Publication of notification in Extraordinary Gazette of India under Clause (a) of Section 2 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 relating to notification of the Sub Divisional Officer(Revenue), Gwalior City (Madhya Pradesh) to perform the functions of the Competent Authority for BPCLs Rairu Gwalior ATF Pipeline project in the State of Madhya Pradesh

**Executive Summary** This notification, issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on August 11, 2026, authorizes a specific official to serve as the "Competent Authority" under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962. The appointment is designated for the Rairu-Gwalior ATF Pipeline Project by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). The authorization is effective immediately from the date of the notification's issue. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Legal Authorization:** The notification is issued in pursuance of clause (a) of Section 2 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962. * **Designated Official:** The Sub Divisional Officer (Revenue), Gwalior City, Madhya Pradesh, is authorized to perform the functions of the "Competent Authority." * **Project Scope:** This appointment is specifically for the Rairu-Gwalior ATF Pipeline Project managed by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). * **Area of Jurisdiction:** The authorized official will exercise powers across the State of Madhya Pradesh. * **Effective Date:** The provisions of this notification come into force on August 11, 2026. **Impact Analysis** **Sub Divisional Officer (Revenue), Gwalior City** **Impact** This official is now legally empowered to perform the functions and duties of the "Competent Authority" under the 1962 Act for the specified pipeline project. **Action Required** The officer must assume the responsibilities of the Competent Authority to facilitate the acquisition of right of user in land for the project within the state of Madhya Pradesh. **Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)** **Impact** The corporation now has a designated legal authority to oversee the regulatory and land-use aspects of the Rairu-Gwalior ATF Pipeline Project. **Action Required** BPCL must coordinate with the authorized Sub Divisional Officer for all project-related functions falling under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act. **Landowners and Occupiers in Madhya Pradesh** **Impact** Parties whose land may be involved in the Rairu-Gwalior ATF Pipeline Project will now deal with the Sub Divisional Officer (Revenue), Gwalior City, as the authorized government representative for land user rights. **Action Required** Address all correspondence, claims, or legal matters related to the pipeline's right of user acquisition to the designated Competent Authority.

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