Date: 2022-04-27Category: 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.
## Report on Land Acquisition for Jagadishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Spur Pipeline Project
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) in land for the Jagadishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline project in West Bengal. The core purpose of this notification is to formally declare the acquisition of RoU and to vest this right in GAIL India Limited. The key finding is the detailed schedule of land parcels being acquired, specifying their location and size, which directly impacts landowners in the Purba Mednipur district. This is a new policy.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of a government notification pertaining to the acquisition of land rights for the JHBDPL spur pipeline project. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as stated in the notification, is to declare the acquisition of the Right of User in the land specified in the schedule for laying the pipeline and to vest this right with GAIL India Limited. This will enable the transportation of natural gas through the JHBDPL spur pipeline.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** The notification indicates that the Government of India intends to facilitate the transportation of natural gas through the Jagadishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline. The policy addresses the need to acquire land rights to lay the pipeline. This is crucial for infrastructure development in the energy sector and securing natural gas supply. Without acquiring the RoU, the pipeline project could not proceed.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **New Policy:** The notification establishes the following:
* Declaration of acquisition of Right of User in specified land parcels.
* Vesting of the acquired Right of User in GAIL India Limited, free from all encumbrances.
* A detailed schedule specifying the land parcels being acquired, including the State, District, Block, Mauza (village), J.L. No., Map Sq. No., and area (in hectares, are, and square meters) for each parcel.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this policy are:
* Landowners in the Purba Mednipur district, specifically in the Nandakumar block and the Mauzas of Bainchberia, Chak Chandpota, and Mallikchak, whose land is listed in the schedule.
* GAIL India Limited, the company responsible for laying the pipeline and benefiting from the acquired land rights.
* Residents in the Jagadishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra regions, who will benefit from this project.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (Government of India) is responsible for issuing the notification and declaring the acquisition.
* Competent Authority (unspecified) submitted a report to the Government of India.
* GAIL India Limited is responsible for laying the pipeline.
* **Timelines or Procedures:** The notification declares that the Right of User vests in GAIL India Limited on the date of publication of the declaration. Further timelines are not specified in this document.
* The "Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962" provides the legal framework for this acquisition.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **New Policy:** The intended outcomes of this policy, based on its provisions, include:
* Facilitating the laying of the JHBDPL spur pipeline by granting GAIL India Limited the necessary land rights.
* Enabling the transportation of natural gas through the pipeline.
* Contributing to the development of energy infrastructure in the region.
* Potentially leading to economic development and improved energy access in the areas served by the pipeline. Compensation to the landowners will also result from this.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification analyzed in this report signifies a crucial step in the development of the JHBDPL spur pipeline project. By formally declaring the acquisition of RoU in the specified land parcels and vesting this right in GAIL India Limited, the government enables the progression of this project. This will likely have significant impacts on the landowners in the affected areas, as well as on the broader energy infrastructure landscape in the region.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for the exploration, production, refining, distribution, marketing, import and export of petroleum, natural gas, and petrochemicals.
New Delhi: The capital of India, where the notification was issued.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of Users in Land Act, 1962: An Indian law concerning the acquisition of rights for laying pipelines for petroleum and minerals.
West Bengal: A state in eastern India, where the pipeline is being laid.
GAIL India Limited: The company responsible for laying the pipeline.
JagadishpurHaldiaBokaroDhamra Pipeline: The name of the pipeline project (JHBDPL).
Purba Mednipur: A district in West Bengal, India.
Nandakumar: A Block in Purba Medinipur District, West Bengal, India.
Bainchberia: A Mauza (village) in Nandakumar Block, Purba Medinipur District, West Bengal, India.
Chak Chandpota: A Mauza (village) in Nandakumar Block, Purba Medinipur District, West Bengal, India.
Mallikchak: A Mauza (village) in Nandakumar Block, Purba Medinipur District, West Bengal, India.
RAKESH MISHRA: Under Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.