Date: 2022-09-23Category: 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 Mumbai Nagpur Jharsuguda Natural Gas Pipeline of GAIL (India) Limited.
## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User for Mumbai-Nagpur-Jharsuguda Natural Gas Pipeline (Amendment)
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification pertaining to the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) for laying a natural gas pipeline in Maharashtra, specifically focusing on a section of the Mumbai-Nagpur-Jharsuguda pipeline. Based on the policy text, this notification amends an earlier intention to acquire land rights. The core purpose is to formally declare the acquisition of RoU and transfer these rights to GAIL India Limited. Key findings include the identification of specific land parcels affected in Thane district, Shahapur tehsil, and the implication that objections were considered before this notification. This report focuses on the specific changes introduced by this notification, assuming it amends a previous policy.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative analysis of a Government of India notification regarding the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) for a section of the Mumbai-Nagpur-Jharsuguda natural gas pipeline in Maharashtra. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text and focuses on the changes and provisions detailed therein, assuming this acts as an amendment to a previous notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Amendment To:** S.O. No. 302 E dated 24.01.2022.
* **Core Objective(s):** To formally declare the acquisition of the Right of User (RoU) for specific lands needed for laying the Mumbai-Nagpur-Jharsuguda natural gas pipeline and to vest these rights in GAIL India Limited.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This notification likely represents a stage in the land acquisition process for the pipeline project. The original notification (S.O. No. 302 E) declared the government's intention to acquire land. This amendment suggests that objections were raised, considered, and a report was submitted. The rationale for *this specific amendment* is to finalize the acquisition and formally vest the Right of User in GAIL India Limited, removing any encumbrances on the specified land parcels. The assumption is that this step is necessary to facilitate the commencement/continuation of the pipeline construction.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification outlines several changes compared to the previous notification:
* **Specific Change:** The core change is the formal declaration of acquisition of the Right of User.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The Government of India "hereby declares that the Right of User in the said lands specified in the Schedule appended to this notification is hereby acquired for laying the pipeline." This signifies the finalized decision after considering objections. Furthermore, the RoU is vested in GAIL India Limited, not the Government of India.
* **Difference/Effect:** Previously, only the intention to acquire was declared. Now, the acquisition is legally formalized. Vesting the RoU in GAIL facilitates their direct access to the land for construction and maintenance, streamlining the project. The earlier notification only expressed intent and this notification actualizes that intent.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by *this specific amendment* are:
* **GAIL India Limited:** They receive the Right of User, enabling them to proceed with the pipeline project on the specified lands.
* **Landowners in the specified areas:** Their land is now subject to the Right of User, which impacts their property rights. Though the text does not specify the details of compensation, the RoU affects their land usage. The specified villages (HAL, AMBARJE, KHUTADI, SARLAMBE, BIRWADI) within Shahapur Tehsil, Thane District are directly affected.
* **Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas:** They are the governing body issuing the notification.
* **Competent Authority:** They have considered the objections raised from the public
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is responsible for issuing the notification. GAIL India Limited is responsible for implementing the pipeline project. A "Competent Authority" considered objections but is not further defined.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification is effective from the date of publication (September 23, 2022). The vesting of the RoU in GAIL India Limited occurs on this date. The text implies a prior process of objection submission and review. The next steps would involve GAIL exercising its Right of User to construct the pipeline.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The primary intended outcome of *this specific amendment* is to facilitate the construction of the Mumbai-Nagpur-Jharsuguda natural gas pipeline by:
* Granting GAIL India Limited clear and unencumbered access to the necessary land.
* Resolving any legal uncertainties related to land acquisition (following the consideration of objections).
* Potentially accelerating the project timeline.
The potential impact includes:
* Progress in the infrastructure development for natural gas transportation.
* Potential economic benefits associated with the pipeline project.
* Impact on the landowners whose land falls under the Right of User, potentially including compensation and restrictions on land use.
**9. Conclusion:**
This notification signifies a crucial step in the development of the Mumbai-Nagpur-Jharsuguda natural gas pipeline. By formally declaring the acquisition of Right of User and vesting these rights in GAIL India Limited, the amendment provides the necessary legal framework for the project to proceed. The impact will be most directly felt by GAIL India Limited and landowners in the specified areas of Thane district, Maharashtra. The successful implementation of this amendment is vital for the timely completion of the pipeline and the realization of its intended economic and infrastructural benefits.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: A ministry of the Government of India.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued.
Petroleum Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of Users in Land Act, 1962: An Indian law concerning the acquisition of land rights for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
GAIL India Limited: The company laying the pipeline. This company will have the Right of User in the land for laying the pipeline vested in it.
Mumbai-Nagpur-Jharsuguda Section: Section of Mumbai Nagpur pipeline for transportation of natural gas.
Maharashtra: The state in India where the pipeline is being laid.
Thane: A district in Maharashtra, where land is being acquired for the pipeline.
Shahapur: A tehsil in Thane district, Maharashtra, where land is being acquired for the pipeline.
Rakesh Mishra: Under Secretary.
Mayapuri, New Delhi: Location of Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press.
Delhi: Location of Controller of Publications.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—ईप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
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परे ोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गसै मत्रं ालय
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नइ ददल् ली, 19 जसतम्ब र, 2022
का.अ. 4503(ऄ).— भारत सरकार न े पेरोजलयम और खजनज पाआपलाआन (भूजम म ें ईपयोग के ऄजधकार का
ऄजजन) ऄजधजनयम, 1962 (1962 का 50) (जजसे आसम ें आसके पश्चात ् ईक्त ऄजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3 की
ईप-धारा (1) के ऄधीन जारी भारत सरकार के पेरोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गैस मंत्रालय की ऄजधसूचना संख्या का.अ.
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झारसुगुडा प्राकृजतक गैस पाआपलाआन के खंड मुंबइ - नागपरू पाआपलाआन के माध्यम स े प्राकृजतक गैस के पररिहन के जलए
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और ईक्त राजपत्र ऄजधसूचना की प्रजतयां जनता को ईपलब्ध करा दी गइ थी;
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दे दी ह;ै
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पाआपलाआन जबछाने के जलए ऄपेजक्षत ह,ै ईस म ें ईपयोग के ऄजधकार का ऄजनज करने का जिजनश्चय दकया ह;ै
6417 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
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जजला तहसील गािाँ का नाम क्षत्रे फल
सर्व्ह ेन.ं
हक्े टेऄर अर िग जमीटर
1 2 3 4 5
ठाणे िहापूर हाल 112 00 40 30
80 01 01 60
ठाणे िहापूर ऄंबजे 677 00 53 72
477 00 00 96
478 00 14 18
482 00 11 35
484 00 13 42
486 00 57 05
532 00 30 24
485 00 00 03
ठाणे िहापूर खुताडी 36 01 51 23
44 00 01 79
45 00 06 57
46 00 24 46
47 00 06 98
48 00 38 03
49ब 00 00 11
ठाणे िहापूर सरलांबे 398 00 13 99
396 00 99 01
394 00 02 90
395 00 21 71
392 00 02 12
391 00 02 01[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : ऄसाधारण 3
389 00 00 22
387 00 65 44
385 00 36 95
ठाणे िहापूर जबरिाडी 88 01 64 65
85 00 25 35
81 00 27 30
80 00 43 42
79 00 17 70
119 00 01 89
[फा. स.ं एल -14014/226/2021- जीपी-II (इ-41026)]
राकेि जमश्रा, ऄपर सजचि
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 19th September, 2022
S.O. 4503(E).—Whereas by Notification of Government of India, in Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
vide S.O. No. 302 (E) dated 24.01.2022; issued under sub - section (1) of section 3 of the Petroleum & Minerals
Pipelines (Acquisition of right of users in land) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962), (hereinafter referred to as the said Act),
published in the Extra Ordinary Gazette of India dated 24.01.2022, the Government of India declared its intention to
acquire the right of user in the lands specified in the Schedule appended to that notification for the purpose of laying
Pipeline for transportation of natural gas through Mumbai–Nagpur–Jharsuguda (Section-Mumbai Nagpur) pipeline in
the State of Maharashtra by GAIL (India) Limited;
And whereas copies of the said Gazette notification were made available to the public;
And whereas the objections received from the public to the laying of the pipeline have been considered of by
the Competent Authority;
And whereas the Competent Authority has, under sub-section (1) of section (6) of the said Act, submitted its
report to 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, has 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, the
Government of India hereby declares that the Right of User in the said lands specified in the Schedule appended to
this notification is hereby acquired for laying the pipeline;
And, further, in exercise of powers conferred by sub section (4) of the Section (6) of the said Act,
Government of India hereby directs the Right of User in the land for laying the pipeline shall, instead of vesting in
Government of India, vest, on this date of the publication of the declaration, in the GAIL (India) Limited, free from all
encumbrances.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
Mumbai-Nagpur-Jharsuguda Natural Gas Pipeline
Section: - Mumbai – Nagpur
SCHEDULE
State: - Maharashtra
Area
District Tehsil Village Survey No.
Hect. Are Sq. Mtr.
1 2 3 4 5
THANE SHAHAPUR HAL 112 00 40 30
80 01 01 60
THANE SHAHAPUR AMBARJE 677 00 53 72
477 00 00 96
478 00 14 18
482 00 11 35
484 00 13 42
486 00 57 05
532 00 30 24
485 00 00 03
THANE SHAHAPUR KHUTADI 36 01 51 23
44 00 01 79
45 00 06 57
46 00 24 46
47 00 06 98
48 00 38 03
49B 00 00 11
THANE SHAHAPUR SARLAMBE 398 00 13 99
396 00 99 01
394 00 02 90
395 00 21 71
392 00 02 12
391 00 02 01
389 00 00 22
387 00 65 44
385 00 36 95
THANE SHAHAPUR BIRWADI 88 01 64 65
85 00 25 35
81 00 27 30
80 00 43 42
79 00 17 70
119 00 01 89
[F. No. L-14014/ 226 /2021-GP- II (E-41026 )]
RAKESH MISHRA, Under Secy.
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and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.