Publication of Notification in the Extra Ordinary Gazette of India under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (ARUL) Act, 1962 for Kakinada Bharuch Natural Gas Pipeline of M/s. Pipeline Infrastructure Limited.

## Report: Acquisition of Right of User for Petroleum and Natural Gas Pipeline in Maharashtra **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification from the Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas regarding the acquisition of the right of user (ROU) for land to lay a natural gas pipeline. The notification, published on December 29, 2022, concerns a pipeline project by Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited (now known as Pipeline Infrastructure Limited) for transporting natural gas from Andhra Pradesh to consumers in Maharashtra. The key finding is that the Central Government has declared the acquisition of ROU in specified land and that the right of user is vested in Reliance Industries Limited (now Pipeline Infrastructure Limited), free from encumbrances. This report focuses specifically on the acquisition related to land in Pimpalgaon Tarfe Khed, Pune, Maharashtra. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview of a government notification concerning the acquisition of ROU for a petroleum and natural gas pipeline. This analysis is based solely on the provided policy text, aiming to clarify the policy's objectives, provisions, and potential impact. **3. Policy Overview:** This notification can be considered an implementation of *The Petroleum Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962*. * **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to facilitate the construction and operation of a natural gas pipeline by acquiring the necessary ROU in land. Specifically, to grant Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited (now Pipeline Infrastructure Limited) the right to use the specified land for its pipeline project, enabling the transportation of natural gas. **4. Background and Rationale:** This notification appears to be a necessary step in enabling the Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited (now Pipeline Infrastructure Limited) natural gas pipeline project. Objections were considered and disposed by the Competent Authority. The Central Government reviewed a report from the Competent Authority. The notification follows an earlier declaration of intent to acquire the ROU (Notification S.O. 3770 E dated August 4, 2022), indicating a process of land acquisition for infrastructure development. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This is essentially a *New Policy implementation* regarding land acquisition for this specific project phase. The key provision is the declaration that the ROU in the land specified in the schedule is acquired. Furthermore, the notification directs that this ROU vests in Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited (now known as Pipeline Infrastructure Limited), instead of the Government of India, and that this vesting is "free from encumbrances". This means Reliance now has the right to use the land for the pipeline construction and operation, without any prior claims or liabilities attached to the land hindering their use. This section specifies details of the acquired ROU as: * **Location:** Pimpalgaon Tarfe Khed, Pune, Maharashtra. * **Survey Number/Subdivision:** 19522 00 * **Area:** 35 Are 30 CAre (and also the area of 00 Are 05 36 CAre described as a canal between Road Survey No. 19522) * **Reference to Previous Notification:** S.O. No. 3770 E dated 04.08.2022. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience is Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited (now known as Pipeline Infrastructure Limited), as they are the direct beneficiaries of the acquired ROU. Other stakeholders include: * **Landowners in the specified area:** (Pimpalgaon Tarfe Khed) whose land is subject to the ROU. * **Consumers of natural gas in Maharashtra:** who will benefit from the pipeline's operation. * **The Petroleum and Natural Gas industry:** as this policy facilitates infrastructure development. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is the responsible agency. The text also refers to a "Competent Authority" which considered objections, though its specific identity isn't revealed in this text. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification follows a timeline: an initial notification (August 4, 2022), a period for public comment, consideration of objections, a report to the Central Government, and then this declaration (December 23, 2022). The procedures involve consideration of public objections by a competent authority and reporting to the central government. The acquisition of the ROU is effective from the date of publication of this notification. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome is to facilitate the construction and operation of the natural gas pipeline. The acquisition of the ROU, free from encumbrances, is intended to expedite the project by granting the company clear and unhindered access to the land. This should lead to improved natural gas supply to consumers in Maharashtra. **9. Conclusion:** The notification represents a significant step in the development of natural gas infrastructure. By acquiring the ROU and vesting it in Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited (now known as Pipeline Infrastructure Limited), the government aims to ensure the timely completion of the pipeline project, contributing to improved energy access. This analysis is based solely on the provided text. Further context and information would be required for a more comprehensive assessment.

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