Date: 2021-11-11Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of Notification in the Extra Ordinary Gazette of India under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (ARUL) Act, 1962 for Barauni Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline (BGPL) of GAIL (India) Limited.
Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, concerns the acquisition of the Right of User for land in Bihar for the Barauni Guwahati pipeline project by GAIL India Limited. It follows a previous notification (S.O. No. 1392E dated 22.03.2021) and the submission of a report by the Competent Authority. The notification declares that the Right of User in the specified land now vests in GAIL India Limited.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Acquisition of Right of User:**
* The Government of India has decided to acquire the Right of User in the land specified in the schedule.
* This acquisition is for laying a pipeline for the transportation of natural gas through the Barauni Guwahati pipeline project in Bihar.
* **Vesting of Rights:**
* The Right of User in the land now vests in GAIL India Limited.
* This vesting is effective from the date of publication of the notification.
* The land is free from all encumbrances.
* **Project Details:**
* The project is the Barauni Guwahati Pipeline Project.
* The schedule lists specific areas in the state of Bihar, including the district, anchal, village, JL No., Survey No., and Hectare area/Sq. mtr.
* **Legal Basis:**
* The notification is issued in exercise of powers conferred by subsection 4 of Section 6 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* It follows the process outlined in the Act, including the initial declaration of intention (S.O. No. 1392E dated 22.03.2021) and the submission of a report by the Competent Authority under subsection 1 of Section 6.
Impact Analysis:
GAIL India Limited
Impact: GAIL India Limited now has the Right of User in the specified land for laying the pipeline, free from all encumbrances.
Action Required: GAIL India Limited can now proceed with laying the pipeline on the specified land.
Landowners in Bihar (specifically in the listed districts, anchals and villages)
Impact: Landowners are affected by the acquisition of the Right of User on their land.
Action Required: No action specified in this document.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry issuing the notification.
New Delhi: Capital of India, where the notification was issued.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of Users in Land Act, 1962: The Act under which the notification is issued.
GAIL India Limited: The company laying the pipeline, in which the right of user is vested.
Barauni Guwahati Pipeline: The pipeline project for which the land is being acquired.
Bihar: The State in India where the land acquisition is taking place for the pipeline project.
Begusarai: District in Bihar, where land is being acquired.
RAKESH MISHRA: Under Secretary who signed the notification.