Publication of notification of ROU termination in the Extraordinary Gazette of India us under explanation 1 of rule 4 of the Petroleum and 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 Barmer Palanpur Pipeline in (i)Tehsil Dhanera, Deesa and Palanpur, Distt. Banaskantha in the State of Gujarat by HPCL

## Report on Termination of Operation in Right of User for Barmer to Palanpur Finished Product II Pipeline **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, regarding the termination of operation in the Right of User (ROU) for the Barmer to Palanpur finished product II pipeline in specific villages in Gujarat. The core purpose of this notification is to formally declare the date of termination of operation in the ROU, following the laying of the pipeline and vesting of user rights to Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). This report identifies the affected areas and the legal basis for the termination. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an overview and analysis of a notification published in the Gazette of India regarding the termination of operation in the Right of User (ROU) for the Barmer to Palanpur finished product II pipeline. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification. **3. Policy Overview:** This notification functions as an amendment related to the original policy established under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962. * **Core Objective(s) as stated or inferred from the provided text:** * To formally declare the date on which operation in the Right of User (ROU) for the Barmer to Palanpur finished product II pipeline is terminated in specified villages. * To comply with the requirements of Explanation 1 of Rule 4 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of User in Land Rules, 1963. **4. Background and Rationale:** This notification is an amendment that signals the completion of a phase within the lifecycle of a pipeline project. The likely reason for this specific notification (amendment) is that the pipeline has been laid, the Central Government vested the right of user in the lands free from all encumbrances in the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, and the Competent Authority has reported that the operation may be terminated in specified areas. This notification appears to be the formal declaration required to release those lands from the ROU restrictions, following completion of the pipeline construction. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This is effectively an amendment, indicating the completion of a phase rather than introducing new rules. The core change is the declaration of the termination date for operation in ROU. * **Specific Part of Original Policy Being Changed:** This notification doesn't directly *change* a part of the original policy, but rather *implements* a provision for termination of ROU as per the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962. It concludes a phase of the original land acquisition and usage rights. * **New Rule/Provision:** The central provision is the formal declaration of the date of termination of operation in the ROU for specific land parcels. This is achieved through the publication of the notification in the Gazette of India. The effective date of termination is the date of the gazette publication (September 6th, 2022). * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The effect of this notification is to release the specified lands from the restrictions imposed by the Right of User, presumably allowing landowners to resume normal use of their land. This signals the completion of the pipeline construction phase. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the provided text, the directly affected stakeholders are: * Landowners in the villages of Mandal, Rampura, Vadhpura, Anapur, Chhota, Negana, Aalwada, Khangan, Khimat, Bural, Viruna, Vithodar, Robas, Moti Talegadh, Javal Talepura, Bhadath, Davas, Mahadeviya, Ranpur Athamnovas, Ranpur Vachlovas, Ranupur Ugamnovas, Kant, Kotda Bhakhar, Mota Chandisar, and Kotda Bhakhar. * Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), which previously held the Right of User. * The Central Government, specifically the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. * Competent Authority, who made a report to the Central Government. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies mentioned:** * Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (issuing the notification). * Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) (previously held the Right of User). * Competent Authority (made the report to the Central Government). * **Timelines or procedures specified in the text:** * The date of termination is the date of publication in the Gazette of India (September 6th, 2022). The procedure involves a report from the Competent Authority, followed by a notification from the Ministry. * **(Amendment specific)** The implementation aspect specific to this change is the formal communication and record-keeping of the termination of ROU, primarily through the Gazette notification. This will likely require updating land records. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** * The intended outcome of this notification is to formally recognize the completion of the pipeline laying phase and release the specified lands from ROU restrictions. * Landowners will likely be able to resume normal activities on their land. * HPCL's rights concerning those specific land parcels will cease. **9. Conclusion:** The notification analyzed details the termination of operation in the Right of User for the Barmer to Palanpur finished product II pipeline in specific villages in Gujarat. This notification signifies the completion of the pipeline laying phase and releases the affected land parcels from ROU restrictions. It is a critical step in the overall pipeline project, ensuring compliance with the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962, and allowing for the eventual release of land back to its owners.

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