**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 in Andhra Pradesh for laying pipelines by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited. Interested parties have 21 days from the date the notification is available to the public to object in writing. The notification includes a schedule detailing the specific land and survey numbers affected.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **Purpose:** To declare the intention to acquire the right of user in land for laying pipelines.
* **Authority:** The declaration is made under subsection 1 of section 3 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Location:** The pipelines will be laid under land in the State of Andhra Pradesh.
* **Implementing Agency:** Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC).
* **Objection Mechanism:**
* Any person interested in the land can object in writing.
* Objections must be submitted within 21 days of the notification being made available to the general public.
* Objections should be addressed to the Special Deputy Collector and Competent Authority, Oil Natural Gas Corporation Ltd, Rajahmundry.
* **Land Details:** The specific survey numbers and areas (in Hectare Are Sq.mtr.) of the land to be acquired are listed in the Schedule for:
* ROU PIPELINE FROM KSP9 KWAG TO KESANAPALLI GGS in:
* Karawaka Village, Mamidikuduru Mandal, East Godavari District.
* Gollapalem Village, Malkipuram Mandal, East Godavari District.
**Impact Analysis:**
* **Landowners in Andhra Pradesh:**
* Impact: Affected landowners may lose the right of user of their land for pipeline laying. They may be entitled to compensation as per the relevant laws.
* Action Required: Landowners who object to the acquisition must submit their objections in writing within 21 days to the designated authority.
* **Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC):**
* Impact: ONGC is authorized to lay pipelines on the specified land after the acquisition process is complete.
* Action Required: ONGC needs to follow the procedures for land acquisition and address any objections raised by landowners.
* **Central Government:**
* Impact: Responsible for ensuring the project aligns with public interest and relevant regulations.
* Action Required: Oversee the acquisition process and address any legal or procedural challenges.
* **General Public:**
* Impact: Access to a more efficient petroleum and natural gas distribution network.
* Action Required: None, unless directly affected as landowners, in which case the "Landowners in Andhra Pradesh" impact and action apply.
Key Entities Referenced
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: A law under which the Central Government intends to acquire the right of user in land for laying pipelines.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited: An organization laying pipelines under the State of Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India where the pipelines are being laid.
Rajahmundry: A city in Andhra Pradesh, location of Oil Natural Gas Corporation Ltd, Rajahmundry AssetK.G., Basin, Godavari Bhavan, Base Complex.
East Godavari: A district in Andhra Pradesh.
KSP9 KWAG: Starting point of ROU (Right of Use) Pipeline
KESANAPALLI GGS: End point of ROU (Right of Use) Pipeline
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The government ministry issuing the notification.