Date: 2020-08-04Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Whereas it appears to Government of India that it is necessary in public interest that for transportation of natural gas through Barauni Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas declares the Government of India's intention to acquire the Right of User for laying a natural gas pipeline by GAIL India Limited in Assam, specifically the Barauni Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline (BGPL) as part of the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Natural Gas Pipeline (JHBDPL) project. Interested parties have 21 days to object in writing to the Competent Authority, GAIL India Limited, State of Assam. The notification was issued on July 30, 2020.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Purpose:** To acquire the Right of User for land needed for laying the Barauni Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline (BGPL) in Assam.
* **Project Context:** The BGPL is an integrated part of the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Natural Gas Pipeline (JHBDPL) project.
* **Executing Agency:** GAIL India Limited will lay the pipeline.
* **Legal Basis:** The acquisition is being carried out under subsection 1 of section 3 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Objection Mechanism:** Persons interested in the land described in the Schedule can object in writing within 21 days of the notification's publication to the Competent Authority, GAIL India Limited, State of Assam.
* **Land Details:** The schedule provides details of the land to be acquired in the State of Assam, including the district (Barpeta), circle (Barnagar), mouza (Damka, Chaka, Sorbhog, Chengulia), village (Bandarkhowa, Baushi), survey number, dag number and area.
Impact Analysis
**Landowners/Interested Parties:**
* Impact: Landowners in the specified areas of Assam will have their right of user in the land acquired for the pipeline.
* Action Required: Review the schedule to determine if their land is affected. If so, and if they object to the laying of the pipeline, they must submit a written objection to the Competent Authority, GAIL India Limited, State of Assam, within 21 days of the notification's publication.
**GAIL India Limited:**
* Impact: GAIL is authorized to lay the natural gas pipeline and will have the right of user over the specified land.
* Action Required: Proceed with the laying of the pipeline, address any objections received, and coordinate with relevant authorities.
**Government of India:**
* Impact: The government is responsible for ensuring the project is implemented in the public interest.
* Action Required: Oversee the land acquisition process and ensure compliance with the relevant laws and regulations.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in land Act, 1962: A law enacted in 1962 by the Government of India, providing the government the right to acquire land for laying petroleum and mineral pipelines.
GAIL India Limited: A government-owned natural gas explorer and producer responsible for laying the Barauni Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline BGPL.
Barauni Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline BGPL: A natural gas pipeline project for transportation of natural gas.
Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Natural Gas Pipeline JHBDPL: An integrated part with Barauni Guwahati Natural Gas Pipeline BGPL in the State of Assam
Assam: A state in India where the pipeline is proposed to be laid. The Competent Authority, GAIL India Limited is in Assam.
New Delhi: City in India; Place of publication of the gazette notification
Barpeta: A district in Assam where land acquisition for the pipeline is taking place.
Barnagar: A circle in Barpeta district, Assam where land acquisition for the pipeline is taking place.