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 Gujarat for laying a pipeline by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC). This pipeline will transport petroleum from Matar EPS 11 to Dabka GGS. Any person interested in the land can object within 21 days of the notification's publication.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Purpose:** To declare the Central Government's intention to acquire the right of user in land for laying a petroleum pipeline.
* **Project Details:**
* Pipeline will be laid by ONGC.
* Pipeline route: From Matar EPS 11 to Dabka GGS in Gujarat.
* The pipeline will transport: 8" Oil, 4" Gas 4" W.I.
* **Legal Basis:** This action is taken under Section 3(1) of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Objection Mechanism:**
* Interested parties can object to the pipeline laying.
* Objection Period: Within 21 days from the date the notification is available to the public.
* Objection submission: Must be submitted in writing to the Competent Authority, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd., Shed No. 32, ONGC CAMPUS, ANKLESHWAR ASSET, ANKLESHWAR 390010 GUJARAT.
* Objection content: State if the objector wants to be heard in person or through a legal practitioner.
* **Land Details:** The schedule lists survey numbers, block numbers, RoU area (in Sq. mtr.) and names of villages related to land falling in TA: AMOD DIST.: BHARUCH and TA : KARJAN DIST. : VADODARA and TA : PADRA DIST. : VADODARA STATE : GUJARAT
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
* Impact: Landowners and other parties with an interest in the land described in the schedule may be affected by the acquisition of right of user for the pipeline.
* Action Required: If they object to the laying of the pipeline, they must submit a written objection within 21 days to the specified Competent Authority, stating whether they wish to be heard in person or by a legal practitioner.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC):
* Impact: ONGC is authorized to lay the pipeline through the specified land. They are also designated as the Competent Authority to receive and address any objections to the project.
* Action Required: ONGC needs to receive and respond to any objections raised by interested parties within the stipulated timeframe.
Central Government:
* Impact: Exercises its power under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962 to facilitate infrastructure development for petroleum transport.
* Action Required: Ensure due process is followed in acquiring the right of user, including addressing objections.
Key Entities Referenced
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd: A company laying a pipeline in Gujarat State, also referred to as ONGC.
Gujarat State: The state where the pipeline is being laid.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in the Land Act, 1962: The act under which the central government is acquiring the right of user for the land.
New Delhi: Place where notification was issued.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The ministry responsible for the notification.
Matar EPS 11 to Dabka GGS: The section of pipeline being laid.
Ankleshwar Asset, Ankleshwar 390010, Gujarat: Address of the Competent Authority, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd where objections can be filed.
Bharuch, Gujarat: District and State where the pipeline will be laid.