Date: 2015-01-12Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962), the Central Govt. hereby declares its intention to acquire the Right of User in land therein.
Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Central Government, declares the intention to acquire the Right of User (ROU) in land for rerouting a part of the existing 42" diameter SBHT gas pipeline near Umbharat beach by Oil And Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) in Gujarat. Interested parties have 21 days from the date the notification is made available to the public to object in writing to the acquisition of the right of user. The notification includes a schedule describing the land in question.
Key Points / Main Content:
Declaration of Intention:
* The Central Government intends to acquire the Right of User (ROU) in land for laying a gas pipeline.
* This acquisition is deemed necessary in the public interest.
* The pipeline rerouting will be executed by Oil And Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC).
* The location of the rerouting is near Umbharat beach in Gujarat.
Land Details:
* The land affected is described in the attached schedule, including survey numbers, village names, and area measurements.
Objection Process:
* Any person with interest in the land can object to the acquisition.
* Objections must be in writing and submitted to the Competent Authority, Oil And Natural Gas Corporation Limited, Shed No. 32, ONGC Complex, Ankleshwar-393010 Gujarat.
* The deadline for submitting objections is 21 days from the date the notification is made available to the general public.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
Impact: Landowners and other parties with interests in the land described in the schedule will be affected by the acquisition of the Right of User.
Action Required: Review the schedule to determine if their land is affected. If so, and if they object to the acquisition, they must submit a written objection to the Competent Authority within 21 days of the notification being made available to the public.
Oil And Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC):
Impact: ONGC is responsible for rerouting the gas pipeline and will be the user of the acquired right of user of the land.
Action Required: ONGC will receive and address any objections to the land acquisition. They also have to make copies of the Gazette notification available to the general public.
Key Entities Referenced
Oil And Natural Gas Corporation Limited: A public sector undertaking involved in oil and gas exploration and production; the organization laying the pipeline.
Gujarat: A state in India where the pipeline rerouting is planned.
Petroleum Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: An Indian law that provides the legal framework for acquiring land rights for laying petroleum pipelines.
Umbharat: A beach in Gujarat, near which the pipeline is being rerouted.
Navsari: A district in Gujarat where part of the pipeline rerouting is taking place.
Jalalpor: A Taluka (sub-district) in Navsari district, Gujarat, where the pipeline rerouting is taking place.
42 dia. S.B.H.T gas pipeline: The specific gas pipeline that is being rerouted.
Ankleshwar: A city in Gujarat where the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited's complex is located.