Date: 2021-11-12Category: 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.
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Indian government declares the acquisition of the right of user in specific land for laying pipelines. This is for the transportation of natural gas by GAIL India Limited through the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline in West Bengal. The declaration follows the government's intention announced earlier and consideration of the Competent Authority's report. The notification is effective from the date of its publication.
Key Points / Main Content:
Acquisition of Right of User:
* The Government of India declares the acquisition of the right of user in the land specified in the schedule attached to the notification for laying pipelines.
* This action is taken under subsection 1 of section 6 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
Vesting of Rights:
* The right of user in the land for laying the pipeline will vest in GAIL India Limited instead of the Government of India.
* This vesting is effective from the date of publication of the declaration.
* The right of user is transferred to GAIL India Limited free from all encumbrances, subject to imposed restrictions and conditions.
Project Details:
* The pipeline project is the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline Project, 3B Section, in West Bengal.
* The schedule provides a list of survey areas, districts, blocks, mauzas, J.L. Nos., map numbers, and land measurements (hectares, ares, and square meters).
Impact Analysis:
GAIL India Limited:
* Impact: GAIL India Limited is granted the right of user to the specified land for laying pipelines for the JHBDPL project, enabling the transportation of natural gas.
* Action Required: GAIL India Limited can proceed with laying the pipeline on the specified land, adhering to the conditions and restrictions applicable to the right of user.
Landowners:
* Impact: Landowners of the specified land will have the right of user acquired for the pipeline project.
* Action Required: Landowners must allow GAIL India Limited to use the land for laying pipelines, subject to applicable regulations and potential compensation as per the Act.
Competent Authority:
* Impact: The Competent Authority's report was considered by the Government of India before making the declaration.
* Action Required: No further action is required from the Competent Authority as the declaration has been made.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of Users in Land Act, 1962: An Indian law under which the Government of India intends to acquire right of user for laying pipelines.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Government of India ministry that issued the notification regarding the acquisition of land for pipeline laying.
GAIL India Limited: The company laying the pipeline, in which the right of user will be vested instead of the Government of India.
JagdishpurHaldiaBokaroDhamra Pipeline: The specific pipeline project (JHBDPL) for which the land is being acquired.
West Bengal: The state in India where the pipeline is being laid and the land acquisition is taking place.
New Delhi: Location of publication of the notification
Purba Medinipur: A district in West Bengal where land is being acquired for the pipeline project.
November 8, 2021: Date of the notification.