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 Kambadur, 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 (RoU) in land for laying a pipeline for the transportation of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Andhra Pradesh. The notification concerns the Hassan (Karnataka) to Cherlapalli (Telangana) pipeline project by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). This notification declares the acquisition of RoU in specified lands and vests it with HPCL. The key finding is that HPCL is solely responsible for compensation and legal liabilities related to the pipeline.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative analysis of the notification S.O. 5098(E) issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, based solely on the provided text. The report details the policy's objective, background, key provisions, affected stakeholders, and likely impacts.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This notification appears to be related to the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962. This notification follows an initial declaration of intent (S.O. No. 2827(E) dated 14th August 2020) to acquire the RoU.
* **Core Objective:** The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to legally acquire the Right of User in specific land parcels in Andhra Pradesh for the purpose of constructing and operating an LPG pipeline. This is achieved through a formal declaration of acquisition and subsequent vesting of these rights.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* This notification represents the culmination of a process initiated by a prior notification, suggesting a need to formalize the RoU for the pipeline project.
* The pipeline project is likely intended to improve the transportation and distribution infrastructure for LPG between Hassan (Karnataka) and Cherlapalli (Telangana), and this notification focuses specifically on land acquisition in Andhra Pradesh required for a portion of that project. The initial notification and subsequent process indicate a need to legally secure the land required for the pipeline’s construction.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification is a *New Policy* in the sense that it is a *declaration* that the RoU is now acquired.
* The Central Government declares that the Right of User in the land specified in the Schedule is acquired for laying the pipeline.
* The Right of User in the specified land vests in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) on the date of publication of the declaration, free from all encumbrances, instead of vesting in the Central Government.
* Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is exclusively liable for any compensation under Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* No legal proceedings can be brought against the Central Government related to the pipeline.
* The schedule lists specific land parcels by Mandal, District, State (Andhra Pradesh), Village, and Survey Number, along with their corresponding areas in Acres and Cents.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
* **Directly Affected:**
* Landowners within the Kambadur Mandal, Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh, whose land parcels are listed in the schedule.
* Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), as the entity acquiring the Right of User and responsible for compensation.
* **Indirectly Affected:**
* Residents and businesses in the region who may benefit from improved LPG transportation infrastructure.
* The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, as the responsible government agency.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is the issuing authority. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is responsible for implementing the pipeline project and providing compensation.
* **Procedures:** HPCL is responsible for compensation under Section 10 of the PMP Act, 1962. The procedure involves compensating landowners for the acquired RoU.
* **Timelines:** The notification is effective from the date of its publication (December 9, 2021).
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* The primary intended outcome is to legally secure the Right of User for the specified land parcels, allowing HPCL to proceed with the construction and operation of the LPG pipeline.
* The vesting of rights in HPCL streamlines the process by making HPCL directly responsible for the pipeline, rather than involving the Central Government in operational matters.
* The exclusion of legal proceedings against the Central Government likely aims to limit the government's liability and expedite the project implementation.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification S.O. 5098(E) marks a critical step in the Hassan-Cherlapalli LPG pipeline project by legally acquiring the Right of User for specified lands in Andhra Pradesh and vesting those rights in HPCL. This action ensures that HPCL can proceed with the pipeline construction while also being held responsible for compensation and legal liabilities, thus streamlining the project and minimizing government involvement in operational aspects. This notification facilitates the development of crucial energy infrastructure, with the potential to positively impact the supply and distribution of LPG in the region.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum Natural Gas: A ministry of the Government of India.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: A law concerning the acquisition of land for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India where the pipeline will be laid.
Hassan Karnataka: A place in Karnataka, India, the origin point of the LPG pipeline.
Cherlapalli Telangana: A place in Telangana, India, the destination point of the LPG pipeline.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited: The company responsible for laying the LPG pipeline from Hassan Karnataka to Cherlapalli Telangana.
Kambadur Mandal: A mandal in Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh where land is being acquired for the pipeline.
Ananthapuramu: A district in Andhra Pradesh, India where land is being acquired for the pipeline.
Mulakanur: A village in Kambadur Mandal, Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh where land is being acquired for the pipeline.
Pallur: A village in Kambadur Mandal, Ananthapuramu District, Andhra Pradesh where land is being acquired for the pipeline.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
Central Government: The governing body that is acquiring the land for the pipeline.
PMP Act, 1962: Abbreviation for Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962
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ऄसाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—ईप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 4724] नइ ददल्ली, बृहस्ट्प जतवार, ददसम्ब र 9, 2021/ऄग्रहायण 18, 1943
No. 4724] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021/AGRAHAYANA 18, 1943
परे ोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गसै मत्रं ालय
ऄजधसचू ना
नइ ददल्ली, 29 नवम् बर, 2021
का.अ. 5098(ऄ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार ने पेरोजलयम और खजनज पाआपलाआन (भूजम में ईपयोग के ऄजधकार का ऄजजन)
ऄजधजनयम, 1962 (1962 का 50) (जजसे आसमें आसके पश् चात ईक्त ऄजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3 की ईपधारा (1) के ऄधीन
जारी की गइ भारत सरकार के पेरोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गैस मंत्रालय की ऄजधसूचना संख्या
का. अ. 2827(ऄ) तारीख 14 ऄगस्ट्त 2020, जो भारत के ऄसाधारण राजपत्र संख्या 2505 तारीख 20 ऄगस्ट्त 2020, में प्रकाजित
की गइ थी, द्वारा ईस ऄजधसूचना से संलग्न ऄनुसूची में जवजनर्ददष्ट भूजम में अंध्र प्रदिे राज्य में हासन से चेरलापल्ली (तेलंगाना राज्य)
तक एल. पी. जी के पररवहन के जलए जहन्द्दस्ट्ु तान पेरोजलयम कापोरेिन जलजमटेड (एच.पी.सी.एल) द्वारा पाआपलाआन जबछाने के
प्रयोजन के जलए ईपयोग के ऄजधकार का ऄजजन के ऄपने अिय की घोषणा की थी;
और ईक्त ऄसाधारण राजपत्र ऄजधसूचना की प्रजतया जनता को तारीख़ 17 जसतंबर 2020 तक ईपलब् ध करा दी गइ थी;
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी ने, ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 6 की ईपधारा (1) के ऄधीन केन्द्रीय सरकार को ररपोटज द ेदी है;
और केन्द्रीय सरकार ने, ईक्त ररपोटज पर जवचार करने के पश्चात, और यह समाधान हो जाने पर की ईक्त भूजम पाआपलाआन
जबछाने के जलए ऄपेजक्षत है, ईसमें ईपयोग के ऄजधकार का ऄजजन करने का जवजनश्चय दकया ह;ै
ऄतः ऄब, केन्द्रीय सरकार, ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 6 की ईपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, यह घोषणा
करती ह ै की आस ऄजधसूचना से सलं ग्न ऄनुसूची में जवजनर्ददष्ट भूजम म ें पाआपलाआन जबछाने के जलए ईपयोग के ऄजधकार का ऄजजन दकया
जाए;
7154 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
और केन्द्रीय सरकार ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 6 की ईपधारा (4) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, यह जनदिे दते ी है
की ईक्त भूजम में ईपयोग का ऄजधकार आस घोषणा के प्रकािन की तारीख से केन्द्रीय सरकार में जनजहत होने के बजाए, सभी जवल्लंगमों
से मुक्त होकर जहन्द्दस्ट्ु तान पेरोजलयम कापोरेिन जलजमटेड (एच.पी.सी.एल) में जनजहत होगा;
पेरोजलयम और खजनज पाआपलाआन ऄजधजनयम, 1962 दक धारा 10 के ऄधीन दकसी भी क्षजतपूर्तत के जलए जहन्द्दस्ट्ु तान
पेरोजलयम कापोरेिन जलजमटेड (एच.पी.सी.एल) पूणजतया ईत्तरदायी होगी और पाआपलाआन से सम्बजन्द्धत दकसी भी मामले पर केन्द्रीय
सरकार के जवरुद्ध कोइ वाद दावा या कानूनी कायजवाही नहीं हो सकेगी।
ऄनसु चू ी
मंडल : कंबादरु जजला : ऄनंतपुरमु राज्य : अंध्र प्रदिे
क्षेत्रफल
क्रमांक मंडल का नाम गााँव का नाम सव ेनं.
एकड़ सेंट्स
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1 कंबादरु मुलाकानुर 405/1 00 02
2 521 00 02
3 514 00 01
4 673/3 00 69
5 643/2 00 08
6 कंबादरु पाल्लूर 10/3 00 06
7 8/1 00 03
8 56/1 00 06
9 883/4 00 27
10 883/2 00 80
11 889/2 00 63
[फा. सं. अर-11025(15)/10/2019-ओ.अर-अइ/इ-32252]
पी. सोमाकुमार, ऄवर सजचव
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 29th November, 2021
S.O. 5098(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.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : ऄसाधारण 3
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;
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: Kambadur 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 Kambadur Mulakanur 405/1 00 02
2 521 00 02
3 514 00 01
4 673/3 00 69
5 643/2 00 08
6 Kambadur Pallur 10/3 00 06
7 8/1 00 03
8 56/1 00 06
9 883/4 00 27
10 883/2 00 80
11 889/2 00 63
[F. No. R-11025(15)/10/2019-OR-I/E-32252]
P. SOMAKUMAR, Under Secy.
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