Executive Summary:
This notification from the Central Government declares its intention to acquire the right of user for land in Rajasthan for laying a natural gas pipeline by GSPL India Gasnet Limited (GIGL) under the Mehsana Bhatinda Natural Gas Pipeline Network. It specifies the land and invites objections to the acquisition within 21 days of the notification's public availability. Objections should be sent to Shri Anil Kumar Jain, Competent Authority, Jaipur.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Purpose:** To declare the Central Government's intention to acquire the right of user for land for laying a natural gas pipeline.
* **Context:** The pipeline is part of the Mehsana Bhatinda Natural Gas Pipeline Network, and will be laid by GSPL India Gasnet Limited (GIGL).
* **Legal Basis:** The declaration is made under subsection 1 of section 3 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Land Details:** The land subject to acquisition is described in the attached schedule, including Khasara numbers, areas, and village names within Tehsil Pindwara, District Sirohi, and State Rajasthan.
* **Objection Mechanism:** Any person with an interest in the land can object in writing to the acquisition.
* **Deadline for Objections:** Objections must be submitted within 21 days of the date when copies of the Gazette of India containing the notification are made available to the public.
* **Addressee for Objections:** Shri Anil Kumar Jain, Competent Authority, Mehsana Bhatinda Natural Gas Pipeline Network, GSPL India Gasnet Limited GIGL, 267, Muktanand Nagar, Opp. Pooja Tower, Gopalpura Byepass road, Jaipur Rajasthan Pin 302018.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners:
Impact: Landowners in the specified areas of Tehsil Pindwara, District Sirohi, State Rajasthan, will have the right of user of their land acquired for the purpose of laying the pipeline.
Action Required: Landowners who object to the acquisition must submit their objections in writing to the designated Competent Authority within 21 days of the notification's public availability.
GSPL India Gasnet Limited (GIGL):
Impact: GIGL is authorized to lay the natural gas pipeline on the specified land, subject to the acquisition of right of user and resolution of any objections.
Action Required: GIGL should coordinate with the Competent Authority and landowners to facilitate the pipeline laying process, and address any objections received.
Competent Authority (Shri Anil Kumar Jain):
Impact: Shri Anil Kumar Jain is designated as the Competent Authority for the Mehsana Bhatinda Natural Gas Pipeline Network.
Action Required: Shri Jain is responsible for receiving and addressing any objections to the land acquisition, and for coordinating with GIGL to facilitate the pipeline laying process.
Central Government:
Impact: The Central Government exercises its powers under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962 to facilitate the project in public interest.
Action Required: Ensure due process is followed in acquiring the right of user, addressing objections, and coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
Key Entities Referenced
Rajasthan: State in India where the pipeline is to be laid.
Mehsana Bhatinda Natural Gas Pipeline Network: The natural gas pipeline network under which the Pindwara RIICO Spurline is located.
GSPL INDIA GASNET LIMITED GIGL: The company responsible for laying the pipeline in Rajasthan.
Pindwara RIICO Spurline: The specific pipeline section for transportation of Natural Gas.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The legal act under which the Central Government declares its intention to acquire the right of user in the land.
Anil Kumar Jain: Competent Authority, Mehsana Bhatinda Natural Gas Pipeline Network, GSPL India Gasnet Limited GIGL
Pindwara: Tehsil in Sirohi district, Rajasthan.
Sirohi: District in Rajasthan.