Date: 2025-08-11Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of Notification in the Extraordinary Gazette of India us 3(1) of Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962 (50 of 1962), for acquisition of Right of User (ROU) for laying Kavitam Field Oil and Natural Gas Pipeline Network in 9 villages of West Godavari District in the State of Andhra Pradesh
Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, declares the Central Government's intention to acquire the Right of User for laying a pipeline by IMC Infrastructure Ltd. through specified lands in the West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, for the transportation of Kavitam Field Oil Natural Gas. Interested parties have 21 days from the date the notification is made available to the public to object in writing. The notification was issued on July 31, 2025.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Purpose:** To declare the Central Government's intention to acquire the Right of User (ROU) for land.
* **Context:** The ROU is required for laying a pipeline by IMC Infrastructure Ltd. for transporting Kavitam Field Oil Natural Gas.
* **Legal Basis:** Exercising powers conferred by Subsection 1 of Section 3 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Objection Mechanism:** Any person interested in the specified lands may object in writing within 21 days of the notification being made available to the general public.
* **Objection Submission:** Objections should be submitted to the Competent Authority, Kavitam Field Oil Natural Gas Pipeline Network of IMC Infrastructure Private Ltd., at the provided address in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
* **Land Details:** The notification includes a schedule detailing the specific survey numbers, villages, mandals, and area (in acres and cents) of the lands in West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, for which the ROU is intended to be acquired.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners in West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh:
* Impact: Affected landowners may have their right of user acquired for the purpose of laying the pipeline. This may impact their land use and potentially its value.
* Action Required: Review the schedule to determine if their land is included. If so, and they object to the acquisition, they must submit a written objection within 21 days to the Competent Authority.
IMC Infrastructure Ltd.:
* Impact: IMC Infrastructure Ltd. is authorized to lay the pipeline through the specified lands after the ROU is acquired.
* Action Required: Proceed with the pipeline laying project, adhering to all relevant regulations and guidelines. Address any objections raised by landowners through the Competent Authority.
Central Government:
* Impact: Responsible for ensuring the project aligns with public interest and complies with legal frameworks for land acquisition.
* Action Required: Review and address any objections raised by landowners. Proceed with acquiring the Right of User (ROU) in the specified lands.
General Public:
* Impact: Benefits from the transportation of Kavitam Field Oil Natural Gas via the pipeline.
* Action Required: No direct action required unless they are landowners affected by the pipeline project, in which case they can raise objections.
Key Entities Referenced
IMC Infrastructure Ltd.: A private company laying a pipeline through specified lands.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu: The city where IMC Infrastructure Ltd. is located.
West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh: The district and state where the pipeline is being laid.
Kavitam Field Oil Natural Gas Pipeline Network: The pipeline network for which land is being acquired.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of User in the Land Act, 1962: The act under which the land is being acquired for the pipeline.
Central Government: The governing body declaring the intention to acquire the Right of User.
Narasanna Nagar, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh: Address of competent authority, Kavitam Field Oil Natural Gas Pipeline Network of IMC Infrastructure Private Ltd.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The ministry responsible for the notification.