Executive Summary:
This notification announces the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) Fourth Amendment Regulations of 2018, amending the 2008 regulations regarding entities authorized to lay, build, operate, or expand city or local natural gas distribution networks. It comes into force on the date of publication in the Official Gazette, November 26, 2018. The amendments modify provisions related to work programs and bid evaluation in specific geographical areas.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Regulation 7 Amendment:**
* Modifies the proviso in subregulation 1, clause b, related to geographical areas.
* Specifies that for Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Una, Panchkula (except already authorized areas), Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Uttar Dinajpur, Nainital and Bijnor Districts, successful bidders must achieve the year-wise work program within 10 contract years.
* **Schedule C1 Amendment:**
* Amends the proviso under "E No. of Domestic PNG connections."
* States that for the geographical areas Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Una, Panchkula (except already authorized areas), Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Uttar Dinajpur, Nainital and Bijnor Districts, the composite score of three entities will be computed by assigning respective weights to each bidding criterion.
* **Schedule D Amendment:**
* Modifies term and condition number 3, after the word "alternatively."
* Specifies that in the case of the geographical areas Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Una, Panchkula (except already authorized areas), Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Uttar Dinajpur, Nainital and Bijnor Districts, the entity shall be required to achieve the yearwise work programme within 10 contract years as per details given below
Impact Analysis:
* **Authorised Entities Laying/Building/Operating/Expanding City or Local Natural Gas Distribution Networks:**
* Impact: These entities, particularly those operating or planning to operate in Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Una, Panchkula (except already authorized areas), Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Uttar Dinajpur, Nainital and Bijnor Districts, are directly affected by the revised regulations concerning work programs and bid evaluation.
* Action Required: Review and adjust work programs and bidding strategies to align with the new requirements for the specified geographical areas.
* **Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB):**
* Impact: The PNGRB is responsible for enforcing and overseeing the implementation of these amended regulations.
* Action Required: Ensure that all relevant departments and personnel are aware of the changes and prepared to implement them effectively. Update relevant guidelines, procedures, and evaluation criteria to reflect the amendments.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board: Regulatory body established by the Government of India.
Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006: The governing legislation that empowers the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board.
Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Authorising Entities to Lay, Build, Operate or Expand City or Local Natural Gas Distribution Networks Regulations, 2008: Regulations governing the authorization of entities involved in city or local natural gas distribution.
Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Authorising Entities to Lay, Build, Operate or Expand City or Local Natural Gas Distribution Networks Fourth Amendment Regulations, 2018: Amendment to the 2008 regulations.
Bilaspur, Hamirpur and Una Districts, Himachal Pradesh: A set of geographical areas, specifically districts in Himachal Pradesh, with modified regulations.
Panchkula, Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur Districts, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh: A set of geographical areas, specifically districts in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh, with modified regulations (Panchkula except area already authorised).
Barmer, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur Districts, Rajasthan: A set of geographical areas, specifically districts in Rajasthan, with modified regulations.
Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Uttar Dinajpur Districts, West Bengal: A set of geographical areas, specifically districts in West Bengal, with modified regulations.
Nainital and Bijnor Districts, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh: A set of geographical areas, specifically districts in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, with modified regulations.
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PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS REGULATORY BOARD
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 21st Novermber, 2018
F. No. PNGRB/Auth./CGD/Amd/2018/4 .—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 61 of the
Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006 (19 of 2006), the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory
Board hereby makes the following regulations to amend the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board
(Authorising Entities to Lay, Build, Operate or Expand City or Local Natural Gas Distribution Networks) Regulations,
2008, namely: —
1. Short title and commencement. (1) These regulations may be called the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory
Board (Authorising Entities to Lay, Build, Operate or Expand City or Local Natural Gas Distribution Networks)
Fourth Amendment Regulations, 2018. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official
Gazette.
2. In Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (Authorizing Entities to Lay, Build, Operate or Expand City
or Local Natural Gas Distribution Networks) Regulation, 2008, (hereinafter referred to as the principal regulations), in
regulation 7, in sub-regulation (1), in clause (b), in the proviso, for the portion beginning with the words “provided
that” and ending with the words “given below, namely: -”, the following shall be substituted namely: —
“Provided that in the case of the geographical areas of (i) Bilaspur, Hamirpur and Una Districts; (ii) Panchkula
(except area already authorised), Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur Districts, (iii) Barmer, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur
Districts, (iv) Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Uttar Dinajpur Districts and (v) Nainital and Bijnor Districts, the
successful bidder shall be required to achieve the year-wise work programme within 10 contract years as per
details given below, namely: –”.
3. In the principal regulations, in Schedule C(1), under “(E) No. of Domestic PNG connections”, in the proviso, for
the portion beginning with words “provided that” and ending with the words “ indicated below-”, the following shall
be substituted, namely:-
“Provided that in the case of the geographical areas of (i) Bilaspur, Hamirpur and Una Districts; (ii)
Panchkula (Except area already authorised), Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur Districts (iii) Barmer, Jaisalmer and
Jodhpur Districts (iv) Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Uttar Dinajpur Districts and (v) Nainital and Bijnor Districts,
the composite score of three entities shall be computed by assigning the respective weights assigned to each
of the bidding criterion as indicated below-”.
4. In the principal regulations, in Schedule D, in the terms and conditions number 3, after the word “alternatively,” for
the portion beginning with words “In the case of” and ending with the words “given below, namely: -”, the following
shall be substituted, namely: -
“In the case of the geographical areas of (i) Bilaspur, Hamirpur and Una Districts; (ii) Panchkula (Except
area already authorised), Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur Districts (iii) Barmer, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur Districts
(iv) Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri and Uttar Dinajpur Districts and (v) Nainital and Bijnor Districts, the entity shall
be required to achieve the year-wise work programme within 10 contract years as per details given below,
namely: -”.
VANDANA SHARMA, Secy.
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./366/18]
Foot Note: Principal regulations were notified vide No. G.S.R. 196(E) dated 19th March, 2008 and subsequently amended vide
G.S.R. 800 (E) dated 19th November, 2008, G.S.R. 295 (E) dated 30th April, 2009, G.S.R. 478(E) dated 7th June,
2010, G.S.R. 605 (E) dated 19th July, 2010, F.No. PNGRB/ CGD/ REGULATIONS/REVIEW-2011/2012-III dated
21st June, 2013, F. No. PNGRB/CGD/BID/4/2013-PRE BID dated 7th April, 2014, F.No. L-MISC/VI/ I/2007 dated
1st January, 2015, F.No. PNGRB/ CGD/ Regulations/Amend/2015 dated 13th February 2015,
PNGRB/CGD/Amendment/2015/2 dated 11th December 2015, F. No. PNGRB/CGD/Amendment/ 2015/2/SC dated
26th April 2016, F. No. PNGRB/AUTH/ CGD/Amd/2018 dated6th April 2018, F. No.
PNGRB/Auth./CGD/Amd/2018/2 dated 27th April 2018 and F. No. PNGRB/Auth./CGD/Amd/2018/3 dated 6th
November 2018
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