Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas declares the Central Government's intention to acquire the right of user in land in Munger district, Bihar for laying a pipeline by Indian Oil Corporation Limited. This pipeline is part of the Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur LPG pipeline augmentation project. Objections to the acquisition can be submitted within 21 days of the notification's publication to Shri Bhubneshwar Mishra.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Purpose:** To declare the intention to acquire the right of user for land to lay a petroleum pipeline.
* **Project:** Augmentation of Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur LPG pipeline and its extension up to Patna and Muzaffarpur for the transportation of LPG Product.
* **Location:** Circle Munger, Jamalpur, District.Munger in the State of Bihar.
* **Implementing Agency:** Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).
* **Legal Basis:** The declaration is made under Section 3(1) of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Objections:**
* Any person interested in the land can object in writing.
* Objections must be submitted within 21 days of the notification's publication.
* Objections should be addressed to Shri Bhubneshwar Mishra Retd. Add. Secretary Competent Authority, Indian Oil Corporation Limited Pipelines Division, PHDPLAUG Project, Construction Office Barauni B.K.P.L. Headquarter, Barauni Oil Refinery Begusarai, Pin No.851114 Bihar.
* **Land Details:** The specific land plots are listed in the Schedule annexed to the notification.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners in Munger District, Bihar:
* Impact: Affected landowners may lose the right to use their land for other purposes due to the pipeline construction.
* Action Required: Landowners who object to the acquisition must submit their objections in writing within 21 days of the notification's publication.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL):
* Impact: IOCL is authorized to lay the pipeline through the specified land.
* Action Required: IOCL must address any objections raised by landowners and proceed with the pipeline construction in accordance with the law.
Central Government:
* Impact: Responsible for facilitating the project in public interest, balancing developmental needs, and individual rights.
* Action Required: Ensure all procedures are followed according to the Act, addressing objections and overseeing the land acquisition process.
Key Entities Referenced
Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur LPG pipeline: A petroleum pipeline project for the transportation of LPG products.
Patna: City in Bihar, India. Proposed extension point for the Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur LPG pipeline.
Muzaffarpur: City in Bihar, India. Proposed extension point for the Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur LPG pipeline.
Munger, Bihar: District and State in India, where the pipeline is proposed to be laid.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited: The company responsible for laying the petroleum pipeline.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962: The legal framework under which the land is being acquired for the pipeline project.
Bhubneshwar Mishra: Retd. Add. Secretary Competent Authority, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, to whom objections regarding the land acquisition can be sent.
Barauni, Begusarai, Bihar: Location of the Construction Office for the PHDPLAUG Project of Indian Oil Corporation Limited.