Date: 2026-05-25Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Publication of Notification in the Gazette of India us 3(1) of the PMP Act, 1962 for acquisition of Right of User (RoU) in Land for laying pipeline from LNC225 252 TO LNC069 in the State of Gujarat.
**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued this notification on May 25, 2026, declaring the Central Government’s intention to acquire the "Right of User" in land for a pipeline corridor in Mehsana, Gujarat. The project, implemented by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Limited, connects LNC#225/252 to LNC#069. Any objections regarding the land acquisition must be submitted in writing within 21 days of the notification date.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Project Overview and Authority**
* **Purpose:** Development of a pipeline corridor connecting LNC#225/252 to LNC#069 in the public interest.
* **Implementing Agency:** Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Limited.
* **Legal Provision:** Issued under sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in the Land) Act, 1962.
**Geographic Scope**
* **State and District:** Gujarat State, Mehsana District.
* **Affected Areas:** Land located in Village Tundali and Village Mandali (Taluka Mehsana) and Village Harsundal (Taluka Jotana).
* **Total Land Area:** Acquisition involves a total area of 70,658 units (as specified in the detailed schedule of survey/block numbers).
**Objection Process**
* **Deadline:** Interested persons must file objections within 21 days from May 25, 2026.
* **Submission Office:** Objections must be sent to the Competent Authority (ROU), ONGC Limited, Land Acquisition Department, KDM Bhavan, Palavasana, Mehsana-384003, Gujarat.
* **Hearing Preferences:** Objectors must specify if they wish to be heard in person or through a legal practitioner.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Landowners and Persons Interested in the Land**
**Impact**
The Right of User for specific survey/block numbers in the villages of Tundali, Mandali, and Harsundal is being acquired by the government for pipeline installation.
**Action Required**
Must submit any written objections to the Competent Authority at the ONGC Mehsana office within 21 days if they oppose the acquisition.
**Stakeholder: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Limited**
**Impact**
Authorized as the agency to lay and maintain the pipeline corridor between LNC#225/252 and LNC#069.
**Action Required**
The Land Acquisition Department must receive, review, and address objections and facilitate hearings for those who requested them.
**Stakeholder: Central Government (Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas)**
**Impact**
Exercises statutory powers to facilitate energy infrastructure development in the public interest.
**Action Required**
Ensure the acquisition process follows the legal requirements of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in the Land) Act, 1962: The primary legislation under which the Central Government declares its intention to acquire land user rights for laying pipelines.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC): The entity responsible for laying the pipeline and to which the land acquisition objections must be directed.
District Mehsana, Gujarat: The central location of the project, specifically covering lands in villages Tundali, Mandali, and Harsundal.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The primary government ministry responsible for issuing the notification and overseeing the pipeline initiative.