Executive Summary:
This notification from the Central Government declares its intention to acquire the right of user in land for laying a crude oil pipeline from Barmer, Rajasthan to Bhogat, Gujarat, by Vedanta Limited and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited. It invites objections from persons interested in the listed lands within twenty-one days of the notification's publication. The notification was issued on July 3, 2018, referencing an order from June 27, 2018.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Purpose:** To acquire the right of user in land for laying a 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:** Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Land Acquisition:** The Central Government declares its intention to acquire the right of user in land described in the schedule.
* **Objections:**
* Interested parties can object in writing.
* Deadline: Within 21 days of the notification being made available to the public.
* Addressee: Shri M.L. Nehra, Competent Authority, Barmer Bhogat Pipeline Project, Co Land Acquisition Officer ONGCL Office, Collector Campus, Barmer, Rajasthan-344001.
* **Schedule:** Lists the district (Jalore), state (Rajasthan), tehsil (Chitalwana), village names (Tantada, Rampura, Chitalwana), Khasra numbers, and land areas in hectare, are, and square meters.
Impact Analysis
Stakeholders Impacted:
Landowners in Jalore District, Rajasthan
Impact: Affected landowners will have the right of user of their land acquired for the pipeline.
Action Required: Landowners who object to the acquisition must submit written objections within 21 days to the specified authority.
Vedanta Limited and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
Impact: These companies are responsible for laying the pipeline. This facilitates the pipeline project.
Action Required: Proceed with the project, subject to addressing any objections received.
Central Government
Impact: Responsible for facilitating infrastructure development in the public interest.
Action Required: Review any objections received and proceed with land acquisition as appropriate.
Key Entities Referenced
Barmer Rajasthan: District in Rajasthan, India, where the pipeline project originates.
Bhogat Gujarat: Location in Gujarat, India, where the pipeline project terminates.
Vedanta Limited: One of the companies involved in laying the pipeline.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited: One of the companies involved in laying the pipeline.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: The legal act under which the land is being acquired for the pipeline project.
Jalore Rajasthan: District and State in India where land acquisition is taking place.
M.L. Nehra: Competent Authority, Barmer Bhogat Pipeline Project, responsible for land acquisition.
Chitalwana: Tehsil in Jalore, Rajasthan, India where land acquisition is taking place.