Date: 2022-12-09Category: 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 Kurwai Distt Vidisha in the state of Madhya Pradesh
## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User for Kandla-Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification concerning the acquisition of the right of user (RoU) in land for laying a petroleum pipeline. The core purpose is to facilitate the Kandla-Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project by granting IHB Ltd. the right to lay the pipeline in specified land. The key finding is that the Central Government is transferring the right of user to IHB Ltd., while ensuring IHB Ltd. remains solely responsible for compensation related to damages.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide information about a government policy concerning the acquisition of the right of user in land for the Kandla-Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project, based solely on the provided government policy text published in *The Gazette of India*.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This document outlines actions related to an existing policy framework, specifically concerning the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962. The core objective is to acquire the right of user in land for laying the Kandla-Gorakhpur LPG pipeline, facilitating the transportation of LPG.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The policy text indicates that the project requires the acquisition of land rights to lay a pipeline. This action is likely taken to ensure the project can proceed efficiently by allowing IHB Ltd. to construct the pipeline without obstruction from landowners, while adhering to legal frameworks that provide for compensation.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This document facilitates the transfer of rights and responsibilities for a specific aspect of an existing project, therefore, this should be analyzed as an amendment to the project.
* **Part of Original Policy Being Changed:** The document amends procedures for acquiring the right of user in land for the Kandla-Gorakhpur LPG pipeline project within the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962. Specifically, it addresses who will possess the right of user and who is responsible for compensation.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The key provision of this notification is that the right of user in the specified land (Tehsil Kurwai, District Vidisha, MP State) will be vested in IHB Ltd. instead of the Central Government, free from all encumbrances, effective from the date of publication. Furthermore, IHB Ltd. is made exclusively liable for any compensation as per Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962.
* **Difference/Effect of the Change:** This change simplifies the process by granting the right of user directly to IHB Ltd., the company responsible for the project. It also clarifies that any legal claims related to the pipeline will be directed at IHB Ltd., not the Central Government, streamlining liability. The document indicates that IHB is exclusively responsible for paying compensation.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience includes:
* **IHB Ltd.:** The company directly benefiting from the right of user and bearing the responsibility for compensation.
* **Landowners in Tehsil Kurwai, District Vidisha, MP State:** Individuals whose land is affected by the pipeline project.
* **Affected Industry:** The policy changes how the Kandla-Gorakhpur Pipeline project is proceeding.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* IHB Ltd.: Responsible for laying the pipeline and handling all compensation claims.
* Central Government: Oversees the process and issues the notification.
* Arvind Khare, Competent Authority: Submitted a report to the Central Government, likely involved in land assessment.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The right of user vests in IHB Ltd. from the date of publication of the notification (December 9, 2022). The document also mentions that copies of Gazette Notification was made available to the public on 24.11.2020. Compensation is to be determined and paid as per Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962, but the specific procedure for this is not detailed in the text.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome is likely to expedite the Kandla-Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline project by:
* Streamlining the process of acquiring land rights by vesting the right of user directly in IHB Ltd.
* Clarifying liability for compensation, making IHB Ltd. solely responsible and shielding the Central Government from related legal challenges.
* Potentially accelerating the project's timeline due to reduced bureaucratic hurdles.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification facilitates the Kandla-Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline project by transferring the right of user in specified land to IHB Ltd. and assigning sole responsibility for compensation to the company. This action is significant because it simplifies the legal and administrative process and likely contributes to the timely completion of the pipeline project.
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.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The government ministry responsible for petroleum and natural gas.
Gazette S.O. No. 3054E: Official Gazette notification related to the declaration.
Arvind Khare: Competent Authority who submitted a report to the Central Government.
Kurwai: Tehsil (administrative division) where the land is situated.
Vidisha: District where the land is situated.
Madhya Pradesh: State in India where the land is situated.
Kandla: Starting point of the LPG pipeline project in Gujarat.
Gujarat: State in India where Kandla is located.
Gorakhpur: Ending point of the LPG pipeline project in Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh: State in India where Gorakhpur is located.
IHB Ltd: The company implementing the Kandla to Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project and responsible for compensation.
Piklon: Village where the land is situated.
P. SOMAKUMAR: Under Secretary.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
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MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 7th December, 2022
S.O. 5767(E).—Whereas by the notification of The Government of India in the Ministry of Petroleum and
Natural Gas, Published in the Gazette S.O. No. 3054(E) dated 02 September 2020 under Gazette No 2717
dated 09.09.2020 Part-II, Section-3,Sub-Section (ii) 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) the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the right of user in the land situated in Tehsil Kurwai
District Vidisha in MP State, specified in the schedule appended to that notification for the purpose of laying pipeline
for the transportation of LPG from Kandla to Gorakhpur by the IHB Ltd for implementing the Kandla to Gorakhpur
LPG Pipeline Project.
And whereas the copies of the said Gazette notification were made available to the public on 24.11.2020.
And whereas the Arvind Khare Competent Authority has under sub-section (1) of section 6 of the said Act,
has submitted his report to 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 the 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 of 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 Ltd, free from all encumbrances.
IHB 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 pipeline.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
SCHEDULE
TEHSIL: Kurwai DISTRICT: Vidisha STATE: MP
Area
Name of Village Survey No./Block No.
Hectare Are Sqm.
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Piklon 53 00 04 60
54 00 11 13
Total 00 15 73
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P. SOMAKUMAR, Under Secy.
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