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 TehsilDewas, Sonkatch, Distt Dewas in the state of Madhya Pradesh

## Report on Land Acquisition for Kandla-Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a government notification regarding the acquisition of land user rights for the Kandla-Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project in Madhya Pradesh, specifically in Dewas district. The notification declares the Central Government's acquisition of these rights and their subsequent vesting in IHB Limited. The core purpose is to facilitate the laying of an LPG pipeline. Key findings include the vesting of responsibility for compensation with IHB Limited and the specification of affected land parcels. This is a clarification on land acquisition for the project, transferring responsibility for compensation to IHB Limited, shielding the Central Government from related legal proceedings. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an overview of a government notification concerning the acquisition of land user rights for the Kandla-Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification. **3. Policy Overview:** * This notification references the *Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962*. It also references a previous notification, S.O. No. 1436E Dated 22th March 2022 published in the Gazette of the India Gazette No. 1394 Dated 29th March 2022, declaring the intention to acquire land rights for the project. * **Core Objective:** Based on the text, the core objective is to acquire the right of user in specified land parcels for the laying of the Kandla-Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline, enabling the transportation of LPG. **4. Background and Rationale:** This notification serves to finalize the land acquisition process initiated by the earlier notification (S.O. No. 1436E). The text indicates that a report was submitted by the Competent Authority (Dr. Ram Prakash Tiwari), and the Central Government, after review, has decided the land is required for the pipeline. This suggests that all necessary preliminary steps, including public notification and review of the Competent Authority's report, have been completed. It is also about transferring responsibility to IHB Limited. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification is essentially an amendment of initial land acquisition procedures and responsibilities. * **Specific Change:** The original policy (the Act itself and the initial notification) likely implied or allowed for the Central Government to be responsible for compensation related to the land acquisition. This notification changes that. * **New Rule/Provision:** The notification explicitly states that the right of user in the specified land is acquired and vests in IHB Limited, *free from all encumbrances*. Critically, it also states that *IHB Limited shall be exclusively liable for any compensation* under Section 10 of the PMP Act, 1962, and that no legal action can be brought against the Central Government related to the pipeline. * **Difference/Effect:** This change shifts the financial and legal responsibility for land compensation from the Central Government to IHB Limited. It provides IHB Limited with the right to use the land for the pipeline, while also making them solely accountable for compensating landowners and defending against any related legal claims. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders are: * **IHB Limited:** They are granted the right of user and bear the responsibility for compensation. * **Landowners in Dewas District, Madhya Pradesh:** Specifically, landowners in the villages of Napakhedi, Khokhariya, Siroliya, Chhota tigariya, Baroli, Sonkatch, Talod, and Chhayanmena who own land with the specified survey numbers. They are directly affected by the acquisition and entitled to compensation from IHB Limited. * **Central Government:** The Central Government is transferring responsibility of compensation in terms of Section 10 of the PMP Act, 1962 to IHB Limited and absolving itself from any claims or legal proceedings. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency:** IHB Limited is primarily responsible for implementing the provisions related to land use and compensation. The Central Government's role is now limited, having vested the right of user in IHB Limited. * **Procedures:** While the notification doesn't detail specific procedures, it implies that IHB Limited must now handle compensation claims under Section 10 of the PMP Act, 1962. Landowners affected should interact directly with IHB Limited regarding compensation. * The gazette was published on October 11, 2022. Therefore, the vesting of right of user in IHB Limited is effective from this date. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** * The primary intended outcome is to clarify and finalize the land acquisition process for the Kandla-Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline, shifting the onus of compensation and potential legal challenges to IHB Limited. * This change likely streamlines the project's implementation by removing the Central Government from direct involvement in compensation settlements and legal disputes, allowing IHB Limited to manage these aspects directly. * For landowners, it means that they will need to seek compensation from IHB Limited, rather than the Central Government. **9. Conclusion:** The government notification represents a crucial step in the Kandla-Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline project, solidifying land rights and clarifying responsibilities. The key takeaway is the vesting of land user rights in IHB Limited, along with the exclusive responsibility for compensation. This shift streamlines the process and has significant implications for both IHB Limited and affected landowners, requiring them to engage directly regarding compensation matters. This is a step to shield the Central Government from legal liabilities.

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