Executive Summary:
This notification from the Government of India, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, declares the acquisition of the Right of User in specified land for laying a natural gas pipeline by GAIL India Limited. The notification, dated February 1, 2019, follows previous notifications and consideration of public objections. The right of User in the land vests in GAIL India Limited.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Acquisition Declaration:** The Government of India declares the acquisition of the Right of User for land specified in the schedule.
* **Project Details:** The land is for laying a pipeline for the transportation of natural gas through the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra pipeline (JHBDPL) spur pipeline.
* **Vesting of Rights:** The Right of User in the land vests in GAIL India Limited, free from all encumbrances, from the date of the notification's publication.
* **Location:** The schedule lists specific survey numbers and land areas in West Bengal, across Puruliya district, Santuri and Raghunathpur II Tehsils, and Kustor and Baghmanmi villages.
* **Legal Basis:** This declaration is made under subsection 1 of Section 6 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Previous Notifications:** This notification follows S.O. No. 2330 E dated 12.07.2017 and S.O. No. 4819 dated 10.09.2018.
Impact Analysis:
GAIL India Limited:
* Impact: Receives the Right of User in the specified land for laying the pipeline.
* Action Required: Proceed with laying the pipeline in accordance with the notification and relevant regulations.
Landowners in West Bengal (Puruliya District):
* Impact: Loss of Right of User of their land as specified in the schedule, but retain ownership.
* Action Required: Comply with the acquisition of Right of User and allow GAIL India Limited to lay the pipeline.
Government of India:
* Impact: Fulfils its role in facilitating infrastructure development for natural gas transportation.
* Action Required: Ensure compliance with the Act and address any related issues.
General Public:
* Impact: Potential benefits from improved natural gas infrastructure.
* Action Required: None.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry responsible for the exploration, production, refining, distribution, marketing, import and export of petroleum, natural gas, and petrochemicals.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of Users in Land Act, 1962: An Indian law that provides for the acquisition of the right of user in land for laying pipelines for transportation of petroleum and minerals.
GAIL India Limited: A government-owned natural gas transmission and distribution company in India, responsible for laying the pipeline.
Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline: A pipeline project (JHBDPL) for the transportation of natural gas.
West Bengal: A state in eastern India, where the pipeline is being laid.
Puruliya: A district in West Bengal, India, where part of the pipeline is being laid.
Santuri: A tehsil located in Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
Haldia: A city and a municipality in Purba Medinipur district in the Indian state of West Bengal