Date: 2014-06-17Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
India declared its intention to acquire the Right of User in the land, specified in the Schedule appended to that notification for the purpose of laying Shahdol (Madhya Pradesh)-Jaysingh Nagar-Beohari-Gurh-Phulpur (UP) gas pipeline for transportation of natural gas from the Sohagpur (East) and Sohagpur (West) C.B.M. blocks of Reliance Industries Limited, situated under Shahdol district in Madhya Pradesh State by Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited to the consumers in various parts of the country
Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, declares the acquisition of the Right of User (ROU) for land required for laying the Shahdol Madhya Pradesh Jaysingh Nagar Beohari Gurh Phulpur Uttar Pradesh gas pipeline. This pipeline will transport natural gas from Sohagpur East and West CBM blocks, operated by Ms Reliance Industries Limited, to consumers across the country. The notification follows consideration of public objections and a report from the Competent Authority. It was published on June 17, 2014.
Key Points / Main Content:
Acquisition of Right of User:
* The Government of India declares the acquisition of the Right of User (ROU) in specified land for laying a gas pipeline.
* The land is detailed in the Schedule attached to the notification, including survey numbers and areas to be acquired.
Pipeline Project Details:
* The pipeline project involves laying the Shahdol Madhya Pradesh Jaysingh Nagar Beohari Gurh Phulpur Uttar Pradesh gas pipeline.
* Ms Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited is responsible for laying the pipeline.
* The purpose is to transport natural gas from Sohagpur East and West CBM blocks in Madhya Pradesh to consumers across the country.
Vesting of Rights:
* The Right of User in the specified land vests in Ms Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited instead of the Government of India.
* This vesting is effective from the date of publication of the declaration and is free from all encumbrances.
Prior Procedures:
* The government previously declared its intention to acquire the ROU via notification S.O. 757E on 13032014.
* Copies of the notification were made available to the public on or before 30032014.
* Objections from the public regarding the pipeline laying were considered and disallowed by the Competent Authority.
Impact Analysis:
Ms Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited:
*Impact:* The company is granted the Right of User for the specified land to lay the gas pipeline, facilitating the transportation of natural gas.
*Action Required:* Proceed with laying the pipeline according to the project plan, adhering to all relevant regulations and guidelines.
Landowners in Rewa District (Madhya Pradesh):
*Impact:* Landowners in the Mandal Tehsil Taluk of Mangawan, Rewa District, Madhya Pradesh will have their land utilized for the pipeline project as per the specified survey numbers and areas.
*Action Required:* Comply with the acquisition of land for the Right of User, potentially involving relocation or compensation as per applicable laws.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962: The central act under which the Right of User in Land is being acquired for laying pipelines.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry issuing the notification.
Reliance Industries Limited: The company that owns the Sohagpur East and Sohagpur West C.B.M. blocks.
Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited: The company laying the gas pipeline.
Sohagpur East C.B.M. blocks: One of the two blocks owned by Ms Reliance Industries Limited in Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh
Sohagpur West C.B.M. blocks: One of the two blocks owned by Ms Reliance Industries Limited in Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh
Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh: District and state where the Sohagpur CBM blocks are located.
Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh: District and state where the land is being acquired for laying pipeline