Date: 2022-01-05Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
acquisition of ROU in the State of West Bengal Police station Illambazar, Dubrajpur, Khyarasole, Bolpur, Distt Birbhum, Police station Ausgram, Galsi, Khandaghosh, Raina, Distt Purba Burdwan Police station Arambag, Distt Hooghly
## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User for Haldia-Barauni Pipeline Systems Project
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of the right of user in specific lands for laying the Haldia-Barauni Pipeline Systems Project. The core purpose is to facilitate the transportation of petroleum products from Haldia Refinery in West Bengal to Barauni Refinery in Bihar by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). The key finding is the declaration of the Central Government's intent to acquire the right of user, and its subsequent vesting in IOCL, freeing the land from encumbrances. This acquisition is specifically related to land parcels in the districts of Birbhum, Purba Burdwan and Hooghly in the state of West Bengal.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis, based solely on the provided text, of a Government of India notification pertaining to the acquisition of the right of user for land required for the Haldia-Barauni Pipeline Systems Project. This report aims to inform stakeholders, particularly those in the affected areas, about the key provisions and implications of this policy.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This appears to be a *new* policy action, not an amendment.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as stated in the text, is to acquire the right of user in land for the purpose of laying the Haldia-Barauni Pipeline Systems Project. This project aims to facilitate the transportation of petroleum products from Haldia Refinery (West Bengal) to Barauni Refinery (Bihar) by IOCL.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
As a new policy action, the notification addresses the need to secure land rights for the construction and operation of the Haldia-Barauni Pipeline Systems Project. The text indicates that the project is crucial for the transportation of petroleum products, suggesting a strategic need for efficient and reliable infrastructure to support the petroleum supply chain between West Bengal and Bihar. The notification follows a process that includes a preliminary notification, public availability of information, a report from the competent authority, and subsequent government decision.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* The Central Government declares the acquisition of the right of user in land specified in the Schedule attached to the notification. This schedule specifies the land parcels by district, police station, name of Mouza, survey number and area.
* The right of user in the land is vested in Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) instead of the Central Government, effective from the date of the notification's publication.
* The land is transferred to IOCL free from all encumbrances.
* Indian Oil Corporation Limited assumes exclusive liability for any compensation under Section 10 of the PMP Act, 1962.
* Any legal action or claim related to the pipeline is directed towards IOCL, and the Central Government is absolved of responsibility.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Landowners:** Owners of the land parcels listed in the Schedule, whose right of user is being acquired.
* **Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL):** The company responsible for laying the pipeline and liable for compensation.
* **Residents of Birbhum, Purba Burdwan and Hooghly districts:** Specifically, the notification covers landowners in specific police stations, namely: Illambazar and Dubrajpur of Birbhum District; Ausgram I and Galsi II of Purba Burdwan District; and Arambag of Hooghly District.
* **Central Government:** Previously in control of the project until land is transferred to IOCL.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (Issuing Authority)
* Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Implementing Agency, responsible for laying the pipeline and compensation)
* Competent Authority (Submitted Report to Central Government)
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* A previous notification (S. O. No. 3504E Dated 26th August, 2021) declared the intention to acquire land.
* Copies of the Gazette notification were made available to the public up to 15th September, 2021.
* The right of user vests in IOCL upon publication of this notification.
* Compensation will be determined under Section 10 of the PMP Act, 1962.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of this notification are:
* **Facilitating Pipeline Construction:** Securing the necessary land rights to enable the construction of the Haldia-Barauni Pipeline Systems Project.
* **Efficient Petroleum Transportation:** Establishing a more efficient and reliable means of transporting petroleum products between Haldia and Barauni.
* **Reduced Legal Burden on Government:** Shifting liability for compensation and legal challenges to IOCL.
* **Compensation for Landowners:** Landowners will be compensated for the right of user acquired on their land, as per the PMP Act.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification represents a significant step towards realizing the Haldia-Barauni Pipeline Systems Project. By acquiring the right of user in specified lands and vesting it in IOCL, the government aims to expedite the construction of this crucial infrastructure project. This policy will directly impact landowners in the specified districts and police stations. The success of the project hinges on the smooth and fair implementation of the compensation provisions and the efficient coordination between IOCL and the affected communities.
Key Entities Referenced
P. SOMAKUMAR: Under Secy.
INDIA: Country publishing the Gazette.
PART IISection 3Subsection ii: Section of The Gazette of India.
January 5, 2022: Date of publication of the Gazette.
PAUSHA 15, 1943: Date of publication of the Gazette according to the Saka calendar.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry issuing the notification.
New Delhi: Location of the notification, the 4th January, 2022.
S.O. 42E: Notification number.
Government of the India: The governing body of India.
S. O. No. 3504E: Earlier notification number.
Dated 26th August, 2021: Date of the earlier notification.
Gazette of India No. 3214 dated 26th August, 2021: Reference to the Gazette of India publication.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The Act under which the notification is issued.
50 of 1962: Act number and year.
Central Government: The government of India.
Schedule: Appendix to the notification specifying land details.
Haldia-Barauni Pipeline Systems Project: The pipeline project for which the land is being acquired.
Haldia Refinery: Starting point of the pipeline in West Bengal.
West Bengal: State where Haldia Refinery is located.
Barauni Refinery: End point of the pipeline in Bihar.
Bihar: State where Barauni Refinery is located.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited: The company responsible for the pipeline project.
15th September, 2021: Date until which copies of the Gazette notification were available to the public.
Section 6: Reference to a section of the Act.
Section 10: Reference to a section of the PMP Act, 1962.
PMP Act, 1962: Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962
Birbhum: District in West Bengal.
Illambazar: Police station in Birbhum district.
Purbba Narayanpur: Mouza name.
Dubrajpur: Police station in Birbhum district.
Rengna: Mouza name.
Khyarasole: Police station in Birbhum district.
Haripur: Mouza name.
Aliat: Mouza name.
Kunduakori: Mouza name.
Amlakuri: Mouza name.
Bolpur: Police station.
Chandanpur: Mouza name.
Sibpur: Mouza name.
Uttar Radhanagar: Mouza name.
Purba Burdwan: District in West Bengal.
Ausgram I: Police station in Purba Burdwan district.
Beluti: Mouza name.
Beranda: Mouza name.
Galsi II: Police station in Purba Burdwan district.
Konarpur: Mouza name.
Khandaghosh: Police station.
Masila: Mouza name.
Napara: Mouza name.
Raina 2: Police station.
Sanko Narayanpur: Mouza name.
Kalui: Mouza name.
Hooghly: District in West Bengal.
Arambag: Police station in Hooghly district.
Vabapur: Mouza name.