Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, declares the dates of termination of operations for ethane pipelines laid by Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited (RGPL) in various villages within the Valsad district of Gujarat. This declaration is made in consultation with RGPL, as authorized under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962. The notification is effective as of June 8, 2018, with operation termination dates varying by location as detailed in the attached schedule.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Authority and Purpose:**
* Issued under Section 2a of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962.
* Declares the termination dates of pipeline operations in specific areas.
* **Parties Involved:**
* Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited (RGPL) is the owner and operator of the ethane pipeline.
* H.R. Kalaiya, authorized by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, serves as the Competent Authority.
* **Geographic Scope:**
* Applies to specific villages within the Valsad district of Gujarat.
* Includes villages within the Valsad, Pardi, Vapi, and Umargam tehsils.
* **Termination Dates:**
* Operation termination dates vary by village.
* Dates are listed in the schedule, ranging from November 17, 2016, to May 31, 2017.
* **Reference Documents:**
* Relates to Notification S.O. 2291E, dated September 8, 2014.
* Governed by the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Lands Rules, 1963.
Impact Analysis:
**Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited (RGPL):**
* *Impact:* RGPL's operational rights in specified lands are ceasing, affecting their pipeline activities in those areas.
* *Action Required:* RGPL needs to adjust its operations according to the declared termination dates and coordinate any necessary decommissioning or handover activities.
**Landowners/Occupants in Valsad District:**
* *Impact:* The termination of pipeline operations affects the rights and use of land where pipelines were laid.
* *Action Required:* Landowners/occupants should be aware of the termination dates and any associated changes in land usage rights, as defined under the relevant sections of The Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act.
**Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas:**
* *Impact:* Oversees the termination of pipeline operations and ensures compliance with regulations.
* *Action Required:* Monitor the termination process and ensure RGPL adheres to the declared dates and procedures.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The act under which the notification is issued, concerning the acquisition of land rights for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Government of India ministry responsible for petroleum and natural gas affairs, which authorized H.R. Kalaiya.
H.R. Kalaiya: The GAS authorized by the Government of India to perform the functions of Competent Authority.
Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited (RGPL): The company laying the Ethane Pipeline in Gujarat, for which the land rights are being acquired.
Gujarat State: The state in India where the Ethane Pipeline is being laid and where the District Valsad is located.
Valsad District, Gujarat: District in Gujarat State where termination of operations related to pipeline laying is declared.
Ethane Pipeline: The specific type of pipeline being laid by Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Lands Rules, 1963: The rules followed for acquisition of land rights.