Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, declares the Government of India's acquisition of the right of user in specified lands for laying a gas/oil pipeline by ONGC Limited. The pipeline will run from DSABAGABAE to ANKLESHWAR CTF, ED LINE CTF SHERA, DS. I2 TO I50 DS.63111, KIM EPS TO CTF in Gujarat. The notification follows consideration of public objections and a report from the Competent Authority. It also directs that the Right of User in the land for laying the pipeline shall vest in the ONGC Limited.
Key Points / Main Content:
Acquisition of Right of User:
* The Government of India declares the acquisition of the right of user in the land specified in the schedule for laying a gas/oil pipeline.
Pipeline Details:
* The pipeline route is from DSABAGABAE to ANKLESHWAR CTF, ED LINE CTF SHERA, DS. I2 TO I50 DS.63111, KIM EPS TO CTF.
* The pipeline is being laid by ONGC Limited in Gujarat.
Legal Basis and Process:
* The notification is issued under subsection 1 of section 6 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* The decision follows consideration of public objections and a report from the Competent Authority.
* S. O. No. 2213 E dated 18.05.2018 was issued under sub section 1 of section 3 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline Acquisition of Right of Users in Land Act, 1962.
* The Extra Ordinary Gazette of India was published on 01.06.2018.
Vesting of Rights:
* The right of user in the land for laying the pipeline vests in ONGC Limited, free from all encumbrances, from the date of publication of the declaration.
Schedule:
* The schedule details the survey number, ROU area, name of village, part if any, Block No., Hq. Are Sq. mtr. for various locations in TA: Hansot and TA: Ankleshwar Dist: Bharuch State: Gujarat.
Impact Analysis:
ONGC Limited:
* Impact: ONGC is granted the right of user in the specified land for laying the pipeline.
* Action Required: ONGC can proceed with laying the pipeline on the specified land, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
Landowners/Public:
* Impact: Landowners lose the right to unrestricted use of the specified land; however, they are entitled to compensation as per the Act.
* Action Required: Landowners should cooperate with ONGC in allowing access to the land for laying the pipeline and seek compensation for loss of user rights.
Government of India:
* Impact: The government facilitates infrastructure development by enabling the laying of the pipeline.
* Action Required: Ensure compliance with the Act and address any grievances related to land acquisition.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry responsible for the exploration, production, refining, distribution, marketing, and import/export of petroleum, natural gas, and petrochemicals.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962: An Indian law that provides for the acquisition of right of user in land for laying pipelines for transportation of petroleum and minerals.
ONGC Limited: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited, an Indian multinational oil and gas company.
DSABAGABAE TO ANKLESHWAR CTF, ED LINE CTF SHERA, DS. I2 TO I50 DS.63111, KIM EPS TO CTF Pipeline: A gasoil pipeline project from DSABAGABAE to Ankleshwar CTF, ED LINE CTF SHERA, DS. I2 TO I50 DS.63111, KIM EPS TO CTF.
Ankleshwar CTF: Ankleshwar CTF is a location in Gujarat, likely a City Terminal Facility, related to the gasoil pipeline.
Gujarat: A state in Western India, where the pipeline is being laid.
Bharuch District, Gujarat: A district in the state of Gujarat, India, where the pipeline is being laid.
Hansot Taluka, Bharuch District, Gujarat: A taluka (sub-district) in Bharuch district, Gujarat, where part of the pipeline is located.