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 Bukkarayasamudram, Garladinne, Singanamala and Gooty, Distt Anathapuramu
## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User for LPG Pipeline in Andhra Pradesh
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of the right of user in land for laying a Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) pipeline in Andhra Pradesh. The core purpose is to facilitate the construction of a pipeline connecting Hassan, Karnataka, to Cherlapalli, Telangana, by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). Key findings indicate the government has formally acquired the land rights and vested them in HPCL, who will be responsible for compensation related to the land use.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an analysis of a government notification pertaining to the acquisition of right of user for laying an LPG pipeline. The analysis is based solely on the information provided in the document and aims to inform affected industries about the policy's provisions and implications.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a *new policy* declaration concerning land acquisition for a specific infrastructure project.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as stated, is to acquire the right of user in specific land parcels in Andhra Pradesh for the purpose of laying a pipeline to transport LPG. The text also demonstrates the intention to enable Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to construct and operate the pipeline.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This *new policy* addresses the need for land acquisition to facilitate the construction of an LPG pipeline. The notification indicates that the pipeline is intended to connect Hassan (Karnataka) to Cherlapalli (Telangana), suggesting a broader aim of improving LPG transportation infrastructure between these regions. Without this acquisition, the pipeline project could not proceed.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As this is a new policy declaration, the main components are as follows:
* **Declaration of Right of User Acquisition:** The Central Government declares the acquisition of the right of user in the land specified in the attached schedule.
* **Vesting of Rights:** The acquired right of user is vested in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). HPCL assumes responsibility for the land instead of the Central Government.
* **Compensation Liability:** HPCL is exclusively liable for compensation related to the acquired land, as per Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (PMP Act).
* **Legal Protection:** The Central Government, Competent Authority, State Government, or Corporation are protected from lawsuits, claims, or legal proceedings related to the pipeline, as per Section 13 of the PMP Act, 1962.
* **Schedule of Affected Land:** The document includes a schedule listing the specific land parcels affected, including their location (Mandal, District, State), Survey Number, Village, and area (Acres, Cents). This schedule is broken down by Mandal: Bukkarayasamudram, Garladinne, Singanamala, and Gooty, all within the Ananthapuramu District of Andhra Pradesh.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this policy are:
* **Landowners:** Individuals or entities owning land within the specified areas in the schedule, as their right of user is now acquired for the pipeline project.
* **Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL):** HPCL benefits directly as they are granted the right of user and are responsible for constructing and operating the pipeline. They also assume responsibility for compensation.
* **Residents of the Affected Areas:** The laying of the pipeline will impact the local communities in Bukkarayasamudram, Garladinne, Singanamala and Gooty mandals, Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* **Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas:** Issued the notification and oversaw the acquisition process.
* **Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL):** Responsible for laying the pipeline, providing compensation, and operating the infrastructure.
* **Competent Authority:** Submitted a report to the Central Government, indicating their involvement in assessing the land requirements.
* **Timelines and Procedures:**
* The notification references prior events, including the initial notification of intent to acquire land (S.O.No.3730E dated the 31th August 2021) and the availability of the notification to the public up to 11 October 2021. This suggests a process involving public notification and review.
* The date of publication of the declaration is when the right of user vests in HPCL.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of this policy declaration are:
* **Expedited Pipeline Construction:** By acquiring the right of user, the government facilitates the timely construction of the LPG pipeline, enabling the transportation of LPG from Hassan to Cherlapalli.
* **Improved LPG Supply:** The pipeline will contribute to improving the supply and distribution of LPG in the region.
* **Economic Development:** The construction and operation of the pipeline may bring some economic benefits to the local communities, though this is not explicitly stated.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification represents a crucial step in enabling the construction of an LPG pipeline by granting Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) the necessary right of user in the land. It shifts the liability of the land from the Central government to HPCL. This policy will directly impact landowners in Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh, and will be of great interest to relevant industries involved in petroleum transportation and infrastructure.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: A ministry of the Government of India.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: An act of the Indian Parliament regarding the acquisition of land for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India, specified as the location for pipeline laying.
Hassan Karnataka: A city in Karnataka, India, part of the route for the LPG pipeline.
Cherlapalli Telangana: A suburb of Hyderabad, Telangana, India, part of the route for the LPG pipeline.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL): A Government of India owned oil and gas company responsible for laying the pipeline and liable for compensation.
Bukkarayasamudram: A Mandal in Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh.
Ananthapuramu: A district in Andhra Pradesh.
Podaralla: A village within Bukkarayasamudram Mandal, Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh.
Garladinne: A Mandal in Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh.
Muntimadugu: A village within Garladinne Mandal, Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh.
Singanamala: A Mandal in Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh.
Loluru: A village within Singanamala Mandal, Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh.
Gooty: A Mandal in Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh.
Basinepalle: A village within Gooty Mandal, Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh.
New Delhi: The location of the notification (Central Government).
PMP Act, 1962: Referring to Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Act 1962. Provides for compensation for land acquired.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
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स.ं 4726] नई दिल्ली, बृहस्ट्प जतवार, दिसम्ब र 9, 2021/ अग्रहायण 18, 1943
No. 4726] 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. 5100(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार ने पेरोजलयम और खजनि पाइपलाइन (भूजम में उपयोग के अजधकार का अिजन)
अजधजनयम, 1962 (1962 का 50) (जिसे इसमें इसके पश् चात 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.3730(अ) तारीख 31 अगस्ट्त
2021, िो भारत के असाधारण रािपत्र संख्या 3418 तारीख 14 जसतम्बर 2021, में प्रकाजित की गई थी, द्वारा उस अजधसूचना से
संलग्न अनुसूची में जवजनर्िष्टज भूजम में आंध्र प्रििे राज्य में हासन से चेरलापल्ली (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 11 अक्टूबर 2021 तक उपलब्ि 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;
7156 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 थान पेरोजलयम कापोरेिन जलजमटेड (एच.पी.सी.एल) में जनजहत होगा
पेरोजलयम और खजनि पाइपलाइन अजधजनयम, 1962 दक धारा 10 के अधीन दकसी भी क्षजतपर्ू तज के जलए
जहन्द्िस्ट्ु तान पेरोजलयम कापोरेिन जलजमटेड (एच.पी.सी.एल) पूणजतया उत्तरिायी होगी और पाइपलाइन से सम्बजन्द्धत दकसी भी मामल े
पर केन्द्रीय सरकार के जवरुद्द कोई वाि िावा या कानूनी कायजवाही नहीं हो सकेगी।
अनसु चू ी
मंडल : बुकारायासमुरम जिला : अनंतपुरमु राज्य : आंध्र प्रििे
क्षेत्रफल
क्रमांक मंडल का नाम गााँव का नाम सव ेनं.
एकर् सेंट्स
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1 बुकारायासमुरम पोिराला 73 00 07
2 69 00 02
3 54/1B 00 09
4 58/1 00 02
5 57/3 00 03
6 56/3 00 01
7 18/1 00 11
8 25/2 00 01
9 25/1 00 05
10 23/3 00 10
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 मुंजतमाडुगु 120/1/B 00 05
2 113/1D 00 17
3 113/1A 00 07
4 106/25 00 15
5 106/20 00 03
6 106/3 00 17
7 67 00 05
8 58 00 23
9 44 00 15
10 106/28 00 15
11 106/29 00 01
12 106/9 00 01[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
मंडल : ससंगनमाला जिला : अनंतपुरमु राज्य : आंध्र प्रििे
क्षेत्रफल
क्रमांक मंडल का नाम गााँव का नाम सव ेनं.
एकर् सेंट्स
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1 ससंगनमाला लोलुरू 146/1 00 03
2 142 00 15
मंडल : गूती जिला : अनंतपुरमु राज्य : आंध्र प्रििे
क्षेत्रफल
क्रमांक मंडल का नाम गााँव का नाम सव ेनं.
एकर् सेंट्स
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1 गूती बसीनेपल्ली 227/A 00 06
2 235 00 03
3 90 00 05
4 77 00 23
5 6/A 00 03
6 5 00 13
7 187/C 00 11
8 188 00 07
[फा. स.ंआर-11025(15)/10/2019-ओ.आर-आई/ई-32252]
पी. सोमाकुमार, अवर सजचव
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 29th November, 2021
S.O. 5100(E).—Whereas by a notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Petroleum and
Natural Gas and S.O.No.3730(E) dated the 31th August 2021, 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. 3418 dated the 14th September 2021, 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 11
Octomber 2021.
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;4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
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 according to Section 13, no suit, claim or legal proceeding would lie against
the Central Government, Competent Authority or any State Government or Corporation for any matter relating to the
pipeline.
SCHEDULE
Mandal: Bukkarayasamudram Dist: Ananthapuramu State: Andhra Pradesh
Area
Name of the
Sl.No. Name of the Mandal Survey No
Village
Acres Cents
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1 Bukkarayasamudram Podaralla 73 00 07
2 69 00 02
3 54/1B 00 09
4 58/1 00 02
5 57/3 00 03
6 56/3 00 01
7 18/1 00 11
8 25/2 00 01
9 25/1 00 05
10 23/3 00 10
Mandal: Garladinne Dist: Ananthapuramu State: Andhra Pradesh
Area
Name of the
Sl.No. Name of the Mandal Survey No
Village
Acres Cents
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1 Garladinne Muntimadugu 120/1/B 00 05
2 113/1D 00 17
3 113/1A 00 07
4 106/25 00 15
5 106/20 00 03
6 106/3 00 17
7 67 00 05
8 58 00 23
9 44 00 15
10 106/28 00 15
11 106/29 00 01
12 106/9 00 01[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
Mandal: Singanamala Dist: Ananthapuramu State: Andhra Pradesh
Area
Name of the
Sl.No. Name of the Mandal Survey No
Village
Acres Cents
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1 Singanamala Loluru 146/1 00 03
2 142 00 15
Mandal: Gooty Dist: Ananthapuramu State: Andhra Pradesh
Area
Name of the
Sl.No. Name of the Mandal Survey No
Village
Acres Cents
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1 Gooty Basinepalle 227/A 00 06
2 235 00 03
3 90 00 05
4 77 00 23
5 6/A 00 03
6 5 00 13
7 187/C 00 11
8 188 00 07
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