Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas declares the acquisition of the right of user in specific lands in Bihar for laying a petroleum pipeline by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) as part of the Motihari Raxaul Link Pipeline Project. This follows an earlier notification in July 2017 and consideration of a report submitted under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962. The right of user vests in IOCL, who is responsible for compensation.
Key Points / Main Content:
Acquisition Declaration:
* The Central Government declares the acquisition of the right of user for land specified in the notification's schedule for laying a pipeline.
* The pipeline is part of the Motihari Raxaul Link Pipeline Project for petroleum transportation.
* The project is located in the East Champaran district of Bihar.
Right of User Vesting:
* The right of user in the specified land vests in Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) from the date of the declaration, free from all encumbrances, instead of the Central Government.
Liability and Legal Proceedings:
* IOCL is exclusively liable for any compensation related to the land acquisition, as per Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962.
* No legal claims or proceedings can be filed against the Central Government regarding any matter related to the pipeline.
Schedule Details:
* The schedule lists specific survey numbers and land measurements (Hectare, Are, Sq. Mtr.) for affected areas in villages Srirampur and Nonea, under Thana numbers 84 and 85, and Raxaul Thana No. 07, Block Raxaul, District East Champaran, State Bihar.
Impact Analysis:
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL):
* Impact: IOCL is granted the right of user for the specified land to lay the pipeline and is solely responsible for compensation related to the land acquisition.
* Action Required: IOCL must ensure the laying of the pipeline and handle all compensation matters as per the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962.
Landowners in East Champaran District, Bihar:
* Impact: Landowners will have their right of user acquired for the pipeline project, potentially impacting their land use.
* Action Required: Landowners are entitled to compensation from IOCL as per Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962.
Central Government:
* Impact: The Central Government transfers the right of user to IOCL and is shielded from legal proceedings related to the pipeline.
* Action Required: No direct action is required, as the responsibility for the project and compensation lies with IOCL.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: A law enacted in 1962, related to the acquisition of land rights for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry responsible for the administration of petroleum and natural gas resources.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited: A government-owned oil and gas corporation responsible for laying the pipeline.
Motihari Raxaul Link Pipeline Project: The specific pipeline project for transporting petroleum products mentioned in the notification.
East Champaran, Bihar: The district and state in India where the pipeline project is located.
Raxaul, Bihar: A block in East Champaran district, Bihar
Motihari: Starting location of pipeline project
Nepal: The pipeline extending upto border with Nepal