Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas declares the acquisition of the right of user in specified lands for laying a pipeline in Rajasthan and Gujarat. The pipeline project is undertaken by Vedanta Limited (merged with Cairn India Limited) and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited. The declaration is effective from the date of publication, and Vedanta Limited is responsible for compensation related to the pipeline.
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 the pipeline.
* The land is for laying the Barmer Bhogat pipeline via Viramgam and Salaya, intended for crude oil evacuation from Barmer, Rajasthan.
Project Participants:
* The project is being undertaken by Vedanta Limited (merged with Cairn India Limited) and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited.
Vesting of Rights:
* The right of user in the specified land vests in Vedanta Limited (merged with Cairn India Limited) and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited, free from all encumbrances, from the date of this declaration.
Compensation and Liability:
* Vedanta Limited 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 claims can be made against the Central Government regarding any matter related to the pipeline.
Land Details:
* The schedule provides a listing of land by Taluka/District/State in Gujarat, including survey numbers and areas.
Impact Analysis:
Vedanta Limited (merged with Cairn India Limited) and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited
* Impact: They are granted the right of user for the land and are responsible for laying the pipeline and paying compensation.
* Action Required: Proceed with laying the pipeline according to the specifications and handle all compensation claims.
Landowners in Rajasthan and Gujarat
* Impact: Their right to use the specified land is acquired for the pipeline project.
* Action Required: Await compensation from Vedanta Limited as per the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962.
Central Government
* Impact: Protected from legal claims related to the pipeline.
* Action Required: No action is required.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry that issued the notification.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962: The central act under which the notification is issued for acquiring land user rights for petroleum pipelines.
Barmer Bhogat pipeline: The pipeline project for which the land user rights are being acquired. It will transport crude oil.
Rajasthan: The state in India where the Barmer Bhogat pipeline originates.
Gujarat: The state in India where the Barmer Bhogat pipeline terminates.
Viramgam: A town in Gujarat, India, along the route of the Barmer Bhogat pipeline.
Salaya: A town in Gujarat, India, along the route of the Barmer Bhogat pipeline.
Vedanta Limited: One of the companies (formed after merger with Cairn India Limited) that will have the right of user for laying the pipeline, and liable for compensation.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited: One of the companies that will have the right of user for laying the pipeline, and liable for compensation.
Banaskantha district, Gujarat: A district in Gujarat, India, where land is being acquired for the pipeline.
Patan district, Gujarat: A district in Gujarat, India, where land is being acquired for the pipeline.
Ahmedabad district, Gujarat: A district in Gujarat, India, where land is being acquired for the pipeline.
Surendranagar district, Gujarat: A district in Gujarat, India, where land is being acquired for the pipeline.
Morbi district, Gujarat: A district in Gujarat, India, where land is being acquired for the pipeline.
Rajkot district, Gujarat: A district in Gujarat, India, where land is being acquired for the pipeline.
Jamnagar district, Gujarat: A district in Gujarat, India, where land is being acquired for the pipeline.