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 for land in the Ahmedabad district of Gujarat State. This acquisition is for laying a pipeline by the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited for petroleum transportation. Interested parties have 21 days from the date the notification is made available to the public to object to the pipeline laying.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Pipeline Project:**
* Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) will lay a pipeline in the Ahmedabad district, Gujarat.
* The pipeline is for transporting petroleum from Ramol Corridor Project AMD51 to GGS Ramol via AMD137, AMD21 to GGS Ramol via AMD139, GGS Ramol to EPS Ramol via AMD134, AMD56 AMD96 and AMD106108 to EPS Ramol.
* **Land Acquisition:**
* The Central Government declares its intention to acquire the right of user in the land described in the attached schedule.
* The acquisition is made under Section 3(1) of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Objection Mechanism:**
* Persons interested in the land can object to the pipeline laying within 21 days of the notification's publication.
* Objections must be submitted in writing to the Competent Authority, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd, B 220, ONGC Colony, Western Sector, Chandkheda, Sabarmati, Ahmedabad05.
* Objectors must state if they wish to be heard in person or by a legal practitioner.
* **Schedule of Affected Land:**
* The schedule lists specific survey numbers, block numbers, and land areas (in hectares, are, and square meters) in various villages (Nandej, Badodara, Geratnagar, Bibipur, Hathijan, Ramol, Vastral) within the Dascroi and Vatva tehsils of Ahmedabad district, Gujarat.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Parties:
* Impact: Landowners in the specified areas of Ahmedabad district will have their right of user acquired for the pipeline project. This may affect land use and property value.
* Action Required: Landowners who object to the pipeline laying must submit their objections in writing within 21 days of the notification's publication to the Competent Authority with details of whether they want to be heard in person or by a legal practitioner.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC):
* Impact: ONGC is authorized to lay the petroleum pipeline through the specified lands in Gujarat.
* Action Required: ONGC must receive and address any objections raised by landowners within the stipulated timeframe.
Central Government:
* Impact: Responsible for facilitating the pipeline project in the public interest.
* Action Required: Enforce the provisions of The Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry responsible for the exploration, production, refining, distribution, marketing, and import/export of petroleum, natural gas, and petrochemicals.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in land Act, 1962: An Indian law that provides for the acquisition of the right of user in land for laying pipelines for petroleum and minerals.
Gujarat State: A state in Western India, where the pipeline project is located.
Ahmedabad District: A district in Gujarat, India, where the pipeline project is located.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC): An Indian multinational oil and gas company involved in the pipeline project.
Ramol Corridor Project AMD51 to GGS Ramol: A segment of the pipeline project for transporting petroleum in Gujarat.
B 220, ONGC Colony, Western Sector, Chandkheda, Sabarmati, Ahmedabad: Address of Competent Authority, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd to whom objections can be made
New Delhi: Location of notification