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The Central Government authorizes Shri Harihar Jena to perform the functions of the Competent Authority under Clause (a) of Section 2 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962, for the State of Odisha.

Detailed Summary

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, through Notification S.O. 2471(E) dated 13th May, 2026, announced that the Central Government, in pursuance of Clause (a) of Section 2 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962), has authorized Shri Harihar Jena to act as the Competent Authority under the said Act. Shri Jena, associated with the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Pipelines Division, and based in Paradip, District- Jagatsinghpur, Odisha-754142, will exercise jurisdiction over the State of Odisha. This authorization specifically relates to the project involving Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) for the Paradip-Haldia-Barauni Pipeline (PHBPL) across the Mahanadi River. The notification states that it will be effective from the date of its issue.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-13052026-272513 EXTRAORDINARY PART IIโ€”Section 3โ€”Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 2379] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026/VAISAKHA 23, 1948 3445 GI/2026 MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 13th May, 2026 S.O. 2471(E). โ€” In pursuance of Clause (a) of Section 2 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962), the Central Government hereby authorizes the person mentioned in column (1) of the Schedule given below to perform the functions of the Competent Authority under the said Act, in respect of the area mentioned in column (2) of the Schedule:- SCHEDULE +-----------------------------------+--------------------+ | Name and address of the Authority | Area of jurisdiction | | (1) | (2) | +===================================+====================+ | Shri Harihar Jena, | State of Odisha | | Competent Authority, | | | Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., | | | Pipelines Division | | +-----------------------------------+--------------------+ Project: HDD in Paradip-Haldia-Barauni Pipeline (PHBPL) across the Mahanadi River Address: Paradip Haldia Barauni Pipeline PO Box No. 83, Paradip Mukhya Dak Ghar, Paradip District- Jagatsinghpur, Odisha-754142 This notification will be effective from the date of its issue. [F. No. R-11017/2/2025-OR-II/E-52411] HARIT KUMAR SHAKYA, Under Secy.

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