Date: 2014-04-09Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Central Government declared its intention to acquire the right of user in the land in Tehsil-Pithora, District-Mahasamund, in Chhattisgarh, State, specified in the schedule appended to that notification for the purpose of laying pipeline for the transportation of Petroleum products from Paradip (Orissa) to Raipur (Chhattisgarh) and Ranchi (Jharkhand) by Indian Oil Corporation Limited. And whereas, the Competent Authority
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas declares the Central Government's intention to acquire the right of user for laying a petroleum product pipeline. The pipeline will run from Paradip, Orissa, to Raipur, Chhattisgarh, and Ranchi, Jharkhand, and will be operated by Indian Oil Corporation Limited. The declaration follows the submission of a report by the Competent Authority and consideration thereof.
Key Points / Main Content:
Acquisition of Right of User:
* The Central Government declares the acquisition of the right of user in the land specified in the Schedule.
* The acquisition is for the purpose of laying a pipeline for transporting petroleum products.
Vesting of Rights:
* The right of user in the specified land vests in Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) on the date of publication of the declaration.
* This vesting is free from all encumbrances.
Schedule Details:
* The schedule lists specific land details in Chhattisgarh, including:
* Tehsil: Pithora
* District: Mahasamund
* Villages: Remda, Tilanjanpur, Sawitripur, Atharagudi, and Sankara
* Khasara numbers and land areas (in Hectare, Are, and Sq.mtr) for each village.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
* Impact: Responsible for declaring the acquisition of the right of user and directing the vesting of these rights.
* Action Required: Ensure the publication of the declaration.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL):
* Impact: Receives the right of user in the specified land for laying the pipeline.
* Action Required: Proceed with laying the pipeline free from all encumbrances.
Landowners in the Specified Areas:
* Impact: Loss of right of user of land for laying the pipeline.
* Action Required: Comply with the acquisition of right of user for their land.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Oil Corporation Limited: The company for whom the right of user in the land is being acquired for laying a pipeline.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The government ministry responsible for the notification.
New Delhi: Location of publication of the notification
The Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The legal act under which the land acquisition is being carried out.
Chhattisgarh: The state where the land acquisition is taking place.
Tehsil Pithora: The tehsil (administrative division) within Mahasamund district where the land is being acquired.
District Mahasamund: The district where the land acquisition is taking place.
Paradeep, Orissa: Starting point of pipeline