Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas declares the acquisition of the right of user for land in Andhra Pradesh for laying a pipeline by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL). This pipeline is for transporting petroleum products from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, to Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu. The notification follows earlier declarations and reports, vesting the right of user with HPCL, effective from the publication date of this notification.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Acquisition of Right of User:**
* The Central Government declares the acquisition of the right of user in the land specified in the schedule for laying a pipeline.
* **Vesting of Rights:**
* The right of user vests in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) from the date of publication of this declaration, free from all encumbrances.
* **Liability for Compensation:**
* HPCL is exclusively liable for any compensation under Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962.
* **Legal Protection:**
* No legal proceedings can be initiated against the Central Government, Competent Authority, any State Government, or Corporation for any matter related to the pipeline, as per Section 13 of the Act.
* **Land Details (Schedule):**
* The schedule lists specific survey numbers and areas (in acres and cents) of land in the Prakasam District of Andhra Pradesh, including villages such as West Virayapalem, Kurichedu, Perubhatlapalem, Potlapadu, Errabalem and others.
Impact Analysis:
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL):
* Impact: HPCL is granted the right of user for the specified land to lay the pipeline and is responsible for compensation related to the land use.
* Action Required: HPCL must proceed with laying the pipeline and handle all compensation matters according to the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962.
Landowners in Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh:
* Impact: Landowners will have their land used for the pipeline project.
* Action Required: Landowners may be entitled to compensation from HPCL as per Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962.
Central Government, Competent Authority, State Government, and Corporations:
* Impact: These entities are protected from legal action related to the pipeline project.
* Action Required: No action required, as they are shielded from legal proceedings.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The central government ministry responsible for the notification.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The Act under which the land acquisition for the pipeline is being carried out.
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh: Starting point of the pipeline.
Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu: End point of the pipeline.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited: The corporation responsible for laying the petroleum pipeline.
Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh: District in Andhra Pradesh where land is being acquired for the pipeline.
Tamil Nadu: The state where the pipeline ends.
Central Government: The governing authority making the declaration and directives in the notification.