Executive Summary:
This notification by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas declares the acquisition of the right of user for land in Tamil Nadu for laying a pipeline by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC). It follows a prior notification on March 11, 2021, regarding the intention to acquire the land and considers a report submitted by the competent authority. The notification also specifies that ONGC will be responsible for compensation related to the pipeline.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Acquisition of Right of User:**
* The Central Government declares the acquisition of the right of user in the land specified in the schedule attached to the notification.
* The acquisition is for laying a pipeline for the transportation of Natural Gas by ONGC.
* **Vesting of Rights:**
* The right of user in the specified land vests in Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) from the date of publication of the declaration.
* The vesting is free from all encumbrances.
* **Compensation and Liability:**
* Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) is exclusively liable for any compensation under Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962.
* No legal proceedings can be initiated against the Central Government, competent authority, State Government, or Corporation regarding any matter related to the pipeline, as per Section 13 of the Act.
* **Land Details:**
* The schedule lists survey numbers and area details of the land being acquired, located in Meyiladuthurai District, Tamil Nadu.
Impact Analysis:
* Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
* Impact: Gains the right of user for the specified land to lay the pipeline. Becomes liable for compensation as per Section 10.
* Action Required: Proceed with laying the pipeline and ensure compensation is provided as required.
* Landowners in the specified areas
* Impact: Lose the right of user of their land for pipeline laying.
* Action Required: Await compensation from ONGC as per Section 10 of the Act.
* Central Government, Competent Authority, State Government and other Corporations
* Impact: Protected from any legal proceedings related to the pipeline
* Action Required: No action specified.
Key Entities Referenced
Southern Cauvery Asset Pipelines Network: A pipeline network for the transportation of natural gas product.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: A law enacted in 1962 by the Government of India concerning the acquisition of land for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry responsible for the exploration, production, refining, distribution, marketing, and pricing of petroleum, natural gas, and petrochemicals.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited: An Indian multinational oil and gas company.
Tamil Nadu: A state in southern India where the pipeline is being laid.
Meyiladuthurai: A district in Tamil Nadu where land acquisition is taking place for the pipeline project.
New Delhi: The location of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, where the notification was issued.
Kuthalam: A Taluk in Meyiladuthurai District, Tamil Nadu.