Date: 2015-10-05Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Whereas by a notification of the Govt., of India in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas S.O.733(E), Dated 19th February, 2015 issued under sub-secton-1 of Section-3 of the petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act,1962 (50 of 1962).
Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, declares the central government's decision to acquire the right of user for land in Andhra Pradesh for laying a pipeline by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). This land is specified in the schedule attached to the notification, and the right of user is for the transportation of crude oil. The notification also directs that the right of user shall vest with ONGC.
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 attached schedule for laying a pipeline.
* The pipeline project is by ONGC for the transportation of crude oil from KesanapalliWest GGS to Mori GCS in Andhra Pradesh.
* Copies of the Extraordinary Gazette Notification were available to the public from April 22, 2015, to May 4, 2015.
Vesting of Rights:
* The right of user in the specified land shall vest with ONGC, effective from the date of publication of the declaration.
* ONGC assumes the right of user free from all encumbrances.
Liability and Legal Proceedings:
* ONGC is exclusively liable for any compensation related to the pipeline project, as per Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* No legal proceedings can be initiated against the Central Government concerning any matter related to the pipeline.
Schedule of Land:
* The schedule provides a detailed list of the land parcels to be acquired, including survey numbers and area details in the Malikipuram and Sakhinetipalli Mandals of East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh.
Impact Analysis:
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC):
* Impact: ONGC is granted the right of user for the specified land to lay the pipeline and is responsible for compensation.
* Action Required: ONGC must proceed with laying the pipeline and handle all compensation matters.
Landowners in the Specified Regions of Andhra Pradesh:
* Impact: Landowners will have their right of user acquired for the pipeline project, and are entitled to compensation from ONGC.
* Action Required: Landowners should cooperate with ONGC and seek compensation for the acquired right of user.
Key Entities Referenced
KesanapalliWest GGS: Starting point of the pipeline.
Mori GCS: End point of the pipeline.
Andhra Pradesh: The Indian state where the pipeline is being laid.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: A legal act, also referred to as 'the said Act' and 'PMP Act', concerning the acquisition of land rights for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry that issued the notification regarding land acquisition for the pipeline project.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation: A corporation, abbreviated as ONGC, responsible for laying the pipeline and liable for compensation related to it.
East Godavari: District in Andhra Pradesh where pipeline is being laid
Malikipuram: Mandal where pipeline is being laid
Sakhinetipalli: Mandal where pipeline is being laid