Date: 2022-05-17Category: 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.
**Report on Notification Regarding Right of User Acquisition for Srikakulam Angul Pipeline Project**
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) in land for the transportation of Natural Gas from the Srikakulam Angul Pipeline (SAPL) project, undertaken by GAIL India Ltd., in Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh. The core purpose of this notification is to formally declare the Central Government's intention to acquire RoU in specified lands for the pipeline project. The key finding is that this notification initiates the process of land acquisition for the project, outlining the rights of landowners to object and the procedures involved.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the notification S.O. 2251(E), published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Subsection (ii) on May 17, 2022, concerning the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) for the Srikakulam Angul Pipeline (SAPL) project. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* Core Objective(s): The core objective of this notification is to declare the Central Government's intention to acquire the Right of User in land for laying a natural gas pipeline by GAIL India Ltd., specifically for the Srikakulam Angul Pipeline (SAPL) project. This project intends to transport natural gas from Srikakulam District in Andhra Pradesh state.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* New Policy: This is a new notification for the specific purpose of acquiring the Right of User for the Srikakulam Angul Pipeline Project. The notification states that the land acquisition is "necessary in the public interest" for the transportation of Natural Gas, suggesting a need to improve gas infrastructure in the region.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* New Policy:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The central government declares its intention to acquire the Right of User (RoU) in the land described in the schedule.
* **Project Details:** The RoU is for the purpose of laying a natural gas pipeline from the SRIKAKULAM ANGUL PIPELINE SAPL PROJECT to be laid by GAIL India Ltd. in Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh.
* **Right to Object:** Persons interested in the land have 21 days from the date of publication of the notification to object to the acquisition or laying of the pipeline.
* **Objection Procedure:** Objections must be submitted in writing to the Competent Authority, GAIL India Ltd., at a specified address in Srikakulam.
* **Land Schedule:** A detailed schedule lists the specific plots of land (by survey number) in various villages and mandals of Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh, where the RoU is to be acquired, along with their respective areas in hectares, ares and square meters. The villages are Lothuru, Gopivallabhapuram, Tekkalipatnam, Modugulaputti, Gokarnapuram, Kodukoligam, Karajada, Muktapuram, Champapuram, Marripadu K, and Jharibadra, Murukuntibadra.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners and individuals with interests in the land parcels listed in the attached schedule within the Srikakulam District of Andhra Pradesh.
* GAIL India Ltd., as the company responsible for laying the pipeline.
* The Competent Authority designated to receive objections related to the land acquisition.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* Responsible Agency/Bodies:
* Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (issuing authority)
* GAIL India Ltd. (implementing agency for the pipeline project and responsible for addressing objections)
* Competent Authority (receives and presumably addresses objections)
* Timelines/Procedures:
* 21-day period for landowners to submit objections after the notification is published.
* The procedure involves submitting written objections to the specified address of the Competent Authority, GAIL India Ltd.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* New Policy: The intended outcome is to facilitate the laying of the natural gas pipeline by acquiring the necessary Right of User in the specified land. This is expected to improve natural gas transportation infrastructure in the region, potentially leading to economic benefits and improved access to energy resources. Successful completion of the land acquisition process is crucial for the timely execution of the Srikakulam Angul Pipeline project.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification analyzed declares the Central Government's intention to acquire Right of User in land for the Srikakulam Angul Pipeline project. It is significant because it marks the formal beginning of the land acquisition process, which is essential for the timely completion of this infrastructure project. Stakeholders, particularly landowners, should be aware of their rights to object and the procedures for doing so within the specified timeframe.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of User in the land Act, 1962: A law pertaining to the acquisition of right of user in land for petroleum and mineral pipelines
Central Government: The governing body declaring its intention to acquire the Right of User.
SRIKAKULAM ANGUL PIPELINE SAPLPROJECT: A natural gas transportation project involving a pipeline.
Srikakulam District: A district in Andhra Pradesh, India, where the pipeline is being laid.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India where the pipeline is being laid.
GAIL India Ltd.: The company responsible for laying the natural gas pipeline.
SrikakulamAngul Pipeline Project: A pipeline project of GAIL India Ltd. with an office in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh.
Hotel Sunrise, Arasavalli road junction, Srikakulam-532001, Andhra Pradesh: The address of Competent Authority, GAIL India Ltd for the SrikakulamAngul Pipeline Project
Palasa: A mandal in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh.
Lothuru: A village within the Palasa mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh.
Gopivallabhapuram: A village within the Palasa mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh.
Tekkalipatnam: A village within the Palasa mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh.
Modugulaputti: A village within the Palasa mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh.
Meliyaputti: A mandal in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh.
Gokarnapuram: A village within the Meliyaputti mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh.
Kodukoligam: A village within the Meliyaputti mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh.
Karajada: A village within the Meliyaputti mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh.
Muktapuram: A village within the Meliyaputti mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh.
Champapuram: A village within the Meliyaputti mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh.
Marripadu K: A village within the Meliyaputti mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh.
Jharibadra: A village within the Meliyaputti mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh.
Murukuntibadra: A village within the Meliyaputti mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh.
New Delhi: Place of Publication
RAKESH MISHRA: Under Secy.