Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas declares the acquisition of the right of user in specific land within the Saran district of Bihar for laying a pipeline by Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) for the Patna Motihari Baitalpur Pipeline project. This declaration follows a prior notification and consideration of a report by the competent authority. The right of user vests in IOCL from the date of the notification's publication.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Acquisition Declaration:** The Central Government declares the acquisition of the right of user for land specified in the attached schedule for laying a pipeline.
* **Project Purpose:** The pipeline is for the transportation of petroleum products in the Saran District, Bihar, as part of the Patna Motihari Baitalpur Pipeline project.
* **Executing Agency:** Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) is responsible for laying the pipeline.
* **Rights Vesting:** The right of user in the specified land vests in IOCL, free from all encumbrances, from the date of publication of this declaration.
* **Liability for Compensation:** IOCL is exclusively liable for any compensation under Section 10 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Legal Protection:** No legal action can be taken against the Central Government regarding any matter related to the pipeline.
* **Land Details:** The schedule lists survey numbers and area (in Hectare and Sq. mtr.) of affected land parcels in various villages within the Saran district.
Impact Analysis:
* **Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)**
Impact: Granted the right of user for the specified land to lay the pipeline and is responsible for compensation.
Action Required: Proceed with laying the pipeline, provide compensation as per the Act, and bear all liabilities related to the pipeline project.
* **Landowners in Saran District, Bihar**
Impact: Loss of right of user of their land for the pipeline project.
Action Required: Await compensation from IOCL as per the provisions of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Central Government**
Impact: Protected from legal claims related to the pipeline project.
Action Required: Ensure IOCL adheres to the regulations and handles compensation appropriately.
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
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: A ministry in the Government of India.
Patna Motihari Baitalpur Pipeline: A pipeline project for the transportation of Petroleum Products.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited: A company responsible for laying the pipeline
Saran District: A district in Bihar State, India, where the pipeline will be laid.
Bihar State: The state in India where the project is located.
New Delhi: The location of notification publication
Section 6 of the said Act: Section of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962