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 Ghanpur, District Wanaparthy
## 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 for laying a petroleum pipeline in Telangana. This is related to the transportation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from Hassan, Karnataka to Cherlapalli, Telangana, by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). The notification declares the acquisition of the RoU and directs that it vest in HPCL, making HPCL solely responsible for compensation related to the pipeline.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a detailed overview and analysis of a government notification concerning the acquisition of Right of User in land for a petroleum pipeline project, based solely on the text provided. The report focuses on understanding the policy's objective, key provisions, affected parties, and potential impact.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This notification concerns the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962. The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to facilitate the construction and operation of a petroleum pipeline by acquiring the necessary land rights.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This notification acts as the final step in acquiring the Right of User after the initial intention to acquire the land, as per previous notifications S.O. No. 3948E dated 25th Oct 2019, S.O. No. 727E dated 17th Feb 2021 and S.O. No. 2969E dated 22nd July 2021. The notification states that the Central Government, after reviewing a report from the competent authority and determining the land is required for the pipeline, has decided to acquire the Right of User. This process allows for the efficient transportation of LPG.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification effectively finalizes the Right of User acquisition. The key provisions include:
* **Declaration of Acquisition:** The Central Government declares that the Right of User in the specified land is acquired for laying the pipeline.
* **Vesting of Rights:** The Right of User vests in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) from the date of publication of the notification, free from all encumbrances.
* **HPCL Liability:** HPCL is exclusively liable for any compensation as per Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962. No claims or legal proceedings related to the pipeline can be brought against the Central Government.
* **Land Specification:** The notification specifies the land in Mandal Ghanpur, Dist: Wanaparthy State: Telangana, village Agaram, survey number 97, with an area of 0 Acres 0 Guntas 1.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the primary stakeholders directly affected by this notification are:
* **Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL):** As the entity responsible for laying the pipeline and liable for compensation.
* **Landowners in the Ghanpur Mandal (Specifically Agaram Village):** Whose land falls under the specified survey number and is subject to the Right of User acquisition.
* **Residents of Telangana:** Who will benefit from the improved LPG transportation infrastructure.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is responsible for issuing the notification. HPCL is responsible for implementing the pipeline project and managing compensation.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The Right of User vests in HPCL upon publication of the notification (March 28, 2022). HPCL is expected to follow the compensation procedures outlined in Section 10 of the PMP Act, 1962.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcomes of this notification are:
* Facilitation of LPG transportation from Hassan, Karnataka to Cherlapalli, Telangana, via the pipeline.
* Expedited construction of the pipeline by granting HPCL the Right of User in the required land.
* Streamlined compensation process by assigning exclusive liability to HPCL, reducing potential disputes with the Central Government.
* Improved energy infrastructure in Telangana, potentially leading to better LPG availability and distribution.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification analyzed represents a critical step in the development of petroleum infrastructure in Telangana. By acquiring the Right of User and vesting it in HPCL, the government aims to expedite the construction of the LPG pipeline, benefiting both HPCL and the residents of Telangana. The notification's clear delineation of responsibilities regarding compensation ensures a smoother implementation process.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for the exploration, production, refining, distribution, marketing, import, export, and conservation of petroleum, natural gas, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: An act of the Indian Parliament that provides for the acquisition of the right of user in land for laying pipelines for petroleum and minerals.
Telangana: A state in India where the pipeline is being laid, specifically from Hassan, Karnataka to Cherlapalli, Telangana.
Hassan, Karnataka: Starting point of the pipeline
Cherlapalli, Telangana: Ending point of the pipeline
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited HPCL: A government-owned oil and gas company responsible for laying the LPG pipeline from Hassan, Karnataka to Cherlapalli, Telangana.
Ghanpur, Wanaparthy, Telangana: Location where land acquisition for the pipeline is taking place; Ghanpur is a mandal in Wanaparthy district of Telangana
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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स.ं 1337] नई दिल्ली, सोमवार, माच च28, 2022/चत्रै 7, 1944
No. 1337] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2022/CHAITRA 7, 1944
परे ोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गसै मत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल् ली, 22 माच,च 2022
का.आ. 1379(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार ने पेरोजलयम और खजनि पाइपलाइन (भूजम म ें उपयोग के अजधकार का
अिचन) अजधजनयम, 1962 (1962 का 50) (जिसे इसम ें इसके पश् चात 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. 3948(अ) तारीख 25 अक्तूबर 2019 और का. आ. 727(अ) तारीख 17 फ़रवरी, 2021 और का. आ. 2969(अ)
तारीख 22 िुलाई, 2021 िो भारत के असाधारण रािपत्र संख्या 3559 तारीख 31 अक्तूबर, 2019 और असाधारण
रािपत्र संख्या 666 तारीख 17 फ़रवरी, 2021 और असाधारण रािपत्र संख्या 2761 तारीख 27 िुलाई, 2021 म ें
प्रकाजित की गई थी, द्वारा उस अजधसूचना स े संलग्न अनुसूची म ें जवजनर्िचष्ट भूजम म ें तले गं ाना राज्य म ें हासन स े चेरलापल्ली
(तेलगं ाना राज्य) तक एल.पी.िी के पररवहन के जलए जहन्द्िस्ट्ु तान 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 तारीख़ 26 नवम्बर, 2019 तक उपलब्ध करा िी
गई थी;
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी ने, उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उपधारा (1) के अधीन केन्द्रीय सरकार को ररपोटच िे िी
ह;ै
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और केन्द्रीय सरकार न,े उक्त ररपोटच पर जवचार 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 जवजनश्चय दकया ह;ै
अतः अब, केन्द्रीय सरकार, उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए,
यह घोषणा करती ह ै की इस अजधसूचना स े संलग्न अनुसूची म ें जवजनर्िचष्ट भूजम म ें पाइपलाइन जबछाने 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 जवल्लंगमों 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 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 जवरुद्द कोई वाि िावा या कानूनी कायचवाही नहीं हो सकेगी।
अनसु चू ी
मंडल: घनपरु जिला: वनपरथी राज्य: तेलगं ाना
क्षेत्रफल
क्रमांक मंडल का नाम गााँव का नाम सव े न.ं
एकसच गुंटा
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1 घनपुर आगराम 97 00 01
[फा. सं. आर-12031/2/2019-ओ.आर-आई/(ई-31417)]
पी. सोमाकुमार, अवर सजचव
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 22nd March, 2022
S.O. 1379(E).—Whereas by a notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Petroleum and
Natural Gas S.O. No. 3948(E) dated the 25th Oct.2019 and S.O. No. 727(E) dated the 17th Feb, 2021 and
S.O. No. 2969(E) dated the 22nd July, 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. 666 dated the 17th Feb, 2021 and Extraordinary Gazette of India No. 2761 dated the 27th July, 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;[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
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: Ghanpur Dist: Wanaparthy State: Telangana
Area
SL.
Name of the Mandal Name of the Village Survey No.
No Acres Guntas
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1 Ghanpur Agaram 97 00 01
[F. No. R-12031/2/2019-OR-I/(E-31417)]
P. SOMAKUMAR, Under Secy.
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