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.

## Report on Notification Regarding Right of User Acquisition for Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline Spur Pipeline Project **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) in land for the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline project. The notification declares the government's decision to acquire RoU for laying the pipeline in a specified area in Odisha and directs that this right shall vest in GAIL India Limited, free from all encumbrances. This report outlines the policy's objectives, key provisions, affected stakeholders, and expected outcomes, based solely on the provided notification text. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide an informative overview of a notification (S.O. 1814(E)) issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas concerning the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) for a section of the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline project in Odisha. This analysis is based solely on the content of the provided policy text. **3. Policy Overview:** * The policy, as evidenced by the provided notification, concerns the acquisition of RoU for laying a natural gas pipeline. * **Core Objective(s):** To acquire the Right of User in land for laying a pipeline for the transportation of natural gas, specifically for the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline project. **4. Background and Rationale:** * This is likely a *new* application of policy and not an amendment. * The policy addresses the need to secure land rights for infrastructure development, specifically for the JHBDPL Spur Pipeline project. The rationale, inferred from the text, is to ensure the smooth transportation of natural gas through the region, likely to support industrial and economic development. Without securing RoU, the pipeline project could face delays and legal challenges. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * **Acquisition of Right of User (RoU):** The notification declares the acquisition of RoU in the land specified in the schedule for laying the pipeline. * **Vesting of RoU:** The RoU is vested in GAIL India Limited, not the Government of India, from the date of publication of the notification. This vesting is "free from all encumbrances," meaning GAIL receives the right without any pre-existing claims or liabilities attached to the land related to the RoU. * **Specific Location:** The schedule specifies the area to be acquired, which includes: * State: Odisha * District: Kendrapara * Tehsil: Kendrapara * Village: Baro * Survey No.: 3995 * Area: 00 Hectares 00 Are 81 Sq. Mtr. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The stakeholders directly affected by this notification include: * **GAIL India Limited:** As the entity in which the RoU is vested, GAIL is responsible for the pipeline construction and operation. * **Landowners in the specified area (Baro Village, Kendrapara, Odisha):** The landowners are directly affected as their land is subject to the RoU acquisition. * **Residents of Baro Village, Kendrapara, Odisha:** These residents are impacted by the JHBDPL and the changes this pipeline makes to their environment, landscape and the location of their residences. * **Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas:** The ministry is responsible for overseeing the RoU acquisition process. * **Competent Authority:** Refers to an authority appointed by the government to perform functions under the Act. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is responsible for issuing the notification. GAIL India Limited is responsible for laying the pipeline. A "Competent Authority" submitted a report to the Government of India, indicating a role in assessing the land requirement. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification takes effect from the date of its publication. The text references the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962, implying that the acquisition process follows the procedures outlined in that Act. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcomes of this notification include: * **Facilitating Pipeline Construction:** Securing RoU in the specified land will enable GAIL to proceed with the laying of the JHBDPL Spur Pipeline. * **Timely Project Completion:** The vesting of RoU in GAIL, free from encumbrances, should expedite the project's completion. * **Increased Natural Gas Transportation Capacity:** The JHBDPL Spur Pipeline will likely contribute to an increase in the transportation capacity of natural gas in the region. * **Economic Development:** Access to natural gas can support industrial and economic development in the region. **9. Conclusion:** The notification analyzed in this report signifies the government's commitment to facilitating infrastructure development for the transportation of natural gas. By acquiring RoU for the JHBDPL Spur Pipeline project and vesting it in GAIL India Limited, the government aims to ensure the timely completion of this critical infrastructure project, which is expected to enhance the region's energy infrastructure and support economic growth. The key stakeholders are GAIL, who take on the responsibility of completing the project and the residents of Baro Village, Kendrapara, Odisha, who will be directly affected.

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