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 (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline in Odisha **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) in land for the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline project in the state of Odisha. The notification declares the government's intention to acquire RoU for laying the pipeline, enabling GAIL India Limited to transport natural gas. This report details the policy objective, key provisions, affected stakeholders, and potential impacts based solely on the information provided in the notification text. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide a detailed overview and analysis of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas notification concerning the acquisition of Right of User in land for the JHBDPL Spur Pipeline in Odisha. This analysis is based exclusively on the content of the provided notification text. **3. Policy Overview:** This is a new policy action, not an amendment. * **Core Objective(s):** The primary objective, as stated in the notification, is to facilitate the transportation of natural gas through the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline by acquiring the Right of User in the land required for laying the pipeline. **4. Background and Rationale:** Since this is a new policy action related to land acquisition for a specific project, the underlying issue is the need for infrastructure development to support natural gas transportation. The notification indicates that the government deems the pipeline project necessary in the public interest. The implication is that there is a requirement to transport natural gas through the specified region and that the existing infrastructure is insufficient or non-existent. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * The notification declares the Government of India's intention to acquire the Right of User in land for the JHBDPL Spur Pipeline in Odisha, as defined in the Schedule. * It invokes powers conferred by subsection 1 of section 3 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962). * It provides a 21-day period for any person interested in the land to object in writing to the acquisition. * Objections must be submitted to the Competent Authority, Odisha, GAIL India Limited, at the specified address: 612 Utkal Signature, Pahala, NH 16, Bhubaneswar 751032. * The Schedule specifies the following details regarding land acquisition: * State: Odisha * District: Cuttack * Tehsil: Cuttack * Village: Tanrapasasan * Survey No.: 532/00-0243 and 533/00-0230 * Area: Specified in Hectares (Hect.) and Square Meters (Sq. mtr.) **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** * **Landowners:** Individuals or entities who own land within the specified Survey Numbers in the Tanrapasasan village of Cuttack district, Odisha, are directly affected by the notification. * **GAIL India Limited:** As the entity responsible for laying the pipeline, GAIL is a key stakeholder. * **General Public in Odisha:** The notification states the project is in the public interest, suggesting the broader population of Odisha will indirectly benefit from improved natural gas access. * **Competent Authority, Odisha:** The body responsible for receiving and processing objections to the land acquisition. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** * Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (issuing authority) * GAIL India Limited (pipeline construction and operation) * Competent Authority, Odisha (handling objections) * **Timelines/Procedures:** * 21-day objection period starting from the date the notification copies are made available to the general public. * Land acquisition process governed by the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome is the successful acquisition of the Right of User in the land required for laying the JHBDPL Spur Pipeline. This will enable GAIL India Limited to proceed with the pipeline construction, which is expected to improve the transportation and availability of natural gas in the region. This could lead to economic development, improved energy access for industries and households, and potential environmental benefits from cleaner fuel sources, but these are not explicitly stated in the document. **9. Conclusion:** The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas notification outlines the Government of India's intention to acquire the Right of User in land for the JHBDPL Spur Pipeline in Odisha. This action is crucial for facilitating the transportation of natural gas through the region. Landowners and other interested parties have a 21-day window to raise objections. Successful implementation of this notification will enable GAIL India Limited to proceed with the pipeline project, contributing to the development of natural gas infrastructure and potentially benefiting the broader public. The policy action is focused and specific to the land acquisition process for this pipeline project.

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