Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on October 15, 2018, declares the Government of India's intention to acquire the Right of User for laying a natural gas pipeline by GAIL India Limited in Odisha. This is for the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline project. Objections to the acquisition can be submitted within 21 days of the notification's publication.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Purpose:** To acquire the Right of User in land for laying a natural gas pipeline.
* **Project:** Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline (JHBDPL) Spur Pipeline project.
* **Implementing Agency:** GAIL India Limited.
* **Area:** State of Odisha.
* **Legal Basis:** The acquisition is under subsection 1 of section 3 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Objections:**
* Interested parties can object in writing.
* Objections must be submitted to the Competent Authority, Odisha, GAIL India Limited, at the provided address: 612 Utkal Signature, Pahal, NH 5, Bhubaneswar 752101.
* Deadline: Within 21 days of the notification's publication.
* **Land Details:** Specific land details (district, tehsil, village, survey number, area in Hectare/Acre/Meter) are listed in the Schedule for land in Sundargarh District.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
* Impact: Landowners in the specified areas of Odisha will have the Right of User of their land acquired for the pipeline project.
* Action Required: Landowners who wish to object to the acquisition must submit written objections to the Competent Authority within 21 days of the notification's publication.
GAIL India Limited:
* Impact: GAIL India Limited is authorized to lay the natural gas pipeline through the specified land.
* Action Required: GAIL India Limited is responsible for the pipeline project and for receiving and addressing any objections to the land acquisition.
Government of India:
* Impact: The Government of India is enabling the transportation of natural gas through the JHBDPL Spur Pipeline in the State of Odisha, in public interest.
* Action Required: To oversee the land acquisition process and ensure compliance with the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for the exploration, production, refining, distribution, marketing, and pricing of petroleum, natural gas, and petrochemicals.
New Delhi: The capital of India, where the notification was issued.
October 15, 2018: The date of the notification.
Odisha: A state in India where the pipeline will be laid, as specified in the notification.
GAIL India Limited: The company responsible for laying the Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline Spur Pipeline.
Jagdishpur-Haldia-Bokaro-Dhamra Pipeline: The pipeline project for which the right of user in the land is being acquired.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962: The Act under which the Government of India is exercising its powers to acquire the right of user for laying the pipeline.
Bhubaneswar: The capital city of Odisha, where the Competent Authority for GAIL India Limited is located.