Date: 2021-10-20Category: 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.
Executive Summary:
The Government of India intends to acquire the Right of User in land in West Bengal for laying a natural gas pipeline by GAIL India Limited, specifically the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) and Spur Pipeline. This action is deemed necessary in the public interest for the transportation of natural gas. Interested parties have 21 days from the date the notification is made available to the public to object in writing to the Competent Authority, GAIL India Limited.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Purpose:** To acquire the Right of User in land for laying a natural gas pipeline.
* **Project:** Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) and Spur Pipeline Project.
* **Implementing Agency:** GAIL India Limited.
* **Legal Basis:** Exercising powers under Section 3(1) of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Area Affected:** Land described in the Schedule annexed to the notification, located in the State of West Bengal, Purba Bardhaman District, Galsi2 Block, Belgram Mauza.
* **Objection Period:** Any person interested in the land may object in writing within 21 days from the date the notification copies are made available to the general public.
Impact Analysis:
* **GAIL India Limited:**
* Impact: Responsible for laying the pipeline and addressing objections.
* Action Required: Receive and process objections from interested parties.
* **Landowners/Interested Parties:**
* Impact: Potential loss of Right of User of land for pipeline laying.
* Action Required: Submit written objections to GAIL India Limited within 21 days if they have concerns.
* **Government of India:**
* Impact: Facilitating infrastructure development for natural gas transportation in the public interest.
* Action Required: Oversee the acquisition process and ensure compliance with the Act.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry responsible for the exploration, production, refining, distribution, marketing, and import/export of petroleum, natural gas, and petrochemicals.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: An Indian law that provides for the acquisition of the right of user in land for laying pipelines for the transportation of petroleum and minerals.
GAIL India Limited: A government-owned natural gas transmission and distribution company in India, responsible for laying the pipeline.
JagdishpurHaldia BokaroDhamra Pipeline JHBDPL Spur Pipeline: A pipeline project for the transportation of natural gas.
West Bengal: A state in eastern India where the pipeline is proposed to be laid.
New Delhi: The capital of India, where the notification was issued from.
Purba Bardhaman: A district in West Bengal, India, mentioned in the schedule related to land acquisition for the pipeline project.
Rakesh Mishra: Under Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas who signed the notification.