Executive Summary:
This notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire the right of user in land for laying a natural gas pipeline from Mehsana to Bhatinda in Haryana by GSPL India Gasnet Limited. It invites objections from persons interested in the specified land within twenty-one days of the notification's publication. The notification is issued under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Purpose:** To lay a natural gas pipeline from Mehsana to Bhatinda (MBPL) in Haryana.
* **Implementing Agency:** GSPL India Gasnet Limited (GIGL).
* **Legal Basis:** Exercise of powers under Section 3(1) of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Land Acquisition:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire the right of user in land for the pipeline.
* **Objection Mechanism:**
* Interested persons can object in writing to the land acquisition.
* Objections must be submitted within 21 days from the date the notification copies are available to the public.
* Objections should be sent to Shri Mohindar Singh Dhankad, Competent Authority, at the provided address in Hisar, Haryana.
* **Land Details:** The schedule lists specific Khasra numbers and areas of land in various villages within the Sirsa district and Kalanwali Tehsil of Haryana where the right of user is to be acquired.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Persons:
* Impact: Potential loss of right of user of land for pipeline laying; entitled to file objections.
* Action Required: Submit written objections within 21 days if they oppose the acquisition.
GSPL India Gasnet Limited (GIGL):
* Impact: Responsible for laying the pipeline and addressing any objections raised during the acquisition process.
* Action Required: Address and resolve objections, proceed with pipeline laying following the legal framework.
Central Government:
* Impact: Overseeing the land acquisition process and ensuring compliance with the relevant Act.
* Action Required: Review objections, make decisions on land acquisition, and facilitate pipeline project.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry responsible for petroleum and natural gas.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962: An Indian law providing for the acquisition of right of user in land for laying pipelines for petroleum and minerals.
New Delhi: The capital of India, mentioned as the place of notification.
Haryana: A state in India where the pipeline is proposed to be laid.
Mehsana Bhatinda Pipeline MBPL: A natural gas pipeline project running from Mehsana to Bhatinda.
GSPL India Gasnet Limited GIGL: The company laying the pipeline from Mehsana to Bhatinda in Haryana.
Sirsa, Haryana: A district in Haryana where land acquisition is required for the pipeline project
Mohindar Singh Dhankad: Retired District Revenue Officer, Competent Authority for Mehsana Bhatinda Natural Gas Pipeline Network