Date: 2014-07-16Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
purpose of laying Shahdol (Madhya Pradesh) -Jaysing Nagar-Beohari-Gurh-Phulpur (Uttar Pradesh) gas pipeline for transportation of natural gas from the Sohagpur (East) and Sohagpur (West) CBM Blocks under Shahdol district in Madhya Pradesh State of M/s Reliance Industries Limited by M/s Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited to the consumers in various parts of the country
Executive Summary:
This notification declares the acquisition of the right of user in specific lands for laying a gas pipeline by Ms Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited. The pipeline will transport natural gas from Sohagpur East and West CBM Blocks to consumers across various parts of the country. The declaration follows consideration of public objections and a report submitted by the Competent Authority, with the right of user vesting in Ms Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited upon publication.
Key Points / Main Content:
Acquisition of Right of User:
* The Government of India declares the acquisition of the right of user in the lands specified in the attached schedule for laying a gas pipeline.
* This action is taken under Section 6(1) of The Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
Project Details:
* Ms Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited will lay the Shahdol Madhya Pradesh Jaysing NagarBeohariGurhPhulpur Uttar Pradesh gas pipeline.
* The pipeline will transport natural gas from Sohagpur East and Sohagpur West CBM Blocks.
Land Details:
* The schedule lists specific survey numbers and areas in Allahabad district, Uttar Pradesh, where the right of user is acquired.
Vesting of Rights:
* The right of user in the specified land vests in Ms Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited, effective from the date of publication of this declaration.
* This vesting is free from all encumbrances.
Background:
* The government initially declared its intention to acquire the right of user on 10/02/2014 via notification S.O. 392E.
* Copies of the gazette notification were made available to the public on or before 30/03/2014.
* Public objections to the pipeline project were considered and disallowed by the Competent Authority.
Impact Analysis:
Ms Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited:
* Impact: Acquires the right of user in the specified land for laying the gas pipeline, free from encumbrances.
* Action Required: Proceed with laying the pipeline in accordance with the declaration.
Landowners/Public:
* Impact: Loss of right of user on the specified land areas.
* Action Required: Compliance with the declaration, allowing Ms Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited to proceed with pipeline construction.
Government of India:
* Impact: Fulfilment of obligations under The Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 to facilitate infrastructure development.
* Action Required: Ensure compliance with the notification and address any related issues.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: Government of India ministry responsible for petroleum and natural gas.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962: Indian law regarding the acquisition of land rights for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Reliance Industries Limited: Company laying the Shahdol Madhya Pradesh Jaysing NagarBeohariGurhPhulpur Uttar Pradesh gas pipeline
Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited: Company laying the Shahdol Madhya Pradesh Jaysing NagarBeohariGurhPhulpur Uttar Pradesh gas pipeline
Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh: District in Madhya Pradesh where Sohagpur East and Sohagpur West CBM Blocks are located.
Sohagpur East: One of the CBM (Coal Bed Methane) blocks located in Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh.
Sohagpur West: One of the CBM (Coal Bed Methane) blocks located in Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh.
Shahdol Madhya Pradesh Jaysing NagarBeohariGurhPhulpur Uttar Pradesh gas pipeline: Gas pipeline project for transportation of natural gas.
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh: District and State where land is being acquired for laying the pipeline