Date: 2022-02-15Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of notification in the Extraordinary Gazette of India under Section 3(1) of the PMP Act 1962 relating to land schedule in respect of Krishnapatnam Hyderabad Petroleum Petroleum Product Pipeline Project to be laid by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) for acquisition of ROU in the State of Andhra Pradesh Mandal Thotapalligudur, Distt Nellore.
**Report on Government Policy Regarding Petroleum Pipeline in Andhra Pradesh**
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, concerning the acquisition of the right of user (RoU) in land for the purpose of laying a petroleum pipeline in Andhra Pradesh. The notification declares the government's intention to acquire RoU for a pipeline originating from Krishnapatnam, A.P to Madharam near Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh State, to be laid by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL). The report identifies the affected landowners as the primary stakeholders and outlines the process for objecting to the RoU acquisition.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview of a government notification regarding the acquisition of the right of user in land for the construction of a petroleum pipeline in Andhra Pradesh. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text and aims to clarify the policy's objectives, key provisions, and potential impact on relevant stakeholders.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a new policy, not an amendment.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as stated in the text, is to facilitate the transportation of petroleum and petroleum products through the laying of a pipeline from Krishnapatnam, A.P to Madharam near Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh State. A necessary step in this is the acquisition of the right of user in the land required for the pipeline.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The policy addresses the need for infrastructure development to support the petroleum industry. It can be inferred that the government considers the pipeline crucial for the efficient transportation of petroleum products, thereby serving the public interest. The acquisition of the right of user in land is a legal requirement to enable the construction and operation of the pipeline.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* The Central Government declares its intention to acquire the right of user in the land specified in the attached schedule.
* The pipeline is to be laid by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL).
* The notification provides a schedule detailing the specific land parcels (identified by survey number, village, and mandal) affected by the RoU acquisition in SPSR Nellore District.
* Any person interested in the land described in the schedule has twenty-one days from the date the notification copies are made available to the public to object to the RoU acquisition.
* Objections must be submitted in writing to the Competent Authority/Special Deputy Collector, Krishnapatnam Hyderabad Pipeline project, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, D.No.35369370510, Housing Board Colony, MIG123, Ongole District, Andhra Pradesh State.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience is landowners and other individuals with interests in the land parcels listed in the schedule annexed to the notification. Other stakeholders include:
* Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), the entity responsible for laying the pipeline.
* The Central Government (Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas).
* The State Government of Andhra Pradesh.
* The Competent Authority/Special Deputy Collector, responsible for handling objections.
* The General Public
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is responsible for issuing the notification. BPCL is responsible for the pipeline construction. The Competent Authority/Special Deputy Collector is responsible for addressing objections.
* **Timelines or procedures:** Landowners have 21 days from the date the notification copies are made available to the general public to file objections. The notification outlines the procedure for submitting objections in writing to the designated authority.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The expected outcome is the smooth acquisition of the right of user in the land required for the pipeline construction. This will facilitate the efficient transportation of petroleum products. The primary impact will be on landowners whose property is affected by the RoU acquisition.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification signifies the government's commitment to developing petroleum infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh. It outlines the process for acquiring land rights for a BPCL pipeline project. The notification provides a clear avenue for landowners to voice their concerns and objections within a specified timeframe. This policy serves as a critical step in the construction of the petroleum pipeline, and a key piece of information for those operating in the Andhra Pradesh Petroleum Industry.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: A law under which the Central Government intends to acquire the right of user for laying a petroleum pipeline.
Krishnapatnam, Andhra Pradesh: Starting point of the petroleum pipeline
Madharam, Andhra Pradesh: Ending point of the petroleum pipeline, located near Hyderabad.
Andhra Pradesh State: State in India where the pipeline is proposed to be laid.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited: Company responsible for laying the petroleum pipeline.
Competent Authority Special Deputy Collector: Authority to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be submitted.
Krishnapatnam Hyderabad Pipeline project: The specific project for which land is being acquired.
D.No.35369370510, Housing Board Colony, MIG123, Ongole District, Andhra Pradesh State: Address of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited in Andhra Pradesh.
SPSR Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh: District in Andhra Pradesh where land acquisition is taking place.
Thotapalligudur, Andhra Pradesh: Revenue Division in Andhra Pradesh where land acquisition is taking place.
New Delhi: Place of publication of the notification