Date: 03-Apr-2023Category: 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 Uran Panvel Dhabol Natural Gas Pipeline of GAIL (India) Limited.
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas declares the Central Government's intention to acquire the right of user for land in Gujarat. This is for the purpose of laying a natural gas pipeline by GAIL India Limited, specifically the Mothiya SV2 to Amboli Terminal section. Interested parties have 21 days to object in writing to the Competent Authority, GAIL India Limited, from the date the notification copies are available to the public. The notification is dated March 28, 2023.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Purpose:** To declare the intention to acquire the right of user for land for laying a natural gas pipeline.
* **Project Details:**
* Pipeline: Mothiya SV2 of DUPL to Amboli Terminal of ABGL.
* Implementing Agency: GAIL India Limited.
* **Legal Basis:**
* Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962), Section 3, Subsection 1.
* **Objections:**
* Interested parties may object in writing within 21 days of the notification's publication.
* Objections should be addressed to Competent Authority, GAIL India Limited, Ground Floor rajnighandha apparment ,15 shobhana nagar vasna road, taluko: vadodara pin:390012 State of Gujarat.
* **Land Details:**
* The specific land plots are listed in the Schedule, including area, district, taluka and village details
* The state of Gujarat is impacted
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
* Impact: Affected landowners and interested parties within the specified areas in Gujarat will have their right of user in the land acquired for the pipeline.
* Action Required: If they object to the acquisition, they must submit their objections in writing to the Competent Authority within 21 days of the notification's publication.
GAIL India Limited:
* Impact: Responsible for implementing the pipeline project and addressing any objections raised.
* Action Required: Receive and review objections, proceed with land acquisition process as per the Act.
Central Government:
* Impact: Oversees the land acquisition process and ensures it aligns with public interest.
* Action Required: Ensure due process is followed in the land acquisition and pipeline laying.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The ministry responsible for the notification regarding the acquisition of land for a natural gas pipeline.
New Delhi: The city where the notification was issued.
March 28, 2023: Date of the notification.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The law under which the Central Government is acquiring the right of user for the land.
Gujarat: The state where the natural gas pipeline will be laid.
GAIL India Limited: The company responsible for implementing the pipeline project.
Mothiya SV2 of DUPL to Amboli Terminal of ABGL: The specific pipeline route for the transportation of Natural Gas.
Bharuch, Gujarat: District in Gujarat where part of the pipeline is located.