Date: 2022-12-16Category: 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 North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid Project of M/s. Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL).
## Report on Notification Regarding Right of User Acquisition for Natural Gas Pipeline in Assam
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, published on December 16, 2022. This notification declares the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) in specific land in Sonitpur district, Assam, for laying a natural gas pipeline as part of the North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid Project by Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL). The key finding is the transfer of RoU from the Government of India to IGGL, facilitating the project's progress. This report provides an overview of the notification, its context, key provisions, stakeholders, and expected outcomes, solely based on the information presented in the provided text.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide information and analysis regarding a notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas concerning the acquisition of Right of User for land required for a natural gas pipeline project. The analysis is based exclusively on the information contained within the provided notification text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is an implementation notification, referencing the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the text, the core objective is to facilitate the laying of a natural gas pipeline through the acquisition of RoU in land, specifically for the North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid Project by IGGL.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This notification builds upon a previous notification (S.O. No. 4732E dated 30.09.2022) expressing the government's intention to acquire the RoU. The provided text indicates that the current notification is a result of the consideration and disposal of public objections and the submission of a report by the Competent Authority to the Government of India. The underlying issue is the need for land rights to enable the construction and operation of the pipeline, a vital infrastructure project for the transportation of natural gas.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification is an implementation of previously declared intentions. The key provisions are:
* Declaration of the acquisition of Right of User in the land specified in the Schedule for laying the pipeline.
* Direction that the Right of User in the land vests in Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL), rather than the Government of India, effective from the date of the notification's publication. This vesting is free from all encumbrances.
* The specified land includes:
* District: Sonitpur
* State: Assam
* Circle: Chariduar Gourmari
* Mouza: Kachamari Grant
* Dag No.: 170, 169
* Square Hectare: 00-05, 00-01
* Are Metre: 55, 20
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the text, the directly affected stakeholders include:
* **Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL):** The entity benefiting directly from the RoU acquisition as they are responsible for laying the pipeline.
* **Landowners in the specified area:** Those whose land is subject to the RoU acquisition.
* **The public in Assam (specifically Sonitpur district):** As beneficiaries of the North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid Project.
* **GNPL:** Mentioned as the section the pipeline will traverse.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:**
* Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
* Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL)
* Competent Authority (who reviewed and disposed of public objections)
* **Timelines or procedures:** The notification is effective from the date of its publication (December 16, 2022). It directs the immediate vesting of the RoU in IGGL. The specific timelines for pipeline laying are not detailed within this notification but would presumably follow.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome of this notification is to facilitate the smooth progress of the North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid Project by granting IGGL the necessary rights to lay the pipeline. This should contribute to improved natural gas infrastructure in the region, potentially benefiting the industrial sector, consumers, and the overall economy of Assam.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification analyzed represents a crucial step in the implementation of the North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid Project. By transferring the Right of User for the specified land to IGGL, the government aims to accelerate the pipeline laying process. This notification holds significant importance for IGGL, landowners in the affected areas, and the energy infrastructure development of the region.
Key Entities Referenced
NEW DELHI: Place of publication of the gazette notification.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Government of India ministry issuing the notification.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The act under which the notification is issued.
North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid Project: The gas pipeline project for which land is being acquired.
Assam: The state in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL): The company that will have the right of user for laying the pipeline.
Sonitpur: District in Assam where land acquisition is taking place.
Chariduar: Area Circle in Sonitpur district, Assam where land acquisition is taking place.
Gourmari: Area Circle in Sonitpur district, Assam where land acquisition is taking place.
Kachamari Grant: Mouza in Sonitpur district, Assam where land acquisition is taking place.
RAKESH MISHRA: Under Secretary who signed the notification.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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जिलंगमों स े मक्तु , मैससज इंद्रधनषु गैस जिड जलजमटेड म ेंजनजहत होगा।
अनसु चू ी
जिला : सोजनतपरु राज्य : असम
क्षत्रे फल
सकजल मौज़ा गािाँ दाग न ं
हेक्टेअर आर िग जमीटर
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
170 00 05 55
चारीदिु ार गौरमारी कचमारी िान्ट
169 00 01 20
[फा. सं. एल-14014/212/2022-िीपी-II(ई-44613]
राकेि जमश्रा, अिर सजचि
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 9th December, 2022
S.O. 5920(E).—Whereas by notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural
Gas S.O. No. 4732(E) dated the 30.09.2022 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),
published in the Extra Ordinary Gazette of India dated the 06.10.2022 the Government of India declared its intention to
acquire the Right of User in the land specified in the Schedule appended to that notification for the purpose of laying
pipeline for transportation of Natural Gas through GNPL section of North – East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid Project in
the state of Assam, by Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL).
And whereas copies of the said Extraordinary 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 and
disposed 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 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 pipeline, has decided to acquire right of user therein;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of the 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 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 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 Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited
(IGGL), free from all encumbrances.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
SCHEDULE
District : Sonitpur State:Assam
Area
Circle Mouza Name of Village Dag No.
Square
Hectare Are Metre
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
Chariduar Gourmari Kachamari Grant 170 00 05 55
169 00 01 20
[F. No. L-14014/212/2022-GP - II (E-44613]
RAKESH MISHRA, Under Secy.
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