Date: 2022-06-29Category: 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 Jagdishpur Haldia and Bokaro Dhamra Gas Pipeline (JHBDPL) and Spur Pipeline of GAIL (India) Limited.
## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User for Jagadishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Spur Pipeline Project (West Bengal)
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of the Right of User (RoU) in land for the Jagadishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra (JHBDPL) spur pipeline project in West Bengal. The notification declares the government's decision to acquire the RoU and directs that this right vests in GAIL India Limited. This report outlines the policy's objective, key provisions, affected stakeholders, and potential impact.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the notification S.O. 2939(E) published on June 29, 2022, concerning the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) in land for the JHBDPL spur pipeline project in West Bengal. The analysis is based solely on the information provided in the policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy action related to land acquisition for a specific project.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the provided text, the primary objective is to formally acquire the Right of User in specific land parcels in West Bengal to facilitate the laying of a natural gas pipeline for the Jagadishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) spur.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** The policy addresses the need to acquire land rights for the construction of the JHBDPL spur pipeline. The need to acquire the RoU indicates that GAIL India Limited requires access to and usage of specific land parcels for the pipeline's development. The pipeline is for the transportation of natural gas.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **New Policy:** The notification outlines the following key provisions:
* Declaration of the Government of India's intention to acquire the Right of User in the land specified in the schedule for laying the pipeline. This follows an initial notification (S.O. No. 574E Dated 03022020) expressing the intention to acquire the land.
* Declaration that the Right of User in the specified land is officially acquired.
* Direction that the Right of User vests in GAIL India Limited, free from all encumbrances, effective from the date of the notification's publication.
* Specification of the land parcels in West Bengal where the Right of User is acquired. This is detailed in the Schedule, including District (Purba Medinipur), Block (Nandakumar), Mauza (Shitalpur), Map, Survey Numbers and the extent of land (Hectares, Are, mtr) for various LR numbers.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the primary stakeholders are:
* **GAIL India Limited:** The entity benefiting from the acquisition of the Right of User, enabling the construction and operation of the pipeline.
* **Landowners:** Individuals or entities owning the land parcels specified in the schedule, whose rights are being acquired.
* **Residents of West Bengal:** Specifically, those residing in the affected areas (Purba Medinipur district, Nandakumar block, Shitalpur Mauza), who may be impacted by the pipeline construction.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:**
* Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: Responsible for issuing the notification and overseeing the acquisition process.
* Competent Authority: Responsible for submitting a report to the Government of India regarding the land acquisition.
* GAIL India Limited: Responsible for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the pipeline.
* **Timelines or procedures:** The notification is effective from the date of publication (June 29, 2022). The process involves a prior notification of intent, a report from the Competent Authority, and then the final declaration of acquisition.
* The Competent Authority report under subsection 1 of section 6 of the said Act, was submitted to Government of India, before the final declaration.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **New Policy:** The expected outcomes include:
* Facilitation of the construction of the JHBDPL spur pipeline, contributing to the expansion of natural gas infrastructure.
* Improved transportation of natural gas through the pipeline network.
* Potential economic benefits associated with the pipeline project, such as increased energy availability and industrial development.
* Compensation to landowners for the acquisition of the Right of User.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification S.O. 2939(E) is a crucial step in acquiring the necessary land rights for the Jagadishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra (JHBDPL) spur pipeline project in West Bengal. By vesting the Right of User in GAIL India Limited, the government aims to facilitate the timely construction and operation of the pipeline, ultimately contributing to the development of natural gas infrastructure and the energy sector in the region.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: A ministry of the Government of India.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of Users in Land Act, 1962: An act of the Government of India concerning the acquisition of land for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Jagadishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) spur Pipeline: A pipeline project for the transportation of natural gas.
West Bengal: A state in India where the pipeline is being laid.
GAIL India Limited: The company responsible for laying the pipeline.
Purba Medinipur: A district in West Bengal.
Nandakumar: A block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
Shitalpur: A Mauza in Nandakumar block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
RAKESH MISHRA: Under Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—ईप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 2797] नइ ददल्ली, बधु िार, जनू 29, 2022/अषाढ़ 8, 1944
No. 2797] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2022/ASHADHA 8, 1944
परे ोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गसै मत्रं ालय
ऄजधसचू ना
नइ ददल्ली, 27 जून, 2022
का.अ. 2939(ऄ).—भारत सरकार न े पेरोजलयम और खजनज पाआपलाआन (भूजम म ें ईपयोग के ऄजधकार का
ऄजजन) ऄजधजनयम, 1962 (1962 का 50) (जजसे आसम ें आसके पश्चात ईक्त ऄजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3 की
ईपधारा (1) के ऄधीन जारी भारत सरकार के पेरोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गैस मंत्रालय की ऄजधसूचना संख्या 574(इ)
ददनांक 03/02/2020, ईस ऄजधसूचना से सलं ग्न ऄनुसूची म ें जिजनर्ददष्ट भूजम म ें गेल (आजण्डया) जलजमटेड द्वारा पजश्चम बंगाल
राज्य म ें जगदीिपरु -हजल्दया–बोकारो-धामरा पाआपलाआन (जे एच बी दी पी एल)& स्ट्पर पाआपलाआन के माध्यम से
प्राकृजतक गैस के पररिहन के जलए पाआपलाआन जबछान े के प्रयोजन के जलए ईपयोग के ऄजधकार का ऄजनज करन े के ऄपन े
अिय की घोषणा की थी;
और ईक्त राजपजत्रत ऄजधसूचना की प्रजतयां जनता को ईपलब्ध करा दी गइ थी;
और, सक्षम प्राजधकार न,े ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 6 की ईप-धारा (1) के ऄधीन भारत सरकार को ऄपनी ररपोट ज
दे दी ह;ै
और भारत सरकार ने, ईक्त ररपोटज पर जिचार करन े के पश्चात और यह संतष्टु हो जान े पर दक ईक्त भूजम
पाआपलाआन ें जबछाने के जलए ऄपेजक्षत ह,ै ईस में ईपयोग के ऄजधकार का ऄजनज करने का जिजनश्चय दकया ह;ै
4335 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
ऄतः ऄब, भारत सरकार, ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 6 की ईप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत्त्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुये,
यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक आस ऄजधसूचना से सलं ग्न ऄनुसूची में जिजनर्ददष्ट भूजम म ें पाआपलाआनें जबछान े के जलए ईपयोग के
ऄजधकार का ऄजजन दकया जाता ह;ै
और भारत सरकार, ईक्त ऄजधजनयम दक धारा 6 दक ईप-धारा (4) द्वारा प्रदत िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुय,े जनदेि
देती ह ै दक पाआपलाआनें जबछाने के जलए भूजम में ईपयोग का ऄजधकार, आस घोषणा के प्रकािन की तारीख को, भारत
सरकार में जनजहत होने के बजाए, पाआपलाआनें जबछान े का प्रस्ट्ताि करने िाली गले (आजण्डया) जलजमटेड में जनजहत होगा और
तदपु रर, भूजम म ें ऐसे ईपयोग का ऄजधकार, आस प्रकार ऄजधरोजपत जनबंधनों और ितों के ऄधीन रहत े हुय,े सभी जिल्लगं मों
से मुक्त, गले (आजण्डया) जलजमटेड म ेंजनजहत होगा।
जगदीिपरु -हजल्दया-बोकारो-धामरा पाआपलाआन और स्ट्पर पाइप लाइन प्रोजक्े ट, 3 बी सक्े सन, पजश्चम बगं ाल
ऄनुसूची
राज्य : पजश्चम बंगाल
क्षेत्रफल
जजला ब् लॉक मौजा थाना नं. नक्िा सिे नं.
हक्े टेऄर-अर-िग जमीटर
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
पूिाज मेदीजनपूर नंदकुमार िीतलपरु 71 एल. अर 2031 0 02 69
2044 0 09 71
2046 0 01 72
2047 0 02 17
2048 0 03 22
2049 0 02 42
[फा.स.ं एल.-14014 /129/2022-जीपी-II (इ-43298)]
राकेि जमश्रा, ऄिर सजचि
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 27th June, 2022
S.O. 2939(E).— whereas by the notification of Government of India in Ministry of Petroleum and Natural
Gas vide S.O. No. 574(E) Dated 03/02/2020, issued under sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Petroleum and Minerals
Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of Users in Land) Act, 1962 (50 to 1962) hereinafter referred to as the said Act,
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 Jagadishpur-Haldia-
Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) & spur Pipeline, 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 Competent Authority has, under sub-section (1) of section 6 of the said Act, submitted his
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 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[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : ऄसाधारण 3
of India, vest, on this date of the publication of the declaration, in the GAIL (India) Limited, free from all
encumbrances.
JAGDISHPUR- HALDIA-BOKARO-DHAMRA & SPUR PIPELINE PROJECT, 3B SECTION,
WEST BENGAL
SCHEDULE
State : West Bengal
Area
J.L.
District Block Mauza Map Survey No. Sq.
No. Hect. Are
mtr.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Purba Medinipur Nandakumar Shitalpur 71 LR 2031 0 02 69
2044 0 09 71
2046 0 01 72
2047 0 02 17
2048 0 03 22
2049 0 02 42
[F. No. L-14014/129/2022-GP-II (E-43298)]
RAKESH MISHRA, Under Secy.
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