Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Government of India, declares the intention to acquire the Right of User in land for laying a natural gas pipeline by GAIL India Limited in West Bengal. The pipeline is part of the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) project. Interested parties may object to the acquisition within 21 days of the notification's publication. The notification was issued on July 2, 2019.
Key Points / Main Content:
Declaration of Intent:
* The Government of India declares its intention to acquire the Right of User (RoU) in land for laying a natural gas pipeline.
Project Details:
* The pipeline will be laid by GAIL India Limited.
* The pipeline is part of the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) project, including a spur pipeline.
* The specific section of the project is Durgapur-Haldia, Section 3B, in the State of West Bengal.
Objection Mechanism:
* Any person interested in the land described in the Schedule may object in writing.
* Objections must be submitted within 21 days from the date the notification copies are made available to the general public.
* Objections should be addressed to the Competent Authority, GAIL India Limited.
Schedule of Affected Land:
* The notification includes a schedule detailing the specific land parcels affected, listing the district, block, mauza, J.L. number, map, survey number, and area (in Hectares and Square meters) for each parcel.
* The affected districts and areas are within Hooghly, specifically Mogra, Chinsurah, Kola, Naksa, and Rajarambati and Hansghara.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
* Impact: Landowners and other parties with interests in the land parcels listed in the schedule will be affected by the acquisition of the Right of User.
* Action Required: Review the schedule to determine if their land is affected. If so, and if they object to the acquisition, they must submit a written objection to the Competent Authority, GAIL India Limited, within 21 days of the notification's publication.
GAIL India Limited:
* Impact: GAIL India Limited is responsible for laying the pipeline and ensuring compliance with the notification.
* Action Required: Proceed with the process of acquiring the Right of User in the identified land, address any objections received, and lay the pipeline according to the project plan.
Government of India:
* Impact: The Government is responsible for ensuring the project aligns with public interest and for managing the acquisition process.
* Action Required: Oversee the acquisition process, address any legal challenges, and ensure the project proceeds in a timely and efficient manner.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry responsible for the exploration, production, refining, distribution, marketing, and pricing of petroleum, natural gas, and petrochemicals.
New Delhi: The location of the notification's issuance; the capital of India.
Government of India: The governing authority of the Republic of India.
Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline: A natural gas pipeline project (JHBDPL) for the transportation of natural gas.
GAIL India Limited: The company responsible for laying the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra pipeline.
West Bengal: The State in India where the pipeline is to be laid, specifically Durgapur Haldia Section 3B.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The Indian law under which the Government intends to acquire the Right of User for laying the pipeline.
Hooghly: A district in West Bengal, India, where land acquisition for the pipeline is taking place.