Jharkhand Water, Gas and Drainage Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 2018
Jharkhand Water, Gas and Drainage Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 2018
This state-level law regulates acquiring temporary rights to use land for laying water, gas, and drainage pipelines across Jharkhand. It allows the state government or authorized corporations to take over land rights when essential infrastructure projects benefit the public. The process begins with government notification, giving affected landowners 30 days to object, with these objections subject to official hearing. Upon approval, government acquires the right to use land without encumbrances while maintaining full ownership. Unlike permanent transfer, the statute grants usage rights limited to pipeline projects, enabling much-needed infrastructure development without complete land acquisition for essential public utility.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Publication of notification for acquisition
- 4. Objections
- 5. Declaration of acquisition
- 6. Power to enter, survey, etc.
- 7. Power to enter land for inspection, etc.
- 8. Restrictions on use of land
- 9. Compensation
- 10. Deposit and payment of compensation
- 11. Powers of Civil Court
- 12. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 13. Bar of jurisdiction of civil courts
- 14. Penalty
- 15. Offence to be cognizable
- 16. Power to make rules
- 17. Act to be in addition to any other law
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