Date: 2021-11-11Category: 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).
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas declares the acquisition of the right of user in specified land in Tripura for laying a natural gas pipeline by Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL). This follows previous notifications and consideration of public objections. The right of user vests in IGGL from the date of publication.
Key Points / Main Content:
Acquisition of Right of User:
* The Government of India declares the acquisition of the right of user for land specified in the schedule for laying a pipeline.
* This action is taken under subsection 1 of section 6 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
Vesting of Rights:
* The right of user in the specified land vests in Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL).
* This vesting is effective from the date of publication of the declaration.
* The land is free from all encumbrances.
Context and Previous Notifications:
* This declaration follows S.O. No. 707E dated 29.01.2019 and S.O. No. 2411E dated 13.05.2021.
* These earlier notifications expressed the government's intention to acquire the right of user.
* The notifications were related to the Panisagar Agartala Gas Pipeline project in Tripura.
Consideration of Objections:
* Objections received from the public regarding the pipeline laying have been considered and disposed of by the Competent Authority.
* The Competent Authority submitted a report to the Government of India under subsection 1 of section 6 of the Act.
Schedule of Land:
* The schedule lists specific land parcels in Unakoti district, Tripura, with details including:
* Area
* Circle
* Tehsil
* Mouza
* Dag No.
* Square
* Hectare
* Are
* Metre
Impact Analysis:
Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL):
* Impact: Gains the right of user over the specified land for laying the natural gas pipeline, facilitating the Panisagar Agartala Gas Pipeline project.
* Action Required: Proceed with laying the pipeline on the acquired land, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
Landowners in Unakoti District, Tripura:
* Impact: Loss of right of user of the specified land parcels as per the schedule. They may be entitled to compensation as per the Act.
* Action Required: Ascertain their rights regarding compensation and adhere to the restrictions on land use due to the pipeline project.
Government of India:
* Impact: Fulfilment of its duty to facilitate infrastructure projects by acquiring the necessary land rights.
* Action Required: Ensure the smooth transfer of rights to IGGL and address any grievances or compensation claims from landowners.
Public:
* Impact: Access to natural gas.
* Action Required: None.
Key Entities Referenced
NEW DELHI: Capital of India, place of publication of the Gazette notification.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The ministry responsible for the notification.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The legal act under which the notification is issued.
Panisagar Agartala Gas Pipeline: The pipeline project for which the land acquisition is being carried out.
Tripura: The State in India where the pipeline is being laid.
Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited IGGL: The company responsible for laying the pipeline, and the entity in which the right of user is vested.
Unakoti: District in Tripura where the land acquisition is taking place.
Pecharthal: Tehsil in Unakoti district, Tripura.