Date: 2021-10-14Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of Notification in the Extra Ordinary Gazette of India under Section 3(1) of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (ARUL) Act, 1962 regarding declaration of intention to acquire the Right of User in Land for Jagdishpur Haldia and Bokaro Dhamra Gas Pipeline (JHBDPL) and Spur Pipeline.
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Government of India, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, declares the intention to acquire the Right of User in land for laying a pipeline by GAIL India Limited, specifically for the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline project in West Bengal. Any person with interest in the described land has 21 days to object in writing to the Competent Authority, GAIL India Limited, from the date the notification copies are made available to the public. The notification was issued on September 2, 2021.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Purpose:** To declare the intention to acquire the Right of User (RoU) in land for the transportation of natural gas.
* **Project:** Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline project.
* **Location:** The land is located in the State of West Bengal, as described in the attached schedule.
* **Executing Agency:** GAIL India Limited is responsible for laying the pipeline.
* **Legal Basis:** This notification is issued under subsection 1 of Section 3 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Objections:** Any person interested in the land can object to the acquisition of the RoU in writing.
* **Deadline for Objections:** Objections must be submitted within 21 days from the date the notification copies are made available to the general public.
Impact Analysis:
**Landowners/Interested Parties:**
* Impact: Landowners and other parties with an interest in the land described in the schedule will be affected by the acquisition of the Right of User for the pipeline project. Their ability to use the land may be restricted.
* Action Required: If landowners or interested parties object to the acquisition, they must submit their objections in writing to the Competent Authority, GAIL India Limited, within 21 days of the notification copies being made available to the public.
**GAIL India Limited:**
* Impact: GAIL India Limited is responsible for laying the pipeline.
* Action Required: GAIL India Limited must receive and address any objections to the land acquisition, in accordance with the relevant regulations.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: A law enacted in 1962 by the Government of India, related to the acquisition of right of user in land for petroleum and minerals pipelines.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry responsible for the exploration, production, refining, distribution, marketing, and pricing of petroleum, natural gas, and petrochemicals.
GAIL India Limited: A government of India undertaking and is engaged in natural gas transmission and distribution.
Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline: A natural gas pipeline project, which passes through the state of West Bengal
JHBDPL Spur Pipeline Project: A project related to the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL)
West Bengal: A state in eastern India, where the pipeline is being laid.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
DurgapurHaldia: Region that the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline passes through in West Bengal, India