Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, declares the Government of India's intention to acquire 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 (JHBDPL) project in West Bengal. Interested parties have 21 days to object to the acquisition.
Key Points / Main Content:
Declaration of Intention:
• The Government of India intends to acquire the Right of User in land for laying the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline by GAIL India Limited in West Bengal.
• This action is deemed necessary in the public interest for the transportation of natural gas.
Land Acquisition:
• The land under which the pipeline is proposed to be laid is described in the Schedule annexed to the notification.
• The schedule lists specific locations by District, Block, Mauza, J.L. No., Map Survey Area No., and Area (Hectares, Are, and Sq. mtr).
Objection Mechanism:
• Any person interested in the land may object in writing to the acquisition of the Right of User.
• Objections must be submitted within twenty-one days from the date the notification copies are made available to the general public.
• Objections should be addressed to the Competent Authority, Hooghly District, GAIL India Limited, State of West Bengal.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
Impact: Landowners in the specified areas of West Bengal will have their right of user in land acquired for the pipeline project, potentially impacting their property and land use.
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 within 21 days of the notification being made available to the public.
GAIL India Limited:
Impact: GAIL is authorized to lay the pipeline, but must adhere to the legal process of land acquisition and address any objections raised.
Action Required: Proceed with the pipeline laying process while adhering to the legal guidelines and addressing any objections.
Government of India:
Impact: The government is responsible for ensuring the project aligns with public interest and for fairly acquiring the necessary land rights.
Action Required: Process any objections received and proceed with the acquisition of the Right of User in the land as per the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian governmental ministry responsible for petroleum and natural gas.
New Delhi: Capital of India, place of notification
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: An Indian law pertaining to the acquisition of land for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
GAIL India Limited: The company laying the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL).
West Bengal: The State in India where the pipeline is being laid.
Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline: A natural gas pipeline project, abbreviated as JHBDPL.
Hooghly District, West Bengal: District in West Bengal, where land acquisition is taking place for the pipeline.
Durgapur-Haldia: Section 3B of the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline project