What land is being acquired and where
The land is being acquired for a state road project, the High Level Bridge at Kavanipakkam and Kattupakkam. The acquisition is under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001, and the notices were published in the State Government Gazette.
In all, 45 survey numbers are affected across 2 villages in 2 districts. Kattupakkam in Poonamallee taluk, Tiruvallur district accounts for 41 survey numbers. Kavanipakkam in Villupuram taluk, Viluppuram district accounts for 4 survey numbers.
The notice lists the survey numbers, and often subdivisions, that are affected. A survey number appearing in the notice does not always mean the whole survey number is taken. Check the extent shown against your subdivision.
The notices and their current stage
Two notifications have been issued. The first is dated 12 October 2022 and the second is dated 22 February 2025. Each covers one village.
Neither notification has been withdrawn, and neither has been recorded as corrected later. On the record available, both notices stand.
Under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001, the Government may publish a notice in the Gazette, such as a notice under section 15(1), stating that land is required for a highway purpose. Once such a notice is published, the land listed in it vests in the Government, free from encumbrances. Compensation is then determined under the Act through the competent authority.
The notices do not themselves state compensation amounts, and we do not have information on payment, possession or construction status. Confirm the current position with the Highways Department land acquisition office and the Tahsildar of the taluk concerned.
Villages covered
Kattupakkam, Poonamallee taluk, Tiruvallur district: 41 survey numbers, none withdrawn.
Kavanipakkam, Villupuram taluk, Viluppuram district: 4 survey numbers, none withdrawn.
No other villages are covered by these notices.
What to do if your land is listed
Obtain a copy of the Gazette notification for your village and match the survey number and subdivision against your patta, chitta and adangal. Note the extent shown as acquired.
If you own the land, keep your title documents, patta, encumbrance certificate and tax receipts ready. Respond to any notice from the competent authority and attend any enquiry on compensation. If your name, extent or subdivision is wrong in the notice, raise it in writing with the authority and keep the acknowledgement.
If you are buying land in Kattupakkam or Kavanipakkam, check the survey number against both notifications before paying any advance. Land that has vested in the Government under the Act cannot be validly sold by the earlier owner. Ask the seller for a written statement on acquisition and verify it at the Taluk Office.