Date: 2021-03-15Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Whereas, it appears to the Central Government that it is necessary in the public interest that for the transportation of Crude Oil from Mundra Gujarat to HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited, Pachpadra, Rajasthan
## Policy Analysis Report: Acquisition of Right of User for Crude Oil Pipeline in Gujarat
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Central Government of India concerning the acquisition of Right of User (RoU) in land for the construction of a crude oil pipeline in Gujarat. The core purpose is to facilitate the transportation of crude oil from Mundra, Gujarat, to HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited in Pachpadra, Rajasthan. The analysis reveals that this notification initiates the process of acquiring land rights necessary for laying the pipeline and outlines procedures for affected parties to raise objections. This policy aims to facilitate transportation of crude oil to HPCL Rajasthan Refinery.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of a government notification regarding the acquisition of RoU in land for a crude oil pipeline project in Gujarat. The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a new policy regarding land acquisition for infrastructure development.
* **Core Objective:** The core objective is to enable the laying of a crude oil pipeline from Mundra, Gujarat, to HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited, Pachpadra, Rajasthan, for the transportation of crude oil. This is achieved by acquiring the Right of User in the land required for the pipeline's construction.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **Problem Addressed:** The policy addresses the need for efficient and reliable transportation of crude oil to the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery. The government deems it necessary in the public interest to establish a pipeline for this purpose. This suggests existing transportation methods may be insufficient or less efficient.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* This is a new policy establishing a process to acquire RoU for the crude oil pipeline, the main components are:
* **Declaration of Intent:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire the Right of User in land described in the attached schedule.
* **Objection Mechanism:** Individuals with an interest in the listed lands are granted a 21-day window from the date the notification is made public to submit written objections to the designated Competent Authority and Additional Collector.
* **Project Details:** The notification identifies the project as the "Arab Mix Crude Oil Pipeline Project from Mundra Gujarat to HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited, Rajasthan."
* **Geographic Scope:** The schedule lists specific survey numbers and land areas within various Talukas and Districts of Gujarat affected by the RoU acquisition. These areas are in the Banaskantha district, specifically Bhabhar, Deodar, Vav, Tharad and Dhanera Talukas.
* **Responsible Party:** HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited, Rajasthan, is identified as the entity responsible for laying the pipeline.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders include:
* Landowners and individuals with interests in the land parcels listed in the schedule.
* HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited, responsible for the pipeline project.
* Residents and communities in the affected areas (Gujarat).
* The Competent Authority and Additional Collector responsible for addressing objections.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Central Government (Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas) is responsible for issuing the notification. The Competent Authority and Additional Collector (Shri Chandrakant Shanabhai Solanki) are responsible for handling objections. HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited is responsible for constructing the pipeline.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The notification specifies a 21-day period for affected parties to submit objections. The notification also refers to the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962, which provides the legal framework for the acquisition process, suggesting a process compliant with said act. The listed areas in the schedule give a procedural implementation by designating these lands affected by the intended land acquisition.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* The expected outcome is the successful acquisition of the RoU in the designated land, enabling the construction of the crude oil pipeline. This pipeline is expected to facilitate the efficient and reliable transportation of crude oil to the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery, potentially reducing transportation costs and improving refinery operations. The completion of the pipeline may have broader economic benefits by supporting the refinery's operations and potentially boosting related industries.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Central Government's notification initiates the process of acquiring land rights for a crucial crude oil pipeline project in Gujarat. This pipeline is intended to improve crude oil transportation to the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery. Stakeholders must take note of the 21-day objection window and prepare accordingly. Successful implementation of this policy is crucial for enhancing the crude oil supply chain and supporting the refinery's operations.
Key Entities Referenced
Mundra Gujarat: Location of origin for crude oil transportation in Gujarat.
HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited: Company responsible for laying the pipeline from Mundra, Gujarat, to Pachpadra, Rajasthan.
Pachpadra, Rajasthan: Destination of the crude oil pipeline in Rajasthan.
Gujarat: State in India where the pipeline laying will occur.
Rajasthan: State in India where the pipeline laying will occur.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The legal framework under which the Central Government is acquiring the right of user for laying the pipeline.
Chandrakant Shanabhai Solanki: Competent Authority and Additional Collector responsible for addressing objections related to the pipeline project.
Satyam Complex, Chhani, Vadodara 390 002, Gujarat: Address where objections regarding the pipeline laying can be submitted.
Bhabhar Taluka, Banaskantha District, Gujarat: Specific administrative divisions and state where land acquisition is taking place for the pipeline.
Deodar Taluka, Banaskantha District, Gujarat: Specific administrative divisions and state where land acquisition is taking place for the pipeline.
Vav Taluka, Banaskantha District, Gujarat: Specific administrative divisions and state where land acquisition is taking place for the pipeline.
Tharad Taluka, Banaskantha District, Gujarat: Specific administrative divisions and state where land acquisition is taking place for the pipeline.
Dhanera Taluka, Banaskantha District, Gujarat: Specific administrative divisions and state where land acquisition is taking place for the pipeline.
P. Soma Kumar: Under Secretary who issued the notification
रजिस्ट्री स.ं डी.एल.- 33004/99 REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
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MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 15th March, 2021
S.O. 1214(E).—Whereas, it appears to the Central Government that it is necessary in the public interest that
for the transportation of Crude Oil from Mundra (Gujarat) to HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited, Pachpadra,
(Rajasthan), a Pipeline (Arab Mix Crude Oil Pipeline) should be laid in the State of Gujarat by HPCL Rajasthan
Refinery Limited, (Rajasthan).
And whereas, it appears to the Central Government that for the purpose of laying such pipeline, it is necessary
to acquire the Right of User in land under which the said pipeline is proposed to be laid and which is described in the
Schedule annexed hereto;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Petroleum and
Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962), the Central Government hereby
declares its intention to acquire the right of user therein;4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
Any person interested in the land described in the said schedule may, within twenty one days from the date on
which copies of the Gazette of India containing this notification are made available to the public, object in writing to
the acquisition of the right of user therein for laying of the pipeline under the land to Shri Chandrakant Shanabhai
Solanki, Competent Authority and Additional Collector, Arab Mix Crude Oil Pipeline Project from Mundra (Gujarat)
to HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited, (Rajasthan), 3rd Floor, Satyam Complex, Chhani, Vadodara –390 002, Gujarat.
SCHEDULE
TALUKA: BHABHAR DISTRICT: BANASKANTHA STATE: GUJARAT
Area
Sr.
Name of Village Survey / Block No.
No. Sq.
Hect Are
Mt.
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 BEDA 548 (SSNNL) 00 00 80
2 TANVAD 77 00 01 76
81 00 03 92
3 VADANA 94 00 01 92
4 CHEMBUVA 147 00 04 66
149 00 04 11
159/P2 00 03 65
5 RADAKIYA 42 00 01 53
42.001
59 00 01 13
6 DEVKAPDI 267 00 04 10
7 SANESDA 277 00 03 43
TALUKA : DEODAR DISTRICT : BANASKANTHA STATE : GUJARAT
8 KOTARWADA 778 00 09 95
779 00 01 33
TALUKA : VAV DISTRICT : BANASKANTHA STATE : GUJARAT
9 BAIYAK 114 00 02 00
70 00 10 68
TALUKA: THARAD DISTRICT : BANASKANTHA STATE : GUJARAT
10 MOTI PAVAD 158/P1 00 02 95
155 00 01 93
11 KARNASAR 120 00 00 40
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Area
Sr.
Name of Village Survey / Block No.
No. Sq.
Hect Are
Mt.
12 PADADAR 68 00 10 55
13 PATHAMDA 62 00 04 09
66 00 04 19
127 00 06 25
145 00 02 80
14 ZETA 261 00 02 46
259 00 02 95
238 00 07 67
15 BHORDU 224 00 31 19
16 BHALASARA 160 00 03 67
161 00 01 64
425 00 01 87
426 00 02 88
17 LAKHAPURA 183 00 01 05
18 MORTHAL 821/P1 00 01 15
821/P2
821/P3
19 TEROL 100 00 07 05
20 BEVTA 176/P1 00 01 11
TALUKA : DHANERA DISTRICT : BANASKANTHA STATE : GUJARAT
21 NENAVA 835 00 01 90
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