(a) whether the Government propose to lay down pipeline for gas between Dabhol to Talasari in Maharashtra by a Meta Gas Company;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether any representations have been received by the Govt. to oppose this proposed gas pipeline; and
(d) if so, the action taken or proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
(SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)
(a)&(b): No, Sir. M/s Metropolis Gas Company Pvt. Ltd. (Met Gas) a subsidiary of M/s Enron proposes to lay a pipeline of about 360 Km. (excluding lateral pipelines) from Dabhol to Talasari passing through Raigarh District for transportation of regassified gas to the industrial consumers in the State.
(c) : Yes, Sir.
(d) : Government`s role is to appoint the Competent Authority for purposes of acquisition of right of use in land under the provisions of the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962 and to issue relevant notification under the Act for acquisition of Right of Use (ROU) in land. As per the Act, objections regarding acquisition of ROU are to be disposed of by the Competent Authority. The appeals with regard to compensation lie with the concerned District Judge. The position has been explained to the concerned parties.