Date: 2015-09-30Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Whereas by notifications of Government of India in Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas number S.O. 434 dated 04th February, 2005 and S.O.67 dated 7th January, 2008
Executive Summary:
This notification concerns the acquisition and vesting of rights of users (ROU) in land for laying pipelines in various parts of India. It involves the sharing of previously vested rights from Ms Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited to Ms Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited for the Dahej Nagothane Ethane Pipeline project. The notification is effective from the date of its publication.
Key Points / Main Content:
Acquisition of Right of User (ROU):
* The Government of India originally declared its intention to acquire ROU in specific lands for the Kakinada Hyderabad Uran Ahmedabad Gas Pipeline project.
* Notifications S.O. 434 (dated 04th February, 2005) and S.O. 67 (dated 7th January, 2008) outlined this intention under Section 3(1) of The Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* The government decided to acquire these rights after considering reports and determining the necessity of the land for laying pipelines.
Vesting of Rights:
* The Government of India declared the acquisition of ROU in specified lands through notifications S.O. 2064 (dated 3rd June, 2005) and S.O. 2987 (dated 31st October, 2008).
* Initially, these rights were vested in Ms Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited, free from all encumbrances.
Sharing of Rights:
* Ms Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited (RGPL) intends to share the ROU with Ms Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited for the Dahej Nagothane Ethane Pipeline project.
* Ms Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited has consented to share the ROU with Ms Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited.
Directive for Vesting:
* The Government of India directs that the ROU, previously vested in Ms Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited, will now also be vested in Ms Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited.
* This vesting in Ms Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited is effective from the date of publication of this notification and is free from all encumbrances.
Schedule of Land:
* The notification includes a schedule detailing the specific land parcels in the Hansot Taluka, Bharuch District, Gujarat, where the ROU is being transferred. This includes survey numbers, subdivision numbers, and areas to be acquired.
Impact Analysis:
Ms Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited:
Impact: Will now have the right to use the specified land for laying the Dahej Nagothane Ethane Pipeline, sharing the rights with Ms Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited.
Action Required: Proceed with the pipeline laying project in accordance with the shared rights.
Ms Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited:
Impact: Will share the right to use the specified land with Ms Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited.
Action Required: Coordinate with Ms Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited for the laying of the Dahej Nagothane Ethane Pipeline.
Government of India:
Impact: Facilitates the laying of pipelines for transportation of natural gas.
Action Required: Ensure compliance with the notification and The Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: A law enacted in 1962 by the Government of India related to the acquisition of land for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for petroleum and natural gas.
Kakinada Hyderabad Uran Ahmedabad Gas Pipeline: A gas pipeline project intended to transport natural gas to consumers in various parts of India.
Reliance Gas Transportation Infrastructure Limited: A company involved in gas transportation infrastructure, formerly known as Gas Transportation and Infrastructure Company Limited.
Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited: A company referred to as RGPL that is laying the Dahej Nagothane Ethane Pipeline.
Dahej Nagothane Ethane Pipeline: A pipeline project by Reliance Gas Pipelines Limited (RGPL).
Bharuch, Gujarat: A district and state in India where land acquisition for pipelines is taking place.
Hansot, Gujarat: A Taluka in Bharuch district, Gujarat, where land is being acquired for the pipeline.