Date: 2022-10-11Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of notification in the Extra Ordinary Gazette of India under Section 6(1) of the PMP Act 1962 (50 of 1962) relating to land schedule in respect of Kandla Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline to be laid by IHB limited for acquisition of ROU Tehsil Jhabua, Meghnagar, Petlawad, Distt Jhabua in the state of Madhya Pradesh
## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User for Kandla-Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project in Jhabua District, Madhya Pradesh
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas regarding the acquisition of the right of user in land for the Kandla-Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project. The policy, as detailed in the provided text, declares the Central Government's acquisition of right of user in specified lands in Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh, and vests this right in IHB Limited. This transfer of rights aims to facilitate the construction and operation of the LPG pipeline. IHB Limited is solely responsible for any compensation related to the land acquisition.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an analysis of the notification S.O. 4822(E) issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, dated 10th October 2022. The report's purpose is to inform affected industries and stakeholders about the key aspects of this notification based solely on the content of the provided text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a *New Policy* declaration regarding specific land rights for a project.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to legally enable the laying of the Kandla-Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project by acquiring the right of user in specific land parcels. A secondary objective is to formally transfer these rights and associated liabilities to IHB Limited.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
As a *New Policy* declaration for a specific project, the notification addresses the need to secure the land rights necessary for the construction of the Kandla-Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline. The policy facilitates the transportation of LPG through a designated pipeline route and ensures the project can proceed by legally acquiring land user rights. The "Whereas" clauses referencing earlier notifications (S.O. No. 1435(E)) suggest a process of intention declaration and due diligence leading to this final acquisition notification.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
The notification establishes the following key provisions:
1. **Declaration of Acquisition:** The Central Government declares that the right of user in the land specified in the Schedule is acquired for laying the LPG pipeline.
2. **Vesting of Rights:** The right of user in the land is vested in IHB Limited instead of the Central Government, effective from the date of publication of the notification. This transfer is “free from all encumbrances.”
3. **Liability for Compensation:** IHB Limited is exclusively liable for any compensation as per Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (PMP Act, 1962).
4. **Protection from Legal Action:** No suit, claim, or legal proceeding can be brought against the Central Government regarding the pipeline.
5. **Schedule of Affected Land:** The notification includes a schedule detailing the specific land parcels affected, including the district (Jhabua), state (Madhya Pradesh), tehsil, village, survey numbers, and land area.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The target audience and stakeholders include:
* **IHB Limited:** The company responsible for laying and operating the Kandla-Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline, and which now holds the right of user and liability for compensation.
* **Landowners in Jhabua District, Madhya Pradesh:** Specifically, owners of land with the survey numbers listed in the Schedule, whose right to the land has been affected and who may be entitled to compensation.
* **Residents of Tehsil Jhabua, Meghnagar, Petlawad District Jhabua In the state of Madhya Pradesh**: Who will likely be affected by the presence of the pipeline.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** IHB Limited is primarily responsible for implementing the project, including land acquisition (in effect) and compensation. Dr. Ram Prakash Tiwari is mentioned as the Competent Authority in the "Whereas" clauses, likely playing a role in the land assessment.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification is effective from the date of publication (October 11, 2022). The text references previous notification dates (22th March 2022, 29th March 2022) and a public availability date (01 April 2022) indicating a phased implementation approach to the project. Compensation will be handled according to Section 10 of the PMP Act, 1962, suggesting existing legal procedures will be followed.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcomes, as evidenced by the text, are:
* Facilitation of the Kandla-Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline project by granting IHB Limited the necessary land rights.
* Clear assignment of responsibility for compensation to IHB Limited, streamlining the compensation process for landowners.
* Protection of the Central Government from legal challenges related to the land acquisition.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification S.O. 4822(E) represents a crucial step in the Kandla-Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline project, granting IHB Limited the right of user in the specified lands. This transfer of rights allows the project to proceed while clarifying the responsibility for compensation. The notification is significant for landowners in the affected areas, IHB Limited, and the broader energy infrastructure landscape.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: A law regarding the acquisition of land for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Kandla Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project: A project for the transportation of LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas).
Jhabua: A Tehsil in Madhya Pradesh, India where land is being acquired for the pipeline project.
Meghnagar: A Tehsil in Madhya Pradesh, India where land is being acquired for the pipeline project.
Petlawad: A Tehsil in Madhya Pradesh, India where land is being acquired for the pipeline project.
Jhabua District: A district in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India.
Madhya Pradesh: A state in India where the land acquisition for the pipeline is taking place.
IHB Limited: The company responsible for laying the Kandla Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline and liable for compensation related to the land acquisition.
Dr. Ram Prakash Tiwari: The Competent Authority who submitted a report to the Central Government regarding the land acquisition.
Kalakhunt: A Village in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Kachala: A Village in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Dedla: A Village in Meghnagar, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Bakalda: A Village in Petlawad, Madhya Pradesh, India.
New Delhi: Location where the notification was issued.
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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.ं 4612] नइ ददल्ली, मगं लिार, ऄक्त बू र 11, 2022/अजि न 19, 1944
No. 4612] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2022/ASVINA 19, 1944
परे ोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गसै मत्रं ालय
ऄजधसचू ना
नइ ददल्ली, 10 ऄक् तूबर, 2022
का.अ. 4822(ऄ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार ने पेरोजलयम और खजनज पाआपलाआंस (भूजम म े ईपयोग के ऄजधकार का
ऄजजन) ऄजधजनयम, 1962 (1962 का 50) (जजसे आसम ें आसके पश्चात 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 संख्या
का॰ अ॰ 1435(ऄ), तारीख 22 माच ज 2022, भारत के राजपत्र स०ं 1393 तारीख 29 माचज 2022, म ें प्रकाजित की गइ
थी, आस ऄजधसूचना स े संलग्न ऄनुसूची म ें जिजनर्ददष्ट भूजम में मध्यप्रदेि राज्य म ें “कांडला- गोरखपुर एल.पी.जी पाआपलाआन
पररयोजना हते ु तहसील झाबुअ, मेघनगर,पेटलािद जजला झाबुअ राज्य मध्यप्रदेि म ें एल.पी.जी के पररिहन हते ु
अइ.एच.बी. जलजमटेड द्वारा पाआपलाआन जबछाने के प्रयोजन के जलए ईपयोग के ऄजधकार के ऄजजन के ऄपन े अिय की
घोषणा की थी:
और ईक्त राजपत्र ऄजधसूचना की सूचना संबजन्द्धत भू-स्ट्िाजमयों को तारीख 01 ऄप्रैल 2022 तक ईपलब्ध करा दी
गइ थी और डॉ राम प्रकाि जतिारी, सक्षम प्राजधकारी न े ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा6 की ईपधारा (1) के ऄधीन केन्द्रीय
सरकार को ररपोट जदे दी :
और केन्द्रीय सरकार न,े ईक्त ररपोट ज पर जिचार करने के पश्चात और यह समाधान हो जान े पर दक ईक्त भूजम
पाआपलाआन जबछाने के जलए ऄपेजक्षत ह,ै ईसम े ईपयोग के ऄजधकार के ऄजनज करन े का जिजनश्चय दकया ह;ै
ऄतः ऄब, केन्द्रीय सरकार, ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा6 की ईपधारा(1) द्वारा प्रदत िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए
यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक आस ऄजधसूचना स े सलं ग्न ऄनुसूची म ें जिजनर्ददष्ट भूजम म ें पाआपलाआन जबछान े के जलए ईपयोग के
ऄजधकार का ऄजजन दकया जाए:
6872 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
और केन्द्रीय सरकार ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 6 की ईपधारा (4) द्वारा प्रदत िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह
जनदेि देती ह ै दक ईक्त भूजम म ें ईपयोग के ऄजधकार आस घोषणा के प्रकािन की तारीख स े केन्द्रीय सरकार म ें जनजहत होन े के
बजाए, सभी जिल्लगं मो से मक्तु होकर अइ.एच.बी. जलजमटेड में जनजहत होगी:
पेरोजलयम और खजनज पाआपलाइन ऄजधजनयम, 1662 की धारा 10 के ऄधीन दकसी भी क्षजतपूर्तत के जलए
अइ.एच.बी.जलजमटेड पणू जतया ईत्तरदायी होगा और पाआपलाआन से संबजन्द्धत दकसी भी मामल े पर केन्द्रीय सरकार के जिरुद्ध
कोइ दािा या कानूनी कायजिाही नह हो सकेगी ।
ऄनसु चू ी
जजला : झाबअु राज्य : मध्य प्रदिे
क्षत्रे फल
तहसील गािाँ सि ेन ं
हेक्टेयर अरे० िग जमीटर
1 2 3 4 5 6
झाबुअ कालाखुंट 698 00 01 07
681 00 12 02
काचला 110/5 00 16 88
मेघनगर ददे ला 323 00 09 21
पेटलािद बैकल्दा 1205 00 10 18
1199 00 29 37
1200 00 05 39
1195 00 03 10
1194 00 03 60
1497 00 20 25
1505 00 06 16
1504 00 02 26
1501 00 18 93
1509 00 03 18
[फा. स.ं अर-11025(15)/5/2020-ओअर-I/इ-33881]
पी. सोमाकुमार, ऄिर सजचि
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 10th October, 2022
S.O. 4822(E).—Whereas by the notification of the Government of the India in the Ministry of
Petroleum and Natural Gas S.O. No. 1435(E) Dated 22th March 2022 published in the Gazette of the India
Gazette No. 1393 Dated 29th March 2022 and 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) 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 “Kandla-Gorakhpur
LPG Pipeline Project” for the transportation of LPG in Tehsil Jhabua, Meghnagar, Petlawad District Jhabua
In the state of Madhya Pradesh by IHB Limited:[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : ऄसाधारण 3
And whereas, copies of the said Gazette notification were made available to the public up to 01
April 2022. And whereas Dr. Ram Prakash Tiwari, 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 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 LPG 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, vests on the date of publication of this declaration in IHB Limited,
free from all encumbrances:
IHB Limited 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 be against the Central Government on any matter
relating to the pipeline.
SCHEDULE
District: Jhabua State: Madhya Pradesh
Area
Name of Tehsil Name of Village Survey No.
Hectare Are Square Meter
1 2 3 4 5 6
Jhabua Kalakhunt 698 00 01 07
681 00 12 02
Kachala 110/5 00 16 88
Meghnagar Dedla 323 00 09 21
Petlawad Bakalda 1205 00 10 18
1199 00 29 37
1200 00 05 39
1195 00 03 10
1194 00 03 60
1497 00 20 25
1505 00 06 16
1504 00 02 26
1501 00 18 93
1509 00 03 18
[F. No. R-11025(15)/5/2020-OR-I/E-33881]
P. SOMAKUMAR, Under Secy.
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