Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, declares the Government of India's intention to acquire the Right of User in land for laying a natural gas pipeline by Ms Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited in Assam. The pipeline is part of the Hazarigaon Feeder Line Section of the North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid Project. Interested parties have 21 days to object to the acquisition. The notification was issued on December 5, 2019.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Purpose:** To facilitate the transportation of natural gas through the Hazarigaon Feeder Line Section of the North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid Project in Assam.
* **Intention to Acquire Right of User:** The Government of India declares its intention to acquire the Right of User in land for laying the specified pipeline.
* **Legal Basis:** This action is taken under subsection 1 of section 3 of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962.
* **Objection Mechanism:** Any person interested in the land described in the Schedule can object in writing.
* **Deadline:** Objections must be submitted within 21 days from the date the notification copies are made available to the general public.
* **Addressee:** Objections should be sent to the Competent Authority, Ms Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited, State of Assam.
* **Schedule:** The notification includes a schedule detailing the specific land parcels in the Golaghat district of Assam where the Right of User is intended to be acquired, listing the village, Dag No., Square, Hectare, Are, and Metre for each parcel.
Impact Analysis:
* **Ms Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited:**
* Impact: Responsible for laying the natural gas pipeline.
* Action Required: Receive and address any objections to the land acquisition.
* **Landowners/Interested Parties in Golaghat District, Assam:**
* Impact: Potential loss of Right of User of their land for the pipeline project.
* Action Required: If desired, submit written objections to the Competent Authority within 21 days.
* **Government of India:**
* Impact: Overseeing and facilitating the project in the public interest.
* Action Required: Ensure due process is followed in acquiring the Right of User and address any objections received.
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.
Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Acquisition of Right of User in Land Act, 1962: An Indian law that provides for the acquisition of the right of user in land for laying pipelines for the transportation of petroleum and minerals.
Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited: A company laying a natural gas pipeline in Assam, India, referred to in the context of acquiring land rights for the Hazarigaon Feeder Line Section of North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid Project.
Hazarigaon Feeder Line Section of North East Natural Gas Pipeline Grid Project: A natural gas pipeline project in Assam, India, for which land acquisition is being carried out.
Assam: A state in Northeast India where the natural gas pipeline is being laid.
Golaghat: A district in Assam, India, where land is being acquired for the pipeline project.
Sarupathar: A location/area in Golaghat district of Assam through which the pipeline passes.
New Delhi: The location of the Government of India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.