Date: 2021-11-18Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of notification in the Extra Ordinary Gazette of India under Section 6(1) of the PMP Act 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 Karnataka Taluka Arsikere, District Hassan S.O No 3334 (E) dated 13.08.2021
## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User for LPG Pipeline in Telangana and Karnataka
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) for land required for laying a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) pipeline. The pipeline will run from Hassan, Karnataka, to Cherlapalli, Telangana, and is being undertaken by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). The notification declares the Central Government's decision to acquire the RoU and vests the right with HPCL, which will be solely responsible for compensation. The core purpose is to facilitate the construction of this critical infrastructure project.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of a specific government notification concerning the acquisition of land user rights for the construction of an LPG pipeline. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification, and seeks to delineate the policy's objectives, key provisions, and potential implications for affected parties.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy declaration pertaining to the acquisition of land user rights.
* **Core Objective(s):**
* Acquire the Right of User (RoU) in land for the purpose of laying an LPG pipeline from Hassan (Karnataka) to Cherlapalli (Telangana).
* Vest the RoU with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL).
* Ensure HPCL is responsible for compensation related to the acquired land user rights.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The notification addresses the need to acquire land user rights to facilitate the construction of an LPG pipeline. The pipeline is a crucial infrastructure project, likely intended to improve LPG transportation efficiency and distribution between Karnataka and Telangana. The explicit mention of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962, indicates that the government is invoking its powers under this Act to ensure the timely and effective completion of the pipeline project. The notification follows an earlier declaration of intent to acquire the land (S.O.No.3334E dated 13th August 2021) and a subsequent report from the competent authority to the Central Government, indicating a structured and legally compliant process.
**5. Key Provisions:**
This policy establishes the following key provisions:
* **Acquisition of Right of User (RoU):** The Central Government declares the acquisition of RoU in the land specified in the Schedule appended to the notification. The schedule lists specific survey numbers, villages, districts, and land area (in acres and guntas) in Karnataka.
* **Vesting of RoU with HPCL:** The RoU is vested in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) from the date of publication of the declaration, free from all encumbrances.
* **HPCL's Liability for Compensation:** HPCL is exclusively liable for any compensation as per Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Act, 1962. No legal action can be taken against the Central Government regarding matters related to the pipeline.
* **Pipeline Route:** The pipeline will run from Hassan, Karnataka to Cherlapalli, Telangana.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders include:
* **Landowners:** Individuals or entities owning land specified in the Schedule (particularly in Arsikere Taluka, Hassan District, Karnataka) whose land is subject to the RoU acquisition.
* **Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL):** The entity responsible for laying the pipeline and providing compensation.
* **Residents of Arsikere Taluka, Hassan District, Karnataka:** The notification specifies the villages and survey numbers where the RoU is being acquired, directly impacting the lives and livelihoods of residents in these areas. The villages mentioned include Mahadevarahalli, Gollarahalli, Borehalli, Kammaragatta, Bisalehalli, Rangapura kavalu, Belagumba, Rangapura kavalu, Saluparahalli, Mailanahalli, and Haralakatta.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is the responsible government agency. HPCL is responsible for the construction of the pipeline and compensation to landowners. A "competent authority" submitted a report to the Central Government under Section 6(1) of the Act.
* **Procedures:** The notification follows a multi-step process including: a declaration of intent, public availability of the gazette notification, a report from a competent authority, and a final decision by the Central Government. Compensation will be determined and paid as per Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Act, 1962.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes and impact of the policy are:
* **Facilitated Pipeline Construction:** The acquisition of RoU is expected to facilitate the timely and efficient construction of the LPG pipeline, removing potential obstacles related to land access.
* **Improved LPG Transportation:** The completed pipeline is expected to improve the transportation and distribution of LPG between Karnataka and Telangana.
* **Economic Development:** Improved infrastructure can contribute to overall economic development in the region.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification signifies the Central Government's commitment to developing critical energy infrastructure through the acquisition of land user rights for the Hassan-Cherlapalli LPG pipeline project. The vesting of these rights with HPCL, along with their responsibility for compensation, aims to streamline the project's implementation. This policy is significant for landowners in the specified areas of Karnataka, as well as for the overall energy infrastructure and supply chain in the region.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: A legal act, referred to as 'the said Act', concerning the acquisition of land for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Telangana: A state in India where a pipeline is intended to be laid.
Hassan, Karnataka: A district and state in India, the origin point of the LPG pipeline.
Cherlapalli, Telangana: A place in Telangana, the destination point of the LPG pipeline.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited: A corporation, also referred to as HPCL, responsible for laying the pipeline and liable for compensation related to it.
PMP Act, 1962: An act to provide for the acquisition of right of user in land for laying pipelines for transporting petroleum and minerals and for matters connected therewith.
Arsikere: Taluka in Hassan district of Karnataka, where land acquisition is taking place for laying the pipeline
Mahadevarahalli: Village in Arsikere Taluka where land acquisition is taking place for laying the pipeline
Gollarahalli: Village in Arsikere Taluka where land acquisition is taking place for laying the pipeline
Borehalli: Village in Arsikere Taluka where land acquisition is taking place for laying the pipeline
Kammaragatta: Village in Arsikere Taluka where land acquisition is taking place for laying the pipeline
Bisalehalli: Village in Arsikere Taluka where land acquisition is taking place for laying the pipeline
Rangapura kavalu: Village in Arsikere Taluka where land acquisition is taking place for laying the pipeline
Belagumba: Village in Arsikere Taluka where land acquisition is taking place for laying the pipeline
Saluparahalli: Village in Arsikere Taluka where land acquisition is taking place for laying the pipeline
Mailanahalli: Village in Arsikere Taluka where land acquisition is taking place for laying the pipeline
Haralakatta: Village in Arsikere Taluka where land acquisition is taking place for laying the pipeline
New Delhi: Location of publication of notification
रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
सी.जी.-डी.एल.-अ.-20112021-231273
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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स.ं 4419] नई दिल्ली, बृहस्ट्प जतवार, नवम्ब र 18, 2021/कार्तकज 27, 1943
No. 4419] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2021/KARTIKA 27, 1943
परे ोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गसै मत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 16 नवम् बर, 2021
का.आ. 4786(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार ने पेरोजलयम और खजनि पाइपलाइन (भूजम म ें उपयोग के अजधकार का
अिजन) अजधजनयम, 1962 (1962 का 50) (जिसे इसमें इसके पिचात 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 सख्ं या
का.आ. 3334(अ) तारीख 13अगस्ट्त 2021, िो भारत के असाधारण रािपत्र संख्या3084 तारीख 16अगस्ट्त2021, म ें
प्रकाजित की गई थी, द्वारा उस अजधसूचना स े संलग्न अनुसूची में जवजनर्िष्टज भूजम म ें कनाजटक राज्य में हासन से चरे लापल्ली
(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 अिजन के अपन ेआिय की घोषणा की थी;
और उक्त असाधारण रािपत्र अजधसूचना की प्रजतया िनता को तारीख़ 24 अगस्ट्त 2021 तक उपलब्ध करा िी
गई थी;
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी न,े उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उपधारा (1) के अधीन केन्द्रीय सरकार को ररपोटज िे िी
ह;ै
और केन्द्रीय सरकार न,े उक्त ररपोटज पर जवचार करने के पश्चात, और यह समाधान हो िाने पर की उक्त भूजम
पाइपलाइन जबछाने के जलए अपेजक्षत ह,ै उसमें उपयोग के अजधकार का अिनज करने का जवजनश्चय दकया ह;ै
अतः अब, केन्द्रीय सरकार, उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए,
यह घोषणा करती ह ै की इस अजधसूचना से सलं ग्न अनुसूची में जवजनर्िष्टज भूजम म ें पाइपलाइन जबछान े के जलए उपयोग के
अजधकार का अिजन दकया िाए;
6685 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
और केन्द्रीय सरकार उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उपधारा (4) द्वारा प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, यह
जनिेि िेती ह ैकी उक्त भूजम में उपयोग का अजधकार इस घोषणा के प्रकािन की तारीख से केन्द्रीय सरकार में जनजहत होने के
बिाए, सभी जवल्लगं मों से मक्तु होकर जहन्द्िस्ट्ु तान पेरोजलयम कापोरेिन जलजमटेड (एच.पी.सी.एल) में जनजहत होगा।
पेरोजलयम और खजनि पाइपलाइन अजधजनयम, 1962 दक धारा 10 के अधीन दकसी भी क्षजतपूर्तज के जलए
जहन्द्िस्ट्ु तान पेरोजलयम कापोरेिन जलजमटेड (एच.पी.सी.एल) पणू जतया उत्तरिायी होगी और पाइपलाइन स े सम्बजन्द्धत दकसी
भी मामले पर केन्द्रीय सरकार के जवरुद्द कोई वाि िावा या कानूनी कायजवाही नहीं हो सकेगी।
अनसु चू ी
तालकु :अरसीकेरे जिला :हासन राज्य :कनाटज क
क्षत्रे फल
क्रमा ंक गावाँ का नाम सवने ं
एकर् गटुं ा
1 2 3 4 5
1 1. महािेवराहल्ली 52/1 00 02
2 58/1 00 01
3 84/4 00 01
4 2.गोल्लरहल्ली 110 00 08
5 78/2 00 01
6 79/3 00 01
7 76/7 00 15
8 5/4 00 01
9 5/1 00 07
10 9/7 00 02
11 121 00 13
12 124/1 00 06
13 124/2 00 06
14 124/3 00 02
15 112/2 00 02
16 122 00 14
17 3. बोरेहल्ली 70/2 00 06
18 70/4 00 01
19 67 00 01
20 102 00 17
21 38/1 00 08
22 41/3ए 00 07
23 41/2 00 05
24 30/2 00 01[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
25 42/6 00 01
26 43/5 00 08
27 43/3 00 10
28 107 00 11
29 108 00 12
30 4.बीकम्मरगट्टा 19/3 00 04
31 19/4 00 09
32 40/1 00 09
33 40/2 00 01
34 32 00 23
35 30 00 32
36 42 00 12
37 41 00 10
38 39 00 09
39 5. जबसलेहल्ली 35/5 00 01
40 34/2 00 07
41 34/1 00 04
42 30/6 00 16
43 80 00 10
44 81 00 22
45 76 00 11
46 86 00 11
47 85 00 21
48 79 00 05
49 6. रंगापरु ा कावलु 2 10/1 00 10
50 10/3 00 08
51 10/2 00 07
52 209 00 27
53 9/5 00 05
54 9/4 00 05
55 9/1 00 22
56 7. बेलागुम्बा 206/1 00 014 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
57 164/13 00 04
58 164/4 00 03
59 164/11 00 03
60 164/10 00 04
61 187/4 00 02
62 187/5 00 03
63 203/2बी 00 02
64 203/1 00 05
65 129/3 00 10
66 128/5 00 01
67 132/4 00 03
68 134/3 00 01
69 135/6 00 06
70 135/7 00 01
71 136/9 00 07
72 141/3 00 02
73 145/4 00 05
74 145/1बी 00 02
75 147/8 00 03
76 102/7 0 0 0 2
77 104/4ए 00 01
78 100/8 00 09
79 213 00 03
80 8. रंगापरु ा कावल1ु 1 00 10
81 9. सलूपरहल्ली 54/2 00 02
82 72 00 20
83 73 00 25
84 10. मैलानहल्ली 148 00 02
85 129 00 02
86 108/2 00 01
सव े नंबर 146/6 & िजक्षण रेलवे लाइन के
87 00 04
बीच में गााँव की िमीन[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
88 11. हरलकट्टा 71 00 02
89 106 00 01
90 61/6 00 01
91 61/1 00 01
92 27 00 02
[फा.सं.आर-12030(27)/2/2019-ओआर-I/E-30930]
पी. सोमाकुमार, अवर सजचव
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 16th November, 2021
S.O. 4786(E).—Whereas by a notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Petroleum
and Natural Gas S.O.No.3334(E) dated the 13th August. 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.3084 dated the
16thAugust. 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 24thAugust 2021.
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;
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 Governmentfor any matter relating to the pipeline.
SCHEDULE
Taluka : Arsikere District : Hassan State : Karnataka
Sl. Name of the Area
Survey No.
No. Village Acres Guntas
1 2 3 4 5
1.Mahadevarahall
1 52/1 00 02
i
2 58/1 00 01
3 84/4 00 01
4 2.Gollarahalli 110 00 08
5 78/2 00 01
6 79/3 00 01
7 76/7 00 15
8 5/4 00 016 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
9 5/1 00 07
10 9/7 00 02
11 121 00 13
12 124/1 00 06
13 124/2 00 06
14 124/3 00 02
15 112/2 00 02
16 122 00 14
17 3.Borehalli 70/2 00 06
18 70/4 00 01
19 67 00 01
20 102 00 17
21 38/1 00 08
22 41/3A 00 07
23 41/2 00 05
24 30/2 00 01
25 42/6 00 01
26 43/5 00 08
27 43/3 00 10
28 107 00 11
29 108 00 12
4.B
30 19/3 00 04
Kammaragatta
31 19/4 00 09
32 40/1 00 09
33 40/2 00 01
34 32 00 23
35 30 00 32
36 42 00 12
37 41 00 10
38 39 00 09
39 5.Bisalehalli 35/5 00 01
40 34/2 00 07
41 34/1 00 04
42 30/6 00 16
43 80 00 10
44 81 00 22
45 76 00 11
46 86 00 11
47 85 00 21
48 79 00 05
6.Rangapura
49 10/1 00 10
kavalu 2
50 10/3 00 08
51 10/2 00 07
52 209 00 27
53 9/5 00 05
54 9/4 00 05
55 9/1 00 22[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 7
56 7.Belagumba 206/1 00 01
57 164/13 00 04
58 164/4 00 03
59 164/11 00 03
60 164/10 00 04
61 187/4 00 02
62 187/5 00 03
63 203/2B 00 02
64 203/1 00 05
65 129/3 00 10
66 128/5 00 01
67 132/4 00 03
68 134/3 00 01
69 135/6 00 06
70 135/7 00 01
71 136/9 00 07
72 141/3 00 02
73 145/4 00 05
74 145/1B 00 02
75 147/8 00 03
76 102/7 00 02
77 104/4A 00 01
78 100/8 00 09
79 213 00 03
8.Rangapura
80 1 00 10
kavalu 1
81 9.Saluparahalli 54/2 00 02
82 72 00 20
83 73 00 25
84 10.Mailanahalli 148 00 02
85 129 00 02
86 108/2 00 01
Village Land in between survey number Southern
87 00 04
Railwayline & 146/6
88 11.Haralakatta 71 00 02
89 106 00 01
90 61/6 00 01
91 61/1 00 01
92 27 00 02
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P. SOMAKUMAR, Under Secy.
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