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 Pavagada, 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 regarding the acquisition of the Right of User (RoU) in land for the transportation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) via the Hassan-Cherlapalli pipeline. This policy authorizes Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to lay the pipeline and outlines the process for acquiring land rights in Pavagada Taluk, Tumakuru District, Karnataka. Key findings include the explicit granting of RoU acquisition powers, a defined process for landowners to object, and identification of specific land parcels affected. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an overview of a notification published by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas concerning the acquisition of the Right of User in land for the Hassan-Cherlapalli LPG pipeline project. The analysis is based solely on the text of the provided notification. **3. Policy Overview:** This is a new policy initiative, not an amendment. The core objective, as explicitly stated in the text, is to facilitate the transportation of LPG from Hassan, Karnataka, to Cherlapalli, Telangana, by enabling the laying of a pipeline by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). This is achieved through the acquisition of the Right of User (RoU) in the necessary land. **4. Background and Rationale:** The policy addresses the need for infrastructure development to support the transportation of LPG, a crucial energy resource. The notification explicitly states that the project is "necessary in the public interest." The underlying problem is the lack of infrastructure for efficient LPG transportation between Hassan and Cherlapalli. This policy aims to resolve that by providing the legal framework for acquiring the necessary land rights. **5. Key Provisions:** This notification grants the Central Government's intention to acquire the Right of User in land for laying the Hassan-Cherlapalli LPG pipeline. Specifically: * **Authorization:** It authorizes Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to lay the pipeline. * **Land Acquisition:** It initiates the process of acquiring the Right of User (RoU) in land located in Pavagada Taluk, Tumakuru District, Karnataka, as detailed in the schedule. * **Legal Basis:** It invokes the powers conferred by subsection 1 of section 3 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962. * **Objection Mechanism:** It establishes a process for individuals interested in the land to object in writing to the acquisition of the RoU within twenty-one days of the notification being made available to the public. * **Contact Information:** It provides the contact information for "The Competent Authority SLAO, Hassan Cherlapalli LPG Pipeline Project, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited" to whom objections should be addressed. * **Schedule of Affected Land:** Lists the specific villages and survey numbers of the land parcels to be affected (Kenchammanahalli 624, 642). **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this policy are: * Landowners in Pavagada Taluk, Tumakuru District, Karnataka, specifically those owning land within the survey numbers listed in the schedule (Kenchammanahalli 624, 642). * Residents of Kenchammanahalli * Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). Other stakeholders include: * The Competent Authority SLAO, Hassan Cherlapalli LPG Pipeline Project, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited. * The Central Government (Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas). * The general public who will benefit from improved LPG transportation infrastructure. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency:** Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is responsible for laying the pipeline. The "Competent Authority SLAO" is responsible for handling objections and likely facilitating the acquisition process. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas oversees the project and provides the legal framework. * **Timelines:** Landowners have twenty-one days from the date the Gazette of India is made available to the public to submit objections. No other specific timelines are provided in the text. * **Procedures:** The procedure involves: notification, opportunity for objections, RoU acquisition (assumed, though not explicitly detailed beyond the initial declaration of intent). **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this policy is the establishment of the Hassan-Cherlapalli LPG pipeline. This will facilitate the efficient and reliable transportation of LPG between the two locations. This should reduce transportation costs, improve LPG availability, and potentially lower prices for consumers. The impact on landowners will involve granting the Right of User to HPCL, which may involve compensation and potentially some restrictions on land use. **9. Conclusion:** The notification represents a crucial step in developing the Hassan-Cherlapalli LPG pipeline. It provides the legal basis for acquiring the Right of User in the necessary land, outlines the process for landowners to object, and sets the stage for HPCL to proceed with the pipeline construction. This policy is significant because it addresses a critical infrastructure gap and promises to improve LPG transportation, benefiting consumers and the economy.

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