Date: 2025-07-02Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of notification in the Extraordinary Gazette of India under Section 3(1) of the petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 in respect of Irugur Devangonthi Pipeline Project of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited for acquisition of ROU in the State of Tamil Nadu
Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Government of India, declares the intention to acquire the right of user in land for laying a petroleum product pipeline by Ms Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) in Tamil Nadu. The pipeline will run from BPCL Irugur Terminal, Coimbatore to Devangonthi Terminal, Bangalore. Interested parties have 21 days to object to the acquisition. The notification was issued on June 30, 2025.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Purpose:** To declare the Government of India's intention to acquire the right of user (ROU) for land required for laying a petroleum product pipeline.
* **Project Details:**
* Pipeline to be laid by Ms Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL).
* Route: BPCL Irugur Terminal, Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) to Devangonthi Terminal, Bangalore.
* Location: State of Tamil Nadu.
* **Legal Basis:** Exercise of 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:**
* Any person interested in the land can object in writing.
* Deadline: Within 21 days from the date the notification copies are available to the general public.
* Addressee for objections: Competent Authority, Ms Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Irugur-Devangonthi Pipeline, SF No.5862, Irugur, Ravathur PO, Coimbatore 641103, Tamil Nadu.
* **Land Schedule:** The notification includes a schedule detailing the specific plots of land in Salem district, Tamil Nadu, where the ROU is to be acquired. It lists the village, plot number, and area in hectares, ares, and square meters for each plot.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
Impact: Landowners in the specified areas of Salem district, Tamil Nadu, will have the Right of User of their land acquired for the pipeline project. This may affect their ability to use the land as they previously did.
Action Required: Landowners who object to the acquisition must submit their objections in writing to the Competent Authority within 21 days of the notification copies being made available to the general public.
Ms Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL):
Impact: BPCL is authorized to lay the pipeline through the specified lands, subject to the ROU acquisition process.
Action Required: BPCL needs to address any objections received from landowners and proceed with the pipeline project in accordance with the applicable regulations.
Government of India:
Impact: The Government of India is responsible for ensuring the project is in the public interest and that the ROU acquisition is carried out fairly and legally.
Action Required: The government must review any objections, ensure compliance with the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, and facilitate the ROU acquisition process.
General Public:
Impact: The project is stated to be in the public interest as it supports the transportation of petroleum products.
Action Required: None specified.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: A law enacted in 1962 by the Government of India, related to the acquisition of land for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
BPCL Irugur Terminal, Coimbatore: A terminal of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) located in Irugur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, serving as a starting point for a multi-product pipeline project.
Devangonthi Terminal, Bangalore: A terminal located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, serving as the endpoint for the multi-product pipeline project.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited: A company laying a pipeline from BPCL Irugur Terminal, Coimbatore to Devangonthi Terminal, Bangalore.
Tamilnadu: The state in India where a portion of the pipeline is to be laid; specifically, in districts like Salem and Coimbatore.
Salem, Tamilnadu: A district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, where land acquisition is required for laying the pipeline.
Coimbatore, Tamilnadu: A district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, where Irugur is located and land acquisition is required for laying the pipeline.
New Delhi: The location where the notification was issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.