Date: 2015-10-01Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Whereas by the Notification of the Govt., of India in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas vide S.O. No. 2613 (E) dated the 23rd August 2013 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).
Executive Summary:
These notifications, issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, declare the Central Government's acquisition of the right of user in specified lands for laying a petroleum product pipeline from Uran to Chakan Shikrapur by Ms Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited. The notifications, S.O. 2681(E) and S.O. 2682(E), pertain to land specified in the schedules and were published following the submission and consideration of reports by the Competent Authority. The right of user vests in Ms Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, free from all encumbrances.
Key Points / Main Content:
Acquisition of Right of User:
* The Central Government declares the acquisition of the right of user in lands specified in the schedules of Notifications S.O. 2681(E) and S.O. 2682(E).
* The acquisition is for the purpose of laying a pipeline for transporting petroleum products from Uran to Chakan Shikrapur.
* The project is being undertaken by Ms Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited in the State of Maharashtra, Raigad District.
Legal Basis and Authority:
* The notifications are issued under subsection 1 of section 6 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* The decision follows the consideration of reports submitted by the Competent Authority under subsection 1 of section 6 of the said Act.
Vesting of Rights:
* The right of user in the specified lands vests in Ms Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited.
* The vesting is effective from the date of publication of the declaration and is free from all encumbrances.
Schedule Details:
* The schedules list specific survey numbers, sub-divisions, and areas (in Hectares, Are, and Square Meters) of the lands in the Raigad district, Maharashtra.
* S.O. 2681(E) refers to villages including Kalambusare.
* S.O. 2682(E) refers to villages including Koproli, Dhasakhoshi, Dighati, Kasarbhat, Kalivali, Kharsimadevi, Dushmi and Ambivali.
Impact Analysis:
Ms Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited:
* Impact: Gains the right of user over the specified lands for laying the pipeline, facilitating the Uran to Chakan Shikrapur LPG Pipeline Project.
* Action Required: Proceed with laying the pipeline, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
Landowners/Interested Parties:
* Impact: Loss of right of user of the specified land, subject to compensation as per the Act.
* Action Required: Await communication regarding compensation and address any encumbrances on the land.
Central Government:
* Impact: Fulfillment of its duty to facilitate infrastructure development by enabling the pipeline project.
* Action Required: Ensure the project adheres to regulatory standards.
Competent Authority:
* Impact: Their report was considered in the decision-making process.
* Action Required: Continue to oversee and support the land acquisition process and address any related issues or concerns.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The government ministry responsible for the notification.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The law under which the land acquisition is being carried out.
Uran to Chakan Shikrapur LPG Pipeline Project: The pipeline project for which the land is being acquired.
Maharashtra: The state where the pipeline project and land acquisition are located.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited: The company responsible for laying the pipeline.
Raigad district Maharashtra: District in Maharashtra where land acquisition is taking place.
Pawan Kumar: Under Secretary who signed the notification.
New Delhi: Location where notification was issued