Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas declares the acquisition of the right of user in specified lands in Gujarat for laying a pipeline by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) for the Palanpur Vadodara Pipeline project. The declaration follows an earlier notification and consideration of a report from the Competent Authority. The right of user vests in HPCL, who is solely liable for compensation.
Key Points / Main Content:
Acquisition of Right of User:
* The Central Government declares the acquisition of the right of user for land specified in the schedule for laying a pipeline.
* This acquisition is for the purpose of transporting petroleum products from Chandisar to Asoj under the Palanpur Vadodara Pipeline project in Gujarat.
* The acquisition is made under Section 6(1) of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
Vesting of Rights and Responsibilities:
* The right of user in the specified land vests in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) from the date of publication of the declaration, free from all encumbrances.
* HPCL is exclusively liable for any compensation related to the pipeline project, as per Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962.
* No suit, claim, or legal proceeding can be initiated against the Central Government regarding any matter related to the pipeline.
Land Details:
* The schedule lists specific survey numbers and areas (in Hectare Are Sq.mtr) of land in the Talukas of Umreth and Anand, Districts of Anand, State of Gujarat.
* Villages include Ghora, Thamna, Lingda, Ashipura, Fatepura, Gangapura and Dagjipura
Impact Analysis:
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL):
* Impact: HPCL is granted the right of user for the specified land for laying the pipeline and is responsible for compensation.
* Action Required: HPCL must ensure the laying of the pipeline and handle all compensation matters as per the Act.
Landowners/Encumbrances:
* Impact: Landowners lose the right of user of the specified land, but are entitled to compensation from HPCL.
* Action Required: Landowners should liaise with HPCL regarding compensation for the loss of right of user.
Central Government:
* Impact: The Central Government is shielded from any legal claims or proceedings related to the pipeline.
* Action Required: No action required.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: A law enacted in 1962 by the government related to acquiring land rights for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: A government ministry responsible for petroleum and natural gas related affairs.
Gujarat: A state in India where the pipeline project is located.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited: A company responsible for laying the pipeline for transporting petroleum products.
Palanpur Vadodara Pipeline: Name of the pipeline project from Palanpur to Vadodara.
Chandisar: Starting point of the petroleum transportation pipeline project, located in Gujarat.
Asoj: Ending point of the petroleum transportation pipeline project, located in Gujarat.
Anand District, Gujarat: District in Gujarat through which the pipeline passes.