Date: 2022-03-04Category: 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 Ennore Thiruvallur Bengaluru Puducherry Nagapattinam Madurai Tuticorin Natural Gas Pipeline of M/s. Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User for Natural Gas Pipeline in Tamil Nadu
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification (S.O. 991E) issued by the Central Government regarding the acquisition of the right of user in land for the transportation of Natural Gas in the State of Tamil Nadu. Indian Oil Corporation Limited is designated to lay the Ennore Thiruvallur Bengaluru Puducherry Nagapattinam Madurai Tuticorin pipeline. The notification details the intention to acquire land rights in specific areas of Tiruvallur district and provides a process for landowners to object to the acquisition.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a detailed overview of the Central Government's notification concerning the acquisition of the right of user in land for the establishment of a natural gas pipeline in Tamil Nadu, based solely on the text provided.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a new policy action (notification) under the authority of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962 (50 of 1962).
* **Core Objective:** To facilitate the transportation of Natural Gas in the State of Tamil Nadu by acquiring the right of user in land for laying the Ennore Thiruvallur Bengaluru Puducherry Nagapattinam Madurai Tuticorin pipeline.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The notification states that acquiring the right of user in land is "necessary in the public interest" for the transportation of Natural Gas in Tamil Nadu. This suggests that the existing infrastructure or access to natural gas in the region is insufficient, and the establishment of this pipeline is intended to address this deficiency, promoting energy security and/or economic development in the region.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* This is a **New Policy** Action, establishing the following:
* **Intention to Acquire:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire the right of user in land for the pipeline project.
* **Pipeline Route:** Specifies the pipeline as the "Ennore Thiruvallur Bengaluru Puducherry Nagapattinam Madurai Tuticorin pipeline."
* **Implementing Agency:** Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is designated as the entity responsible for laying the pipeline.
* **Affected Land:** Details specific land parcels in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, by Taluk, Village, Survey Number, and land area (Hectare, Are, Meter).
* **Objection Mechanism:** Provides a mechanism for landowners to object to the acquisition by submitting written objections within twenty-one days to the designated Competent Authority.
* **Competent Authority:** Designates Shri K.S.A. Mohamed Jaghir Hussain, Land Acquisition Officer, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, as the Competent Authority to receive objections. Contact information (address) is provided.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
* Landowners in the Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, whose land falls within the specified survey numbers.
* Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), as the implementing agency.
* The Central Government, specifically the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
* Potentially, industries and consumers in Tamil Nadu who would benefit from increased access to natural gas.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is responsible for laying the pipeline and, presumably, coordinating with the Competent Authority for land acquisition.
* **Timeline:** Landowners have 21 days from the date the notification is made available to the general public to submit objections. The notification is dated March 2, 2022.
* **Procedure:** Landowners must submit written objections to the Competent Authority at the provided address. The notification does not detail the process IOCL or the government will use to respond to or resolve those objections.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **Likely Intended Outcomes:**
* The successful laying of the Ennore Thiruvallur Bengaluru Puducherry Nagapattinam Madurai Tuticorin natural gas pipeline.
* Improved transportation and availability of natural gas in Tamil Nadu.
* Potential economic benefits from increased energy access.
* This action triggers the land acquisition process and provides affected landowners with the opportunity to voice concerns.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Central Government's notification (S.O. 991E) signifies the commencement of the land acquisition process for the Ennore Thiruvallur Bengaluru Puducherry Nagapattinam Madurai Tuticorin natural gas pipeline project in Tamil Nadu. It is crucial for landowners in the affected areas to understand their rights and the procedures outlined in the notification, particularly the objection mechanism. Successful implementation of this project is expected to enhance the availability of natural gas, potentially contributing to economic growth and energy security in the region. This report is based solely on the information contained within the provided document; further research would be necessary to fully understand the broader context and potential implications of this policy action.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: A law under which the Central Government intends to acquire the right of user in land for laying a pipeline.
Central Government: The governing body that intends to acquire land rights for the pipeline project.
State of Tamil Nadu: The state in which the Natural Gas pipeline is to be laid.
Ennore Thiruvallur Bengaluru Puducherry Nagapattinam Madurai Tuticorin pipeline: The Natural Gas pipeline project to be laid by Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited: The company responsible for laying the Natural Gas pipeline.
Shri K.S.A. Mohamed Jaghir Hussain: Competent Authority, Land Acquisition Officer, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Pipeline Projects. Contact person for objections regarding land acquisition.
V.G.P. Nagar, Rajajipuram, Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu: Address of the Land Acquisition Officer, where objections can be submitted.
Uthukkottai Taluk: Taluk (sub-division of a district) in Tamil Nadu where land is being acquired.
Thirukandalam: Village in Uthukkottai Taluk, Tamil Nadu where land is being acquired.
Maduravasal: Village in Uthukkottai Taluk, Tamil Nadu where land is being acquired.
Ponneri Taluk: Taluk (sub-division of a district) in Tamil Nadu where land is being acquired.
Arani: Village in Ponneri Taluk, Tamil Nadu where land is being acquired.
Malliyankuppam: Village in Ponneri Taluk, Tamil Nadu where land is being acquired.
Nalur: Village in Ponneri Taluk, Tamil Nadu where land is being acquired.
Anuppampattu: Village in Ponneri Taluk, Tamil Nadu where land is being acquired.
New Delhi: Location where the notification was issued.
Tiruvallur District: District in Tamil Nadu where land is being acquired.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 961] नई दिल्ली, िुक्रवार, माच च4, 2022/ फाल्ग नु 13, 1943
No. 961] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022/PHALGUNA 13, 1943
परे ोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गसै मत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 2 माच,च 2022
का.आ. 991(अ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार को लोकजित म ें यि आवश्यक प्रतीत िोता ि ै दक तजमलनाडु राज्य में नेचरु ल
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मिरु ै – टूरटकोररन पाइपलाइन जबछाई िानी चाजिए I
और केन्द्रीय सरकार को ऐसी पाइपलाइन जबछान े के प्रयोिन के जलए यि आवश्यक प्रतीत िोता ि ै दक
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अजधकार का अिचन दकया िाए I
अत: अब, केन्द्रीय सरकार, परे ोजलयम और खजनि पाइपलाइन्द्स (भूजम म ें उपयोग के अजधकार का अिचन)
अजधजनयम, 1962 (1962 का 50) की धारा 3 की उपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, उस भूजम म ें
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जबछाए िाने के जलए उसम ें उपयोग के अजधकार के अिचन के सम्बन्द्ध म ें श्री के.एस.ए. मोिम्मि िगीर हुसैन, सक्षम
प्राजधकारी, भूजम अिचन अजधकारी, इंजडयन ऑयल कॉपोरेिन जलजमटेड, पाइपलाइन पररयोिना, प्लाट स-ं 14, ियप्रकाि
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1511 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
अनसु चू ी
जिला : जतरुवल्लरू राज्य : तजमलनाडु
उप खण्ड क्षत्रे फल
तालकु ा गावाँ का नाम सवक्षे ण स.ं- खण्ड स.ं
स.ं
िक्े टेर एयर वग चमीटर
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
ऊथ्थुक्कोिै 78.जतरुक्कण्डलम 397 4 00 00 80
395 1बी 00 03 10
393 1बी2 00 00 90
356 1ए 00 04 60
356 2 00 03 30
ऊथ्थुक्कोिै 86. मिरु वासल 341 2ए1ए 00 00 60
170 1ए 00 00 40
पोन्द् नेरी 68. आरजन 757 3 00 01 90
757 4 00 02 40
368 - 00 00 70
384 3बी2 00 00 70
384 3डी 00 00 40
432 - 00 02 50
229 10ए2 00 01 65
पोन्द् नेरी 69. मजल्लयनकुप्पम 82 - 00 02 60
79 3 00 03 20
74 4 00 00 70
7 2 00 01 35
पोन्द् नेरी 98.नालूर 294 1बी 00 01 80
294 1ए 00 07 70[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
296 2 00 18 35
295 2ए 00 05 70
295 2बी1 00 04 80
295 2बी2 00 05 70
पोन्नेरी 78.अनुप्पंपट्टु - II 319 3ए2 00 02 40
319 3ए1 00 03 20
318 6 00 03 50
317 6 00 06 30
[फा.स.ं एल-14014/17/2022-िी पी-II (ई-41604]
राकेि जमश्रा, अवर सजचव
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 2nd March, 2022
S.O. 991(E).—Whereas, it appears to the Central Government that it is necessary in the public
interest that, for the transportation of Natural Gas in the State of Tamil Nadu, “Ennore- Thiruvallur -
Bengaluru -Puducherry -Nagapattinam –Madurai- Tuticorin pipeline” should be laid by Indian Oil
Corporation Limited.
And whereas, it appears to the Central Government that for the purpose of laying such pipeline, it
is necessary to acquire the right of user in land under which the said pipeline is proposed to be laid and
which is described in the Schedule annexed hereto;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Petroleum
and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962), the Central
Government hereby declares its intention to acquire the right of user therein;
Any person interested in the land described in the said schedule may, within twenty one days from
the date on which copies of the Gazette of India containing this notification are made available to the
general public, object in writing to the acquisition of the right of user therein for laying of the pipeline
under the land to Shri K.S.A. Mohamed Jaghir Hussain, Competent Authority, Land Acquisition Officer
Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Pipeline Projects, Plot No.14, Jayaprakash Street, V.G.P. Nagar,
Rajajipuram, Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu – 602 001.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
SCHEDULE
District: Tiruvallur State : Tamil Nadu
Sub Area
Survey
Name of the Taluk Name of the Village Division
No. Square
No. Hectare Are
Meter
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Uthukkottai 78.Thirukandalam 397 4 00 00 80
395 1B 00 03 10
393 1B2 00 00 90
356 1A 00 04 60
356 2 00 03 30
Uthukkottai 86.Maduravasal 341 2A1A 00 00 60
170 1A 00 00 40
Ponneri 68.Arani 757 3 00 01 90
757 4 00 02 40
368 - 00 00 70
384 3B2 00 00 70
384 3D 00 00 40
432 - 00 02 50
229 10A2 00 01 65
Ponneri 69.Malliyankuppam 82 - 00 02 60
79 3 00 03 20
74 4 00 00 70
7 2 00 01 35
Ponneri 98.Nalur 294 1B 00 01 80
294 1A 00 07 70
296 2 00 18 35[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
295 2A 00 05 70
295 2B1 00 04 80
295 2B2 00 05 70
Ponneri 78.Anuppampattu - II 319 3A2 00 02 40
319 3A1 00 03 20
318 6 00 03 50
317 6 00 06 30
[F.No. L-14014/17/2022-GP-II (E-41604)]
RAKESH MISHRA,Under Secy.
Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.