Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, declares the Central Government's intention to acquire the Right of User (ROU) in land in Gujarat for laying a 12" gas pipeline by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC). Interested parties have 21 days from the notification date (April 21, 2017) to object to the pipeline laying. Objections must be submitted in writing to ONGC, Ankleshwar, Gujarat, specifying whether the objector wishes to be heard in person or by legal practitioner.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Purpose:** To declare the Central Government's intention to acquire the Right of User (ROU) in land for laying a petroleum pipeline.
* **Project Details:** Laying of a 12" Gas Pipeline from DSGNBI 26 to Gandhar GGSI in Gujarat State by ONGC.
* **Legal Basis:** Exercise of powers conferred by 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 can object to the pipeline laying within 21 days of the notification date.
* Objections must be in writing.
* Objections should be sent to the Competent Authority, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd., ONGC CAMPUS, ANKLESHWAR ASSET, ANKLESHWAR 390010 GUJARAT.
* The objector must state whether they wish to be heard in person or by a legal practitioner.
* **Land Details:** The schedule annexed lists the survey numbers, village names, and areas of the land in TA: Vagra, District: Bharuch, State: Gujarat, where the Right of User is to be acquired.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
* Impact: Affected landowners within the specified areas will have their right of user acquired for the pipeline project. They may experience disruption due to pipeline construction.
* Action Required: Landowners who object to the acquisition must submit a written objection within 21 days of the notification, specifying their preference for a personal hearing or representation by a legal practitioner.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC):
* Impact: ONGC is authorized to lay the pipeline and is responsible for addressing objections raised by landowners.
* Action Required: ONGC must receive and consider any objections filed within the stipulated timeframe.
Central Government:
* Impact: The Central Government is responsible for ensuring the project aligns with public interest and adheres to legal requirements.
* Action Required: The Central Government has declared its intention to acquire the right of user.
Key Entities Referenced
Gujarat State: Indian state where the pipeline is to be laid.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd: The company (ONGC) responsible for laying the gas pipeline.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in the Land Act, 1962: The legal framework under which the land rights are being acquired for the pipeline.
Ankleshwar: Location of ONGC CAMPUS, ANKLESHWAR ASSET, GUJARAT, where objections can be filed.
Bharuch: District in Gujarat where part of the pipeline will be laid.
Vagra: Taluka (TA) in Bharuch district, Gujarat, where part of the pipeline will be laid.
DSGNBI 26: Starting point of the 12" Gas Pipeline
Gandhar GGSI: End point of the 12" Gas Pipeline