Date: 2022-03-23Category: 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 Dadri Bawana Nangal Spur Pipeline of GAIL (India) Limited.
## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User for Natural Gas Pipeline in Punjab
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) in land in the state of Punjab for the laying of a natural gas pipeline by GAIL India Limited. The notification, published by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, declares the government's intention to acquire RoU for the Dadri Bawana Nangal Spur Pipeline HMEL Bathinda Connectivity project. The key finding is that the government has approved the RoU acquisition, and the rights will vest in GAIL India Limited.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview of a government notification related to the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) for land in Punjab for a natural gas pipeline project. This analysis is based solely on the provided policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a *new* policy declaration regarding specific land acquisition.
* **Core Objective:** To acquire the Right of User in specific land parcels in Punjab for the laying of a natural gas pipeline, specifically the Dadri Bawana Nangal Spur Pipeline HMEL Bathinda Connectivity project.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy Rationale (Inferred):** The policy addresses the need for land rights to facilitate the construction of a natural gas pipeline. This pipeline project is likely intended to improve natural gas transportation infrastructure, potentially enhancing energy supply and distribution in the region. The notification indicates that a prior intention to acquire the land was announced, suggesting a recognized need for the pipeline.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **New Policy Provisions:**
* **Declaration of RoU Acquisition:** The Government of India declares the acquisition of Right of User in the land specified in the schedule appended to the notification.
* **Project Specificity:** The acquisition is for the purpose of laying a pipeline for the "Dadri Bawana Nangal Spur Pipeline HMEL Bathinda Connectivity" project.
* **Vesting of Rights:** The Right of User in the land will vest in GAIL India Limited, free from all encumbrances, from the date of publication of the notification.
* **Geographic Scope:** The acquisition affects specific land parcels in the Bathinda district of Punjab, across various tehsils (Talwandi Sabo and Bathinda) and villages.
* **Land Details:** The notification includes a schedule listing the specific survey numbers, villages, tehsils, and districts affected, along with the land area (in Hectare, Are, and Square Metre) for each survey number.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
* **Directly Affected:**
* Landowners in the Bathinda district of Punjab whose land falls within the specified survey numbers.
* GAIL India Limited, as the entity receiving the Right of User for the pipeline project.
* **Indirectly Affected:**
* Residents and businesses in the region who may benefit from improved natural gas infrastructure.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. Competent Authority who submitted the report under Section 6(1) of the Act.
* **Procedure:** The text indicates a process involving:
* Initial notification of intention to acquire land (S.O. No. E dated under subsection 1 of Section 3 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962).
* Making the notification available to the public.
* Submission of a report by the Competent Authority (under subsection 1 of Section 6 of the said Act).
* Government review and decision-making.
* Final declaration of RoU acquisition (under subsection 1 of Section 6 of the said Act).
* Vesting of RoU in GAIL India Limited (under subsection 4 of Section 6 of the said Act).
* **Timelines:** The notification is dated 17th March 2022, and it references a previous notification dated 20.01.2022, published on 24.01.2022. The RoU vests in GAIL India Limited on the date of publication of this current notification.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **Expected Outcomes (of New Policy):**
* Facilitation of the Dadri Bawana Nangal Spur Pipeline HMEL Bathinda Connectivity project.
* Development of natural gas transportation infrastructure in the Bathinda region of Punjab.
* Potential economic benefits associated with improved energy access and distribution.
* Resolution of land rights issues necessary for the pipeline construction.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification represents a significant step in enabling the construction of the Dadri Bawana Nangal Spur Pipeline HMEL Bathinda Connectivity project. By acquiring the Right of User in the specified lands and vesting those rights in GAIL India Limited, the government aims to facilitate the development of crucial natural gas infrastructure. Affected landowners and GAIL India Limited are the primary stakeholders directly impacted by this notification.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The government ministry responsible for the notification.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The legal act under which the land acquisition is being carried out.
GAIL India Limited: The company for whom the right of user in the land is being acquired for laying the pipeline.
Dadri Bawana Nangal Spur Pipeline HMEL Bathinda Connectivity: The name of the pipeline project.
Punjab: The state where the land acquisition is taking place.
Bathinda: A district in Punjab where land is being acquired for the pipeline project.
Talwandi Sabo: A tehsil located in Bathinda district, Punjab.
Naruana: A village in Bathinda tehsil and district, Punjab.
Talab Nehar: A village in Bathinda tehsil and district, Punjab.
Multania: A village in Bathinda tehsil and district, Punjab.
Bir Behman: A village in Bathinda tehsil and district, Punjab.
Sivia: A village in Bathinda tehsil and district, Punjab.
Rakesh Mishra: Under Secretary
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण्ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 1236] नई दिल्ली, बधु िार, माच च23, 2022/ चत्रै 2, 1944
No. 1236] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2022/ CHAITRA 2, 1944
परे ोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गसै मत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल् ली, 17 माचच, 2022
का.आ. 1278(अ).—भारत सरकार न े पेरोजलयम और खजनि पाइपलाइन (भूजम म ें उपयोग के अजधकार का
अिचन) अजधजनयम, 1962 (1962 का 50)(जिसे इसम ें इसके पश् चात ् उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3 की
उपधारा (1) के अधीन िारी भारत सरकार के पेरोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गैस मंत्रालय की अजधसूचना संख् या का.आ.303
(अ) तारीख 20.01.2022 िो भारत के असाधारण रािपत्र तारीख 24.01.2022 म ें प्रकाजित की गयी थी,द्वारा उस
अजधसूचना स े संलग्न अनुसूची म ें जिजनर्िष्च ट भूजम म ें गले (इजण्ड या) जलजमटेड द्वारा पंिाब राज्य िािरी-बिाना-नांगल स्ट्पर
पाइपलाईन (एच.एम.ई.एल.भटटंडा कनेजक्टजिटी) के माध्यम स े प्राकृजतक गैस के पररिहन के जलए पाइपलाइन जबछाने के
प्रयोिन के जलए उपयोग के अजधकार का अिनच करने के अपने आिय की घोषणा की थी;
और उक्त रािपत्र अजधसूचना की प्रजतयां िनता को उपलब् ध करा िी गई थी;
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी न,े उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उपधारा (1) के अधीन भारत सरकार को अपनी ररपोट च
िे िी ह;ै
और भारत सरकार न,े उक्त ररपोट च पर जिचार करन े के पश् चात् और यह संतष्टु हो िान े पर दक उक्त भूजम
पाइपलाईन जबछाने के जलए अपेजक्षत ह,ै उस म ें उपयोग के अजधकार का अिनच करने का जिजनश् चय दकया ह;ै
अत: अब, भारत सरकार, उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रित् त िजक्त यों का प्रयोग करत े
हुए, यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक इस अजधसूचना स े संलग् न अनुसचू ी म ें जिजनर्िष्च ट भूजम म ें पाइपलाइन जबछाने के जलए उपयोग
के अजधकार का अिचन दकया िाता ह;ै
1969 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
और, भारत सरकार, उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उपधारा (4) द्वारा प्रित् त िजक्त यों का प्रयोग करत े हुए,
जनिेि िेती ह ै दक पाइपलाइन जबछाने के जलए भूजम म ें उपयोग का अजधकार, इस घोषणा के प्रकािन की तारीख स,े भारत
सरकार म ें जनजहत होने के बिाए, सभी जिल् लंगमों स े मुक् त होकर, गले (इजण्ड या) जलजमटेड म ें जनजहत होगा।
िािरी बिाना नागं ल स्ट्पर पाइपलाईन
(एच एम ई एल भटटंडा कोनजे क्टजिटी)
अनसु चू ी
राज्य – पिं ाब
जिला तहसील गांि सि े नम्बर क्षेत्रफल
हक्े टेयर एयर िगच मीटर
1 2 3 4 5
भटटंडा तलिंडी साबो रामा 139//20 0 0 25
220//24 0 2 0
भटटंडा तलिंडी साबो बाघा 28//24/2 00 07 97
भटटंडा तलिंडी साबो बंगी रघ ु 211/1/1 0 8 86
297/1 0 1 1
221/2 0 31 39
भटटंडा तलिंडी साबो भगिानगढ़ 596/2 0 12 91
595/2 0 10 12
593/1/2 0 12 65
594/2 0 9 62
605/2 0 5 6
भटटंडा तलिंडी साबो डुनेिाला 35//15/2 0 2 53
भटटंडा भटटंडा नरुआना 510 0 05 56
814 00 12 90
815 00 14 16
660 00 18 21
665/2 00 15 43
109 00 07 09[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
110 00 07 59
112 00 22 77
87 00 05 56
भटटंडा भटटंडा तालाब नहर 36//12/2 0 7 59
19 0 1 77
37//5 0 3 28
36//23/1 0 1 77
39//4 0 1 1
5/1 0 0 50
40//6 0 0 75
12/1 0 0 50
59//7/2 0 5 81
15/1 0 5 5
15/2 0 1 77
भटटंडा भटटंडा मुल्ताजनया 643 0 19 47
भटटंडा भटटंडा बीड बेहजमन 469 0 1 1
470 0 22 25
िािरी बिाना नागं ल स्ट्पर पाइपलाईन
(एच एम ई एल भटटंडा कनजे क्टजिटी)
अनसु चू ी
राज्य –पिं ाब
गांि सिे नम्बर क्षेत्रफल
जिला तहसील
हक्े टेयर एयर िगच मीटर
1 2 3 4 5
भटटंडा भटटंडा भटटंडा 1033 0 10 37
1030 0 10 11
1096/1 0 15 42
1121 0 1 264 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
1122 0 10 62
1131 0 3 28
1240 0 27 44
1138 0 12 64
1139 0 11 88
1140 0 10 87
1145 0 7 58
भटटंडा भटटंडा जसजियन 658 0 24 28
657 0 19 72
656 0 16 44
653 0 21 75
647/2 0 17 70
649 0 18 71
651 0 18 46
632 0 13 40
629 0 14 66
631 0 19 72
620 0 15 17
587 0 0 64
[फा.सं.एल-14014/46/2022-िीपी-II/ (ई-41809)]
राकेि जमश्रा, अिर सजचि
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 17th March, 2022
S.O. 1278(E).—Whereas by notification of Government of India in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural
Gas S.O. No. (E) dated issued under sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines
(Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 ( 50 of 1962 ) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), Notification
No.303 (E) dated 20.01.2022 which published in the Extra Ordinary Gazette of India dated 24.01.2022, the
Government of India declared its intention 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 Dadri – Bawana –
Nangal Spur Pipeline (HMEL Bathinda Connectivity) in the state of Punjab by GAIL (India) Limited;
And whereas copies of the said Gazette notification were made available to the public;[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
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 pipelines, 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,
Government of India hereby declares that the Right of User in the land specified in the Schedule appended to this
notification is hereby acquired for laying the pipeline;
And, further, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of Section 6 of the said Act, Government
of India hereby directs that the Right of User in the land for laying the pipeline shall, instead of vesting in Government
of India, vest, on this date of the publication of the declaration, in the GAIL (India) Limited, free from all
encumbrances.
DADRI - BAWANA - NANGAL SPUR PIPELINE
(HMEL BATHINDA CONNECTIVITY)
SCHEDULE
State: Punjab
Area
District Tehsil Village Survey No.
Hectare Are Square Metre
1 2 3 4 5
Bathinda Talwandi Sabo Raman 139//20 00 00 25
220//24 00 02 00
Bathinda Talwandi Sabo Bagha 28//24/2 00 07 97
Bathinda Talwandi Sabo Bangi Rughu 211/1/1 00 08 86
297/1 00 01 01
221/2 00 31 39
Bathinda Talwandi Sabo Bhagwangarh 596/2 00 12 91
595/2 00 10 12
593/1/2 00 12 65
594/2 00 09 62
605/2 00 05 06
Bathinda Talwandi Sabo Dunewala 35//15/2 00 02 53
Bathinda Bathinda Naruana 510 00 05 56
814 00 12 90
815 00 14 16
660 00 18 21
665/2 00 15 43
109 00 07 09
110 00 07 59
112 00 22 77
87 00 05 56
Bathinda Bathinda Talab Nehar 36//12/2 00 07 59
19 00 01 77
37//5 00 03 286 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
36//23/1 00 01 77
39//4 00 01 01
5/1 00 00 50
40//6 0 0 75
12/1 0 0 50
59//7/2 0 5 81
15/1 0 5 5
15/2 0 1 77
Bathinda Bathinda Multania 643 0 19 47
Bathinda Bathinda Bir Behman 469 0 1 1
470 0 22 25
DADRI - BAWANA - NANGAL SPUR PIPELINE
(HMEL BATHINDA CONNECTIVITY)
SCHEDULE
State: Punjab
Area
District Tehsil Village Survey No.
Hectare Are Square Metre
1 2 3 4 5
Bathinda Bathinda Bathinda 1033 0 10 37
1030 0 10 11
1096/1 0 15 42
1121 0 1 26
1122 0 10 62
1131 0 3 28
1240 0 27 44
1138 0 12 64
1139 0 11 88
1140 0 10 87
1145 0 7 58
Bathinda Bathinda Sivia 658 0 24 28
657 0 19 72
656 0 16 44
653 0 21 75
647/2 0 17 70
649 0 18 71
651 0 18 46
632 0 13 40
629 0 14 66
631 0 19 72[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 7
620 0 15 17
587 0 0 64
[F. No. L-14014/46/2022-GP – II/ (E- 41809)]
RAKESH MISHRA, Under Secy.
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