Date: 2022-10-17Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of notification in the Extra Ordinary Gazette of India under Section 6(1) of the PMP Act 1962 1962 relating to land schedule in respect of Hassan Cherlapalli LPG Pipeline Project to be laid by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) for acquisition of ROU in the State of Telangana Mandal Wanaparthy, District Wanaparthy
## Report on Acquisition of Right of User for LPG Pipeline in Telangana
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas concerning the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) in land located in the Wanaparthy district of Telangana. The purpose is to facilitate the laying of a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) pipeline by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) from Hassan, Karnataka, to Cherlapalli, Telangana. The key finding is that the Central Government has formally acquired the RoU for the specified land and vested it in HPCL, who will be solely responsible for compensation related to the pipeline.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview and analysis of a government notification regarding the acquisition of land rights for the construction of an LPG pipeline. The analysis is based solely on the text of the provided notification published in the Gazette of India on October 17, 2022. The purpose of this report is to inform stakeholders of the specific land parcels affected and the entities responsible for the pipeline's construction and any associated compensation.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This document details the execution of powers under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962. This is a *continuation* of actions begun with notification S.O.No.1408E dated the 22nd of March 2022.
* **Core Objective:** The primary objective, as inferred from the text, is to acquire the necessary Right of User in land to facilitate the construction and operation of an LPG pipeline by HPCL. This aims to improve LPG transportation infrastructure and supply in the region.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This notification represents a progression in the process of acquiring land rights for the pipeline project. A preliminary notification declared the government's intention to acquire the land, followed by a report from the competent authority. This notification signifies the Central Government's decision to formally acquire the RoU after considering the report. The rationale is to enable the construction of the LPG pipeline project, deemed to be in the public interest (implied).
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This policy builds on previous actions to:
* **Declare Acquisition:** The Central Government formally declares that the Right of User in the land specified in the schedule appended to the notification is acquired for laying the pipeline.
* **Vest Rights:** The Right of User is vested in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) instead of the Central Government. This transfer of rights is effective from the date of publication of the declaration and is free from all encumbrances.
* **Assign Liability:** Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is exclusively liable for any compensation in terms of Section 10 of the PMP Act, 1962. It clarifies that no legal claims can be made against the Central Government.
* **Specify Affected Land:** The notification includes a schedule detailing the affected land parcels, specifying the Mandal (Wanaparthy), District (Wanaparthy), State (Telangana), village name, survey number, and area (in Acres and Guntas) for each parcel.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The directly affected target audience and stakeholders include:
* **Landowners:** Individuals or entities owning the land specified in the schedule.
* **Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL):** The company responsible for constructing and operating the pipeline and providing compensation.
* **Residents of Wanaparthy District, Telangana:** Potentially affected by the construction and operation of the pipeline.
* **Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas:** The government body overseeing the project.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is the primary responsible body for implementing the pipeline construction and providing compensation.
* **Timeline:** The notification is effective from the date of its publication (October 17, 2022). The vesting of rights in HPCL is immediate.
* **Procedures:** HPCL is responsible for adhering to Section 10 of the PMP Act, 1962, regarding compensation to landowners.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The expected outcomes and impact of this notification include:
* **Facilitated Pipeline Construction:** The acquisition of land rights will enable HPCL to proceed with the construction of the LPG pipeline.
* **Improved LPG Infrastructure:** The pipeline will enhance the transportation infrastructure for LPG in the region, potentially leading to more reliable supply and reduced transportation costs.
* **Compensation for Landowners:** Affected landowners will be entitled to compensation as per the PMP Act, 1962.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification represents a significant step in the process of constructing an LPG pipeline from Hassan, Karnataka, to Cherlapalli, Telangana. By formally acquiring the Right of User in the specified land and vesting it in HPCL, the Central Government facilitates the project's implementation. HPCL assumes responsibility for construction, operation, and compensation. This should lead to improved LPG infrastructure and supply in the region.
Key Entities Referenced
New Delhi: Location of publication for the gazette notification.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry issuing the notification.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The legal act under which the notification is issued.
Telangana: Indian state where the pipeline laying is planned.
Hassan Karnataka: Starting point of the LPG pipeline, located in Karnataka.
Cherlapalli Telangana: Destination point of the LPG pipeline, located in Telangana.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited: The company responsible for laying the pipeline and liable for compensation.
Wanaparthy Mandal: Mandal (administrative division) in Telangana, mentioned in the schedule.
Wanaparthy Dist: District in Telangana, mentioned in the schedule.
Peddagudem: Village in Wanaparthy Mandal mentioned in the schedule.
Rajapet: Village in Wanaparthy Mandal mentioned in the schedule.
Rajanagar: Village in Wanaparthy Mandal mentioned in the schedule.
Karnataka: Indian state
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ऄसाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—ईप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 4702] नइ ददल्ली, सोमिार, ऄक्त बू र 17, 2022/अजि न 25, 1944
No. 4702] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2022/ASVINA 25, 1944
परे ोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गसै मत्रं ालय
ऄजधसचू ना
नइ ददल्ली, 14 ऄक् तूबर, 2022
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ऄजजन) ऄजधजनयम, 1962 (1962 का 50) (जजसे आसम ें आसके पिचात ईक्त ऄजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3 की
ईपधारा (1) के ऄधीन जारी की गइ भारत सरकार के पेरोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गैस मंत्रालय की ऄजधसूचना सख्ं या
का.अ. 1408(ऄ) तारीख 22 माच ज 2022, जो भारत के ऄसाधारण राजपत्र संख्या 1366 तारीख 28 माच ज 2022, म ें
प्रकाजित की गइ थी, द्वारा ईस ऄजधसूचना स े संलग्न ऄनुसूची म ें जिजनर्ददष्ट भूजम म ें तेलगं ाना राज्य म ें हासन स े चेरलापल्ली
(तेलगं ाना राज्य) तक एल.पी.जी. के पररिहन के जलए जहन्द्दस्ट्ु तान पेरोजलयम कापोरेिन जलजमटेड (एच.पी.सी.एल.) द्वारा
पाआपलाआन जबछाने के प्रयोजन के जलए ईपयोग के ऄजधकार का ऄजजन के ऄपन े अिय की घोषणा की थी;
और ईक्त ऄसाधारण राजपत्र ऄजधसूचना की प्रजतया ं जनता को तारीख़ 22 ऄप्रलै 2022 तक ईपलब्द करा
दी गइ थीं;
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी न,े ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 6 की ईपधारा (1) के ऄधीन केन्द्रीय सरकार को ररपोट ज
दे दी ह;ै
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पाआपलाआन जबछाने के जलए ऄपेजक्षत ह,ै ईसम ें ईपयोग के ऄजधकार का ऄजनज करने का जिजनश्चय दकया ह;ै
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यह घोषणा करती ह ै की आस ऄजधसूचना स े सलं ग्न ऄनुसूची में जिजनर्ददष्ट भूजम म ें पाआपलाआन जबछान े के जलए ईपयोग के
ऄजधकार का ऄजजन दकया जाए;
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और केन्द्रीय सरकार ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 6 की ईपधारा (4) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह
जनदेि देती ह ैकी ईक्त भूजम म ेंईपयोग का ऄजधकार आस घोषणा के प्रकािन की तारीख स े केन्द्रीय सरकार म ें जनजहत होने के
बजाए, सभी जिल्लंगमों स े मक्तु होकर जहन्द्दस्ट्ु तान पेरोजलयम कापोरेिन जलजमटेड (एच.पी.सी.एल.) म ेंजनजहत होगा
पेरोजलयम और खजनज पाआपलाआन ऄजधजनयम, 1962 की धारा 10 के ऄधीन दकसी भी क्षजतपूर्तत के जलए
जहन्द्दस्ट्ु तान पेरोजलयम कापोरेिन जलजमटेड (एच.पी.सी.एल.) पूणजतया ईत्तरदायी होगी और पाआपलाआन स े सम्बजन्द्धत दकसी
भी मामले पर केन्द्रीय सरकार के जिरुद्द कोइ िाद दािा या कानूनी कायजिाही नहीं हो सकेगी।
ऄनसु चू ी
मंडल : िनपरथी जजला : िनपरथी राज्य : तले ंगाना
क्षेत्रफल
क्रमांक मंडल का नाम गााँि का नाम सिे न.ं
एकसज गुंटा
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1 िनपरथी पेद्दागुडेम 251 00 01
2 307 00 09
3 300 00 02
4 303 00 01
5 286 00 01
6 254 00 01
7 255 00 01
8 262 00 08
9 267 00 05
10 िनपरथी राजापेट 439 00 02
11 424 00 06
12 426 00 18
13 417 00 02
14 255 00 07
15 284 00 11
16 286 00 03
17 324 00 04
18 335 00 04
19 336 00 02
20 328 00 10
21 331 00 01
22 95 00 04
23 92 00 15
24 िनपरथी राजानगर 303 00 04
25 340 00 03
26 219 00 06[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : ऄसाधारण 3
27 217 00 01
28 13 00 06
29 30 (कच्चा रास्ट्ता) 00 01
30 8 00 01
[फा. सं. अर-12031/2/2019-ओ.अर-अइ/इ-31417]
पी. सोमाकुमार, ऄिर सजचि
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 14th October, 2022
S.O. 4914(E).—Whereas by a notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Petroleum
and Natural Gas S.O.No.1408(E) dated the 22 March 2022, issued under Sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962),
(hereinafter referred to as the said Act), published in the Extraordinary Gazette of India No.1366 dated the
28 March 2022, the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the Right of User in the land
specified in the Schedule appended to that notification for the purpose of laying pipeline in state of
Telangana for transportation of LPG, from Hassan (Karnataka) to Cherlapalli (Telangana) Pipeline by
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL).
And whereas copies of the said Extraordinary Gazette Notification were made available to the
public up to 22 April 2022.
And whereas the competent authority has under Sub-section (1) of Section 6 of the said Act
submitted report to the Central Government.
And whereas the Central Government, after considering the said report and on being satisfied that
the said land is required for laying the pipeline, has decided to acquire Right of User therein;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-section (1) of the Section 6 of the said
Act, the Central Government hereby declares that the Right of User in the land specified in the Schedule
appended to this notification is hereby acquired for laying the pipeline;
And further, in exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-section (4) of Section 6 of the said Act, the
Central Government hereby directs that the Right of User in the said land for laying the pipeline shall,
instead of vesting in the Central Government, vest on the date of publication of the declaration, in
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), free from all encumbrances.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) shall be exclusively liable for any
compensation in terms of Section 10 of the P&MP Act, 1962 and no suit, claim or legal proceeding would
lie against the Central Government for any matter relating to the pipeline.
SCHEDULE
Mandal: Wanaparthy Dist: Wanaparthy State: Telangana
Area
Sl. No. Name of the Mandal Name of the Village Survey No.
Acres Guntas
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1 Wanaparthy Peddagudem 251 00 01
2 307 00 09
3 300 00 02
4 303 00 01
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6 254 00 01
7 255 00 01
8 262 00 08
9 267 00 05
10 Wanaparthy Rajapet 439 00 02
11 424 00 06
12 426 00 18
13 417 00 02
14 255 00 07
15 286 00 03
16 284 00 11
17 324 00 04
18 328 00 10
19 335 00 04
20 336 00 02
21 331 00 01
22 95 00 04
23 92 00 15
24 Wanaparthy Rajanagar 303 00 04
25 340 00 03
26 219 00 06
27 217 00 01
28 13 00 06
29 30 (cart track) 00 01
30 8 00 01
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P. SOMAKUMAR, Under Secy.
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