Publication of notification of ROU termination in the Extraordinary Gazette of India u/s under explanation 1 of rule 4 of the Petroleum Minerals Pipelines(Acquisitions of right of users in land) Rules, 1963 Read with the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines(Acquisitions of right of users in land) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962) in respect of termination of operation for ROW for IPS, Barwala to Ramanmandi Bahadurgarh Pipeline(RBPL) to the new depot at village Datta, Hisar in the state of Haryana.

## Policy Analysis Report: Termination of Operation in ROU for Finished Product Pipeline in Haryana **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, declaring the termination of operation in Right of User (ROU) for a finished product pipeline in specific villages within Haryana. The notification, published in the Gazette of India on May 2, 2022, signifies the completion of pipeline laying activities. The core purpose, as inferred from the text, is to formally acknowledge the completion of the pipeline project and release the land from encumbrances related to the project. This report details the specific location affected by this termination and the implications for stakeholders. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide an informative overview of the notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas regarding the termination of operation in ROU for a finished product pipeline from IPS, Barwala of Ramanmandi Bahadurgarh pipeline (RBPL) to the New Depot at Village Datta, Hisar in Haryana. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification. **3. Policy Overview:** * This notification appears to be an action taken under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962. * **Core Objective(s) (Inferred):** The primary objective is to formally declare the termination of operation in Right of User (ROU) for the pipeline after the completion of laying the pipeline, as per the requirements of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of User in Land Rules, 1963, and release the land from any related encumbrances. **4. Background and Rationale:** Since the provided text describes a declaration of termination, it can be inferred that the pipeline project has reached its operational phase. The notification addresses the need to formally terminate the restrictions placed on land use during the pipeline construction phase. This suggests that the land acquisition and construction phases are complete, and the pipeline is now operational, allowing for the removal of encumbrances. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification declares the date on which the notification is published in the Gazette of India (May 2, 2022) as the date of Termination of Operation in ROU in the specified villages. * **Specific Part of Original Policy Being Changed (Inferred):** This terminates the 'Right of User' previously acquired under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962. * **New Rule/Provision:** Operation in Right of User is terminated from May 2, 2022, in Badhawar and Dhad Byanakhera villages of Tehsil Barwala, District Hisar, Haryana. * **Difference/Effect of Change:** This removes the restrictions placed on the specified land parcels related to the pipeline construction and maintenance, allowing landowners to resume normal use of their land, subject to the continued presence of the pipeline. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience includes: * Landowners in the villages of Badhawar and Dhad Byanakhera in Tehsil Barwala, District Hisar, Haryana. * Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), which was previously vested with the right of user. Other stakeholders include: * The Central Government (Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas). * Local authorities in Hisar, Haryana. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is the responsible agency. The Competent Authority has made a report to the Central Government regarding the completion of the pipeline laying. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) was previously responsible for the pipeline laying. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The key date is May 2, 2022, the date of publication in the Gazette of India, which marks the official termination date. The notification follows a report from the Competent Authority confirming pipeline completion. * **(Related Specifically to the Changes):** HPCL would need to coordinate with the local authorities to ensure that any remaining restrictions on land use are formally lifted. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome is to release the specified land parcels from restrictions related to the pipeline project. This allows landowners to resume normal use of their land, potentially stimulating local economic activity. It also formally closes the land acquisition phase of the project for the specified sections of the pipeline. It provides clarity and legal certainty regarding the rights of landowners and the operational status of the pipeline. **9. Conclusion:** The notification issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas signifies the completion of the pipeline laying activities from IPS, Barwala of Ramanmandi Bahadurgarh pipeline (RBPL) to the New Depot at Village Datta, Hisar in Haryana and the formal termination of ROU in the specified villages. This allows landowners to regain full use of their land. The notification is a procedural step within the broader framework of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962, marking the transition from construction to operation for this section of the pipeline.

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