Executive Summary:
This notification declares the acquisition of the Right of User in specified land for laying a natural gas transportation pipeline (JagdishpurHaldia BokaroDhamra Pipeline JHBDPL Spur Pipeline) in West Bengal. This follows consideration of public objections and a report from the Competent Authority. The Right of User vests in GAIL India Limited, effective from the publication date of this notification (August 7, 2020).
Key Points / Main Content:
Acquisition of Right of User:
* The Government of India declares the acquisition of the Right of User in the land specified in the schedule for laying the pipeline.
* The land is required for laying pipeline for transportation of natural gas through JagdishpurHaldia BokaroDhamra Pipeline JHBDPL Spur Pipeline in the State of West Bengal.
Vesting of Rights:
* The Right of User in the land vests in GAIL India Limited, free from all encumbrances.
* The vesting is effective from the date of publication of the declaration.
Schedule Details:
* The schedule lists specific plots of land in West Bengal, including the district (HOOGHLY), block (MOGRACHINSURA), mouza (KOLA, HANSGHARA, RAJARAMBATI), J. L. No., Map Plot, and area details in Hectare and Sq. Mt.
Background:
* The decision follows a prior notification (S.O. 2423 E dated 02.07.2019) declaring the intention to acquire the land.
* Public objections to the laying of the pipeline were considered and disposed of.
* The Competent Authority submitted a report to the Government of India under subsection 1 of Section 6 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Act.
Impact Analysis:
GAIL India Limited
* Impact: GAIL India Limited is granted the Right of User in the specified land for laying the pipeline, free from encumbrances.
* Action Required: GAIL India Limited can proceed with laying the pipeline on the specified land.
Landowners/Public:
* Impact: Landowners are affected by the acquisition of the Right of User on their land for the pipeline project.
* Action Required: Landowners should be aware that GAIL India Limited now has the Right of User on their land as specified in the schedule.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian governmental ministry responsible for the exploration, production, refining, distribution, marketing, and import/export of petroleum, natural gas, and petrochemicals.
New Delhi: The capital of India, where the notification was issued.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of User 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, originally known as Gas Authority of India Ltd.
JagdishpurHaldia BokaroDhamra Pipeline: The name of the natural gas pipeline project (JHBDPL).
West Bengal: A state in eastern India where the pipeline is being laid.
Durgapur Haldia: A section of the pipeline project in West Bengal
Hooghly: A district in West Bengal through which the pipeline passes.