Date: 2025-05-20Category: 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 Tripura
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) in land for the purpose of laying a natural gas pipeline in Tripura, India. The notification, dated May 14, 2025, pertains to the Silchar-Panisagar Gas Pipeline project undertaken by Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL). The key finding is that the Government of India has formally declared the acquisition of RoU and directed that the RoU vests in IGGL, enabling the continuation of the pipeline project.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of a government notification concerning the acquisition of land rights for a natural gas pipeline project in Tripura. This analysis is based solely on the content of the provided policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a *new policy* regarding the specific acquisition of land use rights.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective is to acquire the Right of User in specified land parcels to facilitate the laying of a natural gas pipeline by Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL) within the state of Tripura.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* As a new policy regarding this specific acquisition, the notification likely addresses the need for secure land access rights to construct the Silchar-Panisagar Gas Pipeline. The construction of such pipelines requires legal authorization to utilize land, balancing infrastructural development with the rights of landowners. The notification follows initial intentions to acquire the land as declared in a previous notification (S.O. No. 356E dated 17.01.2025) and the consideration of public objections.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **Declaration of Acquisition:** The Government of India formally declares the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) in the land parcels specified in the Schedule.
* **Vesting of Rights:** The RoU is directed to vest in Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL) rather than the Government of India. This vesting is immediate upon the publication of the notification and is free from all encumbrances.
* **Geographic Scope:** The acquisition covers specific land parcels within the North Tripura district, specifically in the areas of Kadamtala, Panisagar and Ganganagar.
* **Land Details:** The schedule contains specific details of land being acquired, including the District, Area Circle, Mauza, Village, and Dag No. along with corresponding Hectare, Arc, and Square Meter measurements.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
* **Directly Affected:** Landowners within the North Tripura district whose land parcels are listed in the Schedule.
* **Other Stakeholders:** Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL), the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the Competent Authority involved in the land acquisition process, and residents of Tripura who will benefit from the natural gas infrastructure.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is the issuing authority. Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL) is the implementing agency, receiving the RoU. A "Competent Authority" is mentioned as having disposed of objections and submitted a report, suggesting a pre-existing process.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification is effective from the date of its publication (May 14, 2025). The RoU vests in IGGL immediately upon publication. The text references prior notification S.O. No. 356E dated 17.01.2025.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* The intended outcome is to enable Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL) to proceed with laying the Silchar-Panisagar Gas Pipeline. This will facilitate the transportation of natural gas, potentially contributing to economic development and energy access in the region. The acquisition of RoU ensures legal clarity and allows IGGL to commence construction without legal impediments related to land rights.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification represents a crucial step in facilitating the Silchar-Panisagar Gas Pipeline project. By formally declaring the acquisition of Right of User and vesting it in Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL), the Government of India has cleared the path for the pipeline's construction. This is a significant development with potential benefits for the energy infrastructure and economic growth of Tripura.
Key Entities Referenced
INDIA: Country
NEW DELHI: Location where the notification was issued.
MAY 20, 2025: Date of the notification.
VAISAKHA 30, 1947: Date in the Indian national calendar.
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS: Government ministry issuing the notification.
S.O. 2270E: Notification number.
Government of India: The governing body of India.
S.O. No. 356E: Previous notification number.
17.01.2025: Date of the previous notification.
section 3: Reference to a section within a legal act.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: Name of the act.
1962: Year of the act.
21.01.2025: Date of the Extraordinary Gazette of India publication.
Natural Gas: The resource to be transported via pipeline.
SilcharPanisagar Gas Pipeline: Name of the gas pipeline.
Tripura: Name of the state where the pipeline is being laid.
Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited IGGL: Company responsible for laying the pipeline.
Competent Authority: The authority responsible for considering and disposing of objections.
section 6: Reference to a section within a legal act.
North Tripura: District.
Kadamtala: Area Circle.
Churaibari: Mauza and Village.
Panisagar: Area Circle.
Uttar Padmabil: Mauza and Village.
Ganganagar: Area Circle, Mauza and Village.
Dharmanagr: Area Circle.
Dakshin Padmabil: Mauza and Village.
F. No. L140142492022G PIIE45396: File number.
RAMJI LAL MEENA: Name of the Under Secretary.
Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi110064: Name and address of the press.
Controller of Publications, Delhi110054: Name and address of the publisher.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण्ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 2216] नई दिल्ली, मगं लिार, मई 20, 2025/ििै ाख 30, 1947
No. 2216] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025/VAISAKHA 30, 1947
परे ोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गसै मत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 14 मई, 2025
का.आ. 2270(अ).— भारत सरकार न े पेरोजलयम और खजनि पाइपलाइन (भूजम म े उपयोग के अजधकार का
अिजन) अजधजनयम, 1962 (1962 का 50) जिसे इसमे इसके पश्चात उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3 दक उप-धारा
(1) के अधीन िारी भारत सरकार के पेरोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गैस मंत्रालय की अजधसचू ना संख्या का. आ. 356(E)
तारीख 17.01.2025 िो भारत के साधारण रािपत्र तारीख 21.01.2025 मे प्रकाजित की गई थी, द्वारा उस अजधसूचना
से संलग्न अनुसूची म ें जिजनर्िजष्ट भूजम म ें मैससज इंद्रधनुष गैस जिड जलजमटेड द्वारा जत्रपुरा राज्य में जसलचर – पानीसागर
प्रकृजतक गैस पाइपलाइन के माध्यम स े प्रकृजतक गैस के पररिहन के जलए पाइपलाइन जिछान े के प्रयोिन के जलए उपयोग के
अजधकार का अिजन करन े के अपने आिय की घोषणा की थी;
और उक्त रािपजत्रत अजधसूचना की प्रजतयााँ िनता को उपलब्ध करा िी गई थी;
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी ने िनता से प्राप्त आक्षेपों को परीक्षण के उपरांत जनपटान कर दिया है;
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी ने, उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उप-धारा (1) के अधीन भारत सरकार को अपनी ररपोटज
िे िी ह;ै
3325 GI/2025 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
और भारत सरकार ने, उक्त ररपोटज पर जिचार करन े के पश्चात और यह संतष्टु हो िान े पर दक उक्त भूजम
पाइपलाइन जिछाने के जलए अपेजक्षत ह,ै उसमें उपयोग के अजधकार का अिनज करने का जिजनश्चय दकया है;
अतः अि, भारत सरकार, उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 दक उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रित िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुये,
यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक इस अजधसूचना से सलं ग्न अनुसूची में जिजनर्िजष्ट भूजम म ें पाइपलाइन जिछान े के जलए उपयोग के
अजधकार का अिजन दकया िाता ह;ै
और भारत सरकार, उक्त अजधजनयम दक धारा 6 दक उप-धारा (4) द्वारा प्रित िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुये, यह
जनिेि िते ी ह ै दक पाइपलाइने जिछाने के जलए भूजम मे उपयोग के अजधकार, इस घोषणा के प्रकािन की तारीख को, भारत
सरकार म ें जनजहत होन े के ििाय, पाइपलाइन जिछान े का प्रस्ट्ताि करन े िाली मैससज इंद्रधनषु गैस जिड जलजमटेड म ें जनजहत
होगा और तिपु रर, भूजम में ऐस े उपयोग का अजधकार, इस प्रकार अजधरोजपत जनिंधनों और ितों के अधीन रहते हुये, सभी
जिलंगमों से मक्तु , मैससज इंद्रधनषु गैस जिड जलजमटेड म ेंजनजहत होगा।
अनसु चू ी
जिला : उत्तर जत्रपरु ा राज्य : जत्रपरु ा
क्षत्रे फल
सकजल मौज़ा गािाँ िाग न ं
हक्े टेअर आर िग जमीटर
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
किमताला
चुराइिारी चुराइिारी 6044 00 31 46
6030 00 00 56
6041 00 00 05
6035 00 01 38
6007 00 03 15
6006 00 00 23
उत्तर उत्तर
पानीसागर 3744 00 01 65
पद्मजिल पद्मजिल
3747 00 03 59
3746 00 03 00
5410 00 12 95
3765 00 01 93
5422 00 02 30
धमनज गर गंगानगर गंगानगर 1777 00 05 85
1762 00 00 24
1760 00 01 26
1772 00 04 70
1773 00 00 60
1811 00 00 10
1878 00 00 12[भाग II—खण्ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
पानीसागर िजक्षण िजक्षण
1730 00 00 46
पद्मजिल पद्मजिल
2054 00 05 05
2053 00 05 49
2061 00 00 91
2062 00 00 20
2063 00 01 10
[फ. स:ं एल–14014-249-2022- िीपी-II(ई-45396)]
रामिीलाल मीना, अिर सजचि
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 14th May, 2025
S.O. 2270(E).—Whereas by notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Petroleum and
Natural Gas S.O. No. 356(E) dated 17.01.2025, 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 Extraordinary Gazette of India dated the 21.01.2025, 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 Silchar-Panisagar Gas Pipeline in the state of
Tripura 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.
SCHEDULE
District :North Tripura State: Tripura
Area
Circle Mauza Village Dag No.
Hec. Arc Sq.Mtr.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
Kadamtala Churaibari Churaibari 6044 00 31 46
6030 00 00 56
6041 00 00 05
6035 00 01 38
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6006 00 00 23
Panisagar Uttar Padmabil Uttar Padmabil 3744 00 01 65
3747 00 03 59
3746 00 03 00
5410 00 12 95
3765 00 01 93
5422 00 02 30
Ganganagar
Dharmanagr Ganganagar 1777 00 05 85
1762 00 00 24
1760 00 01 26
1772 00 04 70
1773 00 00 60
1811 00 00 10
1878 00 00 12
Dakshin Padmabil
Panisagar Dakshin Padmabil 1730 00 00 46
2054 00 05 05
2053 00 05 49
2061 00 00 91
2062 00 00 20
2063 00 01 10
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RAMJI LAL MEENA, Under Secy.
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