Date: 2021-09-15Category: 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 Karnataka Taluka Pavagada, District Tumakuru, S.O No. 2961 (E) dated 22.07.2021
## 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, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) in land for laying a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) pipeline from Hassan, Karnataka to Cherlapalli, Telangana. The notification, published on September 15, 2021, declares the Central Government's decision to acquire RoU based on Section 6 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962. The acquired right will vest in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), who will be responsible for compensation. This report details the policy, its background, key provisions, affected parties, implementation aspects, and likely outcomes based solely on the provided text.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of a specific government notification concerning the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) for the construction of an LPG pipeline. The analysis is based exclusively on the text of the notification published in the Gazette of India on September 15, 2021.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This notification is not a new policy but an action taken under *the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.*
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the provided text, the core objective is to legally enable the construction and operation of an LPG pipeline by granting the Right of User to HPCL over specific land parcels. This is achieved through the acquisition of RoU by the Central Government, which then vests the right in HPCL.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This notification follows an earlier notification (S.O. No. 2961E dated July 22, 2021) where the Central Government declared its intention to acquire RoU for the land required for the pipeline. The current notification is the culmination of that process, occurring after a report from the competent authority was submitted to the Central Government. The rationale is to facilitate the transportation of LPG from Hassan, Karnataka to Cherlapalli, Telangana, which likely aims to improve LPG supply and distribution in the region.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification declares the following:
* The Central Government declares the acquisition of the Right of User in the land specified in the attached schedule for the purpose of laying the LPG pipeline.
* The Right of User in the said land will vest in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) from the date of publication, free from all encumbrances.
* HPCL will be exclusively liable for any compensation as stipulated under Section 10 of the PMP Act, 1962.
* The schedule details the specific land parcels affected, including the State (Karnataka), District (Tumakuru), Taluk (Pavagada), Village name (Kenchammanahalli, Polenahalli, Sasalakunte), Survey Numbers, and the extent of land in Acres and Guntas.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this notification are:
* **Landowners:** The owners of the land parcels specified in the schedule will be directly affected as their right to use the land is now subject to the Right of User granted to HPCL.
* **Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL):** HPCL is a key beneficiary as they are granted the Right of User for the land and are responsible for laying the pipeline and paying compensation.
* **Residents and Businesses in the area:** While not directly stated, residents and businesses in the Hassan-Cherlapalli region will likely benefit from improved LPG supply.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: Responsible for issuing the notification and overall policy direction.
* Central Government: Responsible for acquiring the Right of User.
* Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL): Responsible for laying the pipeline and providing compensation to affected landowners.
* Competent Authority: Responsible for submitting report to the Central Government under Subsection 1 of Section 6.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification itself triggers the vesting of the Right of User in HPCL immediately upon publication. Compensation procedures will likely follow as per Section 10 of the PMP Act, 1962, although specific details are not included in this text.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcomes of this notification are:
* Facilitation of the construction of the LPG pipeline from Hassan to Cherlapalli.
* Improved infrastructure for LPG transportation.
* Potentially, more reliable and efficient supply of LPG to the Cherlapalli region.
* Compensation to landowners for the use of their land.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification analyzed outlines the Central Government's decision to acquire Right of User for land required for laying an LPG pipeline from Hassan to Cherlapalli and the vesting of this right in HPCL. This step is crucial for enabling the construction of the pipeline, potentially improving LPG supply to the region and impacting landowners through the granting of Right of User and subsequent compensation. The notification's significance lies in its legal empowerment of the pipeline project, paving the way for its physical implementation.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry responsible for petroleum and natural gas matters.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: An Indian law concerning the acquisition of land for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Telangana: A state in India where a pipeline is being laid.
Hassan Karnataka: Starting point of Pipeline. Hassan is a city in Karnataka, India
Cherlapalli Telangana: Ending point of Pipeline. Cherlapalli is a suburb of Hyderabad, located in Telangana, India
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited: An Indian oil and gas company responsible for laying the pipeline and liable for compensation.
HPCL: Abbreviation for Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited.
Pavagada: Taluk in Karnataka, India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Tumakuru: District in Karnataka, India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Karnataka: A state in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Kenchammanahalli: Village in Karnataka, India where land is being acquired for laying pipeline.
Polenahalli: Village in Karnataka, India where land is being acquired for laying pipeline.
Sasalakunte: Village in Karnataka, India where land is being acquired for laying pipeline.
New Delhi: Location of the notification, capital of India.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 3476] नई दिल्ली, बुधिार, जसतम्ब र 15, 2021/भार 24, 1943
No. 3476] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2021/BHADRA 24, 1943
परे ोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गसै मत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 15 जसतम्ब र, 2021
का.आ. 3788(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार ने पेरोजलयम और खजनि पाइपलाइन (भूजम म ें उपयोग के अजधकार का
अिजन) अजधजनयम, 1962 (1962 का 50) (जिसे इसम ें इसके पिचात उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3 की
उपधारा (1) के अधीन िारी की गई भारत सरकार के पेरोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गैस मंत्रालय की अजधसूचना सख्ं या
का. आ. 2961(अ) तारीख 22 िुलाई 2021, िो भारत के असाधारण रािपत्र संख्या 2755 तारीख 27 िुलाई 2021, म ें
प्रकाजित की गई थी, द्वारा उस अजधसूचना स े संलग्न अनुसूची म ें जिजनर्िष्टज भूजम म ें कनाजटक राज्य म ें हासन स े चरे लापल्ली
(तेलगं ाना राज्य) तक एल.पी.िी के पररिहन के जलए जहन्द्िस्ट्ु तान पेरोजलयम कापोरेिन जलजमटेड (एच.पी.सी.एल) द्वारा
पाइपलाइन जबछाने के प्रयोिन के जलए उपयोग के अजधकार का अिजन के अपन े आिय की घोषणा की थी;
और उक्त असाधारण रािपत्र अजधसूचना की प्रजतया िनता को तारीख़ 23 अगस्ट्त 2021 तक उपलब्ि करा िी
गई थी;
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी न,े उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उपधारा (1) के अधीन केन्द्रीय सरकार को ररपोट ज िे िी
ह;ै
5196 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
और केन्द्रीय सरकार न,े उक्त ररपोट ज पर जिचार करने के पश्चात, और यह समाधान हो िाने पर की उक्त भूजम
पाइपलाइन जबछाने के जलए अपेजक्षत ह,ै उसम ें उपयोग के अजधकार का अिनज करने का जिजनश्चय दकया ह;ै
अतः अब, केन्द्रीय सरकार, उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए,
यह घोषणा करती ह ै की इस अजधसूचना स े सलं ग्न अनुसूची में जिजनर्िष्टज भूजम म ें पाइपलाइन जबछान े के जलए उपयोग के
अजधकार का अिजन दकया िाए;
और केन्द्रीय सरकार उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उपधारा (4) द्वारा प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह
जनिेि िेती ह ैकी उक्त भूजम म ेंउपयोग का अजधकार इस घोषणा के प्रकािन की तारीख स े केन्द्रीय सरकार म ें जनजहत होने के
बिाए, सभी जिल्लंगमों स े मक्तु होकर जहन्द्िस्ट्ु थान पेरोजलयम कापोरेिन जलजमटेड (एच.पी.सी.एल) म ें जनजहत होगा।
पेरोजलयम और खजनि पाइपलाइन अजधजनयम, 1962 दक धारा 10 के अधीन दकसी भी क्षजतपूर्तज के जलए
जहन्द्िस्ट्ु तान पेरोजलयम कापोरेिन जलजमटेड (एच.पी.सी.एल) पणू जतया उत्तरिायी होगी और पाइपलाइन स े सम्बजन्द्धत दकसी
भी मामले पर केन्द्रीय सरकार के जिरुद्द कोई िाि िािा या कानूनी कायजिाही नहीं हो सकेगी।
अनसु चू ी
तालकु :पािागड़ा जिला :तमु कुरु राज्य :कनाटज क
क्षेत्रफल
क्रमांक गााँि का नाम सिे नं.
एकर् गुंटा
1 2 3 4 5
1 1.केंचम्माहल्ली 109 00 32
2 98 00 12
3 99 00 09
4 100 00 01
5 40/9 00 17
6 40/12 00 09
7 40/14 00 17
8 40/13 00 10
9 28/12 00 01
10 28/9 00 01
11 25/1 00 09
12 25/5 00 03
13 6/30 00 08
14 6/6 00 01
15 6/5 00 06
16 6/22 00 09
17 6/21 00 04
18 2.पोलने ाहल्ली 37/1A 00 01[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
19 58/1 00 04
20 104 00 01
21 73/1 00 16
22 3.सासलाकुंटे 25/2 00 01
23 22/10 00 04
24 3.सासलाकुंटे 22/9 00 04
25 23/3 00 15
26 23/2 00 23
[फा. स.ं आर-12030(27)/2/2019-ओआर-आई/ई-30930]
पी. सोमाकुमार, अिर सजचि
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 15th September, 2021
S.O. 3788(E).—Whereas by a notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Petroleum and
Natural Gas S.O.No. 2961(E) dated the 22ndJuly. 2021, 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.2755 dated the 27thJuly. 2021, 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
23rdAugust 2021.
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.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
SCHEDULE
Taluk : Pavagada District : Tumakuru State : Karnataka
Area
Sl. No. Name of Village Survey No.
Acres Guntas
1 2 3 4 5
1 1. Kenchammanahalli 109 00 32
2 98 00 12
3 99 00 09
4 100 00 01
5 40/9 00 17
6 40/12 00 09
7 40/14 00 17
8 40/13 00 10
9 28/12 00 01
10 28/9 00 01
11 25/1 00 09
12 25/5 00 03
13 6/30 00 08
14 6/6 00 01
15 6/5 00 06
16 6/22 00 09
17 6/21 00 04
18 2.Polenahalli 37/1A 00 01
19 58/1 00 04
20 104 00 01
21 73/1 00 16
22 3.Sasalakunte 25/2 00 01
23 22/10 00 04
24 22/9 00 04
25 23/3 00 15
26 23/2 00 23
[F. No. R-12030(27)/2/ 2019-OR-I/E-30930]
P. SOMA KUMAR, Under Secy.
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