Date: 2022-01-05Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of notification in the Extra Ordinary Gazette of India under Section 3(1) of the PMP Act 1962 relating to land schedule in respect of Koyali Ahmednagar Solapur Pipeline Project Phase to be laid by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) for acquisition of ROU in the State of Maharastra Taluka Nagar Jamkhed, Distt Ahmednagar, Taluka Ashti, Distt Beed, Taluka Bhum, Distt Osmanabad and Taluka Barshi, Mohol, North Solapur, Distt Solapur
## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User (ROU) for Petroleum Pipeline in Maharashtra
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas regarding the acquisition of Right of User (ROU) in land for the Koyali Ahmednagar Solapur product pipeline, phase II, to be implemented by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire ROU in specific land parcels across several districts of Maharashtra for the pipeline's construction. Affected parties are provided an opportunity to submit objections. This report outlines the policy's objective, identifies affected stakeholders, and infers implementation aspects and expected outcomes based solely on the provided notification text.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative overview of a notification published in the Gazette of India concerning the acquisition of Right of User (ROU) for a petroleum pipeline project in Maharashtra. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text and aims to inform the Affected Industry about the policy's purpose, key provisions, and potential impact.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective of this policy, as inferred from the provided text, is to facilitate the transportation of petroleum products in the state of Maharashtra by acquiring the right of user (ROU) for land required for the construction of the Koyali Ahmednagar Solapur product pipeline, phase II, by Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** The policy addresses the need for infrastructure development to support the efficient transportation of petroleum products. The pipeline project is deemed to be in the public interest, necessitating the acquisition of land rights to enable its construction. The acquisition of ROU is required for laying the pipeline across various land parcels in Maharashtra.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **New Policy:** The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire the right of user (ROU) in the land described in the attached schedule.
* The schedule lists specific survey numbers, block numbers, and area (in Hectare, Are, and Square Meter) of land parcels in various villages, talukas, and districts of Maharashtra.
* The affected districts include Ahmednagar, Beed, Osmanabad and Solapur.
* The notification grants individuals interested in the listed land parcels the right to submit objections in writing to the designated Competent Authority (K.B. Rajguru Deputy Collector Retd., Indian Oil Corporation Limited).
* A deadline of twenty-one days from the date of publication of the notification in the Gazette of India is provided for submitting objections.
* The legal basis for this action is Sub section 1 of Section 3 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of user in Land) Act, 1962.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners and individuals with an interest in the land parcels listed in the schedule.
* Residents of the villages, talukas, and districts mentioned in the schedule.
* Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) as the implementing agency for the pipeline project.
* The Competent Authority designated to receive and process objections.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (issuing the notification).
* Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) (implementing the project).
* K.B. Rajguru Deputy Collector Retd., Competent Authority, Indian Oil Corporation Limited (receiving objections).
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* Affected parties have 21 days from the date of publication in the Gazette of India to submit objections.
* The notification is issued under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of user in Land) Act, 1962, suggesting adherence to the procedures outlined in that Act.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **New Policy:** The likely intended outcomes of this policy are:
* Facilitation of the construction of the Koyali Ahmednagar Solapur product pipeline, phase II.
* Improved transportation of petroleum products in Maharashtra.
* Potential economic benefits associated with infrastructure development.
* Potential displacement or impact on landowners, necessitating fair compensation and grievance redressal mechanisms.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification analyzed outlines the government's intention to acquire ROU for land required for a crucial petroleum pipeline project in Maharashtra. This report provides key details extracted from the notification, focusing on the policy's objective, affected stakeholders, and implementation aspects. The policy is significant as it enables infrastructure development crucial for efficient petroleum product transportation. However, it also necessitates careful consideration of the rights and concerns of affected landowners and communities.
Key Entities Referenced
Controller of Publications, Delhi110054: Publisher
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS: The government ministry issuing the notification.
New Delhi: Location of the notification's issuance.
4th January, 2022: Date of the notification.
S.O. 46E: Notification number.
Central Government: The governing body making the declaration.
Maharashtra: The state where the pipeline is to be laid.
Koyali Ahmednagar Solapur product pipeline, phaseII: The name of the pipeline project.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited: The company responsible for implementing the pipeline project.
ROU: Right of User, referring to the right to use the land for the pipeline.
Schedule: Annexed document describing the land where the pipeline is proposed.
Section 3: Refers to section 3 of The Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of user in Land Act, 1962: The law under which the land is being acquired.
1962: Year of the act Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of user in Land Act.
50 of 1962: Act number and year of enactment.
K.B. Rajguru: Name of the Deputy Collector Retd., Competent Authority to whom objections can be submitted.
Deputy Collector Retd.: Designation of K.B. Rajguru.
Competent Authority: Role of K.B. Rajguru in the Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited: Organisation where K.B. Rajguru is the competent authority.
Plot No.224, First floor Gulmohar Road Kavijung Nagar above Indian Bank, Savedi, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra 414003: Address for submitting objections.
Nagar: Taluka in Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra
Ahmednagar: District in Maharashtra.
Akolner: Village in Nagar Taluka
Walki: Village in Nagar Taluka
Jamkhed: Taluka in Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra
Katewadi: Village in Jamkhed Taluka
Jamadarwadi: Village in Jamkhed Taluka
Ashti: Taluka in Beed District, Maharashtra
Beed: District in Maharashtra.
Balewadi: Village in Ashti Taluka
Kada: Village in Ashti Taluka
Pimpla: Village in Ashti Taluka
Sheri Khurd: Village in Ashti Taluka
Khakalwadi: Village in Ashti Taluka
Nimgaon Chobha: Village in Ashti Taluka
Jalgaon: Village in Ashti Taluka
Watanwadi: Village in Ashti Taluka
Pandhari: Village in Ashti Taluka
Pokhari: Village in Ashti Taluka
Gandhanwadi: Village in Ashti Taluka
Bhum: Taluka in Osmanabad District, Maharashtra
Osmanabad: District in Maharashtra.
Jamb: Village in Bhum Taluka
Sawargaon: Village in Bhum Taluka
Antarwali: Village in Bhum Taluka
Pathrud: Village in Bhum Taluka
Pathsangvi: Village in Bhum Taluka
Ralesangavi: Village in Bhum Taluka
Barshi: Taluka in Solapur District, Maharashtra
Solapur: District in Maharashtra.
Dahitane: Village in Barshi Taluka
Pangaon: Village in Barshi Taluka
Kavhe: Village in Barshi Taluka
Mohol: Taluka in Solapur District, Maharashtra
Sawleshwar: Village in Mohol Taluka
Bhambewadi: Village in Mohol Taluka
Bhoire: Village in Mohol Taluka
North Solapur: Taluka in Solapur District, Maharashtra
Pakani: Village in North Solapur Taluka
P. SOMAKUMAR: Under Secy.
Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi110064: Printing location