Executive Summary:
This notification, dated January 1, 2016, declares the Central Government's acquisition of the right of user in specific lands in Maharashtra for laying a petroleum product pipeline by Ms Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, as part of the Uran to Chakan Shikrapur LPG Pipeline Project. This decision follows an earlier notification in 2013 and the submission of a report by the Competent Authority. The right of user vests in Ms Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited.
Key Points / Main Content:
Acquisition Declaration:
The Central Government declares the acquisition of the right of user in the lands specified in the schedule for laying the pipeline. This is under subsection 1 of section 6 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962.
Vesting of Rights:
The right of user in the specified land vests in Ms Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, effective from the date of publication of the declaration. This vesting is free from all encumbrances.
Project Details:
The pipeline is for the transportation of petroleum products from Uran to Chakan Shikrapur LPG Pipeline Project. Ms Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited is responsible for laying the pipeline.
Land Details:
The schedule lists specific survey numbers, Gat numbers, and areas (in Hectares and Square Meters) of land in the Raigad district of Maharashtra.
Impact Analysis:
Ms Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited:
Impact: Receives the right of user in the specified lands for laying the petroleum product pipeline.
Action Required: Proceed with laying the pipeline in accordance with the project plan, adhering to all relevant regulations and guidelines.
Landowners in Raigad District, Maharashtra:
Impact: Loss of right of user on specified portions of their land.
Action Required: No specific action is mentioned in the document.
Key Entities Referenced
Maharashtra: The state where the land acquisition for the pipeline project is taking place.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: A law under which the Central Government declares its intention to acquire the right of user in the land for laying pipeline.
Uran to Chakan Shikrapur LPG Pipeline Project: The pipeline project for the transportation of petroleum products in Maharashtra, for which land is being acquired.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited: The company laying the Uran to Chakan Shikrapur LPG pipeline, in which the right of user in the land will vest.
Raigad: The district in Maharashtra where land is being acquired for the pipeline.
Panvel: A sub-division/Tehsil in Raigad district, Maharashtra, where land is being acquired for the pipeline.
Dighati: A village in Panvel, Raigad District, Maharashtra, where land is being acquired for the pipeline.
PAWAN KUMAR: Under Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, as indicated by the notification's signature.