Date: 2021-08-26Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Whereas it appears to the Central Government that it is necessary in the public interest that a pipeline should be laid by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited
## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User for Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur LPG Pipeline Augmentation
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, regarding the acquisition of the right of user in land for the laying of a pipeline by the Indian Oil Corporation Limited. The core purpose, as stated in the notification, is to facilitate the Augmentation of the Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur LPG pipeline and its extension up to Patna and Muzaffarpur for the transportation of LPG Product in the State of Bihar. This report details the scope, affected areas, and procedures outlined in the notification for individuals potentially affected by the land acquisition.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an overview and analysis of Notification S.O. 3503(E), published in the Gazette of India on August 26, 2021. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification and aims to inform relevant stakeholders about the policy's objectives, key provisions, and potential impacts.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This is a *new* policy pertaining to the acquisition of right of user for pipeline development.
* **Core Objective(s):**
* To enable the Indian Oil Corporation Limited to lay a pipeline for the Augmentation of Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur LPG pipeline and its extension up to Patna and Muzaffarpur.
* To acquire the right of user in the land necessary for laying the said pipeline.
* To transport LPG Product through the pipeline in the State of Bihar.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This policy addresses the need for infrastructure development to improve the transportation of LPG. The text explicitly states that the pipeline is "necessary in the public interest." It can be inferred that the current infrastructure is insufficient to meet the demand for LPG in the Patna and Muzaffarpur areas, or that improvements in transportation efficiency are desired.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
As this is a new policy, the key provisions are as follows:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire the right of user in the land described in the Schedule annexed to the notification for laying the pipeline.
* **Pipeline Project:** The Indian Oil Corporation Limited is responsible for laying the pipeline for the Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur LPG pipeline augmentation and extension.
* **Affected Areas:** The pipeline will traverse through specific districts and circles in the State of Bihar, including:
* Circle Amarpur, District Banka
* Circle Sahkund, Sultanganj, District Bhagalpur
* Circle Kharagpur, Munger, Jamalpur, District Munger
* **Land Acquisition Process:** Any person interested in the land described in the Schedule has the right to object in writing to the acquisition of the right of user.
* **Objection Procedure:** Objections must be submitted within twenty-one days from the date on which the copies of the notification are made available to the general public. The objections should be submitted to Shri Arun Kumar Jha, Retired, Bihar Administrative Service Competent Authority at the specified address.
* **Land Details:** Detailed information regarding the survey number, plot number, area (in Hectare, Are, and Sq.mtr.), Mouza, and Thana is provided in the Schedule for each affected circle and district.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders include:
* Landowners in the specified districts and circles in Bihar, whose land falls within the proposed pipeline route.
* Residents in the vicinity of the pipeline route who may be affected by construction or operation activities.
* The Indian Oil Corporation Limited, as the implementing agency for the pipeline project.
* Shri Arun Kumar Jha, Retired, Bihar Administrative Service Competent Authority, responsible for receiving and processing objections related to the land acquisition.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** Indian Oil Corporation Limited is responsible for laying the pipeline. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is the overseeing governmental body.
* **Competent Authority:** Shri Arun Kumar Jha is designated as the Competent Authority for receiving objections.
* **Timeline:** Individuals have 21 days to submit objections after the notification is made available to the public. The notification was issued on August 26, 2021.
* **Procedure:** The procedure involves issuing the notification, providing affected parties the opportunity to object, and presumably, reviewing and addressing those objections by the Competent Authority.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The intended outcome of this policy is to facilitate the efficient and safe transportation of LPG to Patna and Muzaffarpur, ultimately improving the availability of LPG in these areas. The pipeline augmentation is expected to strengthen the overall LPG supply chain in the region, benefiting consumers and businesses alike. The impact of the land acquisition on individual landowners will vary depending on the extent of their land affected and the compensation provided.
**9. Conclusion:**
The notification signals the government's commitment to improving LPG infrastructure in Bihar through the Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur pipeline augmentation project. The policy establishes a framework for acquiring the necessary land rights, ensuring a structured approach to infrastructure development while providing a mechanism for addressing concerns from affected landowners. The project's success hinges on effective implementation, transparent communication, and fair compensation to those impacted by the land acquisition process.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The ministry responsible for the notification.
New Delhi: Place of the notification.
Indian Oil Corporation Limited: The organization that will lay the pipeline.
Circle Amarpur District Banka, Bihar: Location where the pipeline will be laid.
Circle Sahkund, Sultanganj District Bhagalpur, Bihar: Location where the pipeline will be laid.
Circle Kharagpur, Munger, Jamalpur District Munger, Bihar: Location where the pipeline will be laid.
State of Bihar: The state where the pipeline is to be laid.
ParadipHaldiaDurgapur LPG pipeline: The pipeline that will be augmented.
Patna: City where the pipeline is extended.
Muzaffarpur: City where the pipeline is extended.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The Act under which the land is being acquired for the pipeline.
Shri Arun Kumar Jha: Retired Bihar Administrative Service Competent Authority, responsible for handling objections to the land acquisition.
ParadipHaldia Durgapur Pipeline Project, Eastern Region Pipelines, Construction Office Patna: Pipeline Project office
Hira Niketan, Kaliket Nagar, Bailey Road, Near Rupospur Police Station Patna: Address of the Competent Authority's office in Patna.