Publication of notification in the Extraordinary Gazette of India under Section 3(1) of the PMP Act 1962 (50 of 1962) relating to land schedule in respect of Kandla Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline to be laid by IHB limited for acquisition of ROU in Tehsil Rajula, Distt Amreli in the State of Gujarat

## Policy Analysis Report: Kandla Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project - Land Acquisition Notification **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, regarding the Kandla Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project. The notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire the right of user in land in Gujarat for the transportation of Petroleum Product from the State of Gujarat a pipeline should be laid for implementing Kandla Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project, Section: Pipavav to IHB Limited Dumad, under the IHB Limited, under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962. The report details the notification's purpose, key provisions regarding land acquisition, affected stakeholders, and expected outcomes related to facilitating the pipeline project. A key component is the schedule delineating specific land parcels targeted for acquisition. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide an informative overview and analysis of a notification published by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, concerning land acquisition for the Kandla Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project. This analysis is based solely on the information presented in the provided policy text. **3. Policy Overview:** This notification is a component of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962. * **Core Objective:** To acquire the right of user in land necessary for laying a petroleum product pipeline from the State of Gujarat for implementing Kandla Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project, Section: Pipavav to IHB Limited Dumad, under the IHB Limited. **4. Background and Rationale:** This appears to be a new policy action in relation to the specific land parcels listed. The rationale, inferred from the text, is the necessity to construct a pipeline for the transportation of petroleum products, specifically LPG, between Kandla and Gorakhpur. The acquisition of land rights is crucial for enabling the construction and operation of this pipeline. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This is a new policy action related to specific parcels. The key provisions detailed in the notification are: * **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire the right of user in specific land parcels in Gujarat for the pipeline project. * **Legal Basis:** The action is authorized under subsection 1 of section 3 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962. * **Objection Mechanism:** Individuals with interests in the land have the right to submit written objections to the Competent Authority within twenty-one days from the date the notification is made available to the general public. The Competent Authority is Shri Hansrajsinh Gohil, Prant Officer, Rajula, KandlaGorakhpur LPG pipeline KGPL,IHB Limited, Dist. Amreli Gujarat. * **Land Schedule:** The notification includes a detailed schedule listing the specific land parcels (identified by village, survey/block number, sub-division number, and area in Hectare Are Sq.mtr.) in Tehsil Rajula, District Amreli, State Gujarat, where the right of user is to be acquired. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the following stakeholders are directly affected: * **Landowners:** Individuals or entities owning land within the specified areas in the schedule (Rampara Village, Tehsil Rajula, District Amreli, Gujarat). * **IHB Limited:** The company responsible for implementing the Kandla Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project. * **Central Government:** Specifically, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. * **Competent Authority:** Shri Hansrajsinh Gohil, responsible for receiving and addressing objections. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency:** Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, with IHB Limited as the implementing agency for the pipeline construction. Shri Hansrajsinh Gohil is the designated Competent Authority for handling objections. * **Timeline:** Landowners have 21 days from the date the notification is made publicly available to submit objections. * **Procedure:** The procedure involves the Central Government declaring its intention to acquire land rights, followed by an objection period, and presumably, subsequent acquisition processes if objections are not upheld. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome is to secure the necessary land rights to facilitate the construction of the Kandla Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline. This pipeline is likely intended to improve the transportation infrastructure for LPG, potentially leading to: * Increased availability of LPG in the target regions. * Reduced transportation costs and improved efficiency. * Enhanced energy security. **9. Conclusion:** The notification represents a crucial step in the implementation of the Kandla Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project. It sets in motion the process of acquiring the necessary land rights, with provisions for landowners to raise objections. Successful implementation will contribute to the development of critical energy infrastructure and improve the supply chain for LPG.

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