Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, declares the acquisition of the right of user for land in Bihar's East Champaran district for laying a petroleum pipeline by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) as part of the Motihari-Raxaul Link Pipeline Project. It specifies that IOCL, not the Central Government, is liable for compensation related to the pipeline. The notification includes a schedule detailing the specific land and survey numbers affected.
Key Points / Main Content:
Acquisition of Right of User:
* The Central Government declares the acquisition of the right of user in the land specified in the schedule for laying a pipeline.
* The land is located in Sugauli Block, East Champaran district, Bihar, for the Motihari-Raxaul Link Pipeline Project.
* The purpose is for the transportation of petroleum products from Motihari to the India-Nepal border.
Responsibility and Liability:
* The right of user vests in Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) from the date of publication, free from all encumbrances.
* IOCL is exclusively liable for any compensation under Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962.
* No legal action can be taken against the Central Government regarding any matter related to the pipeline.
Land Details:
* The notification includes a schedule specifying survey numbers, sub-division numbers, and land areas (in hectares and square meters) of the affected land parcels.
Impact Analysis:
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
* Impact: Acquires the right of user for the specified land to lay the pipeline and is responsible for all compensation.
* Action Required: Proceed with laying the pipeline and handle all compensation claims as per the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962.
Landowners/Encumbrance Holders:
* Impact: Loss of right of user on their land for pipeline laying; entitled to compensation from IOCL.
* Action Required: Verify inclusion in the schedule, await communication from IOCL regarding compensation, and file claims as necessary under Section 10 of the PMP Act, 1962.
Central Government:
* Impact: Relieved of direct liability and legal proceedings related to the pipeline project.
* Action Required: Oversee the project's progress and ensure compliance with regulations, but no direct involvement in compensation matters.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: A law 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.
Motihari Raxaul Link Pipeline Project: A pipeline project for the transportation of petroleum products.
Sugauli: A block in East Champaran district, Bihar, India where the pipeline will pass.
East Champaran, Bihar: A district in the state of Bihar, India, through which the Motihari Raxaul Link Pipeline Project passes.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited: The company responsible for laying the pipeline for the Motihari Raxaul Link Pipeline Project.
Section 6 of the said Act: Referring to section 6 of Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act 1962 which confers power to Central Government on land acquisition for laying the pipeline.
New Delhi: The city where the notification was issued.