Date: 2014-05-09Category: 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, issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, declares the Central Government's acquisition of the right of user for land in Rajasthan. This land is for laying a pipeline for natural gas transportation by GSPL INDIA GASNET LIMITED (GIGL). The notification also directs that the right of user vests in GIGL, who will be liable for compensation under the PMP Act, 1962.
Key Points / Main Content:
Acquisition of Right of User:
* The Central Government declares the acquisition of the right of user in land specified in the schedule for laying a pipeline.
* The pipeline is for the transportation of Natural Gas from Mehsana to Bhatinda ChittorgarhUdaipur Section.
* GSPL INDIA GASNET LIMITED (GIGL) is the company responsible for laying the pipeline.
Vesting of Rights and Responsibilities:
* The right of user in the specified land vests in GSPL INDIA GASNET LIMITED (GIGL) free from all encumbrances.
* GSPL INDIA GASNET LIMITED (GIGL) is exclusively liable for any compensation as per Section 10 of the PMP Act, 1962.
* No legal claims can be made against the Central Government regarding the pipeline.
Land Details:
* The schedule specifies the Khasara numbers and areas of land acquired in various villages of Tehsil Girva, District Udaipur, State Rajasthan.
Impact Analysis:
GSPL INDIA GASNET LIMITED (GIGL):
* Impact: Acquires the right of user for the specified land to lay the pipeline and is responsible for compensation.
* Action Required: Proceed with laying the pipeline and handle all compensation matters according to the PMP Act, 1962.
Landowners in Specified Areas of Rajasthan:
* Impact: Loss of right of user of their land for the purpose of laying the pipeline; entitled to compensation.
* Action Required: Await communication from GSPL INDIA GASNET LIMITED (GIGL) regarding compensation for the loss of right of user.
Central Government:
* Impact: Transfers right of user to GSPL INDIA GASNET LIMITED (GIGL) and is absolved from legal claims related to the pipeline.
* Action Required: No direct action required, as the responsibility is transferred to GSPL INDIA GASNET LIMITED (GIGL).
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry that issued the notification.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The legal act under which the right of user in the land is being acquired for laying the pipeline.
Rajasthan: The state in India where the pipeline is being laid, as specified in the schedule.
Mehsana: Starting point of Natural Gas pipeline.
Bhatinda: End point of Natural Gas pipeline.
Chittorgarh: A section where pipeline is to be laid.
Udaipur: A section where pipeline is to be laid.
GSPL INDIA GASNET LIMITED GIGL: The company responsible for laying the pipeline and liable for compensation.