Section 10 of PMP Act : Section 10: Compensation

Explanation using Example

Imagine a farmer, Mr. Sharma, owns a piece of land through which the government plans to lay an oil pipeline. During the construction, several of Mr. Sharma's mango trees, which are a source of his livelihood, are cut down, and the farmland is temporarily divided, disrupting his farming activities. Additionally, a small storage shed used for farming equipment is damaged.

In this scenario, under Section 10(1) of The Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act, 1962, Mr. Sharma is entitled to compensation from the government for the loss of his trees, the temporary severance of his land, and the damage to his shed. The competent authority will initially determine the compensation amount.

If Mr. Sharma is not satisfied with this compensation, as per Section 10(2), he can apply to the District Judge for a revised determination. The Judge will then reassess the compensation considering the specifics mentioned in Section 10(3), such as the removal of trees, severance of land, and damage to property.

Moreover, as per Section 10(4), Mr. Sharma is also entitled to an additional 10% of the market value of his land as compensation for the inconvenience and loss of enjoyment caused by the pipeline.

If there is a dispute over the market value of his land determined by the competent authority, Mr. Sharma or the government can approach the District Judge for a final decision as per Section 10(5) and Section 10(6).