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Date: 2021-01-22 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

Whereas by notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

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## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User for Guwahati-Numaligarh Gas Pipeline (Assam) **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of the Right of User (RoU) in land for the laying of a natural gas pipeline in the state of Assam. This policy grants the Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL) the right to use specified lands for the Guwahati-Numaligarh Gas Pipeline project. The key finding is that the government has acquired the RoU after considering and disposing of public objections, and has vested this right in IGGL. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview and analysis of the policy notification concerning the acquisition of the Right of User in land for the Guwahati-Numaligarh Gas Pipeline in Assam, based solely on the provided text. This report aims to clarify the objectives, key provisions, and potential implications of this policy for affected stakeholders. **3. Policy Overview:** This document represents a specific action under the broader legal framework of *The Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962*. * **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to facilitate the laying of a natural gas pipeline by acquiring the necessary Right of User in land. A further objective is to vest that acquired right of user into the Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL), the project developer. **4. Background and Rationale:** * **If New Policy**: (While referring to an existing Act, this notification represents a specific decision related to that act.) The policy addresses the need to acquire land rights for the construction of the Guwahati-Numaligarh Gas Pipeline to transport natural gas. The need to specify the area for the pipeline and the company for the project is essential. The process involved seeking objections from the public, disposing of them, and subsequently declaring the acquisition of the RoU. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** Since the policy text presents a decision under the Act rather than an amendment to the act itself, this will examine it as a new policy related to the act. * **Main components, rules, and actions mandated:** * The Government of India declares the acquisition of the Right of User in specific land parcels for the purpose of laying the Guwahati-Numaligarh Gas Pipeline. * The acquired Right of User is vested in Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL), effective from the date of publication. * The vesting of the RoU in IGGL is "free from all encumbrances," meaning it's not subject to other claims or liabilities. * The policy includes a schedule detailing specific land parcels affected, including the District (Majuli), State (Assam), Circle, Mouza, Village Name, Dag No., and Area (in Hectare and Are Square Metre). **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the provided text, the following are directly affected: * **Landowners:** Individuals or entities owning land within the specified areas listed in the schedule. These are the parties whose rights are being acquired. * **Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL):** The company responsible for laying the pipeline, which receives the RoU. * **Residents of Assam, particularly in the Majuli district:** The project aims to provide natural gas to the region, potentially affecting residents. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** * Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (Government of India) is the issuing authority. * Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL) is responsible for the physical laying of the pipeline. * A "Competent Authority" handled the consideration and disposal of public objections (though its specific identity isn't given). * **Timelines/Procedures:** * The policy is effective from the date of its publication. * The text mentions a prior notification (S.O.No.1573E dated 04.04.2019) initiating the acquisition process, highlighting a multi-stage procedure. * The policy explicitly mentions that public objections were received, considered, and disposed of before the final declaration. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** * Facilitation of the Guwahati-Numaligarh Gas Pipeline project by providing IGGL with the necessary RoU. * Potential economic development and improved access to natural gas for the region. * Potential for disputes with landowners regarding compensation or other concerns related to the acquisition of their land rights. * Ensuring a smooth and efficient implementation process for laying the gas pipeline by addressing and resolving any objections or concerns raised by the public, enabling the completion of the pipeline project without undue delays. **9. Conclusion:** The notification regarding the acquisition of Right of User for the Guwahati-Numaligarh Gas Pipeline is a crucial step in facilitating the project's implementation. It ensures that Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL) has the necessary rights to lay the pipeline in the specified areas. While the policy addresses potential public concerns, landowners must be fully informed and fairly compensated. This step is vital for the infrastructural progress of Assam.

Key Entities Referenced

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: A ministry of the Government of India. Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: An act of the Indian Parliament. Guwahati-Numaligarh Gas Pipeline: A pipeline for transportation of Natural Gas. Assam: A state in India. Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited: An entity referred to as IGGL responsible for laying the pipeline. Majuli: A district in Assam Kamlabari: A circle in Majuli District, Assam. Namni Jakai Bowa: A village in Kamlabari circle, Majuli District, Assam. Pakajara: A village in Kamlabari circle, Majuli District, Assam. Guwalabari: A village in Kamlabari circle, Majuli District, Assam. Bhuramora: A village in Kamlabari circle, Majuli District, Assam. Bhuwamara: A village in Kamlabari circle, Majuli District, Assam. Pohumara Tati Gaon: A village in Kamlabari circle, Majuli District, Assam. Sukan Suti Miri: A village in Kamlabari circle, Majuli District, Assam. Dhowachala: A village in Kamlabari circle, Majuli District, Assam. Bankhowachuk: A village in Kamlabari circle, Majuli District, Assam. Mekheli Gaon: A village in Kamlabari circle, Majuli District, Assam. Tataya Gaon: A village in Kamlabari circle, Majuli District, Assam. New Delhi: Place of publication
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रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 सी.जी.-डी.एल.-अ.-25012021-224676 xxxGIDHxxx CG-DL-E-25012021-224676 xxxGIDExxx असाधारण EXTRAORDINARY भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii) PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii) प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY स.ं 305] नई दिल्ली, िुक्रवार, िनवरी 22, 2021/माघ 2, 1942 No. 305] 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. 336(अ).—भारत सरकार न े पेरोजलयम और खजनि पाइपलाइन (भूजम म ें उपयोग के अजधकार का अिनज ) 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. 1573(अ) तारीख 04.04.2019 िो भारत के असाधारण रािपत्र तारीख 11.04.2019 म ें प्रकाजित की गई थी, द्वारा उस अजधसूचना स े संलग्न अनुसूची म ें जवजनर्िष्टज भूजम म ें मैससज इंद्रधनुष गैस जिड जलजमटेड द्वारा असम राज्य म ें गुवाहाटी – नुमालीगढ़ प्राकृजतक गैस पाइपलाइन के माध् यम स े प्राकृजतक गैस के पररवहन के जलए पाइपलाइन जिछाने के प्रयोिन के जलए उपयोग के अजधकार का अिजन करन े के अपन ेआिय की घोषणा की थी; और उक्त रािपजत्रत अजधसूचना की प्रजतयााँ िनता को उपलब्ध करा िी गई थी; और सक्षम प्राजधकारी ने िनता स े प्राप्त आक्षेपों को परीक्षण के उपरांत जनपटान कर दिया ह;ै और सक्षम प्राजधकारी न,े उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 6 की उप - धारा (1) के अधीन भारत सरकार को अपनी ररपोट ज िे िी ह;ै 453 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)] और भारत सरकार न,े उक्त ररपोट ज पर जवचार करन े के पश्चात और यह संतष्टु हो िान े पर दक उक्त भूजम पाइपलाइन जिछाने के जलए अपेजक्षत ह,ै उसम ें 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 हुय,े यह घोषणा करती ह ै दक इस अजधसूचना स े 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 हुय,े यह जनिेि िते ी ह ै दक पाइपलाइने जिछाने के जलए भूजम म ें उपयोग के अजधकार, इस घोषणा के प्रकािन की तारीख को, भारत सरकार म ें जनजहत होन े के ििाय, पाइपलाइन जिछान े का प्रस्ट्ताव करन े वाली मैसस ज इंद्रधनषु गैस जिड जलजमटेड म ें जनजहत होगा और तिपु रर, भूजम म ें ऐसे उपयोग का अजधकार, इस प्रकार अजधरोजपत जनिंधनों और ितों के अधीन रहते हुय,े सभी जवलंगमों स े मक्तु , मैससज इंद्रधनषु गैस जिड जलजमटेड म ेंजनजहत होगा। अनसु चू ी जिला : मिलु ी राज्य : असम सकजल मौज़ा गावाँ िाग न ं क्षत्रे फल हक्े टेअर आर वग ज मीटर (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) मिुली कमलािारी कमलािारी नामजन िकाइ िोवा 141 02 23 96 104 00 22 69 105 00 17 23 106 00 15 75 108 00 15 99 109 00 16 59 113 00 10 27 111 00 05 59 112 00 19 68 118 00 18 40 121 00 16 51 मिुली कमलािारी कमलािारी पकािरा 255 00 19 70 मिुली कमलािारी कमलािारी 2 नं गुवालिारर 90 00 15 95 91 00 14 85 92 00 16 44 93 00 16 61 94 00 16 63 95 00 24 12 96 00 12 48 मिुली कमलािारी कमलािारी 1 नं भूरामरा 111 00 00 82[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3 113 00 37 78 115 00 01 97 155 00 09 28 156 00 08 50 185 00 22 39 मिुली कमलािारी कमलािारी 2 नं भूरामरा 93 00 08 99 मिुली कमलािारी कमलािारी पोहुमरा ताजत गााँव 694 0 4 51 693 00 07 25 691 00 01 91 690 00 02 28 160 00 04 40 159 00 04 53 158 00 00 41 452 00 11 62 453 00 09 99 461 00 37 46 462 00 01 23 मिुली कमलािारी कमलािारी सुकान सुती जमरर 01 00 00 28 02 00 09 87 03 00 08 03 04 00 08 06 23 00 00 26 22 00 01 55 21 00 05 89 20 00 03 65 19 00 09 21 18 00 07 25 17 00 09 24 16 00 03 34 52 00 05 41 54 00 05 86 55 00 05 76 56 00 05 35 57 00 00 20 60 00 04 45 59 00 22 524 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)] 68 00 07 01 67 00 25 30 मिुली कमलािारी कमलािारी धोवाचला 765 00 01 81 700 00 09 98 701 00 39 00 705 00 00 20 764 00 11 58 760 00 35 78 913 00 07 92 920 00 00 20 908 00 04 65 910 00 05 73 909 00 02 98 911 00 00 37 907 00 00 20 789 00 17 36 मिुली कमलािारी कमलािारी िनखोवाचूक 547 00 13 78 682 00 01 99 683 00 06 23 684 00 06 79 708 00 02 25 706 00 11 91 696 00 06 28 697 00 02 56 705 00 03 28 704 00 00 78 715 00 05 58 761 00 02 55 762 00 01 22 763 00 01 22 764 00 03 45 775 00 04 62 776 00 03 52 777 00 03 04 778 00 02 87 849 00 07 05[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 5 850 00 03 09 851 00 02 29 859 00 11 79 855 00 03 43 856 00 01 82 858 00 02 92 857 00 11 77 876 00 16 26 877 00 01 69 875 00 10 16 884 00 05 04 885 00 06 69 888 00 01 81 मिुली कमलािारी कमलािारी मेखेजल गााँव 535 00 04 28 536 00 20 36 537 00 03 51 542 00 05 69 543 00 09 15 544 00 10 71 559 00 08 20 560 00 00 71 691 00 02 00 692 00 03 89 694 00 05 81 693 00 04 79 687 00 00 81 714 00 00 20 715 00 02 27 716 00 06 10 717 00 06 16 718 00 05 32 901 00 01 03 719 00 00 20 900 00 06 73 899 00 00 73 1038 00 14 576 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)] 898 00 00 20 910 00 06 58 911 00 09 35 912 00 26 89 933 00 02 36 929 00 11 81 930 00 16 29 925 00 09 04 922 00 00 20 926 00 00 20 921 00 11 14 920 00 08 03 950 00 04 24 951 00 04 11 952 00 04 08 953 00 04 22 965 00 03 03 964 00 06 48 963 00 11 15 977 00 21 65 980 00 12 67 979 00 00 20 1004 00 07 74 1013 00 11 06 1011 00 15 78 1015 00 04 75 1023 00 15 50 मिुली कमलािारी कमलािारी ताताया गााँव 645 00 07 65 1086 00 13 92 1085 00 00 38 1087 00 12 01 1089 00 17 15 1090 00 00 20 1079 00 00 20 1110 00 29 06 1117 00 08 26[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 7 1118 00 03 82 1144 00 03 47 1143 00 12 83 1142 00 21 73 1154 00 14 38 1153 00 04 38 1230 00 13 24 [फा. सं. एल-14014/39/2019-िीपी-II] राि दकिोर, अवर सजचव MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 20th January, 2021 S.O. 336(E).—Whereas by notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas S.O.No.1573(E) dated the 04.04.2019, 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 11.04.2019, 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 : Majuli State: Assam Circle Mouza Name of Village Dag No. Area Hectare Are Square Metre (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Majuli Kamlabari Kamlabari Namni Jakai Bowa 141 02 23 96 104 00 22 69 105 00 17 238 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)] 106 00 15 75 108 00 15 99 109 00 16 59 113 00 10 27 111 00 05 59 112 00 19 68 118 00 18 40 121 00 16 51 Majuli Kamlabari Kamlabari Pakajara 255 00 19 70 Majuli Kamlabari Kamlabari 2 No Guwalabari 90 00 15 95 91 00 14 85 92 00 16 44 93 00 16 61 94 00 16 63 95 00 24 12 96 00 12 48 Majuli Kamlabari Kamlabari 1 No Bhuramora 111 00 00 82 113 00 37 78 115 00 01 97 155 00 09 28 156 00 08 50 185 00 22 39 Majuli Kamlabari Kamlabari 2 No Bhuwamara 93 00 08 99 Majuli Kamlabari Kamlabari Pohumara Tati Gaon 694 0 4 51 693 00 07 25 691 00 01 91 690 00 02 28 160 00 04 40 159 00 04 53 158 00 00 41 452 00 11 62 453 00 09 99 461 00 37 46 462 00 01 23 Majuli Kamlabari Kamlabari Sukan Suti Miri 01 00 00 28 02 00 09 87 03 00 08 03 04 00 08 06 23 00 00 26 22 00 01 55 21 00 05 89 20 00 03 65 19 00 09 21 18 00 07 25[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 9 17 00 09 24 16 00 03 34 52 00 05 41 54 00 05 86 55 00 05 76 56 00 05 35 57 00 00 20 60 00 04 45 59 00 22 52 68 00 07 01 67 00 25 30 Majuli Kamlabari Kamlabari Dhowachala 765 00 01 81 700 00 09 98 701 00 39 00 705 00 00 20 764 00 11 58 760 00 35 78 913 00 07 92 920 00 00 20 908 00 04 65 910 00 05 73 909 00 02 98 911 00 00 37 907 00 00 20 789 00 17 36 Majuli Kamlabari Kamlabari Bankhowachuk 547 00 13 78 682 00 01 99 683 00 06 23 684 00 06 79 708 00 02 25 706 00 11 91 696 00 06 28 697 00 02 56 705 00 03 28 704 00 00 78 715 00 05 58 761 00 02 55 762 00 01 22 763 00 01 22 764 00 03 45 775 00 04 62 776 00 03 52 777 00 03 04 778 00 02 8710 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)] 849 00 07 05 850 00 03 09 851 00 02 29 859 00 11 79 855 00 03 43 856 00 01 82 858 00 02 92 857 00 11 77 876 00 16 26 877 00 01 69 875 00 10 16 884 00 05 04 885 00 06 69 888 00 01 81 Majuli Kamlabari Kamlabari Mekheli Gaon 535 00 04 28 536 00 20 36 537 00 03 51 542 00 05 69 543 00 09 15 544 00 10 71 559 00 08 20 560 00 00 71 691 00 02 00 692 00 03 89 694 00 05 81 693 00 04 79 687 00 00 81 714 00 00 20 715 00 02 27 716 00 06 10 717 00 06 16 718 00 05 32 901 00 01 03 719 00 00 20 900 00 06 73 899 00 00 73 1038 00 14 57 898 00 00 20 910 00 06 58 911 00 09 35 912 00 26 89 933 00 02 36 929 00 11 81 930 00 16 29[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 11 925 00 09 04 922 00 00 20 926 00 00 20 921 00 11 14 920 00 08 03 950 00 04 24 951 00 04 11 952 00 04 08 953 00 04 22 965 00 03 03 964 00 06 48 963 00 11 15 977 00 21 65 980 00 12 67 979 00 00 20 1004 00 07 74 1013 00 11 06 1011 00 15 78 1015 00 04 75 1023 00 15 50 Majuli Kamlabari Kamlabari Tataya Gaon 645 00 07 65 1086 00 13 92 1085 00 00 38 1087 00 12 01 1089 00 17 15 1090 00 00 20 1079 00 00 20 1110 00 29 06 1117 00 08 26 1118 00 03 82 1144 00 03 47 1143 00 12 83 1142 00 21 73 1154 00 14 38 1153 00 04 38 1230 00 13 24 [F. No. L-14014/39/2019-GP-II] RAJ KISHORE, Under Secy. Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.

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