Executive Summary:
This document pertains to Order No. S.O. 2547(E), issued by the Ministry of Coal on July 22, 2016, regarding land acquired under the Coal Bearing Areas Acquisition and Development Act, 1957. The order directs that surface rights of approximately 52.431 hectares, vested in the Central Government, shall now vest in South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) effective May 11, 2016, subject to specific terms and conditions.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Transfer of Land Rights:**
* Surface rights of approximately 52.431 hectares (129.56 acres), previously vested in the Central Government, are transferred to South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) effective May 11, 2016.
* **Financial Reimbursement and Expenses:**
* SECL shall reimburse the Central Government for all compensation, interest, and damages payments related to the acquired land, as determined under the Act.
* SECL will bear all expenses related to the Tribunal constituted under Section 14 of the Act for determining payable amounts.
* SECL will cover all costs associated with legal proceedings, including appeals, concerning the rights in or over the vested lands.
* **Indemnification:**
* SECL shall indemnify the Central Government and its officials against any expenditure related to proceedings regarding the rights in or over the vested lands.
* **Restrictions on Transfer:**
* SECL cannot transfer the land and its rights to any other party without the Central Government's prior approval.
* **Compliance with Directives:**
* SECL must adhere to any directions and conditions imposed by the Central Government for specific areas of the land as needed.
Impact Analysis:
* **South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL):**
* *Impact:* Acquires surface rights to the specified land, enabling coal mining operations, but is subject to financial obligations and operational restrictions.
* *Action Required:* Reimburse Central Government for compensation, interest and damages. Bear all expenses related to the Tribunal and legal proceedings. Comply with all present and future directions from the Central Government regarding the land. Obtain Central Government approval prior to any transfer of land rights.
* **Central Government:**
* *Impact:* Transfers land rights to SECL but retains oversight and control through conditions and the need for prior approval for land transfer.
* *Action Required:* Ensure SECL complies with the terms and conditions outlined in the order and provide direction as needed.
Key Entities Referenced
Coal Bearing Areas Acquisition and Development Act, 1957: A law under which the land acquisition was carried out.
Ministry of Coal: The Indian government ministry that issued the notification regarding land acquisition.
South Eastern Coalfields Limited: The Government Company to which the rights of the acquired land are being transferred.
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh: The district and state where the South Eastern Coalfields Limited is located.
Section 9 of the Coal Bearing Areas Acquisition and Development Act, 1957: Legal section under which notification was issued.
Section 10 of the Coal Bearing Areas Acquisition and Development Act, 1957: Legal section under which land vested to central government.
Section 11 of the Coal Bearing Areas Acquisition and Development Act, 1957: Legal section under which land rights are being transferred to South Eastern Coalfields Limited.
New Delhi: Location where order was issued.
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MINISTRY OF COAL
ORDER
New Delhi, the 22nd July , 2016
S.O. 2547(E).— Whereas on the publication of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of
Coal, number S.O. 1703(E), dated the 10th May, 2016 published in the Gazette of India, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section
(ii), dated the 11th May, 2016 issued under sub-section (1) of section 9 of the Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and
Development) Act, 1957 (20 of 1957) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the lands and surface rights in or over
the land described in the Schedule appended to the said notification (hereinafter referred to as the said land) vested
absolutely in the Central Government free from all encumbrances under sub-section (1) of section 10 of the said Act;
And whereas, the Central Government is satisfied that the South Eastern Coalfields Limited, Seepat Road,
Post Box number 60, District -Bilaspur-495006, Chhattisgarh (hereinafter referred to as the Government Company) is
willing to comply with such terms and conditions as the Central Government thinks fit to impose in this behalf;
Now, therefore, in exercise of the power conferred by sub-section (1) of section 11 of the said Act, the
Central Government hereby direct that the surface rights of 52.431 hectares (approximately) or 129.56 acres
(approximately) in or over the said lands so vested shall with effect from the 11th May, 2016 instead of continuing to
so vest in the Central Government, shall vest in the Government Company subject to the following terms and
conditions, namely:-
1. The Government Company shall reimburse to the Central Government all payments made in respect of
compensation, interest, damages and the like as determined under the provisions of the said Act;
2. A Tribunal shall be constituted under section 14 of the said Act for the purpose of determining the
amounts payable to the Central Government by the Government Company under condition (1) and all expenditure
incurred in connection with any such Tribunal and persons appointed to assist the Tribunal shall be borne by the
Government Company and similarly, all expenditure incurred in respect of all legal proceedings, including appeals,
for or in connection with the rights in or over the said lands, so vested, shall also be borne by the Government
Company;
3. The Government Company shall indemnify the Central Government or its officials against any other
expenditure that may be necessary in connection with any proceedings by or against the Central Government or its
officials regarding the rights in or over the said lands so vested;
4. The Government Company shall have no power to transfer the said lands and the rights to any other
persons without the prior approval of the Central Government; and
5. The Government Company shall abide by such direction and conditions as may be given or imposed by
the Central Government for particular areas of the said lands as and when necessary.
[F. No. 43015/ 03/ 2013 – PRIW-I]
R. P. GUPTA, Jt. Secy.
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