Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on March 21, 2018, declares the Government of India's intention to acquire the Right of User for land in Tamil Nadu. This acquisition is for laying a natural gas pipeline by Indian Oil Corporation Limited, specifically the Ennore Thiruvallur Bengaluru Puducherry Nagapattinam Madurai Tuticorin pipeline. Interested parties have 21 days to object in writing to the Competent Authority, State of Tamil Nadu, Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Intention to Acquire Right of User:** The Government of India intends to acquire the Right of User for land to lay a natural gas pipeline.
* **Pipeline Project:** The pipeline will be laid by Indian Oil Corporation Limited and is named Ennore Thiruvallur Bengaluru Puducherry Nagapattinam Madurai Tuticorin pipeline.
* **Legal Basis:** This action is taken under subsection 1 of Section 3 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Objection Mechanism:** Any person interested in the land may object in writing to the laying of the pipeline.
* **Objection Deadline:** Objections must be submitted within 21 days from the date the notification copies are made available to the general public.
* **Objection Submission:** Objections should be addressed to the Competent Authority, State of Tamil Nadu, Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
* **Land Details:** The specific land details (survey numbers, village names, areas, etc.) are listed in the Schedule for the Taluks of Uthukkottai and Tiruvallur in the District of Tiruvallur, State of Tamil Nadu.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
* Impact: Landowners are affected by the intended acquisition of Right of User for laying the pipeline.
* Action Required: Landowners who object to the laying of the pipeline must submit their objections in writing within 21 days to the Competent Authority, State of Tamil Nadu, Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited:
* Impact: Indian Oil Corporation Limited is responsible for laying the natural gas pipeline.
* Action Required: Indian Oil Corporation Limited will proceed with laying the pipeline unless valid objections are received within the stipulated time frame.
Competent Authority, State of Tamil Nadu:
* Impact: The Competent Authority is responsible for receiving and processing objections related to the pipeline project.
* Action Required: The Competent Authority must review and address any objections received within the 21-day period.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry responsible for petroleum and natural gas.
New Delhi: The capital city of India, where the notification was issued.
March 21, 2018: Date of the notification.
Ennore Thiruvallur Bengaluru Puducherry Nagapattinam Madurai Tuticorin pipeline: A natural gas pipeline project spanning multiple locations.
Tamil Nadu: The state in India where the pipeline is proposed to be laid.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited: The company responsible for laying the natural gas pipeline.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The act under which the Government of India intends to acquire the Right of User for laying the pipeline.
Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu: A district in Tamil Nadu, where land acquisition is taking place for the pipeline.