Section 19(2)(e) in The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (Authorizing Entities to Lay, Build, Operate or Expand Natural Gas Pipelines) Regulations, 2008
(e)any entity laying, building, operating or expanding a dedicated pipeline for which no advice has been issued by Board under clause (c) may apply to the Board at any time for converting it into natural gas pipeline and the Board may decide to authorize the entity for such conversion in line with the procedure under clause (d) of sub-regulation (1) and the moratorium period restriction of five years specified under clause (d) shall not be applicable in such case;