Date: 2025-06-23Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of notification in the Extraordinary Gazette of India under section 3(1) of Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (PMP), Act 1962 (50 of 1962), for acquisition of Right of User (ROU) laying pipeline from drill site MWD24 To MWD01 VIA MWD04, 07, 12, 32 passing through Mevad and Jagudan Villages, Taluka Mehsana, Mehsana District in the State of Gujarat.
## Report on Land Acquisition for Petroleum Pipeline: MWD24 to MWD01 via MWD04, 07, 12 32
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, concerning the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) in land for laying a petroleum pipeline. The core purpose, as stated in the text, is to facilitate the construction of a pipeline by the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) from drill site MWD24 to MWD01 via MWD04, 07, and 12 32, passing through Mevad and Jagudan villages in Gujarat. Key findings include the specific survey numbers and areas of land affected, the process for landowners to object to the laying of the pipeline, and the responsible agency, ONGC.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a detailed overview of the notification S.O. 2775(E), issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on June 20, 2025, regarding the acquisition of RoU in land for a petroleum pipeline project. The analysis is based solely on the information provided within the policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy initiative specifically addressing land acquisition for this particular pipeline project.
* **Core Objective(s):** The primary objective, as derived from the text, is to acquire the necessary Right of User in land to facilitate the laying of a petroleum pipeline by ONGC between specified drill sites and villages in Gujarat.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* The text indicates that the Central Government deems this pipeline construction necessary in the public interest. The underlying problem addressed is the need to transport petroleum and natural gas resources efficiently, requiring infrastructure development. The notification provides the legal framework for acquiring the necessary land rights for this project.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* The key provision is the Central Government's declaration of its intention to acquire the Right of User in specific land parcels as detailed in the provided schedule. The notification also establishes a process for landowners to object to the pipeline laying within 21 days of the notification date. The notification clearly defines the areas where the RoU needs to be acquired through survey numbers and land area measurements.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the text, the direct target audience and stakeholders are:
* Landowners in Mevad and Jagudan villages, Taluka Mehsana, Mehsana district, Gujarat, whose land falls within the specified survey numbers.
* The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), as the entity responsible for laying the pipeline.
* Potentially, the local community and industries that rely on the transportation of petroleum and natural gas.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency:** The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) is responsible for laying the pipeline and managing the land acquisition process. The "Competent Authority, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited, Land Acquisition Department, KDM Bhavan, Palavasana, MEHSANA384003, GUJARAT" is the contact for objections.
* **Timelines:** Landowners have 21 days from the date of the notification (June 20, 2025) to file objections.
* **Procedures:** Landowners who object must submit their objections to the Competent Authority at ONGC, stating whether they wish to be heard in person or by legal practitioner.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcome is the successful acquisition of RoU in the specified land, enabling ONGC to lay the petroleum pipeline. This should lead to improved infrastructure for transporting petroleum and natural gas, potentially benefiting the region's economy. The impact on landowners could include compensation for the RoU, as well as potential disruptions during the pipeline construction.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification outlines the Central Government's intention to acquire RoU in land for the MWD24 to MWD01 petroleum pipeline project via MWD04, 07, 12 32. It details the specific land parcels affected, the process for landowners to object, and the responsible agency (ONGC). This policy is significant for facilitating crucial infrastructure development for the petroleum and natural gas industry in the region. It is crucial for landowners and other stakeholders to be aware of their rights and responsibilities as outlined in the notification.
Key Entities Referenced
New Delhi: Capital of India, place of publication of the gazette notification.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The ministry responsible for the notification.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited: The company laying the pipeline and acquiring right of user in the land.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in the Land Act, 1962: The act under which the land acquisition is being carried out.
MEHSANA, Gujarat: Taluka and district in Gujarat where the pipeline is being laid.
Mevad Village, Gujarat: Village in Mehsana Taluka, Mehsana District, Gujarat through which the pipeline passes.
Jagudan Village, Gujarat: Village in Mehsana Taluka, Mehsana District, Gujarat through which the pipeline passes.
Vikas Chandra Chaudhary: Under Secretary.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण्ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 2709] नई दिल्ली, सोमवार, िनू 23, 2025/आषाढ़ 2, 1947
No. 2709] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025/ASHADHA 2, 1947
परे ोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गसै मत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 20 िून, 2025
का.आ. 2775(अ).— केन्द्रीय सरकार, को लोकजित म ेंयि आवश्यक प्रतीत िोता ि ेदक गुिरात राज्य के मेवड़ और
िगुिन गााँव, तिसील – मिसे ाणा, जिला मिसे ाणा म ेंMWD#24 से MWD#01 तक MWD#04, 07, 12 और 32 स ेिोत े
हुवे पाइप लाइन ऑयल एडं नचे ुरल गैस कॉरपोरेिन जलजमटेड द्वारा जिछाई िानी चाजिए ।
और उस पाइपलाइन जिछाने के प्रयोिन के जलए आवश्यक प्रतीत िोता ि ै दक उस भूजम में िो इस अजधसूचना के
उपािद्ध अनुसूची में वर्णति ि,ै उपयोग के अजधकार का अििन दकया िाए ।
अत: अि, केंरीय सरकार, पेरोजलयम और खजनि पाइपलाइन (भूजम म े उपयोग के अजधकार का अिनि ) अजधजनयम
1962 (1962 का 50) की धारा 3 की उप-धारा (1) द्वारा प्रित्त िजियों का प्रयोग करत े हुए उसमें उपयोग के अजधकार का
अििन के अपने आिय की घोषणा करती ि।ैं
कोई व्यजि, िो उि अनुसूची म ेंवर्णित भूजम म ेंजितिद्ध ि,ै उस तारीख स,े जिसको उि अजधजनयम की धारा - 3 की उपधारा
(1) के अधीन भारत के असाधारण रािपत्र म ें यथा प्रकाजित अजधसूचना की प्रजतयां साधारण िनता को उपलब्ध करा िी
िाती ि,ै इक्कीस दिन के भीतर, भूजम के भीतर, पाइपलाइन जिछाने के अजधकार के अििन के जलए सक्षम प्राजधकारी, ऑयल
एण्ड नेचुरल गैस कारपोरेिन जलजमटेड, भूजम अजधग्रिण जवभाग, के डी एम भवन, पालावासना, मेिसाना – 384003,
गुिरात को जलजखत रूप स ेआक्षेप भेि सकेगा ।
4071 GI/2025 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
और ऐसा आक्षेप करन ेवाला िर व्यजि जवर्ििजनष्टत यि भी कथन करेगा की क्या वि चािता ि ैदक उसकी सुनवाई
व्यजिगत रूप से िो या दकसी जवजध व्यवसायी द्वारा।
अनसु चू ी
पाइप लाइन फोर जिल साइट MWD#24 स ेMWD#01 तक MWD#04, 07, 12 और 32 स े िोत ेहुव े
तालकु ा: - मिसे ाणा जिला-मिसे ाणा राज्य-गिु रात
क्षत्रे फल
गावाँ का नाम सव े / ब्लोक न.ं भाग यदि कोई िो
िक्े टर आर सन्द्े टीआर
1 2 3 4
1 385 00 06 30
2 384 00 13 20
3 551 00 01 35
4 383 00 14 85
5 382 00 23 90
6 346 00 05 70
7 345 00 05 40
8 349 00 04 00
मेवड़
9 344 00 19 50
10 358 00 03 70
11 521 00 20 35
12 523 00 04 30
13 526 00 09 35
14 527 00 10 75
15 525 00 12 00
16 531 00 15 75
17 559 00 32 75
18 560 00 14 50
पुिि दििा-1350 00
19 िगुिन 561 22 75
पजिम दििा-925
20 562 00 01 88
21 497 00 03 40
22 544 00 08 35
23 545 00 07 85
24 546 00 08 30
00
25 547 07 15
26 539 00 31 00[भाग II—खण्ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
27 िगुिन 523.001 00 08 10
28 523.002 00 06 75
29 524 00 08 20
30 525 00 06 80
31 526 00 08 60
32 527 00 07 85
33 528 00 09 90
34 529 00 07 50
35 488 00 21 90
कुल क्षत्रे फल 03-93-93
[फा. स.ं इएक्सपीएल-13011(26)/26/2025-इएक्सपीएल-पीएनिी(ई-53192)]
जवकास चन्द्र चौधरी, अवर सजचव
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 20th June, 2025
S.O. 2775(E).— Whereas, it appears to the Central Government that it is necessary in the public interest that
from MWD#24 TO MWD#01 VIA MWD#04, 07, 12 & 32 through MEVAD and JAGUDAN Villages, Taluka -
Mehsana, Mehsana district, Gujarat, pipeline should be laid by the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited.
AND WHEREAS it appears that for the purpose of laying such pipeline, it is necessary to acquire the Right of
User in land described in the Schedule annexed hereto: -
NOW, THEREFORE, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section-3 of the Petroleum and
Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in the Land) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962), the Central Government hereby
declares its intention to acquire the right of user therein.
PROVIDED THAT ANY person interested in the said land may within 21 days from the date of this
notification, object to the laying of the pipeline under the land to the Competent Authority, Oil and Natural Gas
Corporation Limited, Land Acquisition Department, KDM Bhavan, Palavasana, MEHSANA-384003, GUJARAT.
AND every person making such an objection shall also state specifically whether he/she wishes to be heard in
person or by legal practitioner.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
SCHEDULE
PIPE LINE FOR DRILL SITE MWD#24 TO MWD#01 VIA MWD#04, 07, 12 & 32
TALUKA: - MEHSANA DIST-MEHSANA STATE-GUJARAT
Survey No./ Area
Name of village Part if any
Block No. Hq. Are Sq. mtr.
1 2 3 4
1 385 00 06 30
2 384 00 13 20
3 551 00 01 35
4 383 00 14 85
5 382 00 23 90
6 346 00 05 70
7 345 00 05 40
8 349 00 04 00
Mevad
9 344 00 19 50
10 358 00 03 70
11 521 00 20 35
12 523 00 04 30
13 526 00 09 35
14 527 00 10 75
15 525 00 12 00
16 531 00 15 75
17 559 00 32 75
18 560 00 14 50
East Side-1350 00
19 561 22 75
West Side-925
20 562 00 01 88
21 Jagudan 497 00 03 40
22 544 00 08 35
23 545 00 07 85
24 546 00 08 30
25 547 00 07 15
26 539 00 31 00
27 523.001 00 08 10
28 523.002 00 06 75
29 524 00 08 20
30 525 00 06 80
31 526 00 08 60
32 527 00 07 85
33 528 00 09 90
34 529 00 07 50
35 488 00 21 90
Total Area 03-93-93
[F. No. Expl-13011(26)/26/2025-EXPL-PNG (E-53192)]
VIKAS CHANDRA CHAUDHARY, 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.