## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User for Guwahati-Numaligarh Gas Pipeline
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification by the Government of India, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, regarding the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) in land for the Guwahati-Numaligarh Gas Pipeline project in Assam. The notification, issued on January 20, 2021, declares the acquisition of RoU for laying the pipeline and directs that this right vests in Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL). The analysis focuses on the legal basis for the acquisition, the identification of affected land parcels, and the implications for landowners and IGGL. This report is for the benefit of the affected industry.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative analysis of a government notification concerning the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) for land intended for the Guwahati-Numaligarh Gas Pipeline, based solely on the provided document text. This analysis aims to clarify the notification's purpose, legal foundation, key provisions, and potential impact, specifically for stakeholders in the affected region and industries.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This notification is a subsequent action under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Core Objective:** The core objective is to formally acquire the Right of User in specific land parcels to facilitate the laying of the Guwahati-Numaligarh Gas Pipeline by Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL).
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This notification represents the culmination of a process initiated by a previous notification (S.O.No.454E dated 21.01.2019). It addresses the need for land access to construct the Guwahati-Numaligarh Gas Pipeline. The rationale is to ensure the pipeline project can proceed by legally securing the necessary land rights. The text explicitly mentions that objections from the public were considered and disposed of, further supporting the project's progression after addressing local concerns.
**5. Key Provisions:**
The notification establishes the following key provisions:
* **Declaration of RoU Acquisition:** The Government of India declares that the Right of User is acquired in the land specified in the Schedule attached to the notification.
* **Vesting of RoU:** The Right of User, instead of vesting in the Government of India, vests directly in Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL).
* **Freedom from Encumbrances:** The RoU vests in IGGL "free from all encumbrances."
* **Schedule of Affected Land:** The notification includes a detailed schedule listing the specific land parcels affected. This schedule includes the District (Darrang), State (Assam), Circle, Mouza, Name of Village, Dag No., and Area (in Hectare, Are, and Square Meters) for each parcel.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this notification include:
* **Landowners in Darrang District, Assam:** Those whose land parcels are listed in the Schedule will be directly impacted by the acquisition of RoU.
* **Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL):** The company responsible for laying the pipeline, as they are granted the Right of User.
* **Local Communities:** While not directly addressed, communities in the vicinity of the pipeline route will experience the impact of the construction and operation of the pipeline.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL) is responsible for implementing the pipeline project.
* **Timeline:** The notification takes effect on the date of its publication (January 22, 2021).
* **Procedures:** While the notification doesn't detail specific procedures, it implies that a process for addressing public objections and submitting a report to the government has already been followed. The competent authority submitted a report to the Government of India after considering public objections. Compensation for affected landowners would likely be a subsequent step, though not explicitly stated in the provided text.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The expected outcomes and potential impacts of this notification include:
* **Facilitation of Pipeline Construction:** The acquisition of RoU will enable IGGL to proceed with the construction of the Guwahati-Numaligarh Gas Pipeline, a vital infrastructure project.
* **Potential Displacement/Disruption:** Landowners will be required to allow pipeline construction on their land, potentially leading to temporary or permanent displacement or disruption of land use.
* **Economic Development:** The pipeline project may contribute to economic development in the region by providing access to natural gas.
* **Compensation:** Affected landowners are likely entitled to compensation for the RoU acquisition, although the process and amount are not detailed in the text.
**9. Conclusion:**
This notification signifies a crucial step in the development of the Guwahati-Numaligarh Gas Pipeline project. By formally acquiring the Right of User in the identified land parcels and vesting this right in IGGL, the Government of India is facilitating the construction of essential energy infrastructure. The notification highlights the importance of balancing development goals with the rights and concerns of affected landowners and communities. Affected parties should consult with legal experts and relevant government agencies to understand their rights and responsibilities in this process.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: A law under which the Government of India is acting to acquire land rights for pipeline construction.
GuwahatiNumaligarh Gas Pipeline: The specific pipeline project for which land rights are being acquired. Located in Assam.
Assam: The state in India where the pipeline is being laid.
Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited IGGL: The company responsible for laying the GuwahatiNumaligarh Gas Pipeline. The rights of user will vest in this company.
Darrang: A district in Assam where the land acquisition is taking place.
Mangaldai: A Circle in Darrang district, Assam where land acquisition is taking place.
Dahi Tamulipara: A Mouza in Mangaldai Circle, Darrang district, Assam where land acquisition is taking place.
Jhargaon: A Mouza in Mangaldai Circle, Darrang district, Assam where land acquisition is taking place.
Chapai Ahaka Chuburi: A Mouza in Mangaldai Circle, Darrang district, Assam where land acquisition is taking place.
Deonagaon: A Mouza in Mangaldai Circle, Darrang district, Assam where land acquisition is taking place.
New Delhi: Place of notification
रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 302] नई दिल्ली, िुक्रवार, िनवरी 22, 2021/माघ 2, 1942
No. 302] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2021/MAGHA 2, 1942
परे ोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गसै मत्रं ालय
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 20 िनवरी, 2021
का.आ. 333(अ).—भारत सरकार न े पेरोजलयम और खजनि पाइपलाइन (भूजम म े उपयोग के अजधकार का अिजन)
अजधजनयम, 1962 (1962 का 50) जिसे इसम े इसके पश्चात उक्त अजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3 दक उपधारा (1) के
अधीन िारी भारत सरकार के पेरोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गैस मंत्रालय की अजधसूचना संख्या का. आ. 454(अ) तारीख
21.01.2019 िो भारत के असाधारण रािपत्र तारीख 25.01.2019 मे प्रकाजित की गई ीी, द्वारा उस अजधसूचना स े
संलग्न अनुसूची म ें जवजनर्िष्टज भूजम म ें मैससज इंद्रधनुष गैस जिड जलजमटेड द्वारा असम राज्य म ें गवु ाहाटी – नुमालीगढ़ प्रकृजतक
गैस पाइपलाइन के मधायम से प्रकृजतक गैस के पररवहन के जलए पाइपलाइन जिछान े के प्रयोिन के जलए उपयोग के
अजधकार का अिजन करन े के अपने आिय की घोषणा की ीी;
और उक्त रािपजत्रत अजधसूचना की प्रजतयााँ िनता को उपलब्ध करा िी गई ीी;
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी ने िनता से प्राप्त आक्षेपों को परीक्षण के उपरांत जनपटान कर दिया है;
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी ने, उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उप - धारा (1) के अधीन भारत सरकार को अपनी
ररपोटज िे िी ह;ै
450 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
और भारत सरकार ने, उक्त ररपोटज पर जवचार करन े के पश्चात और यह संतष्टु हो िान े पर दक उक्त भूजम
पाइपलाइन जिछाने के जलए अपेजक्षत ह,ै उसमें उपयोग के अजधकार का अिनज करने का जवजनश्चय दकया ह;ै
अतः अि, भारत सरकार, उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 दक उपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रित िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुये,
यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक इस अजधसूचना से सलं ग्न अनुसूची में जवजनर्िष्टज भूजम म ें पाइपलाइन जिछान े के जलए उपयोग के
अजधकार का अिजन दकया िाता ह;ै
और भारत सरकार, उक्त अजधजनयम दक धारा 6 दक उपधारा (4) द्वारा प्रित िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुये, यह
जनिेि िते ी ह ै दक पाइपलाइने जिछाने के जलए भूजम मे उपयोग के अजधकार, इस घोषणा के प्रकािन की तारीख को, भारत
सरकार म ें जनजहत होन े के ििाय, पाइपलाइन जिछान े का प्रस्ट्ताव करन े वाली मैससज इंद्रधनषु गैस जिड जलजमटेड म ें जनजहत
होगा और तिपु रर, भूजम में ऐस े उपयोग का अजधकार, इस प्रकार अजधरोजपत जनिंधनों और ितों के अधीन रहते हुये, सभी
जवलंगमों से मक्तु , मैससज इंद्रधनषु गैस जिड जलजमटेड म ेंजनजहत होगा।
अनसु चू ी
जिला : िरंग राज्य : असम
सकजल मौज़ा गावाँ िाग न ं क्षत्रे फल
हक्े टेअर आर वग ज
मीटर
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[फा. सं. एल-14014/11/2019-िीपी-II]
राि दकिोर, अवर सजचव
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 20th January, 2021
S.O. 333(E).—Whereas by notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Petroleum and
Natural Gas S.O.No.454(E) dated the 21.01.2019, issued under sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Petroleum and
Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962), (hereinafter referred to as the said
Act), published in the Extra Ordinary Gazette of India dated the 25.01.2019, the Government of India declared its
intention to acquire the Right of User in the land specified in the Schedule appended to that notification for the
purpose of laying pipeline for transportation of Natural Gas through Guwahati-Numaligarh Gas Pipeline in the state of
Assam by Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL).
And whereas copies of the said Extraordinary Gazette notification were made available to the public.
And whereas the objections received from the public to the laying of the pipeline have been considered and
disposed by the Competent Authority.
And whereas the Competent Authority has, under sub-section (1) of section 6 of the said Act submitted its report
to the Government of India.
And whereas the Government of India after considering the said report and on being satisfied that the said
land is required for laying the pipeline, has decided to acquire right of user therein;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of the section 6 of the said Act, the
Government of India hereby declares that the right of user in the land specified in the Schedule appended to this
notification is hereby acquired for laying the pipeline;
And further, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (4) of section 6 of the said Act, the Government
of India hereby directs that the Right of User in the land for laying the pipeline shall, instead of vesting in Government
of India, vest, on this date of the publication of the declaration, in the Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL), free
from all encumbrances.
SCHEDULE
District : Darrang State : Assam
Circle Mouza Name of Village Dag No. Area
Hectare Are Square
Metre
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
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RAJ KISHORE, Under Secy.
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