Executive Summary:
This notification declares the Central Government's 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 an earlier notification and consideration of a report on the land's suitability. The right of user vests in ONGC, and ONGC is liable for compensation.
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 for laying a pipeline.
* The purpose of the pipeline is for the transportation of Natural Gas Product, of Southern Cauvery Asset Pipelines Network
Vesting of Rights:
* The right of user vests in Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) instead of the Central Government.
* This vesting is effective from the date of publication of the declaration and is free from all encumbrances.
Liability and Legal Proceedings:
* ONGC is exclusively liable for any compensation related to the land as per Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* No legal proceedings can be initiated against the Central Government, Competent Authority, any State Government, or Corporation concerning any matter related to the pipeline, according to Section 13 of the Act.
Impact Analysis:
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC):
Impact: ONGC is granted the right of user for the specified land to lay a pipeline and is responsible for compensation.
Action Required: ONGC is responsible for providing compensation as per Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962.
Landowners in Tamil Nadu (Thanjavur District):
Impact: Landowners will have their right of user acquired for the laying of the pipeline.
Action Required: Landowners are entitled to compensation from ONGC as per Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962.
Central Government, Competent Authority, State Government, or Corporation:
Impact: Protected from legal action related to the pipeline.
Action Required: No action required.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: An Indian law regarding the acquisition of land for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Government of India ministry responsible for petroleum and natural gas.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited: An Indian multinational oil and gas company responsible for laying the pipeline.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
Tamil Nadu: The State in India where the land acquisition for the pipeline is taking place.
Thanjavur: District in Tamil Nadu where land acquisition is taking place
Southern Cauvery Asset Pipelines Network: The pipeline network for which the land is being acquired.
ARVIND NATH JHA: The Deputy Secretary who signed the notification.