Executive Summary:
This notification from the Indian Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas declares the acquisition of the Right of User (ROU) for land required for laying a natural gas pipeline. The pipeline will be constructed by Ms Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited, transporting gas from Sohagpur East and West CBM Blocks to consumers across India. This declaration follows prior notifications and consideration of a report from the Competent Authority, with the ROU vesting in Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited from the date of this notification's publication.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Acquisition Declaration:** The Government of India declares the acquisition of the Right of User (ROU) in specific lands for laying a petroleum and natural gas pipeline.
* **Project Details:**
* The pipeline project is undertaken by Ms Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited.
* The purpose is to transport natural gas from Sohagpur East and Sohagpur West CBM Blocks (Madhya Pradesh) to consumers across India.
* The pipeline route includes the Shahdol Madhya Pradesh Jaysing NagarBeohariGurhPhulpur Uttar Pradesh.
* **Legal Basis:** The declaration is made under subsection 1 of Section 6 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Prior Notifications:** This declaration follows earlier notifications S.O. 392E, S.O. 926E and S.O. 1339E, and consideration of a report from the Competent Authority.
* **Right of User Vesting:** The Right of User in the specified land vests in Ms Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited, free from all encumbrances, from the date of publication of this notification.
* **Land Details:** The schedule lists specific survey numbers and areas to be acquired for ROU in Uttar Pradesh.
Impact Analysis:
* **Ms Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited:**
* Impact: Gains the Right of User for the specified land to lay the pipeline.
* Action Required: Proceed with laying the pipeline on the acquired land, adhering to all relevant regulations and guidelines.
* **Landowners:**
* Impact: Loss of certain rights of use of land as defined under the act, but retain ownership. Compensation will be determined separately.
* Action Required: Await further communication regarding compensation and potential restrictions on land use.
* **Consumers of Natural Gas:**
* Impact: Will benefit from a more efficient and reliable supply of natural gas.
* Action Required: No immediate action required.
* **Government of India:**
* Impact: Fulfillment of its responsibility to facilitate infrastructure development for energy transportation.
* Action Required: Ensure compliance and address any disputes arising from the land acquisition process.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: A law enacted in 1962 in India, related to the acquisition of land for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry responsible for petroleum and natural gas affairs.
Reliance Industries Limited: A private sector company involved in the laying of pipelines mentioned in the policy document.
Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited: The company responsible for laying the Shahdol Madhya Pradesh Jaysing NagarBeohariGurhPhulpur Uttar Pradesh gas pipeline
Shahdol district, Madhya Pradesh: A district in Madhya Pradesh where Sohagpur East and Sohagpur West CBM Blocks are located.
Sohagpur East and Sohagpur West CBM Blocks: Coal Bed Methane blocks located under Shahdol district in Madhya Pradesh
Shahdol Madhya Pradesh Jaysing NagarBeohariGurhPhulpur Uttar Pradesh gas pipeline: The specific gas pipeline project for which the right of user in land is being acquired.
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh: District in Uttar Pradesh, where land is being acquired for pipeline laying.