Date: 2022-07-21Category: 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).
## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User for Natural Gas Pipeline in Meghalaya
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas regarding the acquisition of the right of user in land for laying a natural gas pipeline in Meghalaya. The core purpose is to facilitate the transportation of natural gas via the Shillong CGD Spur line Pipeline by Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited. The key finding is the Central Government's declaration of its intention to acquire the right of user in specified lands and the provision for affected parties to raise objections.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of a notification published by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas concerning the acquisition of the right of user in land for the construction of a natural gas pipeline in Meghalaya. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy initiative focused on acquiring land rights for a specific project.
* **Core Objective:** To facilitate the laying of the Shillong CGD Spur line Pipeline by Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited for the transportation of natural gas in Meghalaya. The explicit objective, based on the text, is to acquire the right of user in the specified lands for this purpose.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* This new policy addresses the need for infrastructure development for natural gas transportation in Meghalaya. The text states that the Central Government deems it necessary in the public interest to lay the pipeline for the transportation of natural gas. This suggests a gap in existing infrastructure and a desire to improve access to natural gas in the region.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* As this is a new policy initiative, the main provisions are centered around the acquisition of land use rights.
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire the right of user in the land described in the attached schedule.
* **Right to Object:** Any person with an interest in the land described in the schedule has twenty-one days from the date the notification is made publicly available to object in writing to the acquisition of the right of user or laying of the pipeline. Objections must be submitted to the Competent Authority, Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited, in Meghalaya.
* **Land Specification:** The notification includes a schedule detailing the specific survey numbers and area (in Hectare Are Sq. mtr.) of land in the Mawryngkneng C.D. Block of the East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, affected by the proposed pipeline.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners in the Mawryngkneng C.D. Block of the East Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya, whose land is listed in the schedule.
* Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited, the company responsible for laying the pipeline.
* The general public of Meghalaya, who are expected to benefit from improved natural gas infrastructure.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited is the designated "Competent Authority" for receiving objections. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is responsible for the overall policy and notification.
* **Timelines:** Affected parties have 21 days from the date of public notification to submit objections.
* **Procedures:** The procedure outlined is for landowners to submit written objections to Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited if they oppose the acquisition of right of user or laying of the pipeline.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome is to secure the necessary land rights to enable the construction of the Shillong CGD Spur line Pipeline. This will facilitate the transportation of natural gas and potentially improve energy access in the region. Potential impacts include:
* Development of natural gas infrastructure in Meghalaya.
* Potential disruption to landowners and their existing land use.
* Economic benefits associated with improved energy infrastructure (though not directly stated in the provided text).
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas signals a significant step towards developing natural gas infrastructure in Meghalaya. It outlines the process for acquiring the right of user in land for the Shillong CGD Spur line Pipeline and provides a mechanism for affected parties to voice their concerns. Successful implementation of this policy will depend on the effective management of land acquisition and stakeholder engagement.
Key Entities Referenced
Meghalaya: State in India where the natural gas pipeline is to be laid.
Shillong CGD Spur line Pipeline: The natural gas pipeline project.
Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited: The company responsible for laying the natural gas pipeline.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in land Act, 1962: The act under which the Central Government is exercising its powers to acquire the right of user in the land for laying the pipeline.
Mawryngkneng: C.D. Block in Meghalaya through which the pipeline will pass.
East Khasi Hills: District in Meghalaya through which the pipeline will pass.
Diengpasoh: Village in Meghalaya through which the pipeline will pass.
Jaroit: Village in Meghalaya through which the pipeline will pass.
Nala: Village in Meghalaya through which the pipeline will pass.
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राकेि जमश्रा, अपर सजिव
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 18th July, 2022
S.O. 3268(E).—Whereas, it appears to the Central Government that it is necessary in the public
interest that for the transportation of Natural Gas Shillong CGD Spur line Pipeline should be laid by
Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited. And whereas, it appears to the Central Government that for the purpose of
laying the said pipeline, it is necessary to acquire the right of user in the land described in the schedule
annexed to this notification;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Sub section (1) of section 3 of the
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in land) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962), the
Central Government hereby declares its intention to acquire the right of user therein;
Any person interested in the land described in the said schedule may, within twenty–one days from
the date on which the copies of this notification, as published in the Gazette of India, are made available to
the General Public, object in writing to the acquisition of the right of user therein or laying of the pipeline
under the land to Competent Authority, M/s. Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited, State of Meghalaya.
SCHEDULE
C.D. Block : Mawryng kneng District:- East Khasi Hills State :- Meghalaya
Sl. Area
Name of the Village Survey No.
No. Hectare Are Sq.mtr.
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 Diengpasoh Jaroit S1/001 00 01 14
S1/002 00 02 32
S1/003 00 41 94
Nala 00 01 44
S1/004 00 35 11
S1/005 00 13 67
S1/006 00 15 98
S1/007 00 00 70
S1/008 00 24 53
S2/009A 00 01 20
S2/009B 00 02 24
S2/009C 00 01 64
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S2/0010A 00 01 20
S2/0010B 00 02 36
S2/0010C 00 01 57
S2/011 00 19 87
S2/012 00 16 66
S2/013 00 20 47
S2/014 00 16 65
S2/015 00 47 97
S2/016 00 38 68
S3/017 00 01 90
S3/018 00 20 65
S3/019 00 18 35
S3/020 00 14 86
S3/021 00 03 80
S3/022 00 31 82
S3/023 00 20 16
S3/024 00 11 60
S3/025 00 05 37
Cart Track 00 01 62
S4/026 00 49 19
Cart Track 00 00 10
S4/027 00 01 13
Cart Track 00 03 87
S4/028 00 14 94
S4/029 00 32 39
UMMIR RIVER 00 07 46
S4/030 00 33 12
S4/031 00 08 44
S4/032 00 24 11
S4/033 00 13 22
S4/034 00 08 17
Cart Track 00 04 70
[F. No. L-14014/154/2022-GP-II(E-43600)]
RAKESH MISHRA, Under Secy.
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