Date: 2021-12-17Category: 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 Project
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, declaring the intention to acquire the Right of User (RoU) in specific lands in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh for the purpose of laying a natural gas pipeline by GAIL India Ltd. as part of the Srikakulam Angul Pipeline (SAPL) project. The notification outlines the process for landowners to object to the acquisition and provides a schedule of affected land parcels. This acquisition is deemed necessary in the public interest for the transportation of natural gas.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of a government notification (S.O. 5296(E)) regarding the acquisition of the Right of User (RoU) for land required for the Srikakulam Angul Pipeline (SAPL) project in Andhra Pradesh. This analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a new policy implementation action based on **The Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962**.
* **Core Objective:** The core objective, as stated explicitly in the notification, is to facilitate the transportation of natural gas by acquiring the Right of User (RoU) in land required for the Srikakulam Angul Pipeline (SAPL) project. This acquisition is declared to be in the public interest.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This policy addresses the need to establish infrastructure for natural gas transportation. The construction of the Srikakulam Angul Pipeline (SAPL) project necessitates the acquisition of land rights to lay the pipeline. The government deems this project essential for public interest, implying that increased access to natural gas is considered beneficial for the region and the nation.
**5. Key Provisions:**
The notification establishes the following key provisions:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government formally declares its intention to acquire the Right of User in the lands described in the attached schedule.
* **Legal Basis:** The action is taken under the authority of Sub Section i of the Section 3 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of User in the land Act, 1962 (50 of 1962).
* **Objection Mechanism:** Landowners who have an interest in the scheduled lands are granted the right to object in writing to the RoU acquisition or the laying of the pipeline.
* **Objection Timeline:** Landowners have 21 days from the date the notification is published in the Gazette of India and made available to the general public to submit their objections.
* **Competent Authority:** Objections must be addressed to the Competent Authority, GAIL India Ltd., SrikakulamAngul Pipeline Project, Hotel Sunrise, Arasavilli road junction, Srikakulam 532001, Andhra Pradesh.
* **Land Schedule:** The notification includes a detailed schedule listing the specific land parcels affected by the acquisition. This schedule includes the district, state, name of the mandal, name of the village, survey number, and area (in Hector, Are, and Sq.mtr.) of each parcel.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners within the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh whose land parcels are listed in the schedule attached to the notification.
* GAIL India Ltd., the company responsible for laying the natural gas pipeline.
* The General Public, who are expected to benefit from the improved natural gas infrastructure.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, is responsible for issuing the notification and overseeing the land acquisition process. GAIL India Ltd. is responsible for the pipeline project and for receiving and addressing landowners' objections.
* **Timeline:** Landowners have 21 days to file objections after the notification is published. The notification was issued on the 13th of December, 2021. Further timelines for land acquisition and pipeline construction are not specified in the text.
* **Procedure:** The procedure involves publishing the notification, allowing landowners to object, and presumably reviewing and addressing those objections before proceeding with the RoU acquisition and pipeline construction.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The expected outcomes are:
* Acquisition of the Right of User in the specified lands by the government.
* Construction of the Srikakulam Angul Pipeline (SAPL) by GAIL India Ltd.
* Improved infrastructure for the transportation of natural gas.
* Potential benefits to the public through increased access to natural gas.
* Potential impacts (both positive and negative) on the affected landowners, depending on the RoU terms and compensation provided.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification represents a key step in the implementation of the Srikakulam Angul Pipeline project. It initiates the process of acquiring the necessary land rights for the pipeline construction. Landowners in the affected areas should carefully review the notification and its schedule and take appropriate action within the specified timeframe if they have any objections. The successful completion of this project should contribute to improved natural gas infrastructure and potential benefits for the public.
Key Entities Referenced
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS: A ministry of the Government of India, the issuing authority of the notification.
New Delhi: The city in India where the notification was issued.
13th December, 2021: The date of the notification.
Central Government: The government of India.
SRIKAKULAM ANGUL PIPELINE SAPL PROJECT: A natural gas transportation pipeline project.
Srikakulam District: A district in Andhra Pradesh where the pipeline is being laid.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India where the pipeline is being laid.
GAIL India Ltd.: The company laying the natural gas pipeline.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of User in the Land Act, 1962: The law under which the right of user in the land is being acquired.
SrikakulamAngul Pipeline Project: A project office of GAIL India Ltd.
Hotel Sunrise, Arasavilli road junction, Srikakulam 532001, Andhra Pradesh: Address of Competent Authority, GAIL India Ltd.
Kanchili: Mandal name of village in Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh
Poleru: Village name in Kanchili Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh
Bellupada: Village name in Kanchili Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh
Dolagovindapuram: Village name in Kanchili Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh
Rekhadevipuram: Village name in Kanchili Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh
Kolluru: Village name in Kanchili Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh
Gundam: Village name in Kanchili Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh
Mathamsariapalle: Village name in Kanchili Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh
Podabhadra: Village name in Kanchili Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh
Veeraramachandrapuram: Village name in Kanchili Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh
Bhogavami: Village name in Kanchili Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh
Bonamali: Village name in Kanchili Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh
Janaghai: Village name in Kanchili Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh
Jalantrakota: Village name in Kanchili Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh
Sasanam: Village name in Kanchili Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh
RAKESH MISHRA: Under Secretary.