Date: 2019-12-23Category: 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 Natural Gas from Mallavaram Andhra Pradesh to Bhilwara Rajasthan
Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas declares the Central Government's intention to acquire the right of user for laying a natural gas pipeline by GSPL India Transco Limited in Telangana. The pipeline will transport natural gas from Mallavaram, Andhra Pradesh, to Bhilwara, Rajasthan, with a spur line to RFCL Ramagundam. Interested parties may object in writing within twenty-one days of the notification's publication in the Gazette of India.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Purpose:** To acquire the right of user in land for laying a natural gas pipeline.
* **Pipeline Route:** From Mallavaram (Andhra Pradesh) to Bhilwara (Rajasthan) via Telangana. Spur line from IPS3 Gumnoor village to RFCL Ramagundam in Peddapalli District, Telangana State.
* **Implementing Agency:** GSPL India Transco Limited.
* **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:**
* Interested parties can object in writing.
* Objections must be submitted within 21 days of the notification's publication in the Gazette of India.
* Objections should be addressed to Sri Ch. H.V.R Sarma, Competent Authority, Telangana, at the provided address.
* **Land Details:** Specified survey numbers and areas (in Hectare, Are, and Square Metre) of affected land in Peddapalli District, Telangana, are listed in the Schedule.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
* Impact: Potential loss of right of user over land; potential disruption due to pipeline construction.
* Action Required: Review the schedule to determine if their land is affected; submit written objections within 21 days if desired.
GSPL India Transco Limited:
* Impact: Granted the right to lay the pipeline after the objection period.
* Action Required: Proceed with pipeline laying activities in accordance with the Act, address and consider any objections received.
Central Government:
* Impact: Facilitates infrastructure development for natural gas transportation.
* Action Required: Review and address any objections received.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry responsible for petroleum and natural gas.
Natural Gas: A naturally occurring hydrocarbon gas mixture consisting primarily of methane.
Mallavaram, Andhra Pradesh: Starting point of the Natural Gas pipeline.
Bhilwara, Rajasthan: Endpoint of the Natural Gas pipeline.
Telangana State: State in India where the pipeline will be laid.
GSPL India Transco Limited: Company laying the Natural Gas pipeline.
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.
Peddapalli District, Telangana State: District in Telangana where a spur line from Tap off in IPS3 Gumnoor village to RFCL Ramagundam will be laid.