Date: 2021-10-20Category: 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 by the Government of India declares the intention to acquire the Right of User in land for laying a pipeline by GAIL India Limited for the transportation of natural gas through the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline in West Bengal. Any person interested in the land described in the Schedule may object in writing within 21 days from the date the notification is made available to the general public.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Purpose:** To acquire the Right of User (ROU) in land for laying a natural gas pipeline.
* **Project:** Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline.
* **Implementing Agency:** GAIL India Limited.
* **Location:** State of West Bengal, specifically areas within the Howrah and Jagatballavpur districts.
* **Land Acquisition:** The Government of India declares its intention to acquire the ROU in the land described in the Schedule annexed to the notification.
* **Objection Mechanism:** Any person interested in the land can object in writing to the Competent Authority, GAIL India Limited, within 21 days of the notification being made available to the public.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
* Impact: Landowners whose land falls within the specified areas in the Schedule will have their right of user acquired for the pipeline project. This may affect their ability to use the land as they previously did.
* Action Required: Landowners who have objections to the acquisition must submit these in writing to the Competent Authority, GAIL India Limited, within 21 days of the notification being made available to the general public.
GAIL India Limited:
* Impact: GAIL India Limited is authorized to lay the pipeline and is responsible for addressing objections raised by landowners.
* Action Required: GAIL India Limited must receive and address any written objections from landowners within the stipulated timeframe.
Government of India:
* Impact: The government is facilitating the project in public interest to improve natural gas transportation.
* Action Required: The government has declared its intention to acquire the Right Of User and will oversee the process.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The legal act under which the Government of India declares its intention to acquire the Right of User in land for laying pipelines.
GAIL India Limited: The company laying the JagdishpurHaldia BokaroDhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline.
JagdishpurHaldia BokaroDhamra Pipeline: The full name of the JHBDPL pipeline for which the land is being acquired.
JHBDPL Spur Pipeline Project: The specific pipeline project requiring land acquisition.
New Delhi: Location where the notification was issued.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The government ministry issuing the notification.
West Bengal: The state in which the pipeline is being laid and where land acquisition is taking place.
Rakesh Mishra: Under Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas