Date: 2022-07-20Category: 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 Bighapur Distt Unnao in the state of Uttar Pradesh
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**Report: Analysis of Notification Regarding Acquisition of Right of User for Kandla Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project**
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification (S.O. 3245E) issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, concerning the acquisition of the right of user (RoU) in land for laying the Kandla Gorakhpur LPG pipeline. The notification, referencing the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962, declares the acquisition of RoU in specific land parcels in Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh, and vests the RoU with I.H.B. Ltd. I.H.B. Ltd. is liable for compensation, and no legal action relating to the pipeline can be taken against the Central Government. The key finding is the formal acquisition of land rights for the pipeline project, shifting control to I.H.B. Ltd. for execution.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of the notification S.O. 3245E issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, concerning land acquisition for the Kandla Gorakhpur LPG pipeline project. The analysis is based solely on the provided text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This notification appears to be an implementation step under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Core Objective(s):** To acquire the right of user in specific land parcels for laying the Kandla Gorakhpur LPG pipeline, facilitating the transportation of LPG. To vest the right of user in I.H.B. Ltd.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This policy addresses the requirement for land rights to construct the Kandla Gorakhpur LPG pipeline. The pipeline facilitates the transportation of LPG from Kandla (Gujarat) to Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh). The notification details the land acquisition process, suggesting that previous notifications and consultations with landowners have occurred. The rationale is to secure the necessary land for this strategically important infrastructure project.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As this is not an amendment, this section will focus on the main components, rules, and actions mandated by the text.
* **Declaration of Acquisition:** The central government declares the acquisition of the right of user in the land specified in the schedule appended to the notification.
* **Vesting of Rights:** The right of user in the specified land vests in I.H.B. Ltd., free from all encumbrances, instead of the Central Government. This shifts responsibility for the pipeline construction and management to I.H.B. Ltd.
* **Compensation Liability:** I.H.B. Ltd. is exclusively liable for any compensation as per Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962.
* **Limitation of Legal Action:** No suit, claim, or legal proceeding would lie against the Central Government on any matter relating to the pipeline.
* **Schedule of Land:** Specifies the district (Unnao, Uttar Pradesh), tehsil (Bighapur), villages (Akampur, Sahila), survey numbers, and area (in Hect., Are, and Sq. mtr.) of the land parcels where the RoU is acquired.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the text, the direct stakeholders are:
* **I.H.B. Ltd.:** The company responsible for laying the pipeline and now vested with the right of user in the land.
* **Landowners in Unnao District, Uttar Pradesh (specifically in Bighapur Tehsil, Akampur and Sahila Villages):** Whose land falls within the specified survey numbers and is now subject to the acquired right of user.
* **LPG Consumers:** Who will benefit from improved LPG transportation.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (Issuing Authority)
* I.H.B. Ltd. (Implementing Agency, Responsible for compensation)
* Competent Authority (Submitted report to Central Government)
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* The Gazette notification copies were made available to concerned landowners by January 8, 2022. The declaration of acquisition is effective from the date of publication of the notification (July 15, 2022).
* The process involves a prior notification expressing intent to acquire, followed by a report from a competent authority, review by the Central Government, and finally, this declaration of acquisition.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcomes of this notification are:
* Facilitated construction and operation of the Kandla Gorakhpur LPG pipeline.
* Secured land rights for the pipeline project, reducing potential delays or legal challenges.
* Clear allocation of responsibility to I.H.B. Ltd. for compensation and pipeline management.
* Improved LPG supply chain due to the new pipeline infrastructure.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification S.O. 3245E formally acquires the right of user in specified land parcels for the Kandla Gorakhpur LPG pipeline project, transferring the rights and associated responsibilities to I.H.B. Ltd. This is a significant step toward completing the pipeline project and enhancing LPG transportation infrastructure. The notification clarifies the roles and responsibilities of I.H.B. Ltd. and protects the Central Government from potential legal claims related to the pipeline.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: A law concerning the acquisition of land for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The government ministry responsible for petroleum and natural gas.
Kandla Gorakhpur LPG pipeline: A pipeline project for the transportation of LPG.
Kandla: Starting point of the LPG pipeline, located in the state of Gujarat.
Gujarat: State in India where Kandla is located.
Gorakhpur: End point of the LPG pipeline, located in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh: State in India where Gorakhpur, Tehsil Bighapur and District Unnao are located.
Tehsil Bighapur: A tehsil (administrative division) located in Uttar Pradesh, India, relevant to land acquisition for the pipeline.
District Unnao: A district in Uttar Pradesh, India, relevant to land acquisition for the pipeline.
I.H.B. Ltd.: The company responsible for laying the pipeline.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
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4789 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
अनसु चू ी
जिला : राज्य : उत्तर प्रिेि
क्षत्रे फल
तहसील गावाँ सव ेन.ं
हक्े टेअर - आर - वग गमीटर
1 2 3 4 5 6
23 00 03 11
21 00 00 51
18 00 05 06
25 00 00 65
24 00 06 14
26 00 04 98
27 00 01 44
70 00 09 49
28 00 00 62
66 00 00 68
71 00 06 11
69 00 00 39
83 00 07 67
95 00 00 27
110 00 05 82
111 00 06 52
107 00 13 59
568 00 01 31
567 00 03 76
561 00 08 43
557 00 03 93
554 00 08 95
548 00 01 30
547 00 01 85
[फा. सं. आर-11025(15)/6/2020-ओआर-1/ई-33882]
पी. सोमाकुमार, अवर सजचव,
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 15th July, 2022
S.O. 3245(E).— Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Petroleum and
Natural Gas S.O. No. 4872 (E)) Dated the 24, November 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 Gazette of India dated the 25 November, 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 Kandla - Gorakhpur LPG pipeline for the transportation of LPG from Kandla in the state of Gujarat[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
to Gorakhpur in the state of Uttar Pradesh - Tehsil :- Bighapur, District-Unnao in the state of Uttar Pradesh by I.H.B.
Ltd.
And whereas copies of the said Gazette notification were made available to the concerned land owner by 08,
January, 2022.
And whereas Competent Authority I.H.B. Ltd., 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 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 I.H.B. Ltd., free from all encumbrances.
I.H. B. Ltd. 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 on any matter relating to the pipeline.
SCHEDULE
District : Unnao State : Uttar Pradesh
Area
Tehsil Village Survey No.
Hect.-Are - Sq. mtr.
1 2 3 4 5 6
Bighapur Akampur 23 00 03 11
21 00 00 51
18 00 05 06
25 00 00 65
24 00 06 14
26 00 04 98
27 00 01 44
70 00 09 49
28 00 00 62
66 00 00 68
71 00 06 11
69 00 00 39
83 00 07 67
95 00 00 27
110 00 05 82
111 00 06 52
107 00 13 59
Bighapur Sahila 568 00 01 31
567 00 03 76
561 00 08 43
557 00 03 93
554 00 08 95
548 00 01 30
547 00 01 85
25011 [F. No. R-11025(15)/6/2020-OR-I/E-33882]
P. SOMAKUMAR, Under secy.
Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.