Date: 2022-04-29Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of notification in the Extraordinary Gazette of India under Section 6(1) of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 relating to the land schedule in respect of Paradip Numaligarh Crude Oil Pipeline to be laid by Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) for acquisition of ROU in the State of West Bengal Block Ausgram, Distt Purba Bardhaman, 3(1) S.O. No. 1388 (E) dated 26.03.2021
## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User for Pipeline Project in Odisha and West Bengal
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas regarding the acquisition of the right of user in land for laying a pipeline. The core purpose, as detailed in the text, is to facilitate the transportation of crude oil from Paradip in Odisha to Numaligarh in Assam by Numaligarh Refinery Limited. The notification declares the acquisition of land rights and specifies that these rights will vest in Numaligarh Refinery Limited, who will be solely responsible for compensation. The report focuses on the declaration of acquisition, the vesting of rights, and the responsibilities assigned to Numaligarh Refinery Limited.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview and analysis of a government notification, specifically S.O. 1986(E), dated April 27, 2022, concerning the acquisition of right of user in land for pipeline laying. The analysis is based solely on the provided text and aims to inform stakeholders about the key provisions and implications of this notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This notification appears to be a further implementation step of an initiative that was initiated by a previous notification. This notification S.O. No. 1388(E) dated the 26th March, 2021, published in the Extraordinary Gazette of India.
* **Core Objective:** The primary objective is to acquire the right of user in specific land parcels for the purpose of laying a pipeline for the transportation of crude oil from Paradip in Odisha to Numaligarh in Assam.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
Since this notification follows from S.O. No. 1388(E) which was already published on the 26th March, 2021, this notification shows the government's intention to proceed with the pipeline project, indicating that the initial notification was followed by necessary procedures (making the notification available to the public and a report submitted to the Central Government), leading to the decision to acquire the land rights.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification declares the right of user in the land specified in the Schedule appended to the notification as acquired for laying the pipeline. The Central Government directs that the right of user in the said land for laying the pipeline shall vest on the date of publication of the declaration, in Numaligarh Refinery Limited, free from all encumbrances.
Numaligarh Refinery Limited shall be exclusively liable for any compensation in terms of Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 and no suit or legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Government, the competent authority or State Government or Corporation on any matter relating to the pipeline.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The target audience and stakeholders primarily include:
* **Numaligarh Refinery Limited:** As the entity acquiring the right of user and responsible for the pipeline project.
* **Landowners in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal (and potentially other districts/states mentioned in the original notification S.O. No. 1388(E)):** Whose land is being acquired for the pipeline.
* **The State Government of Odisha and West Bengal:** As their cooperation is likely needed for the project's implementation.
* **Communities along the pipeline route:** Who may be affected by the construction and operation of the pipeline.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
* Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) is responsible for laying the pipeline and providing compensation to affected parties.
* Competent authority under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* The right of user vests in Numaligarh Refinery Limited upon the publication date of this notification.
* The notification references the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962, indicating that the acquisition process is governed by the provisions of that Act, particularly Section 6 and Section 10.
* The previous notification S.O. No. 1388(E) was made available to the public until 12.09.2021.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of this policy, based on the text, are:
* Successful acquisition of necessary land rights for the pipeline project.
* Expedited construction of the crude oil pipeline from Paradip to Numaligarh.
* Improved infrastructure for the transportation of crude oil.
* Economic benefits associated with the pipeline project, including potential employment opportunities and increased revenue.
* Compensation for affected landowners.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification analyzed in this report represents a crucial step in the implementation of the crude oil pipeline project. It solidifies the acquisition of land rights and assigns responsibility for the project and related compensation to Numaligarh Refinery Limited. This notification is significant because it enables the progression of the pipeline project, which will likely have both economic and infrastructural implications. Affected stakeholders should understand their rights and obligations under the relevant legislation, particularly the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
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 land rights for laying pipelines.
Odisha: A state in India where the pipeline is being laid.
Crude Oil: The type of oil being transported by the pipeline.
Paradip, Odisha: The origin point of the crude oil pipeline within the state of Odisha.
Numaligarh, Assam: The destination point of the crude oil pipeline within the state of Assam.
Numaligarh Refinery Limited: The company responsible for laying the pipeline from Paradip, Odisha, to Numaligarh, Assam.
Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal: A district and state where land is being acquired for the pipeline.
Ausgram, West Bengal: A police station and block within the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal, where land is being acquired.
Aluthia, West Bengal: A Mouza within the Ausgram block of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, where land is being acquired.
New Delhi: Location of notification publication
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ऄसाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—ईप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 1886] नइ ददल्ली, िुक्रवार, ऄप्रलै 29, 2022/विै ाख 9, 1944
No. 1886] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022/VAISAKHA 9, 1944
परे ोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गसै मत्रं ालय
ऄजधसचू ना
नइ ददल्ली, 27 ऄप्रलै , 2022
का.अ. 1986(ऄ).—केन्द्र सरकार न े पेरोजलयम और खजनज पाआपलाआन (भूजम म ें ईपयोग के ऄजधकार का
ऄजजन) ऄजधजनयम, 1962 (1962 का 50) (जजसे आसमें आसके पश्चात ईक्त ऄजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3 की
ईपधारा (1) के ऄधीन जारी की गइ भारत सरकार के परे ोजलयम एवं प्राकृजतक गैस मत्रं ालय की ऄजधसूचना संख्या
का.अ. 1388(ऄ) तारीख 26 माचज, 2021, जो भारत के ऄसाधारण राजपत्र तारीख 26 माचज, 2021, म ें प्रकाजित की गइ
थी, द्वारा ईस ऄजधसूचना से संलग्न ऄनुसूची म ें जवजनर्ददष्ट भजू म में ओजडिा राज्य म ें पारादीप (ओजििा) से नुमालीगढ
(ऄसम) तक कच्चा तेल पररवहन के जलए नुमालीगढ़ ररफाआनरी जलजमटेड के द्वारा पाआपलाआन जबछाने के प्रयोजन के जलए
ईपयोग के ऄजधकार का ऄजजन के ऄपन ेअिय की घोषणा की थी;
और ईक्त ऄसाधारण राजपत्र ऄजधसूचना की प्रजतयां जनता को तारीख 12 जसतंम्बर 2021, तक ईपलब्ध करा दी
गइ थी;
और सक्षम प्राजधकार न,े ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 6 की ईपधारा (1) के ऄधीन केन्द्र सरकार को ररपोटज दे दी ह ै;
और केन्द्र सरकार न,े ईक्त ररपोटज पर जवचार करने के पश्चात, और यह समाधान हो जाने पर दक ईक्त भूजम
पाआपलाआन जबछाने के जलए ऄपेजक्षत ह,ै ईसमें ईपयोग के ऄजधकार का ऄजनज करने का जवजनश्चय दकया ह ै ;
ऄतः ऄब,केन्द्र सरकार,ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 6 की ईपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करत े हुए,यह
घोषणा करती ह ै दक आस ऄजधसूचना स े संलग्न ऄनुसूची म ें जवजनर्ददष्ट भूजम म ें पाआपलाआन जबछान े के जलए ईपयोग के
ऄजधकार का ऄजजन दकया जाए ;
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और केन्द्र सरकार ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 6 की ईपधारा (4) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, यह
जनदेि देती ह ै दक ईक्त भूजम में ईपयोग का ऄजधकार आस घोषणा के प्रकािन की तारीख स े केन्द्र सरकार म ें जनजहत होन े के
बजाए, सभी जवल्लंगमों से मक्तु होकर नुमालीगढ़ ररफाआनरी जलजमटेड म ेंजनजहत होगा ।
पेरोजलयम और खजनज पाआपलाआन ऄजधजनयम,1962 की धारा 10 के ऄधीन दकसी भी क्षजतपूर्तत के जलए
नुमालीगढ़ ररफाआनरी जलजमटेड पूणजतया ईत्तरदायी होगी और पाआपलाआन से सम्बजन्द्धत दकसी भी मामले पर केन्द्र सरकार,
सक्षम प्राजधकारी और राज्य सरकार या कारपोरेिन के जवरूद्ध कोइ कानूनी कायजवाही नहीं हो सकेगी ।
ऄनसु चू ी
जजला :- पवू ज बधमज ान राज्य :- पजश्चम बगं ाल
क्षत्रे फल
नक्सा
क्रम पोजलस मौजा का नाम एब ं
ब्लक प्रकािन दाग नबं र वग ज
स.ं स्ट्टेिन ज.ेएल नबं र हक्े टेयर एयर
प्रकार
मीटर
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 अईसग्राम अईसग्राम-1 अलुरटया-102 L.R 1829 00 10 90
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पी. सोमा कुमार, ऄवर सजचव
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi,the 27th April, 2022
S.O. 1986(E).—Whereas by the notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Petroleum
and Natural Gas S.O. No. 1388(E) dated the 26th March, 2021, issued under sub-section (1) of section 3 of
the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962),
(hereinafter referred to as the said Act), published in the Extraordinary Gazette of India dated the 26th
March 2021, the Central Government declared its intention to acquire the right of user in the land specified
in the Schedule appended to that notification for the purpose of laying pipeline in the State of Odisha for[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : ऄसाधारण 5
the transportation of Crude Oilfrom Paradip in Odisha to Numaligarh in Assam by Numaligarh Refinery
Limited;
And whereas copies of the said Gazette notification were made available to the public up to
12.09.2021;
And whereas the competent authority has under sub-section (1) of section 6 of the said Act
submitted report to the Central Government;
And whereas the Central Government, after considering the said report and on being satisfied that
the said land is required for laying the pipeline, has decided to acquire the right of user therein;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 6 of the said Act,
the Central Government hereby declares that the right of user in the land specified in the Schedule
appended to this notification is hereby acquired for laying the pipeline;
And further, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of section 6 of the said Act, the
Central Government hereby directs that the right of user in the said land for laying the pipeline shall,
instead of vesting in the Central Government, vest on the date of publication of the declaration, in
Numaligarh Refinery Limited, free from all encumbrances.
Numaligarh Refinery Limited shall be exclusively liable for any compensation in terms of
Section 10 of the P & MP Act, 1962 and no suit or legal proceeding shall lie against the Central
Government, the competent authority or State Government or Corporation on any matter relating to the
pipeline.
SCHEDULE
District : Purba Bardhaman State : West Bengal
Sl. Police Block Mouza & J.L No. Map Plot No. Area
No. Station Publication
Hec Are Sq.
Type
Mtr.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1 Ausgram Ausgram-1 Aluthia-102 L.R 1829 00 10 90
1830 00 00 30
1802 00 01 20
1836 00 04 00
1838 00 02 50
1840 00 02 00
1841 00 03 00
1844 00 05 30
1710 00 02 70
1711 00 00 80
1709 00 00 40
1689 00 08 00
1700 00 04 10
1690 00 00 20
1698 00 01 00
1691 00 00 70
1692 00 01 60
1697 00 05 20
1693 00 01 30
1694 00 06 30
1695 00 00 30
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1571 00 05 40
1631 00 03 20
1572 00 00 20
1575 00 10 40
1576 00 03 80
1578 00 03 90
1577 00 06 50
1579 00 08 10
1583 00 08 30
1582 00 01 60
1489 00 01 50
1490 00 06 40
1491/2894 00 00 20
1491 00 07 90
1488 00 02 10
1495 00 01 90
1496/2695 00 07 00
1284 00 01 50
935 00 14 10
934 00 02 30
927 00 08 50
925 00 31 90
926 00 01 10
924 00 00 50
923/3741 00 02 20
922 00 00 90
924 00 00 40
923 00 07 80
911 00 07 80
904 00 01 70
910 00 07 50
905 00 00 20
908 00 17 70
906 00 02 50
907 00 01 10
785 00 04 00
786 00 04 40
780 00 04 40
781 00 00 20
779 00 03 50
782 00 01 10
760 00 02 00
761 00 02 00
762 00 02 30
759 00 04 90
765 00 01 80[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : ऄसाधारण 7
758 00 01 70
757 00 01 80
756 00 06 60
755 00 06 20
291 00 04 10
295 00 01 60
293 00 08 40
284 00 12 30
280/742 00 02 40
281 00 03 10
282 00 02 50
283 00 01 90
280 00 01 00
275 00 02 50
165 00 06 20
168 00 01 10
164 00 06 20
163 00 02 60
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