Date: 2022-10-06Category: 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 Assam
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification regarding the acquisition of the Right of User (RoU) in land for laying a natural gas pipeline in the state of Assam. This is not a new policy but rather a specific instance of applying existing legislation. The core purpose, based on the provided text, is to formally acquire land rights for the Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL) to facilitate the North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid Project. Key findings include the declaration of RoU acquisition for specific land parcels in the Darrang district of Assam and the vesting of these rights in IGGL.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of a government notification, specifically S.O. 4728(E), dated 30th September 2022, concerning the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) for laying a natural gas pipeline in Assam. The analysis is based solely on the information presented in the provided text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* The policy in question is an action under the *Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962)*. S.O.No.1556E dated the 28.03.2022 is the original notification issued under subsection 1 of section 3 of this Act.
* **Core Objective(s) (inferred):**
* To acquire the Right of User in specific land parcels.
* To facilitate the laying of a natural gas pipeline as part of the North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid Project.
* To transfer the Right of User to Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL).
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The policy addresses the need to acquire land rights to facilitate the construction of a natural gas pipeline. The initial notification, S.O.No.1556E dated the 28.03.2022, declared the government's intention to acquire the land. The current notification (S.O. 4728E) follows the consideration and disposal of public objections and the submission of a report by the Competent Authority, leading to the final decision to acquire the land. This specific instance is required to move forward with the pipeline construction in the Darrang district of Assam.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification (S.O. 4728E) *declares* the RoU for specific land detailed in the provided schedule, following the prior notification of intent (S.O.No.1556E dated the 28.03.2022).
* **Specific Part of Original Policy Being Changed/Updated:** This notification serves as an execution of the initial intent declared in the prior notification, it's not an amendment in the traditional sense but a necessary step in fulfilling the initial policy goals.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The notification *formally* declares the acquisition of the RoU for the land specified in the schedule. It *directs* that the Right of User vests in IGGL, free from all encumbrances. The schedule lists the District (Darrang), State (Assam), Area Circle, Mouza, Name of Village, Dag No, Square, Hectare, Are and Metre for the land parcels in question.
* **Difference/Effect of Change:** The effect is that IGGL now has the legal right to use the specified land for laying the pipeline. Landowners no longer have complete control over the specified RoU areas within their property. This change facilitates the construction of the natural gas pipeline project.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **Landowners in the Darrang district of Assam:** Specifically, those whose land is listed in the schedule of the notification.
* **Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL):** The company responsible for laying the pipeline and now holding the Right of User.
* **Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas:** The government body overseeing the project.
* Affected industry relying on the natural gas pipeline.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is responsible for issuing the notification. Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL) is responsible for laying the pipeline. A "Competent Authority" is referenced as having considered and disposed of objections and submitted a report.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification is effective from the date of publication. The Act specifies procedures for compensation to landowners, although these are not detailed in the provided text.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcome of this notification is to:
* Facilitate the timely construction of the natural gas pipeline project.
* Provide a secure and reliable supply of natural gas to the region.
* Potentially stimulate economic development in the region.
* Enable IGGL to begin construction within the RoU areas. Landowners will likely receive compensation as per the Act, though details are not provided.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification S.O. 4728(E) represents a crucial step in the process of constructing the North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid Project. It formalizes the acquisition of Right of User for specified land parcels in the Darrang district of Assam and vests these rights in Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL). This notification enables the project to progress and contributes to the larger goal of expanding natural gas infrastructure in the region. Understanding the specific land parcels affected and the implications of the RoU acquisition is crucial for landowners and other stakeholders.
Key Entities Referenced
GNPL: Section of North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid Project
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for the exploration, production, refining, distribution, marketing, import and export of petroleum, natural gas, and petrochemicals.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: An Indian law pertaining to the acquisition of land rights for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid Project: A project involving the construction of a natural gas pipeline grid in the North East region of India.
Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL): The company responsible for laying the pipeline for transportation of Natural Gas through GNPL section of North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid Project.
Assam: A state in Northeast India where the land acquisition is taking place for the pipeline project.
Darrang, Assam: A district in Assam where land is being acquired for the pipeline project.
New Delhi: Location of the notification
Lokrai Maijeli Gaon: Village in Assam
Rainakuchi: Village in Assam
Taragaon: Village in Assam
Ghorasal: Village in Assam
Dahi Barangabari: Village in Assam
Tamulipara: Village in Assam
Jhargaon: Village in Assam
Gariapara: Village in Assam
Chapai Daha Chuburi: Village in Assam
PachimDalgaon Namati: Village in Assam
Baruajhar: Village in Assam
Piprakuchi: Village in Assam
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 4518] नई दिल्ली, बृहस्ट्प जतिार, अक्त बू र 6, 2022/आजि न 14, 1944
No. 4518] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2022/ASVINA 14, 1944
परे ोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गसै मत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल् ली, 30 जसतम्ब र, 2022
का.आ. 4728(अ).—भारत सरकार न े पेरोजलयम और खजनि पाइपलाइन (भूजम म े उपयोग के अजधकार का
अिजन) अजधजनयम, 1962 (1962 का 50) जिसे इसम े इसके पश्चात उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3 दक उपधारा
(1) के अधीन िारी भारत सरकार के पेरोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गैस मंत्रालय की अजधसूचना संख्या का. आ. 1556 (अ)
तारीख 28.03.2022 िो भारत के असाधारण रािपत्र तारीख 01.04.2022, म े प्रकाजित की गई थी, द्वारा उस
अजधसूचना स े संलग्न अनुसूची म ें जिजनर्िजष्ट भूजम म ें मैससज इंद्रधनुष गैस जिड जलजमटेड द्वारा असम राज्य म ें नाथ-ज इस्ट्ट नेचरु ल
गैस पाइपलाइन जिड पररयोिना के GNPL खडं के मधायम स े प्रकृजतक गैस के पररिहन के जलए पाइपलाइन जबछान े के
प्रयोिन के जलए उपयोग के अजधकार का अिनज करने के अपने आिय की घोषणा की थी;
और उक्त रािपजत्रत अजधसूचना की प्रजतयााँ िनता को उपलब्ध करा िी गई थी;
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी ने िनता स े प्राप्त आक्षेपों को परीक्षण के उपरांत जनपटान कर दिया ह;ै
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी ने, उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उप - धारा (1) के अधीन भारत सरकार को अपनी
ररपोटज िे िी ह;ै
और भारत सरकार ने, उक्त ररपोटज पर जिचार करन े के पश्चात और यह संतष्टु हो िान े पर दक उक्त भूजम
पाइपलाइन जबछाने के जलए अपेजक्षत ह,ै उसम ें उपयोग के अजधकार का अिनज करने का जिजनश्चय दकया ह;ै
6740 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
अतः अब, भारत सरकार, उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 दक उपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रित िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुय,े
यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक इस अजधसूचना स े सलं ग्न अनुसूची म ें जिजनर्िजष्ट भूजम म ें पाइपलाइन जबछान े के जलए उपयोग के
अजधकार का अिनज दकया िाता ह;ै
और भारत सरकार, उक्त अजधजनयम दक धारा 6 दक उपधारा (4) द्वारा प्रित िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुय,े यह
जनिेि िते ी ह ै दक पाइपलाइने जबछाने के जलए भूजम म े उपयोग के अजधकार, इस घोषणा के प्रकािन की तारीख को, भारत
सरकार म ें जनजहत होन े के बिाय, पाइपलाइन जबछान े का प्रस्ट्ताि करन े िाली मैसस ज इंद्रधनषु गैस जिड जलजमटेड म ें जनजहत
होगा और तिपु रर, भूजम म ें ऐस े उपयोग का अजधकार, इस प्रकार अजधरोजपत जनबंधनों और ितों के अधीन रहते हुय,े सभी
जिलंगमों स े मक्तु , मैससज इंद्रधनषु गैस जिड जलजमटेड म ेंजनजहत होगा।
अनसु चू ी
जिला : िरागं राज्य : असम
क्षत्रे फल
सकजल मौज़ा गािाँ िाग न ं
हक्े टेअर आर िग जमीटर
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
329 00 22 46
जसपाझार लोकराय मैिेली गांि
344 00 06 31
336 00 23 96
614 00 08 78
615 00 00 30
616 00 09 12
765 00 05 05
पथरीघाट रैनाकुजच तारागांि
759 00 04 10
756 00 02 95
757 00 02 30
758 00 04 00
305 00 00 50
304 00 03 40
306 00 03 70
307 00 10 90
308 00 05 15
309 00 02 65
पथरीघाट रैनाकुजच घोरासाली 314 00 09 40
313 00 29 50
397 00 10 79
398 00 00 30
399 00 02 41
400 00 03 56
401 00 02 96[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
392 00 04 50
926 00 02 15
913 00 24 00
मंगलिाई िही बरंगाबारी
914 00 01 45
924 00 02 34
923 00 03 40
922 00 04 68
919 00 02 90
मंगलिाई िही तमुलीपारा 21 00 04 40
542 00 05 00
मंगलिाई िही झारगााँि 544 00 09 45
545 00 19 00
590 00 13 84
735 00 04 87
734 00 02 07
733 00 02 10
732 00 03 25
592 00 01 56
781 00 04 77
730 00 01 82
मंगलिाई िही गररयापारा 729 00 03 00
602 00 21 51
603 00 11 21
246 00 02 46
607 00 00 92
605 00 00 89
606 00 04 66
609 00 00 82
611 00 17 31
260 00 04 97
259 00 16 17
280 00 04 50
मंगलिाई चपाई िाहा चुबुरी 258 00 01 01
285 00 08 60
284 00 10 20
283 00 03 484 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
287 00 12 40
265 00 05 35
368 00 04 01
369 00 05 32
366 00 06 96
1115 00 00 83
352 00 05 19
353 00 06 37
354 00 05 93
355 00 06 57
356 00 05 74
357 00 02 82
1126 00 07 38
506 00 06 47
505 00 00 14
507 00 06 27
513 00 06 16
512 00 05 14
511 00 03 81
508 00 01 93
510 00 04 40
516 00 00 06
517 00 10 41
509 00 06 06
िलगांि पजचम-िलगांि नमजत 135 01 24 61
307 00 19 12
305 00 02 18
306 00 06 66
300 00 02 27
298 00 14 33
िलगांि पजचम-िलगांि 1/2 नंबर बरूझार 273 00 29 17
296 00 01 29
293 00 08 01
295 00 09 80
331 00 03 52
337 00 01 78[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5
332 00 04 62
333 00 05 12
334 00 16 80
335 00 16 96
336 00 28 01
448 00 02 54
447 00 07 14
452 00 40 68
756 00 01 62
पथरीघाट रैनाकुजच जपपराकुजच
757 00 14 08
[फा. स.ं एल -14014/56/2022- िीपी-II (ई-41980)]
राकेि जमश्रा, अिर सजचि
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 30th September, 2022
S.O. 4728(E).— Whereas by notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Petroleum
and Natural Gas S.O.No.1556(E) dated the 28.03.2022 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
01.04.2022 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.6 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
SCHEDULE
District : Darrang State: Assam
Area
Circle Mouza Name of Village Dag No
Square
Hectare Are
Metre
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
329 00 22 46
Sipajhar Lokrai Maijeli Gaon 344 00 06 31
336 00 23 96
614 00 08 78
615 00 00 30
616 00 09 12
765 00 05 05
Patharighat Rainakuchi Taragaon
759 00 04 10
756 00 02 95
757 00 02 30
758 00 04 00
305 00 00 50
304 00 03 40
306 00 03 70
307 00 10 90
308 00 05 15
309 00 02 65
314 00 09 40
Patharighat Rainakuchi Ghorasal
313 00 29 50
397 00 10 79
398 00 00 30
399 00 02 41
400 00 03 56
401 00 02 96
392 00 04 50
926 00 02 15
913 00 24 00
914 00 01 45
Mangaldai Dahi Barangabari 924 00 02 34
923 00 03 40
922 00 04 68
919 00 02 90
Mangaldai Dahi Tamulipara 21 00 04 40[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 7
542 00 05 00
Mangaldai Dahi Jhargaon 544 00 09 45
545 00 19 00
590 00 13 84
735 00 04 87
734 00 02 07
733 00 02 10
732 00 03 25
592 00 01 56
781 00 04 77
730 00 01 82
Mangaldai Dahi Gariapara 729 00 03 00
602 00 21 51
603 00 11 21
246 00 02 46
607 00 00 92
605 00 00 89
606 00 04 66
609 00 00 82
611 00 17 31
260 00 04 97
259 00 16 17
280 00 04 50
258 00 01 01
285 00 08 60
284 00 10 20
Mangaldai Chapai Daha Chuburi 283 00 03 48
287 00 12 40
265 00 05 35
368 00 04 01
369 00 05 32
366 00 06 96
1115 00 00 83
352 00 05 19
353 00 06 37
354 00 05 938 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
355 00 06 57
356 00 05 74
357 00 02 82
1126 00 07 38
506 00 06 47
505 00 00 14
507 00 06 27
513 00 06 16
512 00 05 14
511 00 03 81
508 00 01 93
510 00 04 40
516 00 00 06
517 00 10 41
509 00 06 06
Dalgaon Pachim-Dalgaon Namati 135 01 24 61
307 00 19 12
305 00 02 18
306 00 06 66
300 00 02 27
298 00 14 33
273 00 29 17
296 00 01 29
293 00 02 18
Dalgaon Pachim-Dalgaon 1/2 No. Baruajhar 295 00 16 55
331 00 03 52
337 00 01 78
332 00 04 62
333 00 05 12
334 00 16 80
335 00 16 96
336 00 28 01
448 00 02 54[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 9
447 00 07 14
452 00 40 68
756 00 01 62
Patharighat Rainakuchi Piprakuchi
757 00 14 08
[F. No. . L-14014/56/2022-GP-II (E-41980)]
RAKESH MISHRA, Under Secy.
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