Date: 2022-02-16Category: 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 Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline Project (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline in Jharkhand
**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 Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline project in the state of Jharkhand. Based on the provided text, the government has formally declared the acquisition of RoU and directed that this right vest in GAIL India Limited. This report outlines the policy's objective, rationale, key provisions, affected parties, and potential impact, based solely on the provided official gazette notification.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of a recent government notification concerning land acquisition for the JHBDPL Spur Pipeline project. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the official gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a new policy action directly related to the execution of a specific infrastructure project.
* **Core Objective:** To acquire the Right of User (RoU) in specific land parcels for the purpose of laying a natural gas pipeline (JHBDPL Spur Pipeline) in Jharkhand.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The notification indicates that the acquisition of RoU is necessary for the construction of the JHBDPL Spur Pipeline. Based on this information, it can be inferred that the policy addresses the need to secure land rights to facilitate the development of natural gas infrastructure in the region. This likely aims to improve gas supply and distribution.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* The Government of India declares that the Right of User (RoU) in the land specified in the Schedule appended to the notification is acquired for laying the JHBDPL pipeline.
* The RoU, instead of vesting in the Government of India, will vest directly in GAIL India Limited, free from all encumbrances.
* The schedule lists specific land parcels within the Bokaro district of Jharkhand, specifying the village (Tantri), Thana No., Survey No., and area (in HectareAreSqMtr) for each parcel.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
* **Directly Affected:** Landowners in the Bokaro district, specifically in Jaridih Block and Tantri Village, whose land falls within the specified survey numbers and areas listed in the Schedule.
* **Key Stakeholders:** GAIL India Limited (the company responsible for laying the pipeline), the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, and potentially consumers and industries that will benefit from the natural gas pipeline.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** GAIL India Limited is responsible for laying the pipeline, as the RoU vests in them. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas oversees the process and issues the notification. The Competent Authority submitted a report to the Government of India under Section 6 of the said Act.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification is effective from the date of its publication (February 16, 2022). The procedures followed before this notification include: publication of the intention to acquire the RoU, submission of a report by the Competent Authority, and consideration of the report by the Government of India.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The expected outcome is the unhindered progress of the JHBDPL Spur Pipeline project in Jharkhand. By vesting the RoU directly in GAIL, the project can presumably proceed without delays associated with government ownership of the land rights. This should contribute to the timely completion of the pipeline and the subsequent benefits of improved natural gas infrastructure.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification analyzed represents a crucial step in the development of the JHBDPL Spur Pipeline in Jharkhand. By formally acquiring the Right of User and vesting it in GAIL India Limited, the government aims to facilitate the timely completion of this important infrastructure project. This policy action directly impacts landowners in specific areas of Bokaro district and contributes to the broader goal of enhancing natural gas availability and distribution in the region.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian governmental ministry issuing the notification.
New Delhi: The city where the notification was issued, located in Delhi.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of Users in Land Act, 1962: The Act under which the notification is issued, concerning the acquisition of land for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline: The pipeline project for which the land acquisition is being carried out.
JHBDPL Spur Pipeline: The spur pipeline associated with the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline Project
State of Jharkhand: The Indian state where the land acquisition for the pipeline is taking place.
GAIL India Limited: The company responsible for laying the pipeline. The Right of User in the land will vest in GAIL India Limited.
Bokaro Angul Pipeline: Pipeline related to the land acquisition
Bokaro: District in Jharkhand where land is being acquired.
Jaridih: Block in Bokaro district, Jharkhand where land is being acquired.
Tantri: Village in Jaridih block, Bokaro district, Jharkhand where land is being acquired.
RAKESH MISHRA: Under Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
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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
स.ं 709] नई दिल्ली, बुधवार, फरवरी 16, 2022/माघ 27, 1943
No. 709] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022/MAGHA 27, 1943
पेरोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गसै मत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ल ी, 11 फरवरी, 2022
का.आ. 729(अ).—भारत सरकार ने पेरोजलयम और खजनि पाइपलाइन (भूजम में उपयोग के अजधकार का
अिनज ) अजधजनयम, 1962 (1962 का 50) (जिसे इसमें इसके पश्चात उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3 की उपधारा
(1) के अधीन िारी भारत सरकार के पेरोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गैस मंत्रालय की अजधसूचना संख्या का.आ. 4435 (अ)
तारीख 18.10.2021 द्वारा उस अजधसूचना से संलग्न अनुसूची में जवजनर्िष्टज भूजम म ेंगेल (इजण्डया) जलजमटेड द्वारा झारखण्ड
राज्य में िगिीिपुर-हजल्िया–बोकारो-धामरा पाइप लाइन (िे एच बी िी पी एल) & स्ट्पर पाइप लाइन के माध्यम स े
प्राकृजतक गैस के पररवहन के जलए पाइपलाइन जबछान े के प्रयोिन के जलए उपयोग के अजधकार का अिनज करने के अपन े
आिय की घोषणा की थी;
और उक्त रािपजत्रत अजधसूचना की प्रजतयां िनता को उपलब्ध करा िी गई थी;
और, सक्षम प्राजधकार न,े उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उप-धारा (1) के अधीन भारत सरकार को अपनी ररपोट ज
िे िी ह;ै
और भारत सरकार ने, उक्त ररपोटज पर जवचार करन े के पश्चात और यह संतष्टु हो िान े पर दक उक्त भूजम
पाइपलाइन ें जबछाने के जलए अपेजक्षत ह,ै उस में उपयोग के अजधकार का अिनज करने का जवजनश्चय दकया ह;ै
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अतः अब, भारत सरकार, उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुये,
यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक इस अजधसूचना से सलं ग्न अनुसूची में जवजनर्िष्टज भूजम म ें पाइपलाइनें जबछान े के जलए उपयोग के
अजधकार का अिजन दकया िाता ह;ै
और भारत सरकार, उक्त अजधजनयम दक धारा 6 दक उप-धारा (4) द्वारा प्रित िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुय,े जनिेि
िेती ह ै दक पाइपलाइनें जबछाने के जलए भूजम में उपयोग का अजधकार, इस घोषणा के प्रकािन की तारीख को, भारत
सरकार में जनजहत होने के बिाए, पाइपलाइनें जबछान े का प्रस्ट्ताव करने वाली गले (इजण्डया) जलजमटेड में जनजहत होगा और
तिपु रर, भूजम म ें ऐसे उपयोग का अजधकार, इस प्रकार अजधरोजपत जनबंधनों और ितों के अधीन रहत े हुय,े सभी जवल्लगं मों
से मुक्त, गले (इजण्डया) जलजमटेड म ेंजनजहत होगा।
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MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 11th February, 2022
S.O. 729(E).—Whereas by the notification of Government of India in Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
vide S.O. No. 4435(E) dated 18.10.2021 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 Jharkhand 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;[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
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 Project
SCHEDULE
Bokaro Angul Pipeline
State - Jharkhand
Area
District Block Village Thana No. Survey no.
Hectare-Are-Sq-Mtr
Bokaro Jaridih Tantri 6 1196 00 12 30
1671 00 02 25
770 00 02 55
769 00 00 89
767 00 01 4
1686 00 01 10
169 00 41 52
53 00 01 51
42 00 03 50
23 00 02 83
14 00 02 26
[F. No.-L-14014/243/2021-GP-II (E-41192)]
RAKESH MISHRA, Under Secy.
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