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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas22-March, 2012 16:53 IST

  • 1st Phase of Kochi-Mangalore Pipeline Project of Gail to be commissioned by 2012-13: RPN Singh

  • The Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri R.P.N. Singh informed the Lok Sabha in a written reply today that the pipeline project (Kochi-Mangalore pipeline project of GAIL) consists of two phases. Shri Singh also said that laying of 40 km pipeline in Kochi region has been planned in the first phase, out of which 33.5 km of pipeline has been welded and lowered so far. The first phase is going to be commissioned in FY 2012-13. Laying of pipeline from Kochi to Bangalore / Mangalore has been planned in the second phase. So far, laying contracts have been awarded in January 2012 and mobilization of equipment and manpower is in progress. “The anticipated completion of second phase is in FY 2013-14,” he added.

  • The Minister also said the grievances received by Competent Authority after publication of notification under section 3(1) of The Petroleum & Minerals Pipeline (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act 1962 [P&MP Act] declaring the intention to acquire RoU were heard by the Competent Authority and disposed off in accordance with the provision of the Act.

  • Replying to another, he said all owners of the land through which gas pipeline is proposed are given notices, inviting objections if any, after Gazette Publication of intention for acquisition of land under Section 3(1) of the P&MP Act. The Competent Authority (serving State Govt. official on deputation) responsible for acquisition of Right of User in land (RoU) holds hearing at Tehsil level where objections are heard and all efforts are made to remove doubts/misconceptions, if any, with regard to the gas pipeline. The suggestions from land owners for re-routing of pipeline received during such hearings are also given due consideration, subject to technical feasibility.

  • Shri Singh also informed that compensation towards acquisition of Right of User in land is paid @ 10% of market value of land prevailing in the area. The market value is determined by Competent Authority based on consultations / copy of registries/ circle rate in the area. Compensation for other damages like standing crops, damages to irrigation facilities if any are also paid as determined by Competent Authority.

  • Before laying the line GAIL interacts with the Local administration apprising them of the passage of line and the steps taken to mitigate local problems of the villagers.The process for determination of compensation in respect of second phase has not yet begun, He added .

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