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).
## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User for Guwahati-Numaligarh-Dimapur Natural Gas Pipeline
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of the Right of User (RoU) in land for the Guwahati-Numaligarh-Dimapur section of the North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid Project. The core purpose, as derived from the text, is to facilitate the transportation of natural gas by granting Ms. Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL) the RoU over specified lands in Assam. Key findings include the declaration of intent to acquire RoU, a process for landowners to object, and a schedule detailing the specific land parcels affected.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative analysis of a government notification concerning the acquisition of the Right of User (RoU) for a natural gas pipeline project. The analysis is based solely on the information provided in the notification text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a *New Policy* action within the framework of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Core Objective(s):** To acquire the Right of User (RoU) in land necessary for laying a natural gas pipeline. The RoU is specifically for the Guwahati-Numaligarh-Dimapur section of the North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid Project in Assam. The goal is to enable the transportation of natural gas through this pipeline.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
As a *New Policy* action, the notification suggests the existence of a need to expand natural gas infrastructure in the North East region of India. Specifically, the policy addresses the challenge of securing land rights to facilitate the construction and operation of the Guwahati-Numaligarh-Dimapur pipeline section. This implies that the Government of India believes this pipeline is in the public interest.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* The Government of India declares its intention to acquire the Right of User (RoU) in specific lands for the purpose of laying a natural gas pipeline.
* The RoU is granted to Ms. Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL).
* Landowners are provided a period of twenty-one (21) days to object in writing to the acquisition of the RoU, directing their objections to the Competent Authority, IGGL, State of Assam.
* A schedule is provided, detailing the specific land parcels affected, including District, Circle, Mouza, Village, Dag No., and area in Hectare, Are, and Square Meters. The affected areas are located in the Lakhimpur district of Assam.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this notification are:
* Landowners in the Lakhimpur district of Assam whose land falls within the specified areas in the schedule.
* Ms. Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL), the company responsible for laying the pipeline and designated as the Competent Authority.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India (issuing the notification).
* Ms. Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL) (responsible for laying the pipeline and acting as the Competent Authority).
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* Landowners have 21 days from the date the notification is made available to the public to submit written objections.
* The notification is dated December 9, 2022, and published in the Gazette of India on December 16, 2022.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome is the successful acquisition of the Right of User in the designated land parcels, enabling the construction of the Guwahati-Numaligarh-Dimapur natural gas pipeline section. This will contribute to:
* Improved natural gas infrastructure in the North East region.
* Enhanced transportation of natural gas.
* Potential economic benefits associated with increased access to natural gas.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification represents a key step in facilitating the construction of the Guwahati-Numaligarh-Dimapur natural gas pipeline. By declaring the intention to acquire the Right of User in the specified lands and providing a mechanism for landowners to object, the government aims to balance the public interest of developing natural gas infrastructure with the rights of individual landowners. This project is significant for the development of energy infrastructure in the North East region of India.
Key Entities Referenced
New Delhi: Place of notification issuance.
December 16 2022: Date of the notification.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The ministry issuing the notification.
Government of India: The governing body.
Guwahati Numaligarh Dimapur Section: Section of North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid Project.
North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid Project: The pipeline project for which land acquisition is being done.
Assam: The state in which the pipeline is being laid.
Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited: The company laying the pipeline.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The act under which the land acquisition is being done.
Lakhimpur: District in Assam where land acquisition is taking place.
Telahi: Name of Area Circle in Lakhimpur district of Assam.
Mudoibill: Village in Lakhimpur district of Assam.
RAKESH MISHRA: Under Secretary.
Mayapuri, New Delhi: Location of the Government of India Press.
Delhi: Location of the Controller of Publications.
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भाग II—खण् ड 3—ईप-खण्ड (ii)
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स.ं 5685] नइ ददल्ली, िुक्रवार, ददसम्ब र 16, 2022/ऄिहायण 25, 1944
No. 5685] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 2022/AGRAHAYANA 25, 1944
परे ोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गसै मत्रं ालय
ऄजधसचू ना
नइ ददल्ली, 9 ददसम् बर, 2022
का.अ 5921(ऄ).—जबदक भारत सरकार को लोकजहत म ें यह अवश्यक प्रतीत होता ह ै दक ऄसम राज्य म ें नाथ थ -
आस्ट्ट नेचुरल गैस पाआपलाआन जिड पररयोजना के गुवाहाटी – नुमालीगढ़ - दीमापुर खंड के माध्यम से प्राकृजतक गैस के
पररवहन के जलए मैससथ आंद्रधनषु गैस जिड जलजमटेड द्वारा एक पाआपलाआन जबछाइ जानी चाजहए;
और भारत सरकार को ईक्त पाआप लाआन जबछाने के प्रयोजन के जलए यह अवश्यक प्रतीत होता ह ै दक ईस भूजम म,ें
जजसमे ईक्त पाआपलाआन जबछाए जाने का प्रस्ट्ताव ह ै और जो आस ऄजधसूचना म ें संलग्न ऄनसु ूची म ें वर्णणत ह,ै ईपयोग के
ऄजधकार का ऄजथन दकया जाए;
ऄतः ऄब, भारत सरकार, पेरोजलयम और खजनज पाआपलाआन (भूजम म े ईपयोग के ऄजधकार का ऄजथन) ऄजधजनयम,
1962 (1962 का 50) दक धारा 3 दक ईपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए, ईस भूजम म े ईपयोग के
ऄजधकार का ऄजथन करने के ऄपने अिय की घोषणा करती ह;ै
कोइ व्यजक्त, जो ईक्त ऄनुसूची म ें वर्णणत भूजम म ें जहतबदध ह,ै ईस ताररख से जजसको ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 3
की ईपधारा (1) के ऄधीन भारत के राजपत्र म ें यथा प्रकाजित आस ऄजधसूचना की प्रजतयों साधारण जनता को ईपलब्ध कर
दी जाती ह,ै 21 ददन के भीतर, भूजम के नीच े पाआप लाआन जबछाए जाने की संबंध म,ें सक्षम प्राजधकारी, मैससथ आंद्रधनुष गैस
जिड जलजमटेड, ऄसम राज्य, को जलजखत रूप म ें अक्षेप भेज सकेगा ।
8453 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
ऄनसु चू ी
जजला:लखीमपरु राज्य : ऄसम
क्षत्रे फल
सकथल मौज़ा गावाँ दाग न ं
हक्े टेऄर अर वग थ मीटर
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
41 00 02 63
38 00 00 32
157 00 28 01
156 00 04 91
37 00 08 37
39 00 02 64
7 00 10 68
60 00 06 57
61 00 05 64
62 00 02 09
45 00 07 50
59 00 20 90
46 00 00 11
ईत्तर लखीमपरु तेलाही १ न ं मुडोआजबल
58 00 14 18
57 00 04 51
55 00 22 18
56 00 21 80
73 00 06 69
78 00 02 00
74 00 01 82
75 00 01 68
87 00 46 84
88 00 09 01
161 00 19 73
182 00 13 99
89 00 04 81[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : ऄसाधारण 3
जजला:लखीमपरु राज्य : ऄसम
क्षत्रे फल
सकथल मौज़ा गााँव दाग न ं
हक्े टेऄर अर वग थ मीटर
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
ईत्तर लखीमपरु तेलाही NC NC 15 96 98
[फा. सं. एल -14014/234/2022- जीपी-II(इ-45191)]
राकेि जमश्रा, ऄवर सजचव
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 9th December, 2022
S.O. 5921(E).—Whereas it appears to the Government of India that it is necessary in public interest that for
transportation of natural gas through Guwahati – Numaligarh – Dimapur Section of North - East Natural Gas Pipeline
Grid Project in the State of Assam, a pipeline should be laid by M/s Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited;
And, whereas it appears to Government of India that for the purpose of laying the said pipeline, it is necessary
to acquire the Right of User in the land under which the said pipeline is proposed to be laid and which is described in
the Schedule annexed to this notification;
Now, therefore, in exercise of 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) Government of India 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 of which
the copies of the notification issued under sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the said Act, 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 for laying
of the pipeline under the land to Competent Authority, M/s Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited, State of Assam.
SCHEDULE
District: Lakhimpur State: Assam
Name of Area
Circle Mouza Dag No
Village
Hectare Are Square Metre
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
41 00 02 63
38 00 00 32
157 00 28 01
156 00 04 91
37 00 08 37
39 00 02 64
7 00 10 68
60 00 06 57
North 1 No.
Telahi 61 00 05 64
Lakhimpur Mudoibill
62 00 02 09
45 00 07 50
59 00 20 90
46 00 00 11
58 00 14 18
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55 00 22 18
56 00 21 80
73 00 06 69
78 00 02 00
74 00 01 82
75 00 01 68
87 00 46 84
88 00 09 01
161 00 19 73
182 00 13 99
89 00 04 81
District: Lakhimpur State: Assam
Area
Name of
Circle Mouza Dag No Square
Village Hectare Are
Metre
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
North
Telahi NC NC 15 96 98
Lakhimpur
[F. No. L-14014/234/2022-GP-II(E-45191)]
RAKESH MISHRA, Under Secy.
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