Date: 2025-05-23Category: 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 Hazira Dahej Pipeline of M/s. RIL.
## Report on Government Policy Regarding Land Acquisition for Petroleum and Natural Gas Pipelines
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a Government of India notification regarding the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) in land for the laying of a petroleum and natural gas pipeline. This is likely an amendment related to an older policy regarding land acquisition. The notification declares the acquisition of RoU for an extension pipeline (HDPL Extn.2) to the existing Hazira Dahej Natural Gas Pipeline (HDPL), to be laid by Ms. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL). The key finding is that the RoU, instead of vesting in the Government of India, will vest directly in RIL.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview of a specific Government of India notification pertaining to the acquisition of land rights for a petroleum and natural gas pipeline, based solely on the provided policy text. This report aims to provide a clear and concise summary of the notification's key provisions, intended outcomes, and implications for affected stakeholders.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This policy document seems to be an amendment to existing policies and the text references the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962 (50 of 1962).
* **Core Objective(s):**
* To facilitate the laying of a pipeline for the transportation of Gaseous Ethylene from Hazira Manufacturing Division (HMD) to Dahej II Manufacturing Division (DMD) of Ms. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL).
* To acquire the Right of User (RoU) in land necessary for the pipeline.
* To vest the RoU directly in Ms. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL).
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This notification appears to be an amendment because it references the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962, and a previous notification (S.O. 1086E dated 28022025). The likely reason for *this specific amendment* is to expedite the process of pipeline construction by granting the Right of User (RoU) directly to Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), potentially streamlining the process and reducing bureaucratic delays. The text suggests that there may be an existing process where the government would normally hold the RoU.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification focuses specifically on *changes* related to the RoU.
* **Specific part of the original policy being changed (if discernible):** The part of the original policy being changed appears to be the process for vesting the Right of User. Normally the RoU vests in the government and this is a change to allow it to go directly to the Reliance Industries.
* **The *new* rule/provision:** Instead of the Right of User (RoU) vesting in the Government of India, it will vest directly in Ms. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) upon publication of the declaration.
* **The *difference* or the *effect* of this specific change:** This change potentially accelerates the pipeline construction process by eliminating an intermediate step where the government holds the RoU. RIL gains immediate control over the land rights necessary for the pipeline.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Ms. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL):** The company responsible for laying the pipeline and the direct recipient of the Right of User (RoU).
* **Landowners in the specified areas (Taluka: ADAJAN and CHORYASI, District: SURAT, State: GUJARAT):** Individuals or entities whose land is affected by the pipeline construction.
* **Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas:** Government body issuing the notification.
* **The Public:** General awareness, objections were considered.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:**
* Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (issuing authority).
* Competent Authority (responsible for considering and disallowing objections).
* Ms. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) (responsible for pipeline construction).
* **Timelines or procedures specified:**
* The notification references dates for public availability of the initial Gazette notification (12032025 to 17032025).
* The Right of User (RoU) vests in RIL on the date of publication of the declaration.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcome of these specific changes introduced by the notification is to expedite the construction of the pipeline by granting RIL direct control over the necessary land rights. The potential impact includes:
* Faster completion of the pipeline project.
* Reduced administrative burden on the government.
* Potentially increased efficiency in the overall project implementation.
**9. Conclusion:**
This notification represents a specific amendment to the land acquisition process for petroleum and natural gas pipelines, designed to expedite the pipeline construction by directly vesting the Right of User (RoU) in Ms. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL). The change streamlines the process, potentially benefiting the company and contributing to efficient project implementation. The significance lies in the shift of responsibility and control over land rights directly to the implementing company, potentially serving as a model for future infrastructure projects.
Key Entities Referenced
Government of India: The governing body issuing the notification regarding land acquisition for pipeline construction.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry responsible for the notification regarding land acquisition.
NEW DELHI: Location where the notification was issued.
MAY 23, 2025: Date of the notification.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The legal act under which the land is being acquired for pipeline construction.
S.O. 1086E: Notification number related to the intention to acquire land for the pipeline.
28022025: Date of the initial notification (S.O. 1086E).
Ms. Reliance Industries Limited: The company that will be laying the pipeline and for whom the right of user in the land is being acquired.
RIL: Abbreviation of Reliance Industries Limited.
Hazira Manufacturing Division HMD: Starting point of the Gaseous Ethylene pipeline.
Dahej Manufacturing Division DMD: Endpoint of the Gaseous Ethylene pipeline.
Gujarat: State where the pipeline will be laid.
HDPL Extn.2: Designation of the extension pipeline.
Hazira Dahej Natural Gas Pipeline HDPL: Existing pipeline to which the new pipeline is an extension.
12032025: Start date of the period the Gazette notification was available to the public.
17032025: End date of the period the Gazette notification was available to the public.
ADAJAN: Taluka (sub-district) where some of the land acquisition is taking place.
SURAT: District where some of the land acquisition is taking place.
GUJARAT: State where some of the land acquisition is taking place.
CHORYASI: Taluka (sub-district) where some of the land acquisition is taking place.
DAMKA: Village where some of the land acquisition is taking place.
RAMJI LAL MEENA: Under Secretary at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Mayapuri, New Delhi: Location of the Government of India Press.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण्ड 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 20th May, 2025
S.O. 2308(E).—Whereas by notification of Government of India in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural
Gas, number S.O. 1086(E) dated 28-02-2025, 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), the
Government of India had declared its intention to acquire the Right of User in land, specified in the Schedule appended
to that notification for transportation of Gaseous Ethylene from Hazira Manufacturing Division (HMD) to Dahej[भाग II—खण्ड 3(i)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
Manufacturing Division (DMD) of M/s. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) in Gujarat, an extension pipeline (HDPL
Extn.2) to the existing Hazira – Dahej Natural Gas Pipeline (HDPL) should be laid by M/s. Reliance Industries Limited;
And whereas, the copies of the said Gazette notification were made available to the public from
12-03-2025 to 17-03-2025;
And whereas, the objections received from the public to the laying of the said pipeline have been considered
and disallowed by the Competent Authority;
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, the Government of India, after considering the said report and on being satisfied that the said
land is required for laying the said pipeline, has decided to acquire the Right of User therein, free from all encumbrances;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 6 of the said Act, the
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 said pipeline;
And further, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of Section 6 of the said Act, the Government
of India hereby directs that the Right of User in the said land for laying the pipeline shall, instead of vesting in the
Government of India, vest on the date of publication of the declaration, in M/s. Reliance Industries Limited, free from
all encumbrances.
SCHEDULE
Taluka: ADAJAN District: SURAT State:GUJARAT
Name of Village Survey No./Sub-Division No. Area to be acquired for ROU
Hec Are Sq.m.
1 2 3 4 5
1) Ichchhapor 766 00 17 77
765 00 15 43
736/1 00 12 74
735/Paiky1 00 00 98
734 00 10 69
733/A 00 12 54
732 00 01 85
716/Paiky1 00 07 46
716/Paiky1+2 00 07 39
716/Paiky 3-1 00 17 45
698/Paiky1 00 03 60
698/Paiky 2-1 00 07 95
Taluka: CHORYASI District: SURAT State: GUJARAT
1) Damka 443-1 00 03 09
441-2 00 15 33
[ F. No. L-14014-21-2024-GP-II(E-51557)]
RAMJI LAL MEENA, Under Secy.
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