Executive Summary:
This notification declares the acquisition of the Right of User in land for laying a natural gas pipeline by GAIL India Limited. The pipeline is part of the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline Project (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline, Dobhi to Haldia, in the State of Jharkhand. The notification is issued under Section 6 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962, and vests the Right of User in GAIL India Limited.
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.
Pipeline Project:
The acquisition is for laying a pipeline for the transportation of natural gas.
The pipeline is part of the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline Project (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline, Dobhi to Haldia.
Legal Basis:
The notification is issued under subsection 1 of Section 6 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962 (50 of 1962).
It follows earlier notifications S.O. No. 497 E dated 30.01.2018, S.O. No. 4262 E dated 30.08.2018 and S.O. No. 5641 dated 30.10.2018.
Right of User Vesting:
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:
The schedule provides a detailed listing of the land plots that the notification applies to. Including District, Block, Village, Thana Number, Survey Number, and Area (in Hectares and Square Meters) within the State of Jharkhand.
Impact Analysis:
GAIL India Limited:
Impact: GAIL India Limited is granted the Right of User in the specified land for laying the pipeline and is responsible for the pipeline's construction and operation.
Action Required: Proceed with laying the pipeline in accordance with the regulations and the conditions specified in the Act.
Landowners/Occupants:
Impact: Landowners and occupants of the specified land are affected by the acquisition of the Right of User.
Action Required: Comply with the provisions of the Act and facilitate the laying of the pipeline.
Government of India:
Impact: Exercises its powers under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962 to facilitate the project of national importance.
Action Required: Ensure compliance with the Act and address any grievances or disputes arising from the acquisition.
Competent Authority:
Impact: Accountable for submitting reports to the Government of India, and ensuring the appropriate Gazette notifications are available for the public.
Action Required: Continue to ensure the accurate and timely reporting to the Government of India, along with making copies of the Gazette notifications available.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: A law concerning the acquisition of land for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
GAIL India Limited: The company responsible for laying the pipeline.
Jagdishpur Haldia Bokaro Dhamra Pipeline: A pipeline project for transportation of natural gas, also referred to as JHBDPL.
Dobhi: Starting point of the pipeline.
Haldia, West Bengal: End point of the pipeline.
Jharkhand: State through which the pipeline passes.
Giridih: District in Jharkhand
Bokaro: District in Jharkhand