Section 25

in the shoulder note, by inserting after the word “on” the word “non-State”;

by substituting for subsection (1) the following subsection:

“(1)  Whenever it is necessary for the purpose of installing any—

pipeline for the regasification or transportation of gas; or

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pipeline for the distribution of gas or piping system, a licensee may lay, place or carry on, under or over any land, other than State land, such pipeline or piping system as may be necessary or proper for the purposes of the licence, and may take such other action as may be necessary to render such pipeline or piping system safe and efficient, paying full compensation in accordance with section 28 to all persons interested for any disturbance, damage or disability that may be caused thereby and such compensation may include an annual payment for land used for the purpose of such pipeline or piping system.”; and

by inserting after subsection (1) the following subsections:

“(1a)  For the purposes of paragraph (1)(a), the regasification or transportation licensee shall comply with the requirements of the relevant authority having jurisdiction over safety of the relevant regasification terminal or transmission pipeline.

For the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the distribution, retail or private gas licensee shall comply with the requirements as may be determined by the

Commission over safety of the distribution pipeline or piping system.”.

Substitution of section 25