Date: 2022-12-29Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of Notification in the Extra Ordinary Gazette of India under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (ARUL) Act, 1962 for Dahej (Gujarat) Nagothane (Maharashtra) Liquid Ethane Pipeline (DNEPL) of M/s. Reliance Ethane Pipeline Limited in the State of Maharashtra.
## Report on Government Notification Regarding Land Use Rights for Petroleum and Mineral Pipelines
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification concerning the acquisition of Right of User (ROU) for land related to petroleum and mineral pipelines. The notification declares the acquisition of ROU for land specified in the schedule for laying a pipeline dedicated to transporting liquid Ethane by Reliance Ethane Pipelines Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited. This action facilitates the construction of the Dahej-Nagothane Ethane pipeline and vests the ROU with Reliance Ethane Pipelines Limited, freeing it from encumbrances. The key finding is the formal granting of ROU to facilitate the pipeline project.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an overview and analysis of a recent government notification pertaining to the acquisition of land use rights for a petroleum and mineral pipeline. This analysis is based solely on the information provided within the policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This notification pertains to land acquisition under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective is to acquire the Right of User (ROU) for land needed to lay a liquid Ethane pipeline. This facilitates the transportation of liquid Ethane from Dahej Manufacturing Division in Gujarat to Nagothane Manufacturing Division in Maharashtra by Reliance Ethane Pipelines Limited.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This policy addresses the need to secure land rights for the construction and operation of petroleum and mineral pipelines, which are crucial for the transportation of resources. The notification states that a prior intention to acquire the ROU was declared, and no objections were received from the public, indicating a general acceptance of the project's necessity. The government is satisfied the land is required for laying the pipeline and has decided to acquire the ROU therein.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
*This is a New Policy in regards to land acquisition for this specific project.*
The notification establishes the following key provisions:
* **Acquisition of Right of User (ROU):** The Government of India declares the acquisition of ROU for land specified in the schedule appended to the notification for laying the pipeline.
* **Vesting of Rights:** The ROU in the specified land is vested in Ms. Reliance Ethane Pipelines Limited, effective from the date of publication of the declaration and free from all encumbrances.
* **Land Specification:** The notification includes a schedule specifying the land parcels, including survey numbers, subdivisions, and areas to be acquired, located in Ambernath Tehsil, Thane District, Maharashtra, in the villages of Kudsaware and Done.
* **Reference to Prior Notification:** The notification references an earlier notification (S.O. 4671E dated 27102021) which declared the government's intention to acquire the ROU.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The directly affected stakeholders include:
* **Reliance Ethane Pipelines Limited:** As the beneficiary of the ROU, they are directly impacted by this notification.
* **Landowners:** Landowners in the specified areas of Kudsaware and Done villages in Maharashtra are directly affected as their land is subject to the acquired ROU.
* **Reliance Industries Limited:** As the parent company of Reliance Ethane Pipelines Limited, they are indirectly affected.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Government of India (Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas)
* Competent Authority (Reliance Ethane Pipelines Limited)
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* The ROU vests in Reliance Ethane Pipelines Limited from the date of publication of the notification.
* The notification process involved a prior notification of intention to acquire the ROU, a period for public objections (which were not received), and a report from the Competent Authority.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of this notification are:
* **Facilitation of Pipeline Construction:** By granting Reliance Ethane Pipelines Limited the ROU, the notification removes a critical obstacle to the construction of the Dahej-Nagothane Ethane pipeline.
* **Transportation of Liquid Ethane:** The completion of the pipeline will enable the transportation of liquid Ethane between the Dahej and Nagothane manufacturing divisions of Reliance Industries Limited.
* **Economic Development:** The pipeline project is likely to contribute to economic development by supporting manufacturing activities.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification represents a crucial step in facilitating the construction of the Dahej-Nagothane Ethane pipeline by granting Reliance Ethane Pipelines Limited the necessary Right of User for the specified land. This action is significant as it enables the transportation of liquid Ethane, supporting manufacturing activities and potentially contributing to broader economic development. The notification effectively transfers land rights to the company, contingent on compliance with the original Act.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: A law pertaining to the acquisition of land for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Government of India ministry that issued the notification.
Reliance Industries Limited: An Indian conglomerate, specifically its Dahej Manufacturing Division in Gujarat and Nagothane Manufacturing Division in Maharashtra, involved in the transportation of liquid Ethane.
Reliance Ethane Pipelines Limited: The entity responsible for laying the Dahej-Nagothane Ethane pipeline and in whom the right of user is vested.
Dahej Manufacturing Division: A manufacturing division of Reliance Industries Limited located in Gujarat.
Gujarat: State in India where Dahej Manufacturing Division is located.
Nagothane Manufacturing Division: A manufacturing division of Reliance Industries Limited located in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra: State in India where Nagothane Manufacturing Division, Village Vaholi, Kalyan and Ambernath are located.
Dahej-Nagothane Ethane Pipeline: A dedicated pipeline for the transportation of liquid Ethane between Dahej and Nagothane.
Village Vaholi: Village in Maharashtra where Reliance Ethane Pipelines Limited has compressor station.
Kalyan: City in Maharashtra near Vaholi where Reliance Ethane Pipelines Limited has compressor station.
Ambernath: Tehsil / Taluk in Maharashtra where land is acquired for ROU
Thane: District in Maharashtra where land is acquired for ROU
Kudsaware: Village in Thane district of Maharashtra where land is acquired for ROU
Done: Village in Thane district of Maharashtra where land is acquired for ROU
RAKESH MISHRA: Under Secretary who signed the notification.
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असाधारण
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 27th December, 2022
S.O. 6146(E).—Whereas by notification of Government of India in Ministry of Petroleum and
Natural Gas, number S.O. 4671(E) dated 27-10-2021, 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), Government of India declared its intention to acquire the Right of
User in land, specified in the Schedule appended to that notification for the purpose of laying RIL’s
dedicated Dahej-Nagothane Ethane pipeline for transportation of Liquid Ethane from Dahej Manufacturing
Division in Gujarat to Nagothane Manufacturing Division in Maharashtra of M/s Reliance Industries
Limited (RIL) by M/s Reliance Ethane Pipelines Limited;[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
And whereas, the copies of the said Gazette notification were made available to the public on or
before 08-12-2021;
And whereas no objections were received from the public to the laying of the pipeline;
And whereas, the Competent Authority has under sub-section (1) of Section 6 of the said Act,
submitted report to the Government of India;
And whereas, Government of India, after considering the said report and on being satisfied that the
said land is required for laying the pipeline, have decided to acquire the Right of User therein;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 6 of the said Act,
Government of India 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,
Government of India hereby directs that the Right of User in the said land for laying the pipeline shall,
instead of vesting in Government of India, vest on the date of publication of the declaration, in M/s
Reliance Ethane Pipelines Limited, free from all encumbrances.
Mandal/Tehsil/ Taluk: Ambernath District : Thane State: Maharashtra
Name of Village Survey No./Sub-Division No. Area to be acquired for ROU
Hec. Are C-Are
1 2 3 4 5
1) Kudsaware 31/6P 00 48 78
31/7 00 06 76
28 00 05 11
31/8 00 09 72
2) Done 13 (11P+12+13P+14/1+15) 00 12 49
14/1 (11P+12+13P+14/1+15) 00 08 89
25 00 15 97
[F. No. L-14014/123/2021-GP-II ][E-40066]
RAKESH MISHRA, Under Secy.
Cc: 1) Competent Authority, Reliance Ethane Pipelines Limited, Compressor Station-08, Village- Vaholi, Post-
Vaholi, Kalyan Murbad Road, Kalyan - 421301, Maharashtra w.r.t. letter No : CA/THN/DN/6(1)/52 dated
27.10.2022
Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
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