Date: 2022-10-14Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of notification in the Extraordinary Gazette of India under 3(1) of the PMP Act, 1962 (50 of 1962) related to the land schedule in respect of Haldia Barauni Pipeline System Projects of Indian Oil Corporation Limited for acquisition of ROU in the State of West Bengal Police station Khoyrasole, Dubrajpur, Illambazar, Bolpur,Ausgram II, Ausgram I, Bhatra, Galsi II, Burdwan I, Masila 57, khandaghosh, Raina II, Arambag, Distt Birbhum, Burdwan and Hooghly
## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User for Haldia Barauni Pipeline Systems Project
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Central Government regarding the acquisition of the right of user in land for the transportation of petroleum products from the Haldia Refinery in West Bengal to the Barauni Refinery in Bihar. This project, undertaken by Indian Oil Corporation Limited under the Haldia Barauni Pipeline Systems Project, necessitates the acquisition of land rights for pipeline laying. The report outlines the policy’s objectives, key provisions, affected stakeholders, inferred implementation aspects, and expected outcomes based solely on the provided text.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of a government notification pertaining to the acquisition of right of user in land for the Haldia Barauni Pipeline Systems Project. The analysis is based exclusively on the provided text of the notification and its accompanying schedule.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Core Objective(s):** Based on the provided text, the core objective is to acquire the right of user in land for laying a pipeline to transport petroleum products from Haldia Refinery in West Bengal to Barauni Refinery in Bihar. This acquisition is deemed necessary in the public interest.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** The policy addresses the need for a physical infrastructure (a pipeline) to facilitate the transportation of petroleum products between the two refineries. The rationale is that such a pipeline is in the public interest, suggesting potential benefits such as efficient product delivery, economic activity, and energy security.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **New Policy:** The text details the following key provisions:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire the right of user in specific lands for the pipeline project.
* **Project Scope:** The project involves laying a pipeline under the Haldia Barauni Pipeline Systems Project by Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
* **Land Description:** The specific lands affected are detailed in the Schedule annexed to the notification, including District, State, Police Station, Name of Mouza, Survey No., Square Hectare, Are and Metre. The areas are located across Birbhum and Burdwan districts in West Bengal, and Hooghly district of West Bengal.
* **Right to Object:** Individuals with an interest in the land have 21 days from the date the notification is made publicly available to submit written objections to the acquisition.
* **Objection Procedure:** Objections must be submitted in writing to Shri Biswanath Samajder, Competent Authority, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Pipeline Division, Haldia Barauni Pipeline Systems Project, at the address provided.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners or individuals with an interest in the lands described in the Schedule in Birbhum, Burdwan and Hooghly districts in West Bengal, as their land rights are directly affected.
* Indian Oil Corporation Limited, as the entity responsible for implementing the Haldia Barauni Pipeline Systems Project.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies mentioned:**
* Central Government (issuing the notification and declaring the intent to acquire land rights).
* Indian Oil Corporation Limited (responsible for the pipeline project).
* Competent Authority (Shri Biswanath Samajder) within Indian Oil Corporation Limited is designated to receive objections.
* **Timelines or procedures specified in the text:**
* Landowners have 21 days to submit objections from the date the notification is made available to the public.
* The notification refers to Section 3(1) of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962, implying that the implementation will follow the procedures outlined in that Act.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **New Policy:** The intended outcomes of this policy, based on the text, are:
* Facilitating the laying of the Haldia Barauni pipeline, enabling the efficient transportation of petroleum products between the two refineries.
* Contributing to the "public interest" through a presumably more efficient and secure petroleum product supply chain.
* Potentially impacting the landowners whose land is subject to the right of user acquisition, whether positively or negatively.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification outlines the Central Government's intent to acquire the right of user in land for the Haldia Barauni Pipeline Systems Project, a crucial infrastructure development for the transportation of petroleum products. The policy details affected areas, provides a mechanism for landowners to voice objections, and establishes Indian Oil Corporation Limited as the implementing agency. This initiative aims to improve the transportation infrastructure for petroleum products, ultimately serving the public interest, although impacting landowners in the process.
Key Entities Referenced
Haldia Refinery: A petroleum refinery located in the state of West Bengal.
West Bengal: A state in India.
Barauni Refinery: A petroleum refinery located in the State of Bihar.
Bihar: A state in India.
Haldia Barauni Pipeline Systems Project: A pipeline project for the transportation of Petroleum Products from Haldia Refinery to Barauni Refinery.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited: The company responsible for laying the pipeline for the Haldia Barauni Pipeline Systems Project.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The legal act under which the Central Government intends to acquire the right of user in land for laying the pipeline.
Shri Biswanath Samajder: Competent Authority, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Pipeline Division, Haldia Barauni Pipeline Systems Project.
Pipeline Division, Haldia Barauni Pipeline Systems Project: A division of Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
Sahid Khudiram Sarani: Location of Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Pipeline Division, Haldia Barauni Pipeline Systems Project office
Durgapur: City in West Bengal, location of Indian Oil Corporation Limited office.
Pashchim Burdwan: District in West Bengal, location of Indian Oil Corporation Limited office.
Birbhum: A district in West Bengal through which the pipeline will pass.
Burdwan: A district in West Bengal through which the pipeline will pass.
Hooghly: A district in West Bengal through which the pipeline will pass.
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS: The government ministry issuing the notification.
New Delhi: Location of the ministry.