Date: 2014-11-27Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
In exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-section (1) of Section 6 of the said Act, the Central Govt. hereby declares that the right of user in the land specified in the Schedule appended to this notification is hereby acquired for laying the pipeline.
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas declares the acquisition of the right of user in specified land in the East Champaran District, Bihar, for laying a pipeline by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). This action follows an earlier notification and consideration of a report by the competent authority. The right of user vests in IOCL, who is responsible for compensation.
Key Points / Main Content:
* Acquisition of Right of User:
* The Central Government declares the acquisition of the right of user for land specified in the schedule of the notification.
* The purpose of the acquisition is for laying a pipeline for petroleum transportation by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) in East Champaran District, Bihar.
* Legal Basis and Process:
* The action is taken under Subsection 1 of Section 6 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* The decision follows a notification dated August 5, 2013, and consideration of a report submitted by the competent authority.
* Vesting of Rights and Responsibilities:
* The right of user in the specified land vests in Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) instead of the Central Government.
* IOCL is solely responsible for any compensation related to the acquisition, as per Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962.
* No legal action can be taken against the Central Government concerning any matter related to the pipeline.
* Land Details:
* The schedule lists specific survey numbers, block numbers, village names (Mouja), and areas (in hectares, are, and square meters) of the land parcels in East Champaran District, Bihar.
Impact Analysis:
* Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
* Impact: IOCL is granted the right of user for the specified land to lay a pipeline and is responsible for compensation related to the land acquisition.
* Action Required: IOCL must undertake the pipeline laying project and handle all compensation matters as per the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962.
* Landowners in East Champaran District, Bihar
* Impact: Landowners will have their right of user acquired for the pipeline project; they are entitled to compensation.
* Action Required: Landowners should be aware of the acquisition and entitled to receive compensation from IOCL as per the Act.
* Central Government
* Impact: The Central Government's role is primarily regulatory and administrative, with no direct liability for compensation or legal proceedings related to the pipeline.
* Action Required: Ensure compliance with the Act and oversee the land acquisition and compensation process.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry responsible for the exploration, production, refining, distribution, marketing, and pricing of petroleum, natural gas, and petrochemicals.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: An Indian law providing for the acquisition of the right of user in land for laying pipelines for petroleum and minerals.
Patna, Motihari, Baitalpur Pipeline: A pipeline project for the transportation of petroleum items.
East Champaran District, Bihar: The district in the state of Bihar, India, where the pipeline is being laid.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited: The company laying the pipeline and responsible for compensation related to it.
New Delhi: Location of notification issuance.
Pawan Kumar: Under Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, who issued the notification.
Gazette of India: Official government gazette in which the notification was published.