## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User for Petroleum Pipeline in Gujarat
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a government notification concerning the acquisition of the right of user in land for laying a petroleum pipeline in Gujarat, India. The policy aims to facilitate the transportation of Crude Oil/Gas/Water by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) by granting them the right to use specified land parcels. The notification outlines the affected areas, provides a process for objections, and designates ONGC as the responsible authority. This policy is essential for developing crucial energy infrastructure in the region.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative analysis of a government notification published in the Gazette of India on October 6, 2022, regarding the acquisition of the right of user in land for the purpose of laying a petroleum pipeline in Gujarat. The analysis is based solely on the content of the provided policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a new policy initiative focused on land acquisition for pipeline construction.
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective of this policy, as stated in the provided text, is to facilitate the transportation of Crude Oil/Gas/Water in Gujarat by enabling the laying of a pipeline by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC). Specifically, it declares the Central Government's intention to acquire the right of user in the land described in the attached schedule for this purpose.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** The policy addresses the need for infrastructure development to support the transportation of Crude Oil/Gas/Water. The text explicitly states that the Central Government deems it necessary in the public interest to lay a pipeline for this purpose. This suggests a need to improve the efficiency and capacity of transporting these resources within Gujarat.
**5. Key Provisions:**
The policy establishes the following main provisions:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire the right of user in the land described in the schedule for laying the pipeline.
* **Land Specification:** The affected land is specified in the schedule, including the name of the area, village, survey/block number, and the extent of land in hectares, are, and square meters. Specific locations include areas within Borsad and Petlad Talukas, Anand District, Gujarat.
* **Right to Objection:** Individuals with an interest in the land have the right to object to the acquisition of the right of user within twenty-one days from the date the notification is made available to the public.
* **Designated Authority:** Objections must be submitted in writing to the Competent Authority, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd., Office of the Asset Manager Cambay Asset, P.O. Kansari, Khambhat, Anand 388630 Gujarat.
* **Pipeline Owner:** The pipeline will be owned and operated by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC).
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders include:
* **Landowners:** Individuals or entities owning land within the areas specified in the schedule.
* **Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC):** The company responsible for laying and operating the pipeline.
* **Residents of Valvod and Bandhani:** Mentioned within the policy text, these residents are directly affected by this policy.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) is the primary implementing body, responsible for laying the pipeline and addressing objections. The Central Government plays a role in declaring the intention to acquire the right of user.
* **Timelines:** A timeline of twenty-one days is provided for landowners to submit objections.
* **Procedures:** The policy specifies that objections must be submitted in writing to the designated ONGC authority.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of this policy include:
* **Enhanced Transportation Infrastructure:** Improved infrastructure for the transportation of Crude Oil/Gas/Water.
* **Economic Development:** Supporting economic development in Gujarat through improved energy infrastructure.
* **Reduced Transportation Costs:** Potentially reducing transportation costs for Crude Oil/Gas/Water.
**9. Conclusion:**
The government notification outlines a policy for acquiring the right of user in land for laying a petroleum pipeline in Gujarat by ONGC. This policy is a crucial step towards enhancing the region's energy infrastructure and facilitating the efficient transportation of Crude Oil/Gas/Water. Landowners are granted a limited time to object, with ONGC responsible for addressing these objections. The implementation of this policy is expected to contribute to economic development and improved energy infrastructure within Gujarat.
Key Entities Referenced
Gujarat: State in India where the pipeline is proposed to be laid.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.: Organization laying the pipeline.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: Act under which the Central Government declares its intention to acquire the right of user.
Anand, Gujarat: District in Gujarat where some of the land acquisition is taking place
Cambay Asset: Office of the Asset Manager, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd., to whom objections can be sent.
Khambhat, Gujarat: Location of the P.O. Kansari, where the Cambay Asset office is located.
4" LINE FROM ANKLAV17 TO ANKLAV07 HEADER 4'' flow Line: One of the pipelines to be laid.
VADTAL2122 TO INTERCONNECTION POINT FROM VADTAL15 TO VADTAL5 4'' flow Line: Another pipeline to be laid.
Borsad Taluka: Taluka (sub-district) in Anand District, Gujarat, where land acquisition is occurring.
Petlad Taluka: Taluka (sub-district) in Anand District, Gujarat, where land acquisition is occurring.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: Ministry issuing the notification
R. K. Kureel: Director at the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
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MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 6th October, 2022
S.O. 4755(E).—Whereas, it appears to the Central Government that it is necessary in the public
interest that for the transportation of Crude Oil/Gas/Water from (1) 4"Ø LINE FROM ANKLAV#17 TO
ANKLAV#07 HEADER (4'' flow Line), (2) VADTAL#21-22 TO INTERCONNECTION POINT FROM
VADTAL#15 TO VADTAL#5 (4'' flow Line) should be laid in State of Gujarat by Oil and Natural Gas
Corporation Ltd.[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
And whereas, it appears to the Central Government that for the purpose of laying the said pipeline,
it is necessary to acquire the Right of User in the land under which the said pipeline is proposed to be laid
and which is described in the Schedule annexed to this notification;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Petroleum
and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962), the Central
Government hereby declares its intention to acquire the right of user therein;
Any person interested in the land described in the said schedule may, within twenty one days from
the date on which the copies of the Gazette of India containing this notification are made available to the
general public, object in writing to the acquisition of the right of user therein for laying of the pipeline
under the land to Competent Authority, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd., Office of the Asset Manager
(Cambay Asset), P.O. Kansari, Khambhat, Anand – 388630 (Gujarat).
SCHEDULE
Sr. Name of Area
Survey / Block No.
No. Village Hect Are Sq. Mt.
1 2 3 4 5 6
4"Ø LINE FROM ANKLAV#17 TO ANKLAV#07 HEADER (4'' flow Line)
TALUKA: BORSAD DISTRICT: ANAND SATATE: GUJARAT
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1286 00 06 06
In between Sr. No. 1286 and 1285 Govt. Land 00 42 82
1317 00 00 14
1315 00 00 03
In between Sr. No. 1315 and 918 Govt. Road 00 69 83
921 00 00 13
1205 00 01 68
1204 00 00 03
1203 00 23 15
1206 00 02 75
1202 00 07 54
VADTAL#21-22 TO INTERCONNECTION POINT FROM VADTAL#15 TO VADTAL#5 (4'' flow Line)
TALUKA: PETLAD DISTRICT: ANAND SATATE: GUJARAT
1 BANDHANI 1152/2 00 01 08
1152/1 00 00 89
536 00 00 19
535/1 00 00 35
1155 00 07 36
534/2 00 00 04
1156 00 09 04
In between Sr. No. 1156 and 528 G/ L-Asphalted
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[F. No. Expl-11032(11)/58/2022-EXPL-I-PNG (E-44259)]
R. K. KUREEL, Director
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and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.