area in| Name of the land owner | | No. | the village | | Land | Land. | Sqm. | /interested persons | +=====+=============+============+============+============+========+==========================+ | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | +-----+-------------+------------+------------+------------+--------+--------------------------+ | 1 | Bhuj City | 535/2/Paki/1| Private | Agriculture| 2000 | Bhadresh Mohanlal Shah | +-----+-------------+------------+------------+------------+--------+--------------------------+ | | Total land Area in Sqm | | | 2000 | | +-----+-------------+------------+------------+------------+--------+--------------------------+ [E. F. No- 609378-06] 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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