## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User for Paradip Somnathpur Haldia Product Pipeline
**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 in land for the laying of the Paradip Somnathpur Haldia Product Pipeline. The notification, published on August 25, 2021, declares the acquisition of land rights in Mahakalapara Tahasil of Kendrapara District in Odisha and vests those rights in Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL). This analysis focuses on the legal and procedural aspects of the land acquisition process as described in the notification and its implications for stakeholders. The key finding is that IOCL assumes full responsibility for compensation related to the pipeline project, shielding the Central Government from any related legal claims.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas notification S.O. 3466(E) dated August 24, 2021, concerning the acquisition of the right of user in land for the Paradip Somnathpur Haldia Product Pipeline. This analysis is based solely on the information contained within the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This notification represents an application of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Core Objective(s):** As inferred from the text, the core objective is to legally acquire the right of user in specific land parcels to facilitate the laying of the Paradip Somnathpur Haldia Product Pipeline for the transportation of Petroleum Products.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* The policy addresses the need to acquire land rights for constructing and operating the pipeline, which is essential for transporting petroleum products. The notification references a prior notification (4059 E dated 28th September, 2020) indicating an intention to acquire the land rights, suggesting a process has been followed regarding due diligence and notification to the public, before the final acquisition order. This acquisition ensures the smooth and efficient transportation of petroleum products by IOCL.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is a *new policy action* under existing legislation, therefore, we detail the main provisions:
* **Declaration of Acquisition:** The Central Government declares the acquisition of the right of user in the land specified in the Schedule appended to the notification.
* **Vesting of Rights:** The right of user in the land is vested in Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) from the date of publication, free from all encumbrances.
* **Liability for Compensation:** IOCL is exclusively liable for any compensation under Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962 (PMP Act, 1962).
* **Protection of Central Government:** No suit, claim, or legal proceeding would lie against the Central Government regarding the pipeline.
* **Schedule of Affected Land:** The notification includes a detailed schedule specifying the affected land parcels, including the District (Kendrapara), Tahasil (Mahakalapara), State (Odisha), Village, Plot Numbers, and area (in Hectare, Are, and Sqm).
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the following are directly affected:
* **Landowners in the Specified Areas:** Individuals or entities owning land within the specified villages and plot numbers in Mahakalapara Tahasil of Kendrapara District, Odisha.
* **Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL):** As the entity vested with the right of user and responsible for compensation.
* **Central Government:** While protected from direct legal claims, the Central Government is responsible for overseeing the land acquisition process under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is responsible for implementing the project, including paying compensation to landowners. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has oversight.
* **Timelines and Procedures:** The notification acts as the final declaration of acquisition. IOCL is responsible for commencing pipeline construction and associated activities subject to its internal procedures and statutory compliance.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* The primary intended outcome is the securement of land rights for the construction and operation of the Paradip Somnathpur Haldia Product Pipeline.
* This facilitates the efficient transportation of petroleum products.
* Landowners will receive compensation from IOCL, as per the provisions of the PMP Act, 1962.
* The notification clarifies responsibilities and liabilities, shielding the Central Government from legal challenges related to the project.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification represents a crucial step in the development of the Paradip Somnathpur Haldia Product Pipeline. By legally acquiring the right of user in the specified land and vesting it in IOCL, the government aims to ensure the efficient transportation of petroleum products. The notification clarifies the responsibilities of IOCL, particularly regarding compensation, and protects the Central Government from potential legal claims. This analysis, based solely on the provided text, highlights the key aspects of the land acquisition process and its implications for the affected stakeholders.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: A ministry of the Government of India responsible for the exploration, production, refining, distribution, marketing, import and export of petroleum, natural gas, and petrochemicals.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: An act of the Indian Parliament concerning the acquisition of land rights for petroleum and mineral pipelines.
Central Government: The executive authority of the Union of India.
Paradip Somnathpur Haldia Product Pipeline: A pipeline project for the transportation of petroleum products.
Mahakalapara Tahasil: A tehsil located in Kendrapara District, Odisha.
Kendrapara District: A district in the state of Odisha, India.
Odisha: A state in eastern India.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited: An Indian government-owned oil and gas corporation.
PURUSHOTTAMPUR: A village in Kendrapara District, Odisha
P. SOMAKUMAR: Under Secretary.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण्ड 3—ईप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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स.ं 3176] नइ ददल्ली, बधु वार, ऄगस्ट्त 25, 2021/भाद्र 3, 1943
No. 3176] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2021/BHADRA 3, 1943
पेरोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गैस मत्रं ालय
ऄजधसचू ना
नइ ददल्ली, 24 ऄगस्ट्त , 2021
का.अ. 3466(ऄ).—केंद्रीय सरकार ने पेरोजलयम और खजनज पाआपलाआन (भूजम में ईपयोग के ऄजधकार का
ऄजजन) ऄजधजनयम 1962 (1962 का 50) (जजसे आसमें आसके पश्चात ईक्त ऄजधजनयम कहा गया ह)ै की धारा 3 की ईपधारा
(1) के ऄधीन जारी की गइ भारत सरकार के पेरोजलयम और प्राकृजतक गैस मंत्रालय की ऄजधसूचना संख्या का.अ. 4059
(इ) तारीख 28 जसतम्बर 2020, जो भारत के राजपत्र संख्या 3570 तारीख 11 नवम्बर 2020, में प्रकाजित की गइ थी,
द्वारा ईस ऄजधसूचना से संलग्न ऄनुसूची में जवजनर्ददष्ट भूजम में ओजडिा राज्य में “पारादीप - सोमनाथपुर - हल्दीअ प्रााँडक्ट
पाआपलाइन पाररयोजना”, तहसील- महाकालपारा, जजला- केंद्रापड़ा में ईत् पाद पररवहन के जलए आंजडयन अयल कॉपोरेिन
जलजमटेड द्वारा पाआपलाआन जबछाने के प्रयोजन के जलए ईपयोग के ऄजधकार के ऄजजन के ऄपने अिय की घोषणा की थी:
और ईक्त राजपत्र ऄजधसूचना की प्रजतयां जनता को तारीख 23.12.2020 तक ईपलब्ध करा दी गइ थी;
और सक्षम प्राजधकारी ने ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 6 की ईपधारा (1) के ऄधीन केंद्रीय सरकार को ररपोटज द ेदी ह;ै
और केंद्रीय सरकार ने, ईक्त ररपोटज पर जवचार करने के पश्चात ् और यह समाधान हो जान े पर दक ईक्त भूजम
पाआपलाआन जबछाने के जलए ऄपेजक्षत ह,ै ईसमे ईपयोग के ऄजधकार का ऄजजन करने का जवजनश्चय दकया ह;ै
ऄतः ऄब, केंद्रीय सरकार ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 6 की ईपधारा (1) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए
यह घोषणा करती ह ै की आस ऄजधसूचना से संलग्न ऄनुसूची में जवजनर्ददष्ट भूजम में पाआपलाआन जबछाने के जलए ईपयोग के
ऄजधकार का ऄजजन दकया जाए;
4722 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
और केंद्रीय सरकार ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 6 की ईपधारा (4) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए, यह
जनदिे दते ी ह ै दक ईक्त भूजम में ईपयोग का ऄजधकार आस घोषणा के प्रकािन की तारीख से केंद्रीय सरकार में जनजहत होन े के
बजाए, सभी जवल्लंगमो से मुक्त होकर आंजडयन ऑयल कॉपोरेिन जलजमटेड में जनजहत होगी
पेरोजलयम और खजनज पाआपलाआन ऄजधजनयम, 1962 की धारा 10 के ऄधीन दकसी भी क्षजतपूर्तत के जलए आंजडयन
ऑयल कॉपोरेिन जलजमटेड पूणजतया ईत्तरदायी होगी और पाआपलाआन से सम्बंजधत दकसी भी मामल े पर केंद्रीय सरकार के
जवरुद्ध कोइ दावा या कानूनी कायजवाही नहीं हो सकेगी।
ऄनसु चू ी
तहसील का नाम :- महाकालपारा जजला :- केन्द्द्रापड़ा राज्य :- ओजडिा
प्लॉट क्षेत्रफल
क्र.सं गॉव का नाम
क्रमांक हक्ै टेयर एयर वगजमीटर
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1 पुरुषोत्तमपुर - 280 134 00 29 52
154 00 14 50
153 00 09 20
121 00 07 50
699 00 01 00
702 00 00 10
120 00 01 00
653 00 04 50
652 00 00 70
651 00 00 90
118 00 03 24
115 00 08 64
114 00 00 10
111 00 02 50
[फा. सं. अर-11025(11)/2/2019-ओ.अर.-I/इ-29478]
पी. सोमाकुमार, ऄवर सजचव[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : ऄसाधारण 3
MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 24th August, 2021
S.O. 3466(E).— Whereas by the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Petroleum and
Natural Gas 4059 (E) dated 28th September, 2020, 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 Gazette no 3570 on 11th November 2020, Part- II, Section 3, Sub Section (ii), the Central
Government 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 ―Paradip – Somnathpur - Haldia Product Pipeline‖, for the transportation of
Petroleum Products in Mahakalapara Tahasil of Kendrapara District in the state of Odisha by Indian Oil Corporation
Limited;
And whereas copies of the said Gazette notification were made available to the public up to 23.12.2020;
And whereas the competent authority has under sub-section (1) of section 6 of the said Act submitted report to
the Central Government;
And whereas the Central Government, 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 section 6 of the said Act, the Central
Government 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 Central
Government hereby directs that the right of user in the said land for laying the pipeline shall, instead of vesting in the
Central Government, vest on the date of publication of the declaration, in Indian Oil Corporation Limited, free from
all encumbrances.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited shall be exclusively liable for any compensation in terms of Section 10 of the
P & MP Act, 1962 and no suit, claim or legal proceeding would lie against the Central Government on any matter
relating to the pipeline.
SCHEDULE
DISTRICT :
TAHASIL: MAHAKALAPARA
KENDRAPARA STATE: ODISHA
Area
S.NO. Name of Village Plot No.
Hectare Are Sqm.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1 PURUSHOTTAMPUR-280 134 00 29 52
154 00 14 50
153 00 09 20
121 00 07 50
699 00 01 00
702 00 00 10
120 00 01 00
653 00 04 50
652 00 00 70
651 00 00 90
118 00 03 24
115 00 08 64
114 00 00 10
111 00 02 50
[F. No. R-11025(11)/2/2019-OR-I /E-29478]
P. SOMAKUMAR, Under Secy.
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