Executive Summary:
This notification from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas declares the Central Government's intention to acquire the right of user in land for laying a crude oil pipeline by Vedanta Limited and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited. The pipeline will run from Barmer, Rajasthan, to Bhogat, Gujarat, via Viramgam and Salaya. Individuals with interests in the land described in the schedule have 21 days to object in writing to the land acquisition, directed to Shri M.L. Nehra in Barmer, Rajasthan.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Purpose:** To acquire the right of user in land for laying a crude oil pipeline.
* **Project:** Barmer (Rajasthan) to Bhogat (Gujarat) Crude Oil Pipeline Project.
* **Implementing Agencies:** Vedanta Limited and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC).
* **Legal Basis:** Exercise of powers under Section 3(1) of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Objection Mechanism:** Any person interested in the land can object in writing within 21 days of the notification being made available to the general public.
* Objections should be addressed to Shri M.L. Nehra, Competent Authority, Barmer Bhogat Pipeline Project, care of Land Acquisition Officer, ONGCL Office, Collector Campus, Barmer, Rajasthan-344001.
* **Land Details:** The schedule lists specific land plots in the Barmer district of Rajasthan, including village names, tehsil, khasara numbers, and area details (hectare, are, sq. mtr.)
Impact Analysis:
Landowners in Barmer District, Rajasthan:
Impact: Landowners within the specified areas listed in the schedule will have their land rights impacted due to the acquisition of the right of user for the pipeline.
Action Required: Landowners who object to the acquisition must submit written objections to Shri M.L. Nehra within 21 days of the notification being made available to the general public.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The Indian government ministry responsible for the exploration, production, refining, distribution, marketing, and pricing of petroleum, natural gas, and petrochemicals.
NEW DELHI: The capital of India, where the notification was issued.
Barmer Rajasthan: A district and city in the state of Rajasthan, India, which is the starting point of the proposed crude oil pipeline project.
Bhogat Gujarat: A location in Gujarat, India, which is the destination point of the proposed crude oil pipeline project.
Vedanta Limited: One of the companies involved in laying the pipeline for the Barmer to Bhogat Crude Oil Pipeline Project.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited: An Indian multinational oil and gas company, also involved in laying the pipeline. Abbreviated as ONGC.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in land Act, 1962: The Indian law under which the Central Government declares its intention to acquire the right of user in the land for laying the pipeline.
Baytu: A tehsil located in Barmer District, Rajasthan, India, where land acquisition for the pipeline is taking place.