Date: 2020-07-14Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Central Government declared its intention to acquire the Right of User in the Lands specified in the Schedule appended to that notification for the purpose of laying pipeline for the transportation of Natural Gas
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas declares the acquisition of the Right of User in specified lands in Tamil Nadu for laying a natural gas pipeline by Indian Oil Corporation Limited. It follows a prior notification and consideration of a report by the Competent Authority. The declaration vests the Right of User in Indian Oil Corporation Limited and specifies their liability for compensation.
Key Points / Main Content:
Acquisition of Right of User:
* The Central Government declares the acquisition of the Right of User in lands specified in the Schedule for laying a pipeline for the transportation of Natural Gas.
* The pipeline project is the Ennore Tiruvallur Bengaluru Puducherry Nagapattinam Madurai Tuticorin Natural Gas Pipeline.
* The acquisition is made under sub section 1 of section 6 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
Vesting of Rights and Liabilities:
* The Right of User in the specified land vests in the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) from the date of publication of the declaration, free from all encumbrances.
* IOCL is exclusively liable for compensation under Section 10 of the P M P Act, 1962.
* No suit, claim, or legal proceeding would lie against the Central Government on any matter relating to the pipeline.
Land Details:
* The Schedule lists the survey numbers, sub-division numbers, and area details (in Square Hectare Are Meter) of the lands in Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu.
* Villages include Aylangudi, Thamaraipatti BitII, Thamaraipatti BitI, Perakkur, Poolampatti and Chithakkur.
Impact Analysis:
Indian Oil Corporation Limited:
* Impact: Receives the Right of User in the specified land for laying the pipeline and is solely responsible for compensation.
* Action Required: Proceed with laying the pipeline, provide compensation as per Section 10 of the P M P Act, 1962, and handle any claims or legal proceedings related to the pipeline.
Landowners in Madurai East, Tamil Nadu:
* Impact: Loss of Right of User of their land for the pipeline project. Entitled to compensation from IOCL.
* Action Required: Await communication from IOCL regarding compensation and cooperate in handing over the land for pipeline laying.
Central Government:
* Impact: Transfers the Right of User to IOCL and is absolved from suits, claims or legal proceedings related to the pipeline.
* Action Required: Ensure IOCL adheres to the guidelines and regulations, and monitor the compensation process.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: A government ministry responsible for petroleum and natural gas.
New Delhi: The location of the notification, New Delhi, Delhi.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The legal act under which the notification is issued.
Ennore Tiruvallur Bengaluru Puducherry Nagapattinam Madurai Tuticorin Natural Gas Pipeline: The specific natural gas pipeline project for which land rights are being acquired.
Tamil Nadu: The State where the pipeline is being laid.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited: The company responsible for laying the pipeline.
Madurai: District in the State of Tamil Nadu
Raj Kishore: Under Secretary.