Date: 2022-07-21Category: 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 Petroleum and Natural Gas Pipeline in West Bengal
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding the acquisition of the Right of User (RoU) in land for laying a natural gas pipeline in West Bengal. The notification declares the government's intention to acquire RoU for GAIL India Limited to lay pipelines for transporting natural gas through the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline. This acquisition will vest the RoU with GAIL India Limited upon publication, enabling the project to proceed free from encumbrances.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a detailed overview of a government notification pertaining to the acquisition of land rights for a petroleum and natural gas pipeline project. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification and associated documents.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This notification concerns the application of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of Users in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective is to facilitate the laying of pipelines for the transportation of natural gas by acquiring the Right of User in specific land parcels. This supports the broader goal of expanding natural gas infrastructure in the region.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** The notification addresses the necessity of securing land rights to facilitate the construction of pipelines. This need arises from the government's objective to expand natural gas infrastructure, which requires acquiring the necessary land for pipeline construction. The policy addresses the potential challenges associated with land acquisition by providing a legal framework for acquiring the RoU.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **New Policy:**
* **Declaration of Intention:** The Government of India declares its intention to acquire the Right of User (RoU) in the land specified in the Schedule appended to the notification.
* **Purpose of Acquisition:** The acquisition is for laying pipelines to transport natural gas through the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline project in West Bengal by GAIL India Limited.
* **Vesting of Rights:** The Right of User in the land, instead of vesting in the Government of India, will vest in GAIL India Limited on the date of publication of the declaration.
* **Freedom from Encumbrances:** The RoU vested in GAIL India Limited will be free from all encumbrances.
* **Specific Land Parcels:** The schedule attached specifies the District, Mouza, Map No., Survey No. and area to be acquired (in Hectares and Square meters) for the project in the State of West Bengal.
* **Legal Basis:** The entire action is based on the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of Users in Land) Act, 1962.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the directly affected stakeholders include:
* **GAIL India Limited:** As the entity responsible for laying the pipeline, GAIL is a primary stakeholder.
* **Landowners in the specified areas of West Bengal (Nadia, Kalyani):** Those whose land falls within the designated area for the pipeline project are directly affected by the RoU acquisition.
* **Residents of West Bengal:** As the pipeline's existence will benefit the region with Gas supply.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies mentioned:** The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, is the primary responsible body. GAIL India Limited is responsible for executing the pipeline project.
* **Any timelines or procedures specified in the text?** The right of use vests with GAIL India Limited on the date of publication. The notification references previous notifications and reports, indicating a phased process of land acquisition and project approval.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **New Policy:**
* **Facilitation of Pipeline Construction:** The acquisition of RoU will enable GAIL India Limited to proceed with the pipeline construction without facing legal hurdles related to land access.
* **Expansion of Natural Gas Infrastructure:** This project will contribute to the expansion of natural gas infrastructure in West Bengal, potentially leading to improved energy access and economic development.
* **Reduced Project Delays:** By vesting the right of user directly with GAIL, the policy aims to expedite the implementation of the project.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification facilitates the acquisition of the Right of User for land required for the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline project in West Bengal. This acquisition will empower GAIL India Limited to proceed with the construction of the pipeline, contributing to the expansion of natural gas infrastructure in the region and furthering the goals of improved energy access and economic development. The notification's emphasis on vesting rights with GAIL suggests a focus on expediting the project's implementation.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of Users in Land Act, 1962: A law enacted in 1962 in India, related to the acquisition of land for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: A government ministry in India responsible for petroleum and natural gas.
GAIL India Limited: A company laying pipeline for transportation of natural gas.
West Bengal: A state in India where the pipeline is being laid.
Jagdishpur Haldia Bokaro Dhamra Pipeline: A pipeline project (JHBDPL) for the transportation of natural gas.
JHBDPL Spur Pipeline: A spur pipeline associated with the Jagdishpur Haldia Bokaro Dhamra Pipeline project.
Nadia: A district in West Bengal, India.
Kalyani: A municipality in Nadia district, West Bengal, India.
Birpara: A Mouza in Kalyani, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.
Durgapur Haldia: Section of JAGDISHPURHALDIABOKARODHAMRA PIPELINE JHBDPL SPUR PIPELINE PROJECT.
New Delhi: Location where notification was issued
Controller of Publications, Delhi: Publisher of the Gazette of India
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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
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राकेि जमश्रा, अवर सजचव
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 18th July, 2022
S.O. 3272(E).—Whereas by the notification of Government of India in Ministry of Petroleum and Natural
Gas published vide S.O No. 1705(E) Dated 06.04.2022 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 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;[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
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.
JAGDISHPUR-HALDIA-BOKARO-DHAMRA PIPELINE (JHBDPL) & SPUR PIPELINE PROJECT
DURGAPUR - HALDIA, SECTION -3B
SCHEDULE
State : West Bengal
Block/ J.L. Area
District Mouza Map Survey No.
Municipality No. Hect. Are Sq. mtr.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Nadia Kalyani Birpara 52 LR 194 0 09 35
179 0 06 81
195 0 00 12
196 0 02 02
197 0 03 08
1319 0 01 42
198 0 04 09
200 0 05 26
201 0 03 16
202 0 02 59
203 0 01 86
204 0 02 31
207 0 01 13
1357 0 01 50
1329 0 01 29
1328 0 01 25
208 0 01 62
211 0 02 02
[F. No. L-14014/66/2022-GP-II (E-42161]
RAKESH MISHRA, Under Secy.
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