Date: 2022-11-15Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of Notification in the Extraordinary Gazette of India u/s 6(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 Petroleum Pipeline in Karnataka
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of the right of user in land for laying a petroleum product pipeline in Karnataka. The notification, dated November 3, 2022, declares the acquisition of land rights for Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to construct a pipeline from Hassan, Karnataka, to Cherlapalli, Telangana. The key finding is that the Central Government has finalized the land acquisition process, transferring the right of user to HPCL while ensuring HPCL's liability for compensation.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of a notification concerning the acquisition of land use rights for a petroleum pipeline project. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text, focusing on the key provisions, stakeholders, and likely implications.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a specific action under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962. It builds upon previous notifications (S.O. No. 3944 E dated 25th October, 2019, S.O. No 2985 E dated 26th August 2020, and S.O. No 2960 E dated 22th July 2021) declaring the intention to acquire the right of user in the land.
* **Core Objective:** To acquire the right of user in specific land parcels for the purpose of laying a petroleum product pipeline by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL).
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This policy constitutes a step within an ongoing process. The rationale is to facilitate the construction of a pipeline for the transportation of petroleum products from Hassan (Karnataka) to Cherlapalli (Telangana). The notification indicates that previous steps, including notifications of intent and reports from the competent authority, have been completed, justifying the final acquisition of land use rights. The ultimate problem addressed is the need for infrastructure to transport petroleum products, and the policy is a necessary step towards creating that infrastructure.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification officially declares the acquisition of the right of user in the land specified in the Schedule for laying the pipeline. Crucially, it directs that the right of user vests in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) upon publication of the declaration, rather than the Central Government. HPCL is then exclusively liable for compensation as per Section 10 of the PMP Act, 1962. Section 13 of the act dictates that no legal proceedings can be initiated against certain government bodies or the corporation for matters pertaining to the pipeline. The schedule lists specific survey numbers in the Sira Taluka, Tumkuru District, Karnataka, with their corresponding land area (acres and guntas) for which the right of user is acquired.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
* **Directly Affected:** Landowners in the Sira Taluka, Tumkuru District, Karnataka, whose land falls within the specified survey numbers.
* **Key Stakeholders:**
* Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL): Responsible for laying the pipeline and providing compensation.
* Central Government (Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas): Overseeing the acquisition process.
* Competent Authority (as referenced in the text): Conducted the report under Section 6 of the Act.
* Residents and businesses in the region that will benefit from the petroleum product transportation via pipeline.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is responsible for the actual laying of the pipeline and payment of compensation to landowners. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas provides oversight.
* **Timelines and Procedures:** The notification takes effect upon publication. Compensation procedures would follow Section 10 of the PMP Act, 1962. Further actions involving HPCL to begin construction can be inferred.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome is the unencumbered right of HPCL to use the specified land for the pipeline construction. This will facilitate the timely completion of the petroleum product pipeline, improving the infrastructure for transporting these products from Hassan to Cherlapalli. The acquisition aims to improve the efficiency and security of petroleum product supply in the region.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification signifies a crucial step in the development of petroleum infrastructure. By acquiring the right of user in the specified land and vesting it directly in HPCL, the government facilitates the construction of the Hassan-Cherlapalli pipeline. This action has direct implications for landowners in the affected areas and contributes to the larger goal of enhancing the petroleum product supply chain. The report underscores the importance of understanding the specific provisions of this notification for all stakeholders involved.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry that issued the notification.
New Delhi: The city where the notification was issued.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The Act under which the notification is issued, concerning the acquisition of land for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Karnataka: The state where the pipeline is being laid.
Telangana: The destination state of the pipeline.
Hassan Karnataka: Starting point of the pipeline.
Cherlapalli Telangana: Destination of the pipeline.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited: The company responsible for laying the pipeline and liable for compensation.
Sira Taluka: Taluka where the land acquisition is taking place.
Tumkuru District: District where the land acquisition is taking place.
Dyagerahalli: Village where land acquisition is taking place.
Bevinahalli: Village where land acquisition is taking place.
Karehalli: Village where land acquisition is taking place.
Thadakaluru: Village where land acquisition is taking place.
Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi: Place where the document was printed.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—ईप-खण्ड (ii)
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प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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स.ं 5082] नइ ददल्ली, मगं लवार, नवम्ब र 15, 2022/कार्ततक 24, 1944
No. 5082] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022/KARTIKA 24, 1944
परे ोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गसै मत्रं ालय
ऄजधसचू ना
नइ ददल् ली, 3 नवम् बर, 2022
का.अ. 5302(ऄ).—केन्द्रीय सरकार ने पेरोजलयम और खजनज पाआपलाआन (भूजम म े ईपयोग के ऄजधकार का ऄजजन)
ऄजधजनयम, 1962 (1962 का 50) (जजसे आसम े आसके पश्चात ईक्त ऄजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3 की ईपधारा (1) के
ऄधीन जारी की गइ भारत सरकार के पेरोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गैस मंत्रालय की ऄजधसूचना संख्या का. अ.3944(ऄ)
तारीख 25 ऄक्टूबर, 2019 और ऄजधसूचना संख्या का. अ.2985(ऄ) तारीख 26 ऄगस्ट्त,2020 और ऄजधसूचना संख्या
का. अ.2960 (ऄ) तारीख 22 जुलाइ, 2021 जो भारत के ऄसाधारण राजपत्र संख्या 3558 तारीख 31 ऄक्टूबर, 2019
और ऄसाधारण राजपत्र संख्या 2654 तारीख 02 जसतम्बर, 2020 और ऄसाधारण राजपत्र संख्या 2754 तारीख 27
जुलाइ, 2021 को प्रकाजित की गइ थी, द्वारा ईस ऄजधसूचना स े सलग्न ऄनुसूची म े जवजनदरष्ट भूजम म े कनाजटक राज्य म े
पेरोजलयम पदाथज पररवहन के जलए जहन्द्दस्ट्ु तान पेरोजलयम कोपोरेिन जलजमटेड द्वारा हासन (कनाजटक) स े चेरलापल्ली
(तेलगं ाना) पाआपलाआन जबछान े के प्रयोजन के जलए ईपयोग के ऄजधकार का ऄजजन के ऄपने अिय की घोषणा की थी ;
और ईक्त ऄसाधारण राजपत्र ऄजधसूचना की प्रजतया जनता को तारीख 27.12.2019 तक ईपलब्ध करा दी गइ
थी;
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी न,े ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 6 की ईपधारा (1) के ऄधीन केन्द्रीय सरकार को ररपोट ज दे दी
ह;ै
7581 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
और केन्द्रीय सरकार न,े ईक्त ररपोट ज पर जवचार करने के पश्चात, और यह समाधान हो जाने पर दक ईक्त भूजम
पाआपलाआन जबछाने के जलए ऄपेजक्षत ह,ै ईसम े ईपयोग के ऄजधकार का ऄजनज करने का जवजनश्चय दकया ह ै;
ऄतः ऄब, केन्द्रीय सरकार, ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 6 की ईपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए,
यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक आस ऄजधसूचना स े सलग्न ऄनुसूची मे जवजनदरष्ट भूजम म े पाआपलाआन जबछान े के जलए ईपयोग के
ऄजधकार का ऄजजन दकया जाए ;
और केन्द्रीय सरकार ईक्त ऄजधजनयम दक धारा 6 दक ईपधारा (4) द्वारा प्रदत िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुय,े यह
जनदेि देती ह ैदक ईक्त भूजम म ेईपयोग का ऄजधकार आस घोषणा के प्रकािन की तारीख के केन्द्रीय सरकार म ेजनजहत होने के
बजाए, सभी जवल्लगं मों स े मक्तु होकर जहन्द्दस्ट्ु तान पेरोजलयम कापोरेिन जलजमटेड म ेजनजहत होगा ।
पेरोजलयम और खजनज पाआपलाआन ऄजधजनयम, 1962 की धारा 10 के ऄधीन दकसी भी क्षजतपूर्तत के जलए
जहन्द्दस्ट्ु तान पेरोजलयम कापोरेिन जलजमटेड पणू जतया ईतरदायी होगी और धारा 13 के ऄधीन पाआपलाआन स े संबजन्द्धत दकसी
भी मामले पर केन्द्रीय सरकार, सक्षम प्राजधकारी और दकसी भी राज्य सरकार या कापोरेिन के जवरुद्ध कोइ वाद या कानूनी
कायजवाही नहीं हो सकेगी ।
ऄनसु चू ी
तालकु : जसरा जजला : तमु कुरु राज्य : कनाटज क
क्षत्रे फल
क्रमाकं गावाँ का नाम सव ेन ं
एकर् गटुं ा
1 2 3 4 5
1 द्यागेरहल्ली 59/2 00 08
2 59/4 00 01
3 बेजवनाहल्ली 214/1 00 01
4 करेहल्ली 76/1 00 01
5 70/1 00 01
6 तडकलरुु 30/5 00 01
7 22 00 02
8 172/8 00 01
[फा. स.ं अर-12030(27)/2/2019-ओअर-I/इ 30930]
पी. सोमाकुमार, ऄवर सजचव
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 3rd November, 2022
S.O. 5302(E).—Whereas by a notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Petroleum and
Natural Gas S.O. No. 3944 (E) dated the 25th October, 2019 and S.O. No 2985 (E) dated the 26th August 2020 and
S.O. No 2960 (E) dated the 22th July 2021 issued under sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Petroleum and Minerals
Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962), (hereinafter referred to as the said Act),[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : ऄसाधारण 3
published in the Extra Ordinary Gazette of India No 3558 dated the 31th October, 2019 and Extraordinary Gazette of
India No 2654 dated the 02nd September, 2020 and Extra Ordinary Gazette of India No 2754 dated the 27th July 2021
the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the right of user in the land specified in the Schedule
appended to that notification for the purpose of laying pipeline in State of Karnataka for transportation of Petroleum
Product, from Hassan (Karnataka) to Cherlapalli (Telangana) Pipeline by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited;
And whereas copies of the said Extra Ordinary Gazette notification were made available to the public up to
27.12.2019
And whereas the competent authority has under sub-section (1) of section 6 of the said Act submitted report
to the Central Government;
And whereas the Central Government, after considering the said report and on being satisfied that the said
land is required for laying the pipeline, has decided to acquire right of user therein;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 6 of the said Act, the
Central Government hereby declares that the right of user in the land specified in the Schedule appended to this
notification is hereby acquired for laying the pipeline;
And further, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of section 6 of the said Act, the Central
Government hereby directs that the right of user in the said land for laying the pipeline shall, instead of vesting in the
Central Government, vest on the date of publication of the declaration, in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited,
free from all encumbrances.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited shall be exclusively liable for any compensation in terms of
Section 10 of the P&MP Act, 1962. According to Section13, no suit, or other legal proceeding would lie against the
Central Government, Competent Authority or any State Government or Corporation for any matter relating to the
pipeline.
SCHEDULE
Taluka : Sira District : Tumkuru State : Karnataka
Area
Sr.No. Name of The Village Survey No.
Acres Guntas
1 2 3 4 5
1 Dyagerahalli 59/2 00 08
2 59/4 00 01
3 Bevinahalli 214/1 00 01
4 Karehalli 76/1 00 01
5 70/1 00 01
6 Thadakaluru 30/5 00 01
7 22 00 02
8 172/8 00 01
[F. No. R- 12030(27)/2/2019-OR-I/E-30930]
P. SOMAKUMAR, Under Secy.
Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.