What land is being acquired and where
The land is being taken for a Road Over Bridge between Pudukkottai and Vellanur Stations. This is a state road project, and the acquisition is being carried out under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001.
All the affected land lies in Pudukkottai taluk of Pudukkottai district. The notification covers 81 survey numbers spread across 2 villages.
Most of the land is in Kavinadu West, which accounts for 79 of the 81 survey numbers. The remaining 2 survey numbers are in Nathampannai.
The notice and its present stage
One notification has been published for this project, dated 13 October 2025, in the state gazette. It covers both villages.
Under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001, acquisition begins with a notice under section 15(1). That notice states the Government's intention to acquire the land for a highway purpose and gives owners and interested persons an opportunity to file objections within the period stated in the notice. After objections are considered, the Government may make a further declaration, on which the land vests in the Government.
As per the records available, this notification has not been withdrawn, either fully or for any village, and no later correction has been recorded. The records do not show a later stage, so the acquisition should be treated as notified and pending further steps.
Compensation is fixed under the procedure laid down in the Act after the notice stage. No compensation figure appears in the published records used here. For the current stage and any award, confirm with the land acquisition officer handling Highways acquisitions in Pudukkottai district or the Pudukkottai taluk office.
Villages covered
Kavinadu West, Pudukkottai taluk, Pudukkottai district: 79 survey numbers. None withdrawn.
Nathampannai, Pudukkottai taluk, Pudukkottai district: 2 survey numbers. None withdrawn.
No other villages are covered by this notification.
What to do if your land is listed
Check the gazette notification against your patta, chitta and FMB sketch. Match the village, survey number and subdivision exactly, and note the extent shown as being acquired. Often only part of a survey number is taken.
If you wish to object, do so in writing to the authority named in the notice, within the time the notice allows. Keep a copy and proof of delivery.
Keep your title papers in order: sale deeds, patta, encumbrance certificate and tax receipts. These will be needed when compensation is determined and paid.
If you are a buyer, do not rely on the seller's word. Check whether the survey number appears in this notification before paying any advance. Land under acquisition may not be yours to hold, and compensation goes to the person whose interest is recognised in the acquisition proceedings.