Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas declares the Central Government's intention to acquire the right of user (ROU) for land in Uttar Pradesh for the Kandla to Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project by IHB Private Limited. It invites objections from persons interested in the land within twenty-one days of the notification's publication in the Gazette of India. The notification is issued under Section 3(1) of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
Key Points / Main Content:
Declaration of Intention:
* The Central Government declares its intention to acquire the right of user (ROU) in land for laying a petroleum product pipeline.
* The pipeline is for the Kandla to Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project being implemented by IHB Private Limited.
* The project is deemed necessary in the public interest for the transportation of petroleum products in Uttar Pradesh.
Land Acquisition Details:
* The land subject to acquisition is located in the District of Mau, State of Uttar Pradesh.
* Specific survey numbers and area details (in Hectares and Sq. mtr.) of the land are listed in the Schedule for various villages and Tehsils (Muhmmadabad Gohna).
Objection Mechanism:
* Any person interested in the land described in the Schedule may submit objections in writing.
* Objections must be submitted to the Additional District Magistrate (FR), Mau, who is the Competent Authority, IHB Private Limited, KandlaGorakhpur LPG Pipeline (KGPL), Dist.Mau UP.
* The deadline for submitting objections is within twenty-one days from the date the notification is made available to the general public.
Legal Basis:
* The declaration is made in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 3(1) of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 (50 of 1962).
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Persons:
* Impact: Landowners and other parties with an interest in the specified land in Mau, Uttar Pradesh, will be affected by the potential acquisition of user rights over their land for the pipeline project.
* Action Required: Review the schedule to determine if their land is included. If so, and if they have objections, they must submit these in writing to the Additional District Magistrate (FR), Mau, within twenty-one days of the notification being made available to the general public.
IHB Private Limited:
* Impact: IHB Private Limited is responsible for the Kandla to Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project.
* Action Required: Continue with the process of laying the pipeline, addressing any objections raised during the notification period, and coordinating with the relevant authorities for the land acquisition process.
Central Government:
* Impact: The Central Government is responsible for ensuring the project aligns with public interest and adhering to legal procedures for land acquisition.
* Action Required: Review and address any objections raised by interested parties.
Additional District Magistrate (FR), Mau (Competent Authority):
* Impact: Responsible for receiving and processing objections related to the land acquisition.
* Action Required: Receive, review, and address any objections submitted by interested parties within the stipulated timeframe.
General Public:
* Impact: The general public will benefit from the Kandla to Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project through improved transportation of petroleum products.
* Action Required: No specific action required unless directly affected by the land acquisition.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry responsible for the exploration, production, refining, distribution, marketing, import, and export of petroleum, natural gas, and petrochemicals.
New Delhi: The location of the notification, likely the city where the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas is located.
Central Government: Refers to the national government of India.
Uttar Pradesh: A state in India where the Kandla to Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project is being implemented.
Kandla to Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project: A project involving the laying of a pipeline for transporting LPG from Kandla to Gorakhpur.
IHB Private Limited: The company responsible for implementing the Kandla to Gorakhpur LPG Pipeline Project.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962: An Indian law that provides the legal framework for acquiring the right of user (ROU) for laying pipelines.
Mau district, Uttar Pradesh: A district in Uttar Pradesh where land acquisition is taking place for the pipeline project.