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The Central Government appoints an Arbitrator under sub-section (6) of Section 20F of the Railways Act, 1989, for specific Special Railway Projects related to the Kumbh Mela 2027 in Maharashtra.

Detailed Summary

The Ministry of Railways (Central Railway), through Notification S.O. 4562(E) issued on August 13, 2026, and published on August 18, 2026, announces the Central Government's appointment of an Arbitrator. This appointment is made in exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (6) of Section 20F of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989). The appointed Arbitrator is the Additional Collector, Nashik, who will perform functions under the said Act effective from the notification's publication date. This appointment pertains to several Special Railway Projects in Maharashtra, specifically Nashik district, related to the Kumbh Mela 2027 traffic. These projects include the development of Kherwadi Railway Station's goods shed circulating area, provision of C&W examination and stabling facilities at Devlali, provision of stabling lines at Odha Station, and construction of two 6-meter wide Foot Over Bridges with ramps at Kasbe Sukene Station. The Arbitrator's role is for the execution, maintenance, management, and operation of these special railway projects.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-MH-E-20082026-275611 EXTRAORDINARY PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 4382] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026/SHRAVAN 27, 1948 2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)] MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (Central Railway) NOTIFICATION Mumbai, the 13th August, 2026 Under clause 20F of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989) S.O. 4562(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (6) of Section 20F of the Railways Act, 1989 (24 of 1989) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Central Government hereby appoints the Arbitrator mentioned in column (2) of the table below to perform the functions as such authority under the said Act, with effect from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette, in respect of the Special Railway Project of (1) "Kherwadi Railway Station – Development of circulating area of Goods Shed in UP direction for holding passengers during Kumbh Mela traffic in 2027" (2) "Devlali – Provision of C&W examination and stabling facilities for Kumbh Mela 2027" (3) "Odha Station – Provision of stabling lines for handling Kumbh Mela traffic in 2027” (4) “PH-53 – Provision of 2 Nos. 6 M wide Foot Over Bridge with ramp at Kasbe Sukene Station for Kumbh Mela 2027" in the state of Maharashtra relating to district mentioned in column (3) of the said Table for the purpose of execution, maintenance, management and operation of such special railway project. Table +-----+----------------------------+----------+ | S.No | Officer | District | +=====+============================+==========+ | (1) | (2) | (3) | +-----+----------------------------+----------+ | 1. | Additional Collector, Nashik | Nashik | +-----+----------------------------+----------+ [F. No. G197/Nashik Kumbh 2027/Nashik District/Arbitrator/20F] BHUVNESH KUMAR GUPTA, Chief Administrative Officer (Con.) 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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