Policy on laying of gas pipelines okayed
Thursday, 22/03/2018
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Chandigarh : The state Cabinet on Wednesday approved policy guidelines to facilitate laying of gas pipelines across the state.
The move is in line with a HC directive to the state government to frame a uniform policy on the matter. It has been drafted by the Local Bodies Department after examining the policy of Gujarat as suggested by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), and in consultation with the departments concerned.
The Cabinet gave its nod to the new guidelines for grant of permission, levy of restoration charges and determination of compensation for right of use of way for laying of city gas distribution network on land belonging to the government. This will facilitate laying of gas pipelines by licensed entities, which have been awarded the work.
As on date, the PNGRB has authorised five companies in the state to lay gas pipelines in Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Sahib, Roopnagar, SAS Nagar and Bathinda districts.
