Date: 2018-07-03Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
The Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act 1962 reg. lay Pipeline within Barmer Rajasthan to Bhogat Gujarat Crude Oil Pipeline Project by Vedanta Limited and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC).
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Central Government declares its intention to acquire the right of user in land for laying a pipeline by Vedanta Limited and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) from Barmer, Rajasthan to Bhogat, Gujarat. It is deemed necessary in the public interest. Objections to the land acquisition can be submitted within 21 days of the notification's publication to Shri M.L. Nehra, Competent Authority, Barmer Bhogat Pipeline Project.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Purpose:** To acquire the right of user in land for laying a petroleum pipeline.
* **Project:** Barmer Rajasthan to Bhogat Gujarat Crude Oil Pipeline Project.
* **Implementing Agencies:** Vedanta Limited and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC).
* **Legal Basis:** Exercise of powers conferred by subsection 1 of section 3 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Land Details:** The land which the pipeline is proposed to be laid is described in the Schedule annexed to the notification, including District, State, Name of Villages, Tehsil, Khasra Numbers, Hectare, Are and Square Meters
* **Objections:** Any person interested in the land may object in writing to the acquisition of the right of user.
* **Objection Deadline:** Within twenty-one days from the date the notification is made available to the general public.
* **Objection Submission:** Send objections to Shri M.L. Nehra, Competent Authority, Barmer Bhogat Pipeline Project, Co Land Acquisition Officer ONGCL Office, Collector Campus, Barmer, Rajasthan-344001.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners:
* Impact: Potential acquisition of right of user in their land for laying the pipeline.
* Action Required: If objecting to the acquisition, submit written objections within 21 days to the specified authority.
Vedanta Limited and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC):
* Impact: Granted the right to lay the pipeline through the specified land.
* Action Required: Proceed with the pipeline laying project according to regulations and coordinate with relevant authorities for land acquisition.
Central Government:
* Impact: Responsible for facilitating the project in public interest through land acquisition.
* Action Required: Review and address any objections received within the stipulated timeframe.
Key Entities Referenced
Barmer Rajasthan: District in Rajasthan, India; Origin point of the proposed pipeline
Bhogat Gujarat: Place in Gujarat, India; Destination point of the proposed crude oil pipeline
Vedanta Limited: One of the companies laying the pipeline
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited: One of the companies laying the pipeline
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The act under which the central government declares its intention to acquire the right of user in the land for laying the pipeline.
Shri M.L. Nehra: Competent Authority, Barmer Bhogat Pipeline Project, and Land Acquisition Officer
Gudamalani: Tehsil in Barmer district, Rajasthan, India where land acquisition is taking place
Sindhari: Tehsil in Barmer district, Rajasthan, India where land acquisition is taking place