Date: 2025-05-20Category: 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.
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**Report on Land Acquisition for Petroleum and Mineral Pipelines: GAIL India Limited, West Bengal**
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) in land for laying a natural gas pipeline in West Bengal. The policy, enacted under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of Users in Land) Act, 1962, grants GAIL India Limited the right to use specified land for the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline project. The key finding is that the RoU is being transferred directly to GAIL India Limited, instead of the government, for efficient project implementation.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview of a recent government notification concerning the acquisition of land rights for a natural gas pipeline project in West Bengal. This report is based solely on the text provided and aims to clarify the policy's objective, key provisions, and implications for affected stakeholders.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a *new policy* (in the sense of being a *specific application* of an existing Act), not an amendment.
* **Core Objective(s):** The primary objective is to acquire the Right of User in specified lands for the laying of pipelines for the transportation of natural gas by GAIL India Limited, facilitating the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline project in West Bengal.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The policy addresses the need to acquire land rights to facilitate the construction and operation of natural gas pipelines. Efficient transportation of natural gas is crucial for energy security and economic development. The Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of Users in Land) Act, 1962, provides the legal framework for acquiring the necessary land rights. This specific notification details the intent to move to the next phase - the actual acquisition.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
The key provisions of this policy notification are:
* **Declaration of Acquisition:** The Government of India declares the acquisition of the Right of User (RoU) in the land specified in the Schedule appended to the notification for laying the pipeline.
* **Transfer of Rights to GAIL:** The RoU in the land for laying the pipeline is *directly* vested in GAIL India Limited, rather than initially vesting in the Government of India. This transfer is "free from all encumbrances," but is subject to imposed covenants and conditions.
* **Project Specification:** The pipeline project is identified as the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline project.
* **Geographic Scope:** The land acquisition is specifically for the project in West Bengal.
* **Land Details:** The policy includes a schedule detailing the specific plots of land being acquired, with information on district, block, mouza, map number, survey number, and area.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the text, the direct stakeholders include:
* **GAIL India Limited:** The beneficiary of the RoU, responsible for laying and operating the pipeline.
* **Landowners:** Individuals or entities whose land is subject to the RoU acquisition. They are directly affected by this policy as the policy deals with land acquisition for laying of pipeline.
* **Residents of West Bengal:** Indirectly affected through the potential economic and energy benefits of the pipeline project.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India: Responsible for issuing the notification and overseeing the land acquisition process.
* Competent Authority: Submitted a report to the Government of India regarding the land acquisition.
* GAIL India Limited: Responsible for the pipeline construction and operation, and now holding the RoU directly.
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* The RoU vests in GAIL India Limited on the date of publication of the notification (May 20, 2025).
* The notification references a previous notification (S.O. No. 5052E Dated 18.11.2024), suggesting a multi-stage process of intention declaration, report submission, and final acquisition.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes are:
* **Facilitation of Pipeline Construction:** The acquisition of land rights enables GAIL India Limited to proceed with the construction of the natural gas pipeline.
* **Expedited Project Implementation:** Direct vesting of land rights in GAIL, bypassing initial government vesting, is intended to expedite project implementation.
* **Improved Natural Gas Infrastructure:** The pipeline project will enhance the natural gas infrastructure in West Bengal and the surrounding region.
* **Economic Benefits:** The pipeline project is expected to contribute to economic growth by providing access to a clean and efficient energy source.
**9. Conclusion:**
This notification is a critical step in acquiring land rights for the JHBDPL Spur Pipeline project in West Bengal. By directly vesting the Right of User in GAIL India Limited, the policy aims to streamline the project implementation and facilitate the expansion of natural gas infrastructure in the region. This policy enables a crucial infrastructure project with significant economic and energy implications.
Key Entities Referenced
NEW DELHI: Location of publication, as mentioned in the document.
MAY 20, 2025: Date of publication of the notification.
VAISAKHA 30, 1947: Date according to the Indian national calendar.
Hkkjr ljdkj: Government of India (Hindi)
iVs kfsy;e vkSj kfut ikbiykbu Hkwfe eas mi;kxs ds vfkdkj dk vtZu vfkfu;e 1962: The Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (Hindi)
1962 dk 50: Act number 50 of 1962.
Hkkjr ljdkj ds iVs kfsy;e vkSj kfrd xlS ea ky;: Government of India’s Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry (Hindi)
5052: Notification number.
18.11.2024: Date of the notification.
xsy bf.M;k fyfeVsM: GAIL (India) Limited (Hindi)
if'pe caxky jkT;: State of West Bengal (Hindi)
THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: Name of the official government publication.
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS: The government ministry issuing the notification.
Government of India: The governing body.
S.O. 2267E: Statutory Order number.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of Users in Land Act, 1962: The full name of the act being invoked.
JagdishpurHaldia BokaroDhamra Pipeline: Name of the pipeline project (JHBDPL).
JHBDPL Spur Pipeline: A specific segment of the pipeline project.
West Bengal: The state where the pipeline is being laid.
GAIL India Limited: The company responsible for laying the pipeline.
JAGDISHPURHALDIABOKARODHAMRA PIPELINE JHBDPL SPUR PIPELINE PROJECT DURGAPUR HALDIA, SECTION 3B: Full name of the project with location details.
Howrah: District in West Bengal
Uluberia2: Block in Howrah district
Abhirampur: Mouza in Uluberia2 Block
Uluberia1: Another block in Howrah district
Madhabpur: Mouza in Uluberia1 block
Shyampur2: Block in Howrah district
Naul: Mouza in Shyampur2 block
Samaspur: Another Mouza in Shyampur2 block
Bagnan1: Block in Howrah district
Chandrapur: Mouza in Bagnan1 block
Mahadebpur: Another mouza in Bagnan1 block
RAMJI LAL MEENA: Under Secretary.
Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi110064: Address of the Government of India Press.
Delhi110054: Location of the Controller of Publications.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण्ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
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[फा. स.ं एल-14014-78-2022-िी पी-II (ई-42405)]
रामिीलाल मीना, अवर सजचव
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 15th May, 2025
S.O. 2267(E).— Whereas by the notification of Government of India in Ministry of Petroleum and Natural
Gas vide S. O. No. 5052(E) Dated 18.11.2024 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;
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.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
JAGDISHPUR-HALDIA-BOKARO-DHAMRA PIPELINE (JHBDPL) & SPUR PIPELINE
PROJECT
DURGAPUR - HALDIA, SECTION -3B
SCHEDULE
STATE: WEST BENGAL
Area
J.L.
District Block Mouza Map Survey No. Sq.
No. Hect. Are
mtr.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Howrah Uluberia-2 Abhirampur 5 RS 931 0 00 35
906 0 04 46
905 0 02 21
904 0 01 21
Area
J.L.
District Block Mouza Map Survey No. Sq.
No. Hect. Are
mtr.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Howrah Uluberia-1 Madhabpur 14 RS 209 0 0 33
Area
J.L.
District Block Mouza Map Survey No. Sq.
No. Hect. Are
mtr.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Howrah Shyampur-2 Naul 09 RS 1748 0 00 28
1749 0 11 08
1750 0 02 93
1751 0 01 40
1780 0 06 00
1783 0 01 94
Area
J.L.
District Block Mouza Map Survey No. Sq.
No. Hect. Are
mtr.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Howrah Shyampur-2 Samaspur 15 LR 679 0 00 10
Area
J.L.
District Block Mouza Map Survey No. Sq.
No. Hect. Are
mtr.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Howrah Bagnan-1 Chandrapur 58 RS 60 0 00 44
190 0 03 78
191 0 08 83
64 0 01 84
69 0 04 41
358 0 00 33
356 0 01 10
357 0 00 59[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
Area
J.L. Survey
District Block Mouza Map Sq.
No. No. Hect. Are
mtr.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Howrah Bagnan-1 Mahadebpur 75 RS 700 0 04 81
595 0 10 86
596 0 04 07
616 0 13 09
614 0 03 72
615 0 02 50
631 0 12 76
630 0 10 17
636 0 16 77
637 0 09 48
[F. No. L-14014-78-2022-GP-II (E-42405)]
RAMJI LAL MEENA, Under Secy.
Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.