Date: 2022-03-28Category: 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 Ghatkesar, Distt Medchal Malkajigiri
## Policy Analysis Report: 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, dated March 22, 2022. This notification declares the acquisition of the right of user in specific land parcels in Telangana for laying a pipeline to transport LPG from Hassan, Karnataka, to Cherlapalli, Telangana, by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). The notification also directs that this right of user will vest directly in HPCL and clarifies HPCL's exclusive liability for compensation related to the pipeline.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an overview and analysis of a notification published by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas regarding the acquisition of the right of user in land for the purpose of laying an LPG pipeline. This analysis is based solely on the information provided within the notification text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This policy establishes the acquisition of the right of user for land for laying a pipeline. The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to facilitate the transportation of LPG from Hassan, Karnataka, to Cherlapalli, Telangana, via a pipeline constructed by HPCL.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This notification follows a previous notification (S.O.No.5331E dated December 20, 2021) declaring the Central Government's intention to acquire the right of user. The current notification indicates that the government has considered a report from the competent authority and is satisfied that the land is required for the pipeline. The likely problem this policy addresses is the need for a reliable and efficient transportation infrastructure for LPG to meet energy demands in the region.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is a new policy declaration that dictates:
* The Central Government declares the acquisition of the right of user in the land specified in the Schedule for laying the pipeline.
* The right of user in the land will vest in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) on the date of publication, free from all encumbrances.
* HPCL is exclusively liable for any compensation related to the pipeline, as per Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (PMP Act, 1962).
* No legal proceedings can be brought against the Central Government, Competent Authority, State Government, or Corporation for any matter relating to the pipeline, according to Section 13 of the PMP Act, 1962.
* The Schedule provides specific details about the land being acquired, including the mandal, village, survey number, and area (in acres and guntas) in Telangana. This includes land in Ghatkesar Mandal of Medchal-Malkajgiri district, specifically Annojiguda village.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this policy include:
* **Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL):** As the entity responsible for laying and operating the pipeline and bearing liability for compensation.
* **Landowners in the specified areas:** Whose land is subject to the right of user acquisition.
* **Residents of Ghatkesar Mandal, Medchal-Malkajgiri District, Telangana:** Specifically in Annojiguda village, where the land acquisition is taking place.
* **Consumers of LPG:** Who will ultimately benefit from the improved transportation infrastructure.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:**
* Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (issuing the notification).
* Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) (responsible for laying the pipeline and compensation).
* Competent Authority (submitted a report to the Central Government).
* **Timelines/procedures:**
* The right of user vests in HPCL on the date of publication of the declaration (March 22, 2022).
* HPCL is responsible for providing compensation according to Section 10 of the PMP Act, 1962.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcomes of this policy are:
* Establishment of a reliable pipeline infrastructure for the transportation of LPG from Hassan to Cherlapalli.
* Improved LPG supply to the Telangana region.
* Economic benefits associated with infrastructure development and energy supply.
* Legal clarity regarding the rights and responsibilities of HPCL and affected parties.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas declares the acquisition of the right of user in specific land parcels in Telangana for an LPG pipeline project undertaken by HPCL. This policy is significant as it facilitates the development of critical energy infrastructure, addresses potential legal liabilities, and clarifies the roles of involved parties. The policy's successful implementation is crucial for ensuring a reliable LPG supply and supporting regional economic development.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry responsible for petroleum and natural gas.
New Delhi: Location of notification, capital of India.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The Act under which the notification is issued, concerning the acquisition of land for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Telangana: State in India where the pipeline is being laid.
Hassan Karnataka: Starting point of pipeline State of Karnataka.
Cherlapalli Telangana: Endpoint of pipeline in Telangana.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited HPCL: The company laying the pipeline and responsible for compensation.
Central Government: The governing body that declares the right of user in the land for laying the pipeline.
Ghatkesar: Mandal (administrative division) in Telangana where land acquisition is taking place.
MedchalMalkajigiri: District in Telangana where land acquisition is taking place.
Annojiguda: Village in Telangana where land acquisition is taking place.
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No. 1343] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022/CHAITRA 7, 1944
परे ोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गसै मत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 22 माच,च 2022
का.आ. 1385(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार ने पेरोजलयम और खजनि पाइपलाइन (भूजम म ें उपयोग के अजधकार का
अिचन) 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 संख्या का.
आ. 5331(अ) तारीख 20 दिसंबर 2021, िो भारत के असाधारण रािपत्र संख्या 4940 तारीख 22 दिसंबर 2021, म ें
प्रकाजित की गई थी, द्वारा उस अजधसूचना स े संलग्न अनुसूची म ें जिजनर्िष्टच भूजम म ें तेलगं ाना राज्य म ें हासन स े चेरलापल्ली
(तेलगं ाना राज्य) तक एल.पी.िी के पररिहन के जलए जहन्द्िस्ट्ु थान पेरोजलयम कापोरेिन जलजमटेड (एच.पी.सी.एल) द्वारा
पाइपलाइन जबछाने के प्रयोिन के जलए उपयोग के अजधकार का अिचन के अपन े आिय की घोषणा की थी;
और उक्त असाधारण रािपत्र अजधसूचना की प्रजतया िनता को ताररख 25 िनिरी 2022 तक उपलब्ि करा िी
गई थी;
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी न,े उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उपधारा (1) के अधीन केन्द्रीय सरकार को ररपोट च िे िी
ह;ै
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और केन्द्रीय सरकार न,े उक्त ररपोट च 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 अिनच 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 ै दक इस अजधसूचना स े सलं ग्न अनुसूची म ें जिजनर्िष्टच भूजम म ें पाइपलाइन जबछान े के जलए उपयोग के
अजधकार का अिचन दकया िाए;
और केन्द्रीय सरकार उक्त अजधजनयम दक धारा 6 दक उपधारा (4) द्वारा प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह
जनिेि िेनी ह ैदक उक्त भूजम म ेंउपयोग का अजधकार इस घोषणा के प्रकािन दक तारीख स े केन्द्रीय सरकार म ें जनजहत होने के
बिाए, सभी जिल्लगं मों 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 अध्यधीन दकसी भी क्षजतपूर्तच के जलए
जहन्द्िस्ट्ु थान पेरोजलयम कापोरेिन जलजमटेड (एच.पी.सी.एल) पणू चतया उक्तिायी होगी और पाइपलाइन से सम्बजन्द्धत दकसी
भी मामले पर केन्द्रीय सरकार के जिरुद्द कोई िाि, िािा या कानूनी कायचिाही नहीं हो सकेगी।
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मंडल : घटकेसर जिला : मेडचल मलकािीजगरी राज्य : तेलंगाना
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पी. सोमाकुमार, अिर सजचि
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 22nd March, 2022
S.O. 1385(E).—Whereas by a notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Petroleum and
Natural Gas S.O.No.5331(E) dated the 20th December 2021, issued under Sub-section (1) of section 3 of the
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (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.4940 dated the 22nd December 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) by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL).
And whereas copies of the said Extra Ordinary Gazette notification were made available to the public up to
25th January 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;[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
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 according to Section 13, no suit, claim or legal proceeding would lie against
the Central Government, Competent Authority or any State Government or Corporation for any matter relating to the
pipeline.
SCHEDULE
Mandal: Ghatkesar Dist: Medchal-Malkajigiri State: Telangana
Area
SL.
Name of the Mandal Name of the Village Survey No.
No
Acres Guntas
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1 Ghatkesar Annojiguda 3 00 05
2 4 00 15
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