Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas declares the acquisition of the right of user in land in Gujarat State for laying an OilGas pipeline by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC). It follows previous notifications and reports and transfers the right of user to ONGC, who will be liable for compensation. The notification is effective from the date of publication.
Key Points / Main Content:
Acquisition of Right of User:
* The Central Government declares the acquisition of the right of user in land in Tehsil Padra, Vadodara, Gujarat, for laying a pipeline.
* The pipeline project is being implemented by ONGC for the transportation of petroleum products from Matar11 to EPS11 to Dabka GGS.
* This declaration follows the initial notification published on September 23, 2019, and September 7, 2019 and the subsequent report submission.
Transfer of Rights and Responsibilities:
* The right of user in the specified land vests in ONGC instead of the Central Government, free from all encumbrances, from the date of this notification's publication.
* ONGC is exclusively liable for any compensation under Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* No legal action (suit, claim, or legal proceeding) can be taken against the Central Government regarding any matter related to the pipeline.
Schedule of Land:
* The notification includes a schedule detailing the specific land (survey numbers, area, etc.) in various villages (Shanpur, Mobha, Gavasad) of Padra Taluka, Vadodara District, Gujarat, where the right of user is acquired.
Impact Analysis:
Central Government:
* Impact: Relieved of direct responsibility for land user rights and compensation related to the pipeline project.
* Action Required: None explicitly stated, but should be aware that all claims or legal proceedings go through ONGC.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC):
* Impact: Gains the right of user for the specified land for laying the pipeline and assumes responsibility for compensation.
* Action Required: Proceed with laying the pipeline, handle all compensation claims, and manage any legal issues related to the pipeline.
Landowners in Tehsil Padra, Vadodara, Gujarat:
* Impact: Loss of user rights on the specified land; entitled to compensation from ONGC.
* Action Required: Claim compensation from ONGC as per the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962, if applicable.
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 concerning the acquisition of land for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry responsible for petroleum and natural gas matters.
Gujarat State: A state in India where the land acquisition is taking place.
Tehsil Padra: A sub-division (Tehsil) of Vadodara district in Gujarat, where the land is located.
Vadodara: A district in Gujarat State, where the land acquisition is taking place.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd: An Indian public sector oil and gas company responsible for laying the pipeline.
Matar11 to EPS11 to Dabka GGS: The specified route of the oil and gas pipeline.
New Delhi: The location of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas