Date: 2025-06-05Category: 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.
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**Report on Government of India Notification Regarding Acquisition of Right of User for Petroleum and Natural Gas Pipelines**
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Government of India, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, concerning the acquisition of right of user in land for laying pipelines. The core purpose is to facilitate the transportation of natural gas through the Barauni Guwahati Pipeline (BGPL) in West Bengal by GAIL India Limited. The notification declares the government's decision to acquire the right of user in specified lands and directs that this right vests directly in GAIL India Limited instead of the Government of India.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview and analysis of the Government of India notification regarding the acquisition of right of user in land for petroleum and natural gas pipelines, based solely on the text provided. This report aims to inform the affected industry about the implications of this notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy initiative.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective is to acquire the right of user in land for laying a pipeline for the transportation of natural gas through the Barauni Guwahati Pipeline (BGPL) in the State of West Bengal. The overarching goal is to facilitate the transport of natural gas by GAIL India Limited.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* The policy addresses the need to acquire land rights for laying petroleum and mineral pipelines. The notification suggests that GAIL India Limited needs to construct a pipeline for the transportation of natural gas. It can be inferred that existing regulations require government intervention to secure land rights for such projects, and this notification is the mechanism for achieving this. The rationale is to ensure the smooth transportation of natural gas.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* The Government of India declares its intention to acquire the Right of User in the land specified in the schedule attached to the notification.
* The notification pertains to land located in West Bengal, specifically in the districts of Coochbehar and Tufanganj.
* The purpose of the acquisition is for laying a pipeline to transport natural gas through the Barauni Guwahati Pipeline (BGPL) which is being carried out by GAIL India Limited.
* The Right of User in the land vests in GAIL India Limited instead of the Government of India. This means GAIL India Limited has the right to use the land, free from encumbrances, for the purpose of laying the pipeline.
* The policy follows a process of notification, consideration of public objections, and a report from a competent authority before the final declaration of acquisition.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
* The primary target audience is GAIL India Limited, the entity responsible for laying the pipeline.
* Other stakeholders include landowners in the specified areas in West Bengal, residents of the affected villages, and relevant government agencies involved in land acquisition and infrastructure development.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, is the responsible agency. GAIL India Limited is the implementing body. A "Competent Authority" is mentioned as handling public objections and submitting reports.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification references prior notifications (S.O. 1087 E. dated 18022025, published on 05032025). This indicates a multi-step process involving initial notification, review of objections, and final declaration. The right of use vests in GAIL India Limited from the date of publication of the declaration.
* It is inferred that GAIL India Limited is responsible for compensating landowners for the use of their land.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* The intended outcome is the smooth and expeditious laying of the Barauni Guwahati Pipeline (BGPL) by GAIL India Limited.
* This will facilitate the transportation of natural gas, contributing to energy security and economic development in the region.
* The direct vesting of land rights in GAIL India Limited, rather than the government, is likely intended to expedite the project implementation by reducing bureaucratic delays.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Government of India notification analyzed in this report facilitates the acquisition of land rights for the Barauni Guwahati Pipeline (BGPL) project by GAIL India Limited. By vesting the right of user directly in GAIL, the policy aims to expedite the pipeline construction process. This notification is a crucial step in ensuring the timely completion of this important infrastructure project, which is vital for the transportation of natural gas.
Key Entities Referenced
INDIA: Country issuing the gazette notification.
NEW DELHI: Location where the notification was issued.
JUNE 5, 2025: Date of the Gazette notification.
JYAISTHA 15, 1947: Corresponding date in the Indian national calendar.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry issuing the notification.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The law under which the land rights are being acquired.
50 of 1962: Act number and year.
S.O. 1087 E.: Notification number of the initial notification regarding the intention to acquire land rights.
18022025: Date of the initial notification (18th February 2025).
Extra Ordinary Gazette of India: Official publication in which the initial notification was published.
05032025: Date the initial notification was published in the Gazette (5th March 2025).
GAIL India Limited: The company laying the pipeline and acquiring the right of user.
WEST BENGAL: The state where the pipeline is being laid.
Barauni Guwahati Pipeline BGPL: Name of the pipeline project.
S.O. 2494E: The notification number for this specific declaration.
the 30th May, 2025: Date of the current notification.
Coochbehar: District in West Bengal.
Tufanganj: Thana in Coochbehar district.
Falimari: Village in Tufanganj Thana.
Coochbehar Coochbehar: District and Thana in West Bengal.
Baraibari: Village in Coochbehar Thana.
Bara Shalbari: Village in Tufanganj Thana.
RAMJI LAL MEENA: Under Secy.
F. No. L140142442022GPII E 45379: File number of the notification
Mayapuri, New Delhi110064: Location of the Government of India Press
Delhi110054: Location of the Controller of Publications
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण्ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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कोचजबहार तूफानगंि२- फजलमारी 63 5696 0 10 68
5698 0 10 00
5699 0 9 67
5731 0 0 40
5728 0 0 12
5729 0 2 35
5730 0 2 10
5724 0 12 22
कोचजबहार कोचजबहार२- बराईबारी 26 128 0 5 23
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130 0 3 96
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3964 0 3 77
3973 0 1 40
3957 0 4 10
3959 0 0 5
3955 0 3 80
3956 0 2 91
3950 0 5 17[भाग II—खण्ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
3882 0 0 47
3881 0 6 65
3883 0 1 02
3885 0 6 58
[फा. स. ं एल-14014/244/2022-िीपी-II (ई-45379)]
रामिीलाल मीना, अवर सजचव
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 30th May, 2025
S.O. 2494(E).—Whereas by notification of Government of India in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural
Gas Numbers S.O. 1087 (E.) dated 18-02-2025 issued under Sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Petroleum and
Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962) (hereinafter referred to as the said
Act), published in the Extra Ordinary Gazette of India dated 05/03/2025, the Government of India declared its
intension to acquire the Right of User in the land specified in the Schedule appended to that notification for the
purpose of laying pipeline for transportation of natural gas through Barauni – Guwahati Pipeline (BGPL) in the State
of WEST BENGAL by GAIL (India) Limited;
And whereas copies of the said Gazette notification were made available to the public;
And whereas the objections received from the public to the laying of the pipeline have been considered and
disposed of by the Competent Authority;
And, whereas the Competent Authority has, under Sub-section (1) of Section 6 of the said Act, submitted its
report to Government of India;
And whereas Government of India after considering the said report and on being satisfied that the said land is
required for laying the pipeline, has decided to acquire the Right of User therein;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-section (1) of Section (6) of the said Act, the
Government of India hereby declares that the Right of User in the said lands specified in the Schedule appended to
this notification is hereby acquired for laying the pipeline;
And, further, in exercise of powers conferred by Sub-section (4) of Section 6 of the said Act, Government of
India hereby directs the Right of User in the land for laying the pipeline shall, instead of vesting in Government of
India, vest, on the date of the publication of the declaration, in the GAIL (India) Limited, free from all encumbrances.
SCHEDULE
BARAUNI - GUWAHATI PIPELINE PROJECT
SCHEDULE
State : West Bengal
District Thana Village JL No. Survey No. Area
Hectare & Are & Square Mtr.
1 2 3 4 5 6
Coochbehar Tufanganj 2 Falimari 63 5696 0 10 68
5698 0 10 00
5699 0 9 67
5731 0 0 40
5728 0 0 124 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
5729 0 2 35
5730 0 2 10
5724 0 12 22
Coochbehar Coochbehar 2 Baraibari 26 128 0 5 23
129 0 13 03
130 0 3 96
449 0 1 36
450 0 0 75
424 0 10 37
Coochbehar Tufanganj 2 Bara Shalbari 27 3971 0 3 12
3972 0 6 22
3964 0 3 77
3973 0 1 40
3957 0 4 10
3959 0 0 5
3955 0 3 80
3956 0 2 91
3950 0 5 17
3882 0 0 47
3881 0 6 65
3883 0 1 02
3885 0 6 58
[F. No. L-14014/244/2022-GP-II (E- 45379)]
RAMJI LAL MEENA, Under Secy.
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