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 Shri Rishabh Verma, Deputy Collector, Kanpur Nagar, Government of Uttar Pradesh to perform the functions of the Competent Authority for GAILs Capacity Expansion of Jamnagar Loni (LPG) pipeline project in the State of Uttar Pradesh

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has issued a notification authorizing Sh. Rishabh Verma, Deputy Collector, Government of Uttar Pradesh, as the Competent Authority under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962. This appointment, effective from August 11, 2026, supports the capacity expansion of GAIL (India) Limited’s Jamnagar-Loni LPG pipeline in Uttar Pradesh. The authorization is granted on a deputation basis and remains valid until February 11, 2028. **Key Points / Main Content** **Statutory Appointment** * Sh. Rishabh Verma, Deputy Collector (Government of Uttar Pradesh), is authorized to perform the functions of the "Competent Authority." * The appointment is made in pursuance of clause (a) of Section 2 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962. **Project Context** * The authorization is specifically for the Capacity Expansion of the Jamnagar-Loni Petroleum and Petroleum Product (LPG) Pipeline. * The project is managed by M/s GAIL (India) Limited. * The scope of the authority is limited to the state of Uttar Pradesh. **Timeline and Validity** * The notification is effective from the date of its issue, August 11, 2026. * The designated official will serve on a deputation basis until February 11, 2028. **Impact Analysis** **Sh. Rishabh Verma (Deputy Collector, Uttar Pradesh)** **Impact** He is officially designated as the Competent Authority with the legal power to oversee the acquisition of right of user in land for the specified pipeline project. **Action Required** Must perform the functions and duties mandated under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962, for the duration of the deputation. **M/s GAIL (India) Limited** **Impact** The company now has a designated government official to facilitate the legal and administrative requirements for the Jamnagar-Loni LPG pipeline expansion in Uttar Pradesh. **Action Required** Collaborate with the authorized Competent Authority to proceed with the capacity expansion project and necessary land-use acquisitions. **Government of Uttar Pradesh** **Impact** The state administration provides a high-level official (Deputy Collector) on a deputation basis to the central project. **Action Required** Ensure the designated official is available to perform these duties until the stipulated deadline of February 11, 2028.

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