## Report on Acquisition of Right of User for Barauni Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline Project (BGPL)
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report provides an overview of a notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas regarding the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) in land for the Barauni Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline (BGPL) project in the state of Bihar. The core purpose is to formally acquire land rights for the pipeline's construction. The key finding is the formal acquisition of RoU now vests in GAIL India Limited.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the notification regarding the acquisition of Right of User in land for the Barauni Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline (BGPL) project, based solely on the provided text. The analysis focuses on the policy's objectives, key provisions, affected stakeholders, and potential impacts.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a notification relating to land acquisition.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the primary objective is to formally acquire the Right of User in specific land parcels for laying the Barauni Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline (BGPL). This acquisition is a necessary step for the construction and operation of the pipeline.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy Implication:** The policy addresses the need to secure the land rights necessary for the construction of the Barauni Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline. The text references a previous notification (S.O. No. 4631 E dated 18.12.2020) declaring the intention to acquire the land. This indicates a process has been followed, starting with an intention to acquire, followed by public consultation and now culminating in the formal acquisition.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* The Government of India declares the acquisition of the Right of User in the land specified in the Schedule.
* The Right of User in the land vests in GAIL India Limited, free from all encumbrances.
* The schedule lists the specific land parcels affected, detailing the District (Khagaria), Anchal (Gogari), Village (Baltara), J.L. No. and Survey Numbers. It also includes details on the areas (Hect., Are, Sq. mtr.) being acquired.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the directly affected stakeholders are:
* **GAIL India Limited:** As the entity in which the Right of User is vested.
* **Landowners in the specified areas:** Landowners in Khagaria district, Gogari Anchal, and Baltara Village, Bihar, whose land falls under the listed Survey Numbers.
* **Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas:** The responsible government entity issuing the notification.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is the issuing authority.
* GAIL India Limited is the implementing agency that receives the RoU.
* A "Competent Authority" submitted a report to the Government of India, likely involved in the land valuation and assessment process.
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* The notification is effective from the date of publication (March 23, 2021, as inferred from the document's details).
* The process involved a prior notification (S.O. No. 4631 E dated 18.12.2020) declaring the intention to acquire the land, followed by a report from the Competent Authority, and finally the current declaration of acquisition.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome is to grant GAIL India Limited the legal right to use the specified land for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Barauni Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline. This will facilitate the completion of the pipeline project.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification represents a significant step in the development of the Barauni Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline project. By formally acquiring the Right of User in the specified land parcels and vesting it in GAIL India Limited, the government enables the project to proceed, which is crucial for infrastructure development and natural gas transportation in the region. The document provides transparency to the landowners affected by the project and is a critical component for the pipeline's development.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: A ministry of the Government of India.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of Users in Land Act, 1962: The legal act under which the notification is issued.
Gazette of India: Official government gazette where the notification was published.
Barauni Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline: The specific pipeline project (BGPL) for which land rights are being acquired.
Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Natural Gas Pipeline: A larger pipeline project (JHBDPL) of which the Barauni Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline is an integral part.
Bihar: The state where the land acquisition for the pipeline is taking place.
GAIL India Limited: The company responsible for laying the pipeline.
Khagariya: District in Bihar where land acquisition is taking place for laying the pipeline
Gogari: Anchal in Khagariya District, Bihar where land acquisition is taking place for laying the pipeline
Baltara: Village in Gogari Anchal, Khagariya District, Bihar where land acquisition is taking place for laying the pipeline
RAJ KISHORE: Under Secretary.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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No. 1180] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021/CHAITRA 2, 1943
परे ोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गसै मत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल् ली, 22 माचच, 2021
का.आ. 1273(अ).—भारत सरकार न े पेरोजलयम और खजनज पाइपलाइन (भूजम में उपयोग के अजधकार का
अजनच ) अजधजनयम, 1962 (1962 का 50) (जजसे इसमें इसके पश् चात ् उत अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3 की
उपधारा (1) के अधीन जारी भारत सरकार के पेरोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गैस मंत्रालय की अजध सूचना संख् या
का.आ. 4631(अ) तारीख 18.12.2020 जो भारत के असाधारण राजपत्र तारीख 21.12.2020 म ें प्रकाजित की गयी थी,
द्वारा उस अजधसूचना स े संलग्न अनससूची म ें जनजन्द् भूजम म ें गले (इजण्ड या) जलजम ेड द्वारा जबहार राज्य म ें जगदीिपरस -
हजल्दया और बोकारो-धामरा प्राकृजतक गैस पाइपलाइन (जेएचबीडीपीएल) के अजभन् न अगं के रूप म ें बरौनी-गसनाहा ी
प्राकृजतक गैस पाइपलाइन (बीजीपीएल) के माध्यम से प्राकृजतक गैस के पररनहन के जलए पाइपलाइन जबछान े के प्रयोजन के
जलए उपयोग के अजधकार का अजचन करन े के अपन ेआिय की घोषणा की थी;
और उत राजपत्र अजधसूचना की प्रजतयां जनता को उपल् ध करा दी गई थी;
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी न,े उत अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उपधारा (1) के अधीन भारत सरकार को अपनी ररपो च
दे दी ह;ै
और भारत सरकार ने, उत ररपो च पर जनचार करन े के पश् चात् और यह संतट हस हो जान े पर दक उत भूजम
पाइपलाइन जबछाने के जलए अपेजक्षत ह,ै उस में उपयोग के अजधकार का अजनच करने का जनजनश् चय दकया ह;ै
1729 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
अत: अब, भारत सरकार, उत अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत् त िजत यक का प्रयोग करत े
हुये, यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक इस अजधसूचना से संलग् न अनससचू ी में जनजन्द् भूजम में पाइपलाइन जबछाने के जलए उपयोग
के अजधकार का अजचन दकया जाता ह;ै
और, भारत सरकार, उत अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उपधारा (4) द्वारा प्रदत् त िजत यक का प्रयोग करत े हुए,
जनदेि देती ह ै दक पाइपलाइन जबछाने के जलए भूजम म ें उपयोग का अजधकार, इस घोषणा के प्रकािन की तारीख स,े भारत
सरकार में जनजहत होने के बजाए, सभी जनल्लंगमक से मसक्त होकर, गले (इजण् डया) जलजम ेड में जनजहत होगा।
बरौनी-गनस ाहा ी पाइपलाईन प्रोजे
(बी. जी. पी. एल.)
अनसस चू ी
राज्य : जबहार
क्षत्रे फल
जजला अचं ल मौजा थाना न ं सन ेन ं
है ेयर.आर.नग चमी र
1 2 3 4 5 6
खगज़िया गोगरी बलतारा 159 700 00 15 65
689 00 00 46
690 00 20 02
679 00 01 50
678 00 07 18
668 00 05 95
667 00 04 88
666 00 00 18
670 00 00 04
671 00 00 86
664 00 08 57
665 00 00 76
663 00 06 14
648 00 12 35
649 00 00 49
661/2359 00 06 26
661 00 06 02
660 00 00 05
682 00 02 29
RIVER 00 36 43
ROAD 00 06 58
1873 00 01 76
1874 00 08 84[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : असाधारण 3
1870 00 07 28
1875 00 15 11
1876 00 07 61
1877 00 03 45
1837 00 00 08
1836 00 04 40
1835 00 14 60
1841 00 00 04
1833 00 09 21
1832 00 12 26
1834 00 00 46
1818 00 08 63
1817 00 03 47
1819 00 20 57
1820 00 04 07
1815 00 00 25
1814 00 07 50
1813 00 01 92
1888 00 06 21
1812 00 00 38
1889 00 10 36
1892 00 02 04
1943 00 27 26
2081 00 21 04
1751 00 03 35
2080 00 14 70
2095 00 11 23
2100 00 14 12
2098 00 02 56
2099 00 10 15
2109 00 48 45
[फा. सं. एल-14014/57/2020-जीपी-II]
राज दकिोर, अनर सजचन4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 22nd March, 2021
S.O. 1273(E).—Whereas by notification of Government of India in the Ministry of Petroleum and
Natural Gas S.O. No. 4631 (E) dated 18.12.2020 issued under sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Petroleum
and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of Users in Land) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962) (hereinafter referred
to as the said Act), published in the Extra Ordinary Gazette of India dated 21.12.2020, 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 Barauni-
Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline (BGPL) as an integral part of Jagdishpur-Haldia & Bokaro-Dhamra Natural
Gas Pipeline (JHBDPL) in the State of Bihar 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 its 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 pipeline, 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.
BARAUNI - GUWAHATI PIPELINE PROJECT
BGPL
SCHEDULE
State : BIHAR
Area
District Anchal Village J.L. No. Survey No.
Hect.- Are- Sq. mtr.
1 2 3 4 5 6
Khagariya Gogari Baltara 159 700 00 15 65
689 00 00 46
690 00 20 02
679 00 01 50
678 00 07 18
668 00 05 95
667 00 04 88
666 00 00 18
670 00 00 04
671 00 00 86
664 00 08 57
665 00 00 76
663 00 06 14
648 00 12 35
649 00 00 49
661/2359 00 06 26
661 00 06 02[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : असाधारण 5
660 00 00 05
682 00 02 29
RIVER 00 36 43
ROAD 00 06 58
1873 00 01 76
1874 00 08 84
1870 00 07 28
1875 00 15 11
1876 00 07 61
1877 00 03 45
1837 00 00 08
1836 00 04 40
1835 00 14 60
1841 00 00 04
1833 00 09 21
1832 00 12 26
1834 00 00 46
1818 00 08 63
1817 00 03 47
1819 00 20 57
1820 00 04 07
1815 00 00 25
1814 00 07 50
1813 00 01 92
1888 00 06 21
1812 00 00 38
1889 00 10 36
1892 00 02 04
1943 00 27 26
2081 00 21 04
1751 00 03 35
2080 00 14 70
2095 00 11 23
2100 00 14 12
2098 00 02 56
2099 00 10 15
2109 00 48 45
[F. No. L-14014/57/2020-GP-II]
RAJ KISHORE, Under Secy.
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