In exercise of the powers conferred by sub section 1 of section 3 of the Petroleum and Minerals pipelines

**Policy Analysis Report: Amendment to Notification Regarding Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962** **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an amendment to a notification concerning the acquisition of right of user in land for petroleum and mineral pipelines, specifically under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962. The amendment, detailed in notification S.O. 2993(E), dated July 16, 2021, corrects errors in the Schedule of a previous notification (S.O. 2865(E) dated August 2, 2019) related to village names and survey numbers in Assam's Kamrup Metro district. The report focuses on the specific changes introduced by this amendment and their potential impact on stakeholders. The key finding is that this is a technical correction aimed at ensuring accurate land records for pipeline development. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a clear understanding of an amendment to an existing notification regarding land acquisition for petroleum and mineral pipelines in India. The analysis is based solely on the provided government policy text, focusing on the changes implemented and their potential implications. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Original Policy Amended:** This amendment refers to and modifies the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, number S.O. 2865(E) dated 2nd August 2019, published at pages 25, 10 17, 21 in part II, section 3, subsection ii of the Gazette of India No. 2606, dated 8th August 2019. * **Core Objective(s) (Inferred from referenced Act):** The amendment falls under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962. Therefore, the objective remains aligned with facilitating the acquisition of land rights for the development of petroleum and mineral pipelines, while ensuring accuracy in the land records used for this purpose. **4. Background and Rationale:** The amendment likely addresses inaccuracies discovered in the Schedule of the original notification (S.O. 2865(E)). The provided text directly states that corrections are being made to "Name of Village" and "Survey No." entries within the Schedule. This suggests that errors were present in the original notification that needed to be rectified to ensure proper land identification and avoid potential disputes during the acquisition process. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This section details the specific changes introduced by the amendment. * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The Schedule of notification S.O. 2865(E) is being amended. This Schedule pertains to the District: Kamrup Metro, Subdivision: Guwahati, State: Assam. * **New Rule/Provision:** The amendment involves correcting the names of villages and/or survey numbers associated with land acquisition for petroleum pipelines in the specified region. Specifically, the following changes are made: * **Circle: Chandrapur Tehsil: Chandrapur:** * "Chandrapur Baghicha PT2" is corrected to "Chandrapur Baghicha" * "Chandrapur Baghicha PT3" is corrected to "Chandrapur Baghicha" * "Michamari 2 No" is corrected to "Michamari" * **Circle: Sonapur Tehsil Sonapur:** * "Sonapur 769" is corrected to "Sonapur 369" * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The effect of these changes is to correct errors in the official record of villages and survey numbers affected by the pipeline project. These corrections are important to ensure that compensation, notifications, and other official communications reach the correct landowners, and avoid legal challenges during the land acquisition process. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary stakeholders affected by this amendment are: * **Landowners in the specified villages:** Accurate land records are crucial for determining rightful ownership and ensuring fair compensation. * **The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas:** The amendment allows for accurate records in carrying out its duties to plan and construct petroleum and natural gas pipelines. * **Companies involved in pipeline construction:** Accurate identification of land parcels is essential for the smooth execution of pipeline projects. * **Local Authorities in Kamrup Metro, Assam:** These authorities are responsible for maintaining land records and facilitating the land acquisition process. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is the responsible body. The "F. No. L14014832019GPII" likely refers to an internal reference number for tracking the amendment within the Ministry. The Under Secretary, RAJ KISHORE, is the signatory for the amendment. * **Timelines/Procedures:** No specific timelines are mentioned in the text. However, the fact that a corrigendum was issued suggests a need for prompt correction and dissemination of accurate information. Implementation involves updating the official Gazette and relevant land records with the corrected information. * **Amendment-Specific Aspects:** The implementation of this amendment requires disseminating the corrected information to all relevant stakeholders and updating official land records to reflect the changes. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of these corrections is to ensure accurate identification of land parcels affected by the pipeline project. This will likely: * Reduce the risk of disputes related to land ownership. * Streamline the land acquisition process by avoiding confusion and delays. * Ensure that compensation is paid to the rightful owners. * Maintain transparency and accountability in the land acquisition process. **9. Conclusion:** The amendment to the notification S.O. 2865(E) is a technical correction focused on rectifying errors in land records associated with a petroleum pipeline project in Assam's Kamrup Metro district. While seemingly minor, these corrections are crucial for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the land acquisition process, avoiding potential disputes, and protecting the rights of landowners. This amendment demonstrates the government's attention to detail and commitment to ensuring fairness and transparency in infrastructure development projects.

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