Date: 2026-03-20Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Declaration of Competent Authority under Section 2(a) of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (Act No. 50 of 1962) for M/s. Pipeline infrastructure Limited (PIL) in the State of Karnataka.
**Executive Summary**
Issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on March 19, 2026, this notification appoints a new Competent Authority under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962. The appointment of Shri Devendrappa Mallappa Pani replaces Shri Naganath Malagi for overseeing natural gas pipelines operated by M/s. Pipeline Infrastructure Limited (PIL) in Karnataka. The notification is effective immediately from the date of its issue.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Legal Authority and Statutory Basis**
* The notification is issued under Section 2(a) of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962).
* The Central Government exercises its power to authorize specific individuals to perform the functions of a Competent Authority under the Act.
**Personnel Appointment**
* **Appointed Official:** Shri Devendrappa Mallappa Pani (D M Pani), a retired KAS Junior Scale officer.
* **Replacement:** The appointment is in place of Shri Naganath Malagi.
* **Contact Address:** Compressor Station 05, Jalasanghi Village, Dhubulgundi Mandal, Humnabad Taluka, Bidar District, Karnataka – 585418.
**Scope and Jurisdiction**
* **Geographic Area:** The authority extends to all districts within the State of Karnataka.
* **Target Entity:** The authorization is specific to various operational pipelines belonging to M/s. Pipeline Infrastructure Limited (PIL).
* **Function:** The official is authorized to perform functions related to the transport of natural gas through these operational pipelines.
**Impact Analysis**
**Shri Devendrappa Mallappa Pani**
**Impact**
He is formally authorized by the Central Government to assume the legal duties and powers of the Competent Authority under the 1962 Act.
**Action Required**
Perform the statutory functions of the Competent Authority regarding PIL’s operational natural gas pipelines across all districts of Karnataka.
**M/s. Pipeline Infrastructure Limited (PIL)**
**Impact**
The company has a newly designated official responsible for matters related to the acquisition of right of user in land and other functions under the Act for its Karnataka operations.
**Action Required**
Coordinate with the newly appointed Competent Authority for all administrative and legal requirements pertaining to their operational pipelines in the region.
**Shri Naganath Malagi**
**Impact**
He is relieved of his duties as the Competent Authority for the specified jurisdiction and pipelines.
**Action Required**
Cease functions as the Competent Authority for these areas and ensure the transition of responsibilities to the successor.
Key Entities Referenced
Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962: The primary legislation under which the Central Government authorizes individuals to perform the functions of a Competent Authority for pipeline land usage.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The issuing ministry responsible for the regulation of petroleum and natural gas pipelines and the appointment of regulatory authorities.
Shri. Devendrappa Mallappa Pani: The individual authorized by the Central Government to serve as the Competent Authority for Pipeline Infrastructure Limited (PIL).
Pipeline Infrastructure Limited (PIL): The specific company whose operational natural gas pipelines are under the jurisdiction of the newly appointed Competent Authority.
Karnataka: The primary geographic location of jurisdiction for the appointed Competent Authority, covering all districts within the state.
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MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 19th March, 2026
S.O. 1449(E).— Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962),
(hereinafter called the said Act), the Central Government hereby authorizes the person mentioned in the
column (1) of the table given below to perform the functions of the Competent Authority in place of Shri.
Naganath Malagi under the said Act for M/s. Pipeline Infrastructure Limited (PIL) in respect of areas
mentioned in the column (2) for various operational pipelines transporting Natural Gas mentioned in Column
(3) of the said Table: -
Table
Name and Address of the Person Area of Jurisdiction Pipeline(s)
1 2 3
Shri. Devendrappa Mallappa Pani (D M All Districts of Operational pipelines of M/s. Pipeline
Pani), KAS Junior Scale (Retired) Karnataka Karnataka Infrastructure Limited (PIL)
Competent Authority PIL, COMPRESSOR
STATION 05, JALASANGHI VILLAGE,
DHUBULGUNDI MANDAL, HUMNABAD
TALUKA, BIDAR, DISTRICT KARNATAKA
STATE – 585418, India.
2. This notification will be effective from the date of its issue.
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