Date: 2022-03-04Category: 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 Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline Project Spur Pipeline in Jharkhand
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, concerning the acquisition of the Right of User (RoU) in specific land parcels in the state of Jharkhand. The notification, published on March 4, 2022, pertains to the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline project undertaken by GAIL India Limited. The core purpose of this notification is to formally declare the acquisition of RoU, enabling the laying of the pipeline. Key finding: The Government of India has formally granted GAIL India Limited the right to use the specified land for the JHBDPL project, free from encumbrances.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the policy notification S.O. 1003(E), dated March 3, 2022, issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) for the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline project in Jharkhand. The analysis is based solely on the information contained within the provided policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This notification represents a formal declaration of RoU acquisition, following an earlier notification expressing the government's intention to acquire said rights.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as stated in the text, is to acquire the Right of User in the land specified in the Schedule for the purpose of laying a pipeline for the transportation of natural gas through the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This is not an amendment, but rather the enactment of a policy to acquire land for infrastructure purposes. The text suggests that the construction of the JHBDPL pipeline is of national importance. The policy likely addresses the need to secure land rights to facilitate the timely and efficient construction of the pipeline, which is critical for natural gas transportation. The pipeline appears to improve natural gas supply.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is a New Policy related to land acquisition. The notification has the following key provisions:
* **Declaration of RoU Acquisition:** The central government formally declares the acquisition of Right of User in the land specified in the Schedule appended to the notification.
* **Vesting of Rights in GAIL:** The Right of User in the land is vested in GAIL India Limited, effective from the date of the publication of the notification. This transfer of rights to GAIL is specified to be free from all encumbrances.
* **Schedule of Land:** The notification includes a schedule detailing the specific land parcels affected by the RoU acquisition. This schedule lists the District, Block, Village, Thana No., Survey No., and area (in Hectares, Ares, and Sq. Meters) for each land parcel.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this policy are:
* **GAIL India Limited:** As the entity granted the Right of User, GAIL is directly responsible for the laying of the pipeline.
* **Landowners in Jharkhand:** The policy directly impacts landowners in the specified districts (Khunti, Gumla, Simdega) whose land falls within the RoU for the pipeline.
* **Residents of Affected Villages:** Residents of the villages listed in the schedule, as their access to and use of the land may be affected.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: Responsible for issuing the notification and overseeing the policy.
* GAIL India Limited: Responsible for implementing the pipeline laying project.
* Competent Authority: Responsible for submitting a report to the Government of India.
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* The Right of User vests in GAIL India Limited on the date of publication of the notification (March 4, 2022).
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes and impact of this policy are:
* **Facilitation of Pipeline Construction:** The RoU acquisition aims to facilitate the smooth and timely construction of the JHBDPL Spur Pipeline project.
* **Enhanced Natural Gas Transportation:** The completion of the pipeline will contribute to improved natural gas transportation infrastructure in the region.
* **Economic Development:** The pipeline project could lead to economic development and improved energy access in the region.
* **Potential for Land Use Restrictions:** Landowners within the RoU may face restrictions on land use and development.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification S.O. 1003(E) signifies a crucial step in the development of the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline project. By formally acquiring the Right of User in the specified land parcels and vesting those rights in GAIL India Limited, the government aims to facilitate the timely completion of this critical infrastructure project. This policy is significant for improving natural gas transportation infrastructure and potentially contributing to economic development in the region.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The government ministry responsible for the notification.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of Users in Land Act, 1962: The Act under which the notification is issued.
Jagdishpur Haldia Bokaro Dhamra Pipeline: The pipeline project for which the land is being acquired.
JHBDPL Spur Pipeline: A spur pipeline associated with the Jagdishpur Haldia Bokaro Dhamra Pipeline project.
GAIL India Limited: The company responsible for laying the pipeline.
State of Jharkhand: The state where the land acquisition is taking place.
RANCHI TO ANGUL: The route of the pipeline project.
Khunti: A district in Jharkhand.
Torpa: A block in Khunti district, Jharkhand.
Rania: A block in Khunti district, Jharkhand.
Gumla: A district in Jharkhand.
Kamdara: A block in Gumla district, Jharkhand.
Simdega: A district in Jharkhand.
Jaldega: A block in Simdega district, Jharkhand.
Bansjor: A block in Simdega district, Jharkhand.
New Delhi: Place of notification.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 973] नई दिल्ली, िसक्रनार, माच च4, 2022/फाल्ग नस 13, 1943
No. 973] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022/PHALGUNA 13, 1943
पेरोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गसै मत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल् ली, 3 माचच, 2022
का.आ. 1003(अ).—भारत सरकार न े पेरोजलयम और खजनि पाइपलाइन (भूजम म ें उपयोग के अजधकार का
अिचन) अजधजनयम, 1962 (1962 का 50) (जिसे इसमें इसके पश्चात उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया है) की धारा 3 की उपधारा
(1) के अधीन िारी भारत सरकार के पेरोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गैस मंत्रालय की अजधसूचना संख्या का.आ. 4280
(अ) तारीख 03.09.2021 द्वारा उस अजधसूचना स े संलग्न अनससूची म ें जनजन्ि्ट च भूजम म ें गेल (इजण्डया) जलजमटेड द्वारा
झारखण्ड राज्य में िगिीिपरस -हजल्िया–बोकारो-धामरा पाइप लाइन (ि े एच बी िी पी एल) & स्ट्पर पाइप लाइन के
माध्यम से प्राकृजतक गैस के पररनहन के जलए पाइपलाइन जबछाने के प्रयोिन के जलए उपयोग के अजधकार का अिचन करन े
के अपन ेआिय की घोषणा की थी;
और उक्त रािपजत्रत अजधसूचना की प्रजतयां िनता को उपलब्ध करा िी गई थी;
और, सक्षम प्राजधकार न,े उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उप-धारा (1) के अधीन भारत सरकार को अपनी ररपोट च
िे िी ह;ै
और भारत सरकार न,े उक्त ररपोटच पर जनचार करन े के पश्चात और यह संत्ट स हो िान े पर दक उक्त भूजम
पाइपलाइन ें जबछाने के जलए अपेजक्षत ह,ै उस में उपयोग के अजधकार का अिनच करने का जनजनश्चय दकया ह;ै
1538 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
अतः अब, भारत सरकार, उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुये,
यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक इस अजधसूचना से सलं ग्न अनससूची में जनजन्ि्ट च भूजम म ें पाइपलाइनें जबछान े के जलए उपयोग के
अजधकार का अिचन दकया िाता ह;ै
और भारत सरकार, उक्त अजधजनयम दक धारा 6 दक उप-धारा (4) द्वारा प्रित िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुये, जनिेि
िेती ह ै दक पाइपलाइन ें जबछाने के जलए भूजम में उपयोग का अजधकार, इस घोषणा के प्रकािन की तारीख को, भारत
सरकार में जनजहत होने के बिाए, पाइपलाइनें जबछाने का प्रस्ट्तान करने नाली गेल (इजण्डया) जलजमटेड में जनजहत होगा और
तिपस रर, भूजम में ऐसे उपयोग का अजधकार, इस प्रकार अजधरोजपत जनबंधनों और ितों के अधीन रहते हुये, सभी जनल्लगं मों
से मसक्त, गले (इजण्डया) जलजमटेड म ेंजनजहत होगा।
33 116 00 01 11
448 00 02 89
100 443 00 00 12
447 00 00 99
129 386 00 00 40
73 00 00 20
69 00 02 06
130
63 00 02 36
75 00 00 20
1190 00 01 44
1200 00 18 73
131 1192 00 07 99
1189 00 04 41
79 00 05 46
1379 00 23 82
1378 00 05 67
1377 00 08 91
04 1346 00 02 32
2262 00 00 23
2266 00 03 16
2261 00 15 94[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
03 1603 00 22 87
1105 00 06 09
1106 00 24 53
1104 00 05 25
79
1108 00 01 38
1107 00 00 06
1101 00 00 51
2045 00 06 65
3896 00 04 79
77 3897 00 10 92
3899 00 00 25
2092 00 18 90
1035 00 40 03
63
1034 00 01 06
2799 00 00 62
36
2802 00 00 55
2342 00 12 44
16 2338 00 01 51
2340 00 04 52
[फा. स.ं एल- 14014/36/2022-िीपी-II (ई-41720)]
राकेि जमश्रा, अनर सजचन
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 3rd March, 2022
S.O. 1003(E).—Whereas by the notification of Government of India in Ministry of Petroleum and Natural
Gas vide S. O. No. 4280 (E) dated 03.09.2021 issued under sub- section (1) of section 3 of the Petroleum and
Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of Users in Land) Act, 1962 (50 of 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 Jagdishpur-
Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) & Spur Pipeline in the State of Jharkhand 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 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;4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
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.
SCHEDULE
Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline Project
RANCHI TO ANGUL
State : Jharkhand
New Area
DISTRICT BLOCK Village Thana No.
Survey No.
Hect. Are. Sq. mtr
Khunti Torpa Nawatoli 33 116 00 01 11
448 00 02 89
Khunti Rania Garai 100 443 00 00 12
447 00 00 99
Khunti Rania Token 129 386 00 00 40
73 00 00 20
69 00 02 06
Khunti Rania Kotanger 130
63 00 02 36
75 00 00 20
1190 00 01 44
1200 00 18 73
Khunti Rania Goharam 131 1192 00 07 99
1189 00 04 41
79 00 05 46
1379 00 23 82
1378 00 05 67
1377 00 08 91
Gumla Kamdara Kulburu 04 1346 00 02 32
2262 00 00 23
2266 00 03 16
2261 00 15 94
Gumla Kamdara Khijri 03 1603 00 22 87
1105 00 06 09
Simdega Jaldega Kinirkela 79 1106 00 24 53
1104 00 05 25[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
1108 00 01 38
1107 00 00 06
1101 00 00 51
2045 00 06 65
3896 00 04 79
Simdega Jaldega Patiamba 77 3897 00 10 92
3899 00 00 25
2092 00 18 90
1035 00 40 03
Simdega Jaldega Tangiya 63
1034 00 01 06
2799 00 00 62
Simdega Jaldega Hututua 36
2802 00 00 55
2342 00 12 44
Simdega Bansjor Bongera 16 2338 00 01 51
2340 00 04 52
[F. No. L-14014/36/2022-GP-II (E-41720)]
RAKESH MISHRA, Under Secy.
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