Publication of Notification in the Extraordinary Gazette of India u/s 3(1) of the PMP Act, 1962 (50 of 1962) relating to land schedule in respect of Hassan Cherlapalli LPG Pipeline Project of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited for acquisition of ROU in the State of Karnataka Taluk Sira, District Tumakuru

## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User for Hassan-Cherlapalli LPG Pipeline **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) in land for the transportation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) via the Hassan-Cherlapalli pipeline. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) will lay the pipeline from Hassan, Karnataka, to Cherlapalli, Telangana. The Central Government declares its intention to acquire RoU in land in Sira Taluk, Tumakuru District, Karnataka, as specified in the attached schedule. Affected parties have 21 days to object to the acquisition. The core purpose is to facilitate the construction of the LPG pipeline, deemed necessary in the public interest. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an overview and analysis of a notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas concerning the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) for the Hassan-Cherlapalli LPG pipeline project, based solely on the provided text. The aim is to inform stakeholders, particularly those in the affected areas or involved in the petroleum and natural gas industry, about the key aspects of this notification. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as stated in the provided text, is to acquire the Right of User in land for the transportation of LPG via the Hassan-Cherlapalli pipeline. This is explicitly stated as being "necessary in the public interest." **4. Background and Rationale:** * **New Policy:** The notification suggests a need to facilitate the transportation of LPG between Hassan, Karnataka, and Cherlapalli, Telangana. The text implies that existing infrastructure or transportation methods are either insufficient or non-existent, necessitating the construction of a new pipeline. The statement "necessary in the public interest" suggests that this pipeline is considered vital for meeting the LPG demands of the region. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * **New Policy:** This notification establishes the following key provisions: * **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire the Right of User in land specified in the attached schedule for laying the Hassan-Cherlapalli LPG pipeline. * **Pipeline Operator:** Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is identified as the entity responsible for laying the pipeline. * **Affected Area:** The land acquisition is focused on Sira Taluk, Tumakuru District, Karnataka. A schedule lists the specific survey numbers and areas (in acres and guntas) affected in various villages. * **Objection Mechanism:** Individuals with an interest in the land have 21 days from the date the notification is made available to the public to submit written objections to the acquisition. * **Competent Authority:** The Competent Authority for submitting objections is identified as SLAO,HassanCherlapalli LPG Pipeline Project, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Government of India Enterprises, No 520, 2nd Main Road, New K H B Layout, Opposite New Bus stand, Hassan 573 201, Karnataka. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this notification include: * Landowners and individuals with an interest in the land identified in the schedule in Sira Taluk, Tumakuru District, Karnataka. * Residents of the villages listed in the schedule: Dyagerahalli, Hosuru, Nejanthi, Thadakaluru, Chiratahalli and potentially others. * Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). * The Competent Authority identified for handling objections. * Petroleum and Natural Gas industry participants. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies mentioned:** Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (Central Government), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), The Competent Authority SLAO,HassanCherlapalli LPG Pipeline Project. * **Timelines or procedures specified:** Landowners have 21 days to object to the acquisition from when the notification is publicly available. The procedure for objecting involves submitting written objections to the Competent Authority. * The area falling under each survey number in the mentioned villages is listed in the schedule. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** * **New Policy:** The intended outcomes of this notification include: * Facilitating the construction of the Hassan-Cherlapalli LPG pipeline. * Ensuring a secure and efficient supply of LPG to Cherlapalli, Telangana, via the new pipeline. * Potentially benefiting the general public by ensuring access to LPG. * The potential impact of the policy will be on the landowners who will lose their land. Compensation to these landowners should be adequately addressed. **9. Conclusion:** The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas notification signals the commencement of land acquisition for the Hassan-Cherlapalli LPG pipeline project. This project, undertaken by HPCL, aims to establish a crucial infrastructure link for LPG transportation. Landowners within the specified areas are advised to review the notification carefully and adhere to the objection procedures and timelines outlined, if they wish to raise concerns. The project is deemed to be in the public interest and is expected to enhance the supply and distribution of LPG in the region.

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