Date: 2016-10-25Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
WHEREAS it appears to the Central Government that it is necessary in the public interest that for the transport of petroleum from 12 Crude Oil pipe line
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Central Government declares its intention to acquire the right of user for laying a 12" crude oil pipeline by the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) from CPF, Gandhar to Saraswani T Point in Gujarat. Individuals interested in the land described in the schedule have 21 days from the notification date to object. Objections must be submitted in writing to the Competent Authority, ONGC Ankleshwar, and state whether the objector wishes to be heard in person or by a legal practitioner.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Purpose:** To declare the Central Government's intention to acquire the right of user for land needed to lay a petroleum pipeline.
* **Project Details:**
* Pipeline: 12" Crude Oil pipeline.
* Location: From CPF, Gandhar to Saraswani T Point in Gujarat.
* Implementing Agency: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC).
* **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.
* **Objection Mechanism:**
* Interested parties can object to the pipeline laying.
* Objection Deadline: Within 21 days from the date the notification is made available to the public.
* Submission: Written objections to the Competent Authority, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd., ONGC CAMPUS, ANKLESHWAR ASSET, ANKLESHWAR 390010 GUJARAT.
* Hearing: Objectors must state if they want to be heard in person or through a legal practitioner.
* **Land Details:** The schedule provides survey numbers, village names, block numbers, and areas (in sq. mtr.) for land parcels in Vagra and Amod, Gujarat.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
Impact: The notification affects those with interests in the land described in the schedule, as the government intends to acquire user rights for pipeline laying.
Action Required: If they object to the laying of the pipeline, they must submit a written objection within 21 days to the Competent Authority, ONGC Ankleshwar, stating their reasons and preference for a personal or legal representative hearing.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC):
Impact: ONGC is responsible for laying the pipeline and must address any objections raised by landowners.
Action Required: ONGC must receive and consider objections to the laying of the pipeline from landowners/interested parties.
Central Government:
Impact: Exercises powers conferred by the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
Action Required: To proceed with the acquisition of land user rights, after considering any objections.
Key Entities Referenced
Gujarat State: State in India where the 12" crude oil pipeline is to be laid.
ONGC: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd., the company laying the pipeline.
CPF, Gandhar: Crude Processing Facility, Gandhar. Starting point of the pipeline.
Saraswani T Point: End point of the 12" crude oil pipeline in Gujarat.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in the Land Act, 1962: Act under which the Central Government declares its intention to acquire the right of user for laying the pipeline.
Ankleshwar: City in Gujarat where the ONGC CAMPUS is located. Object to the laying of the pipeline can be raised here.
Bharuch: District in Gujarat State, TA: Vagra and Amod are located in this district
Rakesh Mishra: Under Secretary, signatory of the notification.