Date: 12-Apr-2023Category: 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.
This gazette notification, numbered S.O. 1698(E) and dated April 6, 2023, declares the acquisition of the Right of User (RoU) in specified lands for laying a pipeline for the transportation of natural gas through the Srikakulam-Angul Pipeline (SAPL) & Spur pipeline in the state of Odisha by GAIL (India) Limited.
The notification is issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, and refers to previous notifications S.O. No. 3575(E) dated 27.07.2022, S.O. No. 2222(E) dated 12.05.2022 and S.O. No. 561(E) dated 03.02.2022 regarding the intention to acquire the RoU.
The RoU will vest in GAIL (India) Limited, free from all encumbrances, instead of the Government of India.
Key Changes
Acquisition of Right of User (RoU) is confirmed for land required for laying the Srikakulam-Angul Pipeline (SAPL) & Spur pipeline in Odisha by GAIL.
The RoU is transferred to GAIL (India) Limited directly, effective from the date of publication of the gazette, free from all encumbrances.
The land details, including district, tehsil, village, survey number, and area (in Hectare, Are, and Sq. meters), are specified in the schedule attached to the notification for Rayagada, Kalahandi and Koraput districts in the state of Odisha.
The notification references and builds upon earlier notifications: S.O. No. 3575(E) dated 27.07.2022, S.O. No. 2222(E) dated 12.05.2022 and S.O. No. 561(E) dated 03.02.2022.
Impact Analysis
GAIL (India) Limited
Action Item: GAIL needs to ensure compliance with all environmental and safety regulations during pipeline laying activities. They should also coordinate with local authorities and landowners for smooth execution.
Landowners
Action Item: Landowners need to be informed about the restrictions on land use above the pipeline.
Government of India
Action Item: The Government needs to ensure that GAIL adheres to all regulatory requirements and that landowners receive fair compensation. Monitoring the project's progress and addressing any disputes that may arise is also necessary.
State Government of Odisha
Action Item: The State Government should provide necessary support to GAIL for obtaining clearances and approvals. They should also assist in resolving any land-related issues.
Local Communities
Action Item: GAIL should engage with local communities to address their concerns and provide information about the project's benefits. Implementing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in the region can also help build positive relationships.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Government of India ministry responsible for the exploration, production, refining, distribution, marketing, import, export, and conservation of petroleum, natural gas, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas.
GAIL (India) Limited: A Maharatna PSU and India's largest natural gas processing and distribution company responsible for laying the Srikakulam-Angul Pipeline (SAPL) & Spur pipeline.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of Users in Land) Act, 1962: The Indian law that empowers the government to acquire the right of user in land for laying petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Srikakulam-Angul Pipeline (SAPL) & Spur pipeline: The natural gas pipeline project for which the Right of User is being acquired.
Rayagada, Kalahandi, Koraput: The districts in the state of Odisha where the land is being acquired for the pipeline project.