Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, declares the acquisition of right of user in specified land in Rajasthan for laying a natural gas pipeline by GSPL India Gasnet Limited (GIGL). The land is part of the Mehsana Bhatinda Natural Gas Pipeline Network, specifically the Rageshwari Barmer to Sevtalav Pali section. The notification also directs that the right of user vests in GIGL, not the Central Government, and absolves the Central Government from any legal proceedings related to the pipeline.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Acquisition of Right of User:**
* The Central Government declares the acquisition of right of user for land specified in the Schedule for laying a pipeline.
* This action is under Section 6(1) of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Pipeline Project Details:**
* The pipeline will transport natural gas from Rageshwari Barmer to Sevtalav Pali.
* It is part of the Mehsana Bhatinda Natural Gas Pipeline Network.
* **Vesting of Rights:**
* The right of user in the specified land vests in GSPL India Gasnet Limited (GIGL).
* This vesting is effective from the date of publication of the declaration and is free from all encumbrances.
* **Liability and Legal Protection:**
* GIGL is exclusively liable for any compensation under Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962.
* No legal action can be taken against the Central Government regarding matters related to the pipeline.
* **Land Details:**
* The schedule lists specific land in Gudamalani Tehsil, Barmer District, Rajasthan, including Khasara numbers and areas (in Hectare and Square meters).
Impact Analysis:
* GSPL India Gasnet Limited (GIGL):
* Impact: GIGL is granted the right of user for the specified land and is responsible for compensation.
* Action Required: GIGL must ensure all activities are compliant with the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962, and handle compensation for land use.
* Landowners in Gudamalani Tehsil, Barmer District, Rajasthan:
* Impact: Landowners will have their right of user acquired for the purpose of laying the pipeline.
* Action Required: Landowners may be entitled to compensation as per Section 10 of the PMP Act, 1962.
* Central Government:
* Impact: The Central Government is shielded from legal claims related to the pipeline.
* Action Required: No specific action is required, but the government must ensure the vesting of rights in GIGL is executed as per the declaration.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The central act under which the notification is issued, concerning the acquisition of land for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry responsible for issuing the notification.
Rajasthan: The state in India where the pipeline will be laid.
Mehsana Bhatinda Natural Gas Pipeline Network: The larger pipeline network under which the Rageshwari Barmer to Sevtalav Pali pipeline project falls.
GSPL India Gasnet Limited GIGL: The company responsible for laying the natural gas pipeline.
Rageshwari Barmer: Starting point of the natural gas pipeline in Rajasthan.
Sevtalav Pali: Ending point of the natural gas pipeline in Rajasthan.
New Delhi: Place where notification was issued