Date: 2021-12-09Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Land schedule in respect of Hassan Cherlapalli LPG Pipeline Project of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited for acquisition of ROU in the State of Andhra Pradesh Taluk Garladinne, Distt Ananthapuramu
## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User for LPG Pipeline in Andhra Pradesh
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, concerning the acquisition of the Right of User (RoU) in land in Andhra Pradesh for laying an LPG pipeline. The notification, published on December 9, 2021, declares the Central Government's acquisition of RoU in specified land and its subsequent vesting in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). This report identifies the core objective, key provisions, affected parties, and likely outcomes based solely on the provided policy text.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides a detailed analysis of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas notification S.O. 5101(E), dated November 29, 2021, and published on December 9, 2021, regarding the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) for laying an LPG pipeline in Andhra Pradesh. The analysis is based exclusively on the information contained within the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This notification pertains to the acquisition of land rights under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962. It builds upon a prior notification, S.O. No. 2827(E) dated August 14, 2020, which initially declared the intention to acquire RoU.
* **Core Objective:** The core objective of this specific notification is to formally declare the acquisition of the Right of User in land for the purpose of laying an LPG pipeline by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL).
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This notification acts to finalize the acquisition process that was initiated by the previous notification in August 2020. The text suggests the rationale for this specific notification is to move from intent to actual acquisition, following the submission of a report by the competent authority and the Central Government's satisfaction that the land is indeed required for the pipeline project.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification serves as the formal declaration of the RoU acquisition. The critical changes established by this specific text are:
* **Acquisition of Right of User:** The Central Government formally declares the acquisition of RoU in the land specified in the schedule attached to the notification.
* **Vesting of Right of User:** The acquired RoU, instead of vesting in the Central Government, is vested directly in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). This vesting is "free from all encumbrances."
* **Liability for Compensation:** HPCL is exclusively liable for any compensation payable under Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Act, 1962. The Central Government is explicitly shielded from any legal proceedings related to the pipeline.
The *effect* of these changes is to transfer both the right to use the land and the financial responsibility for it directly to HPCL, streamlining the pipeline project and indemnifying the Central Government.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL):** As the entity receiving the RoU and responsible for compensation, HPCL is a direct stakeholder.
* **Landowners in the specified areas:** The notification directly impacts landowners in the Garladinne Mandal of Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh, as listed in the schedule.
* **Relevant Government Authorities:** Various government departments involved in land acquisition and infrastructure projects.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is the primary responsible body for laying the pipeline and providing compensation.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The RoU vests in HPCL on the date of publication of the notification (December 9, 2021). The notification triggers HPCL's obligation to provide compensation under Section 10 of the PMP Act, 1962.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcome of these specific changes is to:
* Facilitate the swift and efficient laying of the LPG pipeline by HPCL.
* Provide clarity regarding responsibility for compensation payments.
* Reduce potential legal challenges and streamline the project timeline.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification S.O. 5101(E) solidifies the acquisition of Right of User in land for an LPG pipeline project by HPCL in Andhra Pradesh. By vesting the RoU and compensation liability directly in HPCL, the government aims to expedite project implementation and minimize potential legal complications. This notification marks a crucial step in the pipeline project, directly affecting landowners in the specified area and holding significant implications for HPCL's operational responsibilities.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: A law regarding the acquisition of land for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India where a pipeline is being laid.
Hassan Karnataka: Starting location of LPG pipeline.
Cherlapalli Telangana: Ending location of LPG pipeline
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited: A company laying a pipeline from Hassan, Karnataka to Cherlapalli, Telangana.
Garladinne Mandal: A Mandal in Andhra Pradesh affected by the pipeline project.
Ananthapuramu: District in Andhra Pradesh affected by the pipeline project.
Sirivaram: Village in Garladinne Mandal, Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh
Ankampeta: Village in Garladinne Mandal, Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 4727] नई दिल्ली, बृहस्ट्प जतवार, दिसम्ब र 9, 2021/ अग्रहायण 18, 1943
No. 4727] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021/AGRAHAYANA 18, 1943
परे ोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गैस मत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल् ली, 29 नवम् बर, 2021
का.आ. 5101(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार ने पेरोजलयम और खजनि पाइपलाइन (भूजम में उपयोग के अजधकार का अिजन)
अजधजनयम, 1962 (1962 का 50) (जिसे इसमें इसके पिचात उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3 की उपधारा (1) के अधीन
िारी की गई भारत सरकार के पेरोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गैस मंत्रालय की अजधसूचना संख्या का. आ. 2827(अ) तारीख 14 अगस्ट्त
2020, िो भारत के असाधारण रािपत्र संख्या 2505 तारीख 20 अगस्ट्त 2020, में प्रकाजित की गई थी, द्वारा उस अजधसूचना से
संलग्न अनुसूची में जवजनर्िष्टज भूजम में आंध्र प्रििे राज्य में हासन से चरे लापल्ली (तेलंगाना राज्य) तक एल. पी. िी के पररवहन के जलए
जहन्द्िस्ट्ु तान पेरोजलयम कापोरेिन जलजमटेड (एच.पी.सी.एल) द्वारा पाइपलाइन जबछाने के प्रयोिन के जलए उपयोग के अजधकार का
अिजन के अपने आिय की घोषणा की थी;.
और उक्त असाधारण रािपत्र अजधसूचना की प्रजतया िनता को तारीख़ 17 जसतंबर 2020 तक उपलब् ध करा िी गई थी;
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी ने, उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उपधारा (1) के अधीन केन्द्रीय सरकार को ररपोटज ि ेिी है;
और केन्द्रीय सरकार ने, उक्त ररपोटज पर जवचार करने के पश्चात, और यह समाधान हो िाने पर की उक्त भूजम पाइपलाइन
जबछाने के जलए अपेजक्षत है, उसमें उपयोग के अजधकार का अिजन करने का जवजनश्चय दकया ह;ै
अतः अब, केन्द्रीय सरकार, उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, यह घोषणा
करती ह ै की इस अजधसूचना से सलं ग्न अनुसूची में जवजनर्िष्टज भूजम म ें पाइपलाइन जबछाने के जलए उपयोग के अजधकार का अिजन दकया
िाए;
7157 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
और केन्द्रीय सरकार उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उपधारा (4) द्वारा प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, यह जनििे िते ी है
की उक्त भूजम में उपयोग का अजधकार इस घोषणा के प्रकािन की तारीख से केन्द्रीय सरकार में जनजहत होने के बिाए, सभी जवल्लंगमों
से मुक्त होकर जहन्द्िस्ट्ु तान पेरोजलयम कापोरेिन जलजमटेड (एच.पी.सी.एल) में जनजहत होगा
पेरोजलयम और खजनि पाइपलाइन अजधजनयम, 1962 दक धारा 10 के अधीन दकसी भी क्षजतपूर्तज के जलए जहन्द्िस्ट्ु तान
पेरोजलयम कापोरेिन जलजमटेड (एच.पी.सी.एल) पूणजतया उत्तरिायी होगी और पाइपलाइन से सम्बजन्द्धत दकसी भी मामले पर केन्द्रीय
सरकार के जवरुद्द कोई वाि िावा या कानूनी कायजवाही नहीं हो सकेगी।
अनसु चू ी
मंडल : गारलािीने जिला : अनंतपुरमु राज्य : आंध्र प्रििे
क्षेत्रफल
क्रमांक मंडल का नाम गााँव का नाम सव ेनं.
एकर् सेंट्स
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1 गारलािीने जसरीवारम 225/5 00 03
2 230 00 02
3 115 00 03
4 123/2 00 01
5 35 00 02
6 गारलािीने अंकमपेटा 22/1 00 03
7 20/2 00 03
8 19/3 00 13
9 19/1 00 02
[फा. सं.आर-11025(15)/10/2019-ओ.आर-1/ई-32252 ]
पी. सोमाकुमार, अवर सजचव
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 29th November, 2021
S.O. 5101(E).— Whereas by a notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Petroleum and
Natural Gas S.O. No.2827 (E) dated 14th August 2020, issued under Sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Petroleum and
Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962), (hereinafter referred to as the said
Act), published in the Extraordinary Gazette of India No.2505 dated the 20th August. 2020, the Central Government
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 pipeline in state of Andhra Pradesh for transportation of LPG, from Hassan (Karnataka) to
Cherlapalli (Telangana) Pipeline by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL).
And whereas copies of the said Extraordinary Gazette notification were made available to the public up to
17 September 2020.
And whereas the competent authority has under Sub-section (1) of Section 6 of the said Act submitted report
to the Central Government.
And whereas the Central Government, after considering the said report and on being satisfied that the said
land is required for laying the pipeline, has decided to acquire right of user therein;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-section (1) of the Section 6 of the said Act, the
Central Government 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;[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
And further, in exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-section (4) of Section 6 of the said Act, the Central
Government hereby directs that the Right of User in the said land for laying the pipeline shall, instead of vesting in the
Central Government, vest on the date of publication of the declaration, in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
(HPCL), free from all encumbrances.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) shall be exclusively liable for any compensation in terms
of Section 10 of the P&MP Act, 1962 and no suit, claim or legal proceeding would lie against the Central Government
for any matter relating to the pipeline.
SCHEDULE
Mandal: Garladinne Dist: Ananthapuramu State: Andhra Pradesh
Area
Sl.No. Name of the Mandal Name of the Village Survey No.
Acres Cents
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1 Garladinne Sirivaram 225/5 00 03
2 230 00 02
3 115 00 03
4 123/2 00 01
5 35 00 02
6 Garladinne Ankampeta 22/1 00 03
7 20/2 00 03
8 19/3 00 13
9 19/1 00 02
[F. No. R-11025(15)/10/2019-OR-1/E-32252]
P. SOMA KUMAR, Under Secy.
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