Date: 2022-01-06Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Paradip Haldia Durgapur LPG pipeline and its extension up to Patna and Muzaffarpur to be laid by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) for acquisition of ROU in the State of West Bengal Police Station
**Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User for Petroleum Pipeline Project**
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, published on January 6, 2022. The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire the right of user in land for laying a petroleum pipeline from Haldia Refinery to Durgapur, extending to Patna and Muzaffarpur, under the Augmentation of Paradip Haldia Durgapur LPG Pipeline Project by Indian Oil Corporation Limited. The report identifies the affected districts, procedures for objections, and potential impacts on landowners.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview of a notification regarding the acquisition of the right of user in land for laying a petroleum pipeline. The analysis is based solely on the provided government policy text published in The Gazette of India.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* Core Objective: The core objective is to facilitate the transportation of petroleum products by acquiring the right of user in land for laying a pipeline from Haldia Refinery to Durgapur, extending to Patna and Muzaffarpur under the Augmentation of Paradip Haldia Durgapur LPG Pipeline Project.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This is a new policy declaration. The policy addresses the need for infrastructure development to transport petroleum products from the Haldia Refinery to Durgapur, with extensions to Patna and Muzaffarpur. The underlying problem appears to be the lack of adequate pipeline infrastructure to efficiently transport petroleum products in the region, thus the need for right of user acquisition to construct the pipeline.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is a new policy so this section details the main components:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire the right of user in land for the pipeline project.
* **Affected Land:** The notification specifies the districts, villages, plot numbers, and areas of land affected by the proposed pipeline, including locations in West Bengal (Howrah, Hooghly), and Burdwan. Specific police stations and village names are also listed.
* **Objection Mechanism:** Individuals interested in the described land are given 21 days from the date of publication to object in writing to the acquisition of the right of user.
* **Competent Authority:** The notification identifies Shri Biswanath Samajder, Competent Authority, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Pipeline Division, Augmentation of Paradip Haldia Durgapur LPG Pipeline Project, as the point of contact for lodging objections. The address for lodging objections is provided.
* **Legal Basis:** The action is taken under subsection 1 of section 3 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962).
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners in the districts of Howrah, Hooghly, and Burdwan, West Bengal whose land falls within the specified plot numbers listed in the schedule.
* Indian Oil Corporation Limited, responsible for the pipeline project.
* Residents of the villages listed in the schedule.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
* **Timeline:** A 21-day window is provided for landowners to lodge objections.
* **Procedure:** Landowners must submit written objections to the designated Competent Authority.
* The Schedule lists specific plot numbers and their corresponding areas that will be affected within the specified districts and villages.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The expected outcomes based on the policy text are:
* Facilitation of pipeline construction for petroleum product transportation.
* Potential displacement or altered land use for affected landowners.
* Improved petroleum product supply to Durgapur, Patna, and Muzaffarpur.
* Economic benefits associated with infrastructure development.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification signifies the government's intention to proceed with the Augmentation of Paradip Haldia Durgapur LPG Pipeline Project, requiring the acquisition of land user rights. Landowners have a limited time frame to raise objections. The project aims to enhance the transportation of petroleum products, with potential economic and infrastructural impacts on the region. The listed plot numbers and areas serve as a concrete reference for affected individuals to ascertain the policy's specific impact on their land.
Key Entities Referenced
INDIA: Country where the gazette is published
NEW DELHI: Place of publication
JANUARY 6, 2022: Date of publication
PAUSHA 16, 1943: Date of publication in the Saka calendar
THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: Title of the publication
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS: Issuing Ministry
NOTIFICATION: Type of document
Central Government: The governing authority
Petroleum Products: The goods that will be transported through the pipeline
Haldia Refinery: Starting point of the pipeline
Durgapur: End point of the pipeline
West Bengal: State where part of the pipeline will be laid
Augmentation of Paradip Haldia Durgapur LPG Pipeline Project: Name of the pipeline project
Patna Muzaffarpur Project: Extension of the pipeline project
Indian Oil Corporation Limited: Company responsible for laying the pipeline
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: Act under which the notification is issued
Gazette of India: Official publication containing the notification
Biswanath Samajder: Competent Authority, Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Pipeline Division: Division of Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Augmentation of Paradip Haldia Durgapur LPG Pipeline Project: Name of the pipeline project
Sahid Khudiram Sarani: A Road
City Centre: Location in Durgapur
Durgapur 713216: City and postal code
Paschim Burdwan: District
District Howrah: District in West Bengal
State West Bengal: State in India
Uluberia II: Police Station
Mahishrekha: Village
Uluberia II: Police Station
Srirampur: Village
Panchla: Police Station
Paschim Panchla: Village
Domjur: Police Station
Raghabpur: Village
Purbba Naopara: Village
Dharsa: Village
District Hooghly: District in West Bengal
Gurap: Police Station and Village
District Burdwan: District in West Bengal
Burdwan II: Police Station
Sonakur: Village
Baikunthapur: Village
Burdwan I: Police Station
Kantia: Village
Rayan: Village
Jamar: Village
Mirzapur: Village
Kamnara: Village
Baghar: Village
Talit: Village
Galsi: Police Station
Chakmuria: Village
Babla: Village
Kanksa: Police Station
Mahalchandni: Village
Manikara: Village
Galsi I: Police Station
Maro: Village
P. SOMAKUMAR: Under Secy.
Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi110064: Place of printing
Controller of Publications, Delhi110054: Publisher