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 Manopad, District Jogulamba Gadwal
## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User for Petroleum Pipeline in Telangana
**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 in the state of Telangana for the purpose of laying a petroleum pipeline. The core purpose is to facilitate the transportation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from Hassan, Karnataka, to Cherlapalli, Telangana, by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). The key finding is that the Central Government has formally acquired the RoU and vested it in HPCL, who will be responsible for compensation related to the land use.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of a notification published by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas concerning the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) for land in Telangana. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text and focuses on understanding the purpose, key provisions, and implications of this decision.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This notification pertains to the acquisition of RoU under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962. This is not a new policy, but rather an implementation action under existing legislation.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, inferred from the text, is to acquire the necessary land rights to enable the construction and operation of a petroleum pipeline for the transportation of LPG from Hassan, Karnataka, to Cherlapalli, Telangana. A secondary objective is to formally vest these rights in HPCL.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The policy addresses the need to secure land access for the construction of a pipeline. This acquisition is likely intended to overcome obstacles related to land ownership and ensure the timely completion of the pipeline project. The notification references previous notifications, indicating a phased approach to RoU acquisition.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is not an amendment; rather a declaration under the existing act. The key provisions include:
* **Declaration of Acquisition:** The Central Government formally declares the acquisition of the Right of User in the land specified in the Schedule appended to the notification.
* **Vesting of Rights:** The acquired RoU is vested in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL).
* **HPCL Responsibility:** HPCL assumes sole liability for compensation related to the land use, as stipulated in Section 10 of the PMP Act, 1962. The Central Government is shielded from any suits, claims, or legal proceedings relating to the pipeline.
* **Land Specification:** The schedule details the specific land parcels acquired, including the Mandal, District, State, Village, Survey Number, Area (Acres and Guntas).
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected are:
* **Landowners** within the specified areas in the Schedule (Manopad Mandal, Jogulamba Gadwal District, Telangana).
* **Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL):** as the entity gaining the RoU and responsible for the pipeline and compensation.
* **Residents and businesses** in the surrounding areas who may be affected by the pipeline construction and operation.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* **Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas:** Responsible for issuing the notification and overseeing the acquisition process.
* **Central Government:** As the acquiring authority.
* **Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL):** Responsible for constructing and operating the pipeline, as well as providing compensation to affected landowners.
* **Competent Authority:** Responsible for submitting the report to the Central Government for consideration, according to the text.
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* The notification is effective from the date of publication (March 28, 2022).
* The notification references prior notifications from 2019, 2020 and 2021, indicating a phased approach to the project.
* The provided text does not specify a construction timeline, however, it indicates that copies of the gazette notifications were made available to the public in November 2019.
* Compensation will be determined based on Section 10 of the PMP Act, 1962.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of this policy are:
* **Facilitation of Pipeline Construction:** Securing the necessary land rights enables HPCL to proceed with the construction of the LPG pipeline.
* **Enhanced LPG Supply:** The pipeline is intended to improve the supply and distribution of LPG in the Telangana region.
* **Economic Development:** The project may contribute to economic development in the region through infrastructure development and employment opportunities.
* **Timely Compensation:** Affected landowners should receive compensation for the use of their land.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification represents a crucial step in securing the land rights required for the Hassan-Cherlapalli LPG pipeline project. By formally acquiring the Right of User and vesting it in HPCL, the government aims to facilitate the construction and operation of this important infrastructure project. The timely and fair compensation of affected landowners is a critical aspect of successful implementation. The impact on the Telangana region is potentially significant, with improved LPG supply and potential economic benefits.
Key Entities Referenced
Telangana: The state in India where the pipeline will be laid.
Hassan, Karnataka: Starting point of the pipeline.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry responsible for the exploration, production, refining, distribution, marketing, and regulation of petroleum, natural gas, and petrochemicals.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
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.
Cherlapalli, Telangana: Destination point of the pipeline.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL): The company responsible for laying the pipeline.
Manopad: Mandal (administrative division) in Telangana
Jogulamba Gadwal, Telangana: District and state in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Korvipadu: Village in Telangana
Gokulapad: Village in Telangana
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण्ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 1349] नई दिल्ली, सोमिार, माच च28, 2022/चत्रै 7, 1944
No. 1349] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022/CHAITRA 7, 1944
परे ोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गसै मत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल् ली, 22 माचच, 2022
का.आ. 1391(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार न े 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. 3950(अ) तारीख 25 अक्तूबर 2019 और का. आ. 3491(अ) तारीख 05 अक्तूबर 2020 और का. आ. 2575(अ)
तारीख 18 िून 2021 िो भारत के असाधारण रािपत्र संख्या 3559 तारीख 31 अक्तूबर 2019 और असाधारण रािपत्र
संख्या 3106 तारीख 08 अक्तूबर 2020 और असाधारण रािपत्र संख्या 2386 तारीख 25 िून 2021 म ें प्रकाजित की गई
थी, द्वारा उस अजधसूचना स े संलग्न अनुसूची म ें जिजनर्िष्टच भूजम म ें तले गं ाना राज्य म ें हासन स े चेरलापल्ली (तले गं ाना राज्य)
तक एल.पी.िी के पररिहन के जलए जहन्द्िस्ट्ु तान पेरोजलयम कापोरेिन जलजमटेड (एच.पी.सी.एल) द्वारा पाइपलाइन जबछान े
के प्रयोिन के जलए उपयोग के अजधकार का अिचन के अपने आिय की घोषणा की थी;
और उक्त असाधारण रािपत्र अजधसूचना की प्रजतया िनता को तारीख़ 26 निम्बर 2019 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;ै
और केन्द्रीय सरकार न,े उक्त ररपोटच पर जिचार करने के पश्चात, और यह समाधान हो िाने पर की उक्त भूजम पाइपलाइन
जबछाने के जलए अपेजक्षत ह,ै उसमें उपयोग के अजधकार का अिनच करने का जिजनश्चय दकया ह;ै
2123 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
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 े संलग्न अनुसूची म ें जिजनर्िष्टच भूजम म ें पाइपलाइन जबछान े के जलए उपयोग के
अजधकार का अिचन दकया िाए;
और केन्द्रीय सरकार उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उपधारा (4) द्वारा प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह जनिेि िते ी
ह ै की उक्त भूजम म ें उपयोग का अजधकार इस घोषणा के प्रकािन की तारीख स े केन्द्रीय सरकार म ें जनजहत होन े के बिाए,
सभी जिल्लंगमों स े मुक्त 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 क्षजतपूर्तच के जलए
जहन्द्िस्ट्ु तान पेरोजलयम कापोरेिन जलजमटेड (एच.पी.सी.एल) पणू चतया उत्तरिायी होगी और पाइपलाइन स े सम्बजन्द्धत दकसी
भी मामले पर केन्द्रीय सरकार के जिरुद्द कोई िाि िािा या कानूनी कायचिाही नहीं हो सकेगी।
अनसु चू ी
मंडल: मनोपाड जिला: िोगुलांबा गडिाल राज्य: तेलगं ाना
क्षेत्रफल
क्रमांक मंडल का नाम गााँि का नाम सिे न.ं
एकसच गुंटा
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1 मनोपाड कोरिीपाडु 272/1 00 01
2 264/6 00 02
3 213/1 00 01
4 235/2 00 03
5 173 00 01
6 148 00 01
7 124 00 01
8 मनोपाड गोकुलपाड़ 32 00 01
9 52 00 02
10 45 00 02
11 53 00 04
13 मनोपाड मनोपाड 327 00 08
14 324 00 01
15 322/1 00 01
16 319 00 01
17 302/1 00 02[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
18 305 00 02
19 280/1 00 02
20 162 00 01
21 160/1 00 02
22 104 00 01
23 114 00 01
24 मनोपाड मनोपाड 129 00 01
25 126 00 01
26 124 00 02
[फा. स.ं आर-12031/2/2019-ओ.आर-आई/ई-31417]
पी. सोमाकुमार, अिर सजचि
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 22nd March, 2022
S.O. 1391(E).—Whereas by a notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Petroleum and
Natural Gas S.O.No.3950(E) dated the 25th Oct.2019 and S.O. No.3491(E) dated the 05th Oct. 2020 and S.O.No.
2575(E) dated the 18th June 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.3559 dated the 31th Oct. 2019 and Extraordinary Gazette of India No.3106
dated the 08th Oct. 2020 and Extraordinary Gazette of India No.2386 dated the 25th June 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
26th November 2019.
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
Mandal: Manopad Dist: Jogulamba Gadwal State: Telangana
SL. Area
Name of the Mandal Name of the Village Survey No.
No Acres Guntas
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1 Manopad Korvipadu 272/1 00 01
2 264/6 00 02
3 213/1 00 01
4 235/2 00 03
5 173 00 01
6 148 00 01
7 124 00 01
8 Manopad Gokulapad 32 00 01
9 52 00 02
10 45 00 02
11 53 00 04
13 Manopad Manopad 327 00 08
14 324 00 01
15 322/1 00 01
16 319 00 01
17 302/1 00 02
18 305 00 02
19 280/1 00 02
20 162 00 01
21 160/1 00 02
22 104 00 01
23 114 00 01
24 129 00 01
25 126 00 01
26 124 00 02
[F. No. R-12031/2/2019-OR-I/E-31417]
P. SOMAKUMAR, Under. Secy.
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