Date: 2022-08-01Category: 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 Srikakulam Angul Natural Gas Pipeline (SAPL) of GAIL (India) Limited.
## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User for Srikakulam Angul Pipeline SAPL Spur Pipeline in Odisha
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas regarding the acquisition of the Right of User (RoU) in land for the Srikakulam Angul Pipeline (SAPL) Spur pipeline project in the state of Odisha. This notification, dated August 23, 2022, declares the Government of India's acquisition of the RoU and subsequently vests it in GAIL (India) Limited. The core purpose is to facilitate the laying of a natural gas pipeline. The key finding is the explicit transfer of RoU to GAIL, enabling the project's progression.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a detailed analysis of the notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas concerning the acquisition of the Right of User (RoU) for land required for the Srikakulam Angul Pipeline (SAPL) Spur pipeline in Odisha. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This notification operates under the framework of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of Users in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the provided text, the core objective is to acquire the Right of User in land for laying a pipeline for the transportation of natural gas through the Srikakulam Angul Pipeline (SAPL) Spur pipeline project in the State of Odisha, and vest this right with GAIL India Limited.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This notification follows a previous notification (S.O. No. 3256 E dated 02.08.2021) which declared the Government's intention to acquire the RoU. The current notification formalizes the acquisition after the Competent Authority submitted a report deemed satisfactory by the Government. This suggests a procedural step required to move the project forward after initial notification of intent.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification declares the following:
* The Government of India acquires the Right of User in the land specified in the attached schedule for laying the pipeline.
* The Right of User in the land is transferred to GAIL (India) Limited, free from all encumbrances, effective from the date of the notification's publication.
* The schedule lists specific villages, Thana, survey numbers, tehsil and districts in the state of Odisha where the land acquisition applies along with specific hector area involved.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this notification include:
* **GAIL (India) Limited:** As the recipient of the Right of User, GAIL is the primary beneficiary, enabling them to proceed with the pipeline project.
* **Landowners in the specified areas in Odisha:** The notification directly impacts landowners in the specified villages of the Ganjam district whose land is subject to the Right of User acquisition.
* **Residents of the region:** The construction and operation of the pipeline will likely have both direct and indirect impacts on the surrounding communities, including potential economic opportunities and environmental considerations.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies mentioned:**
* Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The issuing authority.
* GAIL (India) Limited: The entity receiving the Right of User and responsible for laying the pipeline.
* Competent Authority: Responsible for submitting a report to the Government of India regarding the land acquisition.
* **Timelines or procedures specified in the text:** The notification specifies that the Right of User vests in GAIL (India) Limited on the date of the notification's publication. This implies an immediate transfer of rights. Further steps related to construction and compensation are not included in this document.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome of this notification is to facilitate the construction of the Srikakulam Angul Pipeline (SAPL) Spur pipeline by granting GAIL (India) Limited the necessary rights to use the specified land. This will enable the transportation of natural gas through the pipeline. The notification contributes to enabling energy infrastructure in the region, with the potential for economic and industrial development. The immediate impact is the transfer of RoU to GAIL, allowing project planning and commencement.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas represents a key step in the development of the Srikakulam Angul Pipeline (SAPL) Spur pipeline project. By formally acquiring the Right of User and vesting it in GAIL (India) Limited, the government enables the project to proceed. The notification is significant as it provides the legal framework for the pipeline's construction and highlights the government's commitment to expanding natural gas infrastructure in India. Understanding the implications of this notification is crucial for all stakeholders involved, particularly GAIL (India) Limited and landowners in the affected areas.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry issuing the notification.
New Delhi: The city where the notification was issued.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of Users in Land Act, 1962: The act under which the notification is issued.
Srikakulam Angul Pipeline: The pipeline project for which land acquisition is being made.
Odisha: The state where the pipeline is being laid.
GAIL India Limited: The company responsible for laying the pipeline.
Ganjam: District in Odisha where land acquisition is taking place
Sheragada: Tehsil in Ganjam district where land acquisition is taking place
Gobindapur: Village in Sheragada Tehsil of Ganjam district where land acquisition is taking place
RAKESH MISHRA: Under Secretary.
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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.ं 3922] नई दिल्ली, िृहस्ट्प जतिार, जसतम्ि र 1, 2022/भाद्र 10, 1944
No. 3922] NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2022/BHADRA 10, 1944
परे ोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गसै मत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल् ली, 23 अगस्ट् त, 2022
का.आ. 4097(अ).—भारत सरकार न े पेरोजलयम और खजनि पाइपलाइन (भूजम म ें उपयोग के अजधकार का
अिजन) अजधजनयम, 1962 (1962 का 50) (जिसे इसमें इसके पश्चात उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3 की
उपधारा (1) के अधीन िारी भारत सरकार के पेरोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गैस मंत्रालय की अजधसूचना
संख्या का.आ. 3256(अ) तारीख 02.08.2021 द्वारा उस अजधसूचना से सलं ग्न अनुसूची में जिजनर्िजष्ट भूजम में गले
(इजण्डया) जलजमटेड द्वारा ओजडिा राज्य में श्रीकाकुलम-अनगू ुल पाइपलाइन (एस ए पी एल) और स्ट्पर पाइपलाइन के
माध्यम से प्राकृजतक गैस के पररिहन के जलए पाइपलाइन जिछाने के प्रयोिन के जलए उपयोग के अजधकार का अिजन करन े
के अपन ेआिय की घोषणा की थी;
और उक्त रािपजत्रत अजधसूचना की प्रजतयां िनता को उपलब्ध करा िी गई थी;
और, सक्षम प्राजधकारी न,े 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 करने के पश्चात और यह संतष्टु हो िान े पर दक उक्त भूजम
पाइपलाइन ें जिछाने के जलए अपेजक्षत ह,ै उस म ेंउपयोग के अजधकार का अिनज करने का जिजनश्चय दकया है;
अतः अि, भारत सरकार, उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े
हुये, यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक इस अजधसूचना से सलं ग्न अनुसचू ी में जिजनर्िजष्ट भूजम में पाइपलाइन ें जिछान े के जलए उपयोग
के अजधकार का अिजन दकया िाता ह;ै
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और भारत सरकार, उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उप-धारा (4) द्वारा प्रित िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुये,
जनिेि िेती ह ै दक पाइपलाइनें जिछाने के जलए भूजम में उपयोग का अजधकार, इस घोषणा के प्रकािन की तारीख को,
भारत सरकार म ें जनजहत होन े के ििाए, पाइपलाइनें जिछाने का प्रस्ट्ताि करन े िाली गेल (इजण्डया) जलजमटेड म ें जनजहत
होगा और तिपु रर, भूजम में ऐसे उपयोग का अजधकार, इस प्रकार अजधरोजपत जनिंधनों और ितों के अधीन रहते हुये, सभी
जिल्लंगमों से मुक्त, गले (इजण्डया) जलजमटेड में जनजहत होगा।
अनसु चू ी
श्रीकाकुलम-अगं लु पाइपलाइन (एस ए पी एल)
राज्य : ओजडिा जिला- गिं ाम
जिला का तहसील का क्षत्रे फल
गािाँ का नाम-थाना न.ं सि े न.ं
नाम नाम हक्े टेअर आरे. िग ज मीटर
गंिाम िेरगड गोजिन्िपुर-157 183/2 00 11 11
183/3 00 10 82
185 00 01 22
184/2 00 04 56
199/1 00 04 44
199/2 00 20 88
198/3 00 05 90
198/8 00 02 96
197/2 00 02 80
197/5 00 02 60
197/1 00 08 30
188/1 00 00 01
197/6 00 00 91
189 00 00 55
195 00 09 74
192/1 00 20 12
192/2 00 00 73
193 00 38 88
[फा. सं. एल-14014/155/2022-िीपी-II(ई- 43789)]
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MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 23rd August, 2022
S.O. 4097(E).—Whereas by the notification of Government of India in Ministry of Petroleum and Natural
Gas vide S.O. No. 3256 (E) dated 02.08.2021 issued under sub- section (1) of section 3 of the Petroleum and Minerals
Pipeline ( Acquisition of Right of Users in Land ) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act),
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 Srikakulam - Angul
Pipeline (SAPL) & Spur pipeline in the State of Odisha by GAIL (India) Limited;
And whereas copies of the said Gazette notification were made available to the public;[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
And, whereas the Competent Authority has, under sub-section (1) of Section 6 of the said Act, submitted his
report to Government of India;
And whereas Government of India after considering the said report and on being satisfied that the said land is
required for laying the pipelines, has decided to acquire the Right of User therein;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 6 of the said Act,
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, 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 GAIL(India) Limited, free from all
encumbrances.
SCHEDULE
Srikakulam-Angul Pipeline (SAPL)
State : Odisha District-Ganjam
Name of Name of Name of Village-Thana Area
Survey No.
District Tehsil No. Hector Are. Sq.mtr.
Ganjam Sheragada Gobindapur-157 183/2 00 11 11
183/3 00 10 82
185 00 01 22
184/2 00 04 56
199/1 00 04 44
199/2 00 20 88
198/3 00 05 90
198/8 00 02 96
197/2 00 02 80
197/5 00 02 60
197/1 00 08 30
188/1 00 00 01
197/6 00 00 91
189 00 00 55
195 00 09 74
192/1 00 20 12
192/2 00 00 73
193 00 38 88
[F. No. L-14014/155/2022-GP-II(E- 43789)]
RAKESH MISHRA, Under Secy.
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