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 said 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 decision to acquire the right of user in specified lands in Chhattisgarh for laying a petroleum pipeline by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). This decision follows the intent declared on August 19, 2014, and consideration of the Competent Authority's report. The right of user is vested in IOCL from the date of this notification's publication.
Key Points / Main Content:
Acquisition of Right of User:
* The Central Government acquires the right of user for land in Tehsil Saraipali, District Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh.
* The land is specified in the Schedule appended to the notification.
* The acquisition is for laying a pipeline for transporting petroleum products from Paradip, Orissa, to Raipur, Chhattisgarh, and Ranchi, Jharkhand, by IOCL.
Vesting of Rights:
* The right of user in the specified land vests in Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).
* IOCL receives the right free from all encumbrances from the date of publication of this declaration.
Schedule Details:
* The Schedule lists the Khasara numbers and area details (Hectare, Are, Sq. mtr) of the villages where the land is being acquired.
* Fifteen villages are listed, including Balsi, Baidpali, Darbhhata, and others.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
* Impact: Exercises powers under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act to facilitate infrastructure development.
* Action Required: Ensure the notification is properly executed and published.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL):
* Impact: Gains the right of user over the specified land for laying a petroleum pipeline.
* Action Required: Proceed with laying the pipeline in accordance with the notification and relevant regulations.
Landowners in Tehsil Saraipali, District Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh:
* Impact: Loss of right of user in the specified land as per the schedule; entitled to compensation as per the Act.
* Action Required: Await communication regarding compensation and comply with the terms of the acquisition.
Competent Authority:
* Impact: Its report was considered by the Central Government in the decision-making process.
* Action Required: Ensure compliance with the notification and assist in the land acquisition process.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: A ministry of the Government of India.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The central act under which the notification regarding acquisition of land rights for laying pipelines is issued.
Saraipali, Chhattisgarh: Tehsil and State where the land acquisition is taking place.
Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh: District and State where the land acquisition is taking place.
Chhattisgarh State: State where the land acquisition for the pipeline is taking place.
Paradipp, Orissa: Starting point of the pipeline
Raipur, Chhattisgarh: Destination point of the pipeline in Chhattisgarh.
Ranchi, Jharkhand: Destination point of the pipeline in Jharkhand.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited: The company responsible for laying the pipeline.
Pawan Kumar: Under Secretary who signed the notification.