Notification for Dahej (Gujarat) Nagothane (Maharashtra) Liquid Ethane Pipeline (DNEPL).

## Report on Amendment to Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an amendment to the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act"). The core purpose of this amendment, as evidenced by the provided notification, is to denotify certain land parcels initially designated for pipeline construction under the Act. These parcels were found to be outside the final alignment of the pipeline laid by Ms Reliance Ethane Pipelines Limited. This report details the specifics of the amendment, its potential impact, and relevant implementation aspects. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide informative analysis of a specific amendment to the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962, based solely on the provided government notification. The analysis focuses on understanding the nature of the changes, their potential impact on stakeholders, and relevant implementation details as inferred from the text. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Original Policy:** Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962. * **Core Objective(s):** The original policy aims to facilitate the acquisition of the right of user (ROU) for laying petroleum and mineral pipelines across land in India. (inferred) The core objective of this amendment is to **remove previously acquired ROU designations from land parcels no longer required for the pipeline's final alignment.** **4. Background and Rationale:** This amendment addresses a situation where the initial land acquisition for the pipeline project included parcels that were ultimately not needed for the final pipeline alignment. The amendment is likely driven by a need to release unnecessary encumbrances on land and ensure efficient and accurate land use planning. Ms Reliance Ethane Pipelines Limited informed the authority on land that wasn't required. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This is an *Amendment*, therefore this section focuses on the changes introduced. * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The notification references the initial acquisition of Right of User (ROU) based on a previous notification (S.O. 1209 E dated 21032016). This amendment effectively *reverses* or *modifies* the effect of that earlier notification for specific land parcels. * **New Rule/Provision:** The key new provision is the *denotification* of the ROU for the land parcels listed in the attached schedule. The Government of India, after considering the report from the Competent Authority and being satisfied with its findings, declares the previously acquired Right of User mentioned in the schedule as denotified. * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The denotification removes the restrictions and obligations associated with the ROU from the identified land parcels. This likely releases the landholders from any constraints imposed by the initial acquisition, such as restrictions on construction or land use. The land owners are able to utilize the land as they see fit as it is no longer required by Ms Reliance Ethane Pipelines Limited. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary stakeholders directly affected by this amendment are: * **Landowners** in the Khalapur Mandal/Tehsil/Taluk of Raigad District, Maharashtra, whose land parcels are listed in the schedule. Specifically, the landowners of land within the villages of Vavandhal, Kandhroli Tarf Vankhal, Asare Village Site, Madap, Kharsundi, Horale and Nandanpada. * **Ms Reliance Ethane Pipelines Limited:** As the company initiating the request for denotification, they benefit from a streamlined project and reduced land-related liabilities. * **Competent Authority:** Responsible for evaluating and reporting on the land parcels eligible for denotification. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** * **Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas:** Responsible for issuing the notification and declaring the denotification. * **Competent Authority:** Responsible for reviewing requests for denotification and submitting reports to the government. * **Ms Reliance Ethane Pipelines Limited:** Responsible for informing the competent authority of land parcels not required for the final pipeline alignment. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The process involves: intimation from Reliance Ethane Pipelines Limited to the competent authority, a review and report by the competent authority, and a final decision and notification by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. No specific timelines are stated in the text. The amendment is effective from the date of publication (December 15, 2021). **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this amendment is to: * Release land parcels that are no longer required for the pipeline project from the ROU designation. * Reduce potential disputes and administrative burdens associated with maintaining ROU on unnecessary land. * Allow landowners to utilize their land without the restrictions imposed by the initial ROU acquisition. This could include resuming agricultural activities, construction, or other land uses that were previously restricted. **9. Conclusion:** This amendment to the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962, as evidenced by the provided notification, signifies a correction and refinement of the land acquisition process for the Reliance Ethane pipeline project. By denotifying land parcels no longer needed, the amendment aims to promote efficient land management, reduce liabilities for the involved parties, and grant landowners greater autonomy over their property. This reflects a commitment to precision and accountability in infrastructure development projects.

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