Date: 2020-09-15Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
the 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 and Spur Pipeline in the State of Odisha by GAIL India Limited
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas declares the acquisition of the Right of User in specified lands in Odisha for laying a natural gas pipeline by GAIL India Limited, part of the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline project. It follows consideration of public objections and vests the Right of User in GAIL India Limited, effective from the date of publication. The notification was issued on September 11, 2020, and published on September 15, 2020.
Key Points / Main Content:
Acquisition Declaration:
* The Government of India declares the acquisition of the Right of User in the land specified in the Schedule for laying the pipeline.
Vesting of Rights:
* The Right of User in the land vests in GAIL India Limited, free from all encumbrances, instead of the Government of India.
* This vesting is effective from the date of the publication of the declaration.
Project Details:
* The pipeline is for the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Gas Pipeline and Spur Pipeline Project, specifically the Aditya Birla Spur Pipeline Section 3A.
Land Specification:
* The schedule lists specific survey numbers, areas, districts, tehsils, and villages in the state of Odisha where the land is acquired.
Legislative Basis:
* The acquisition is made under subsection 1 of Section 6 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* This follows a prior notification S.O. No. 1099 E, dated 26.02.2019 declaring the intention to acquire the Right of User.
Impact Analysis:
GAIL India Limited:
Impact: GAIL India Limited is granted the Right of User to the specified land for laying the pipeline, enabling the progression of the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Gas Pipeline project.
Action Required: GAIL India Limited can proceed with laying the pipeline on the specified lands, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines.
Landowners/Public:
Impact: Landowners and the public are affected by the acquisition of the Right of User on their land for the pipeline project. Objections have been considered and disposed of.
Action Required: Landowners need to be aware that GAIL India Limited now has the right to use the specified land for the pipeline.
Government of India:
Impact: The Government of India exercises its powers under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act to facilitate infrastructure development.
Action Required: Ensure all actions are compliant with the relevant legislation and that the rights of all parties are protected.
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 Pipelines Acquisition of Right of Users in Land Act, 1962: An Indian law concerning the acquisition of land rights for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
GAIL India Limited: The company responsible for laying the pipeline, and in which the right of user is vested.
Odisha: A state in India, where the pipeline is being laid.
Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline: A natural gas pipeline project for which the land is being acquired, also known as JHBDPL.
Sambalpur: A district in Odisha, India where land acquisition is taking place for the pipeline.
Jharsuguda: A district in Odisha, India where land acquisition is taking place for the pipeline.