Date: 2026-05-06Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of Notification in the Extraordinary Gazette of India under Section 6(1) of the Petroleum and Mineral Pipeline (ARUL) Act 1962 regarding declaration of intention to acquire the Right of User in Land for Jagdishpur Haldia and Bokaro Dhamra (JHBDL) natural Gas Pipeline
**Executive Summary**
This notification, issued on May 4, 2026, by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, formalizes the acquisition of the "Right of User" in specific lands in West Bengal for the Jagdishpur–Haldia–Bokaro–Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) project. Following an initial declaration of intent on December 24, 2025, the government has authorized the use of these lands for natural gas transportation. Effective from the date of publication, these rights vest in GAIL (India) Limited free from all encumbrances.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Legal and Statutory Framework**
* **Authorization:** The notification is issued under Section 6(1) and Section 6(4) of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of Users in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Procedural History:** A previous notification (S.O. 6009(E)) was issued on December 24, 2025, to declare the intent to acquire these rights, followed by a report from the Competent Authority.
* **Vesting of Rights:** The Right of User in the specified land is directed to vest in GAIL (India) Limited rather than the Central Government.
**Project and Location Details**
* **Project Name:** Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) & Spur Pipeline Project.
* **Section:** Durgapur - Haldia, Section -3B.
* **Geographic Focus:** The acquisition concerns land in the State of West Bengal, specifically within the Howrah District, Bagnan-1 Block, and Murgaberia Mouza (J.L. No. 55).
**Land Acquisition Specifications**
* **Survey Numbers:** The Right of User is acquired for several specific survey plots, including 1592, 1466, 1467, 1468, 1585, 1584, 1568, 1567, and 1566.
* **Area Measurement:** The acquired area for each plot is precisely defined in Hectares, Ares, and Square Meters as detailed in the document's schedule.
**Impact Analysis**
**GAIL (India) Limited**
**Impact**
As the project proponent, GAIL (India) Limited is now legally vested with the Right of User for the specified lands, free from all encumbrances.
**Action Required**
GAIL must proceed with the laying of the pipeline and the transportation of natural gas as per the project requirements and the provisions of the 1962 Act.
**Landowners and Occupants of Murgaberia Mouza**
**Impact**
The "Right of User" for their specified land parcels has been officially acquired by the government and transferred to GAIL for pipeline purposes.
**Action Required**
Impacted parties must allow the authorized entity (GAIL) to utilize the land for the specified pipeline activities in accordance with the legal declaration.
**Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas / Competent Authority**
**Impact**
The Ministry has fulfilled the statutory requirements to facilitate national energy infrastructure.
**Action Required**
Ensure the publication of the declaration and maintain records of the acquisition as per the 1962 Act.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962: The primary legislation under which the right of user in specified land is acquired for the pipeline project.
Jagdishpur – Haldia – Bokaro – Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) & Spur Pipeline: The infrastructure project for natural gas transportation for which land rights are being acquired.
GAIL (India) Limited: The implementing agency in which the right of user in the specified land will vest for laying and maintaining the pipeline.
Howrah, West Bengal: The specific geographic location where the land affected by this notification is situated.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The primary government body responsible for the policy notification and overseeing the acquisition process.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
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PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
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MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 4th May, 2026
S.O. 2241(E).— Whereas by the notification of Government of India in Ministry of Petroleum and Natural
Gas vide S. O. No. 6009(E) Dated 24.12.2025 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.
JAGDISHPUR-HALDIA-BOKARO-DHAMRA PIPELINE (JHBDPL) & SPUR PIPELINE PROJECT
DURGAPUR - HALDIA, SECTION -3B
SCHEDULE
STATE: WEST BENGAL
J.L. Survey Area
District Block Mouza Map
No. No. Hect. Are Sq. mtr.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Howrah Bagnan-1 Murgaberia 55 RS 1592 0 03 40
1466 0 00 23
1467 0 04 63
1468 0 05 70
1585 0 03 31
1584 0 01 19
1568 0 04 19
1567 0 03 36
1566 0 00 97
[F. No. L-14014/78/2022-GP-II(E-42405)]
RAMJI LAL MEENA, Under Secy.
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