The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) on October 19, 2026, has invited comments and suggestions from stakeholders and the public on the Draft Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Manner of Holding Inquiry and Adjudication of Penalties) Rules, 2026, framed under the Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines (Acquisition of Right of User in Land) Act, 1962, as amended by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026. The proposed Rules prescribe the procedure for conducting inquiries and imposing penalties for first contraventions covered under Section 15(1)(a) of the Act. Section 15A provides for the appointment of an adjudicating officer not below the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India.
The draft Rules aim to ensure transparency, procedural uniformity and compliance with the principles of natural justice. Stakeholders and members of the public may submit their comments or suggestions by email within 30 days from the date of publication of the notice. The Ministry will examine the feedback received before finalising the Rules.
[Notification No. L-16022/14/2025-GP-1 (E:57472)]
