Date: 2018-06-20Category: 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 Petroleum Product from Vijayawada
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 Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh. This acquisition is necessary for laying a petroleum product pipeline from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, to Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu, by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited. Interested parties have 21 days from the date the notification is available to the public to object in writing to the acquisition.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Pipeline Project:**
* Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited will lay a pipeline for transporting petroleum products.
* The pipeline will run from Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) to Dharmapuri (Tamil Nadu).
* **Land Acquisition:**
* The Central Government intends to acquire the right of user for land in the Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh.
* The specific land details (survey numbers, village names, etc.) are listed in the attached schedule.
* **Objections:**
* Any person with an interest in the specified land can object to the acquisition.
* Objections must be submitted in writing within 21 days of the notification's public availability.
* Objections should be sent to The Competent Authority, Vijayawada-Dharmapuri Pipeline Project, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, at the provided address.
Impact Analysis:
* **Landowners in Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh:**
* Impact: The right of user of their land, as specified in the schedule, may be acquired for the pipeline project.
* Action Required: If they object to the acquisition, they must submit a written objection within 21 days to the Competent Authority with the mentioned address.
* **Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited:**
* Impact: Responsible for laying the petroleum pipeline from Vijayawada to Dharmapuri.
* Action Required: Proceed with the pipeline project, adhering to regulations and addressing any objections received.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Natural Gas: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the governing ministry.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited: The company laying the pipeline from Vijayawada to Dharmapuri.
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh: Starting point of the petroleum pipeline.
Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu: End point of the petroleum pipeline.
Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh: District in Andhra Pradesh where the pipeline will be laid.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: Act under which the land is being acquired for the pipeline.
Kuppam: Mandal in Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh where land acquisition is required.
Pawan Kumar: Under Secretary.