Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, No. 1, Part II, Section 2, 3 January 2018
The Government of Tamil Nadu published Gazette No. 1, Part II, Section 2, dated 3 January 2018, containing land notifications under G.O. Ms. No. 134 and G.O. Ms. No. 135 of the Environment and Forests Department, both dated 7 November 2017, and G.O. (D) No. 277 of the Highways and Minor Ports Department, dated 1 December 2017. The notifications declare Bommidi Forest Block a reserved forest, propose reserved forest status for Pillayarnatham Forest Colony, appoint officials for that process, and acquire land for the Arcot bypass road.
What the gazette covers
The Government of Tamil Nadu Gazette No. 1, Part II, Section 2, dated 3 January 2018, publishes forest and highway land notifications affecting specified areas in Dharmapuri, Dindigul and Vellore districts.
Bommidi Forest Block
G.O. Ms. No. 134 of the Environment and Forests Department, dated 7 November 2017, declares Bommidi Forest Block in Pappireddipatti Taluk, previously Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri District, as reserved forest from 9 May 2018.
- The block is Survey Number 1 in No. 37 Bommidi village, previously No. 74.
- Its stated extent is 53.51.5 hectares.
- The notification describes its boundaries by adjoining villages and survey fields.
- Two cart tracks through the forest are admitted rights. One is allowed at 8 metres wide for 756.40 metres, and the other at 7 metres wide for 749.20 metres.
- Steps leading from near the High School in Mallapuram village to temples on the hill are reserved for daily public use. The temples and the priest's hut are also identified, and the steps are allowed at 5 metres wide for 466 metres.
Pillayarnatham Forest Colony
G.O. Ms. No. 135 of the Environment and Forests Department, dated 7 November 2017, proposes to constitute Pillayarnatham Forest Colony in Natham Taluk, Dindigul District, as reserved forest.
- The proposal covers Survey Field Number 236/2 in No. 1 Pillayarnatham village.
- The stated area is 0.31.0 hectare.
- The Special Tahsildar (Forest Settlement), Dindigul, is appointed as the Forest Settlement Officer.
- The District Forest Officer, Dindigul Forest Division, is appointed to attend the enquiry for the Government.
- The Personal Assistant (General) to the Collector, Dindigul District, is appointed to hear appeals concerning specified orders under the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882.
Arcot bypass land acquisition
G.O. (D) No. 277 of the Highways and Minor Ports Department, dated 1 December 2017, acquires 2.01.5 hectares of ryotwari dry land for the Arcot bypass road connecting Veppur and Thazhanur villages in Walajah Taluk, Vellore District.
- Compensation is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by the Chief Engineer, NABARD and Rural Roads, Highways Department, Chennai.
- The acquisition schedule identifies survey numbers, required extents, owners or interested persons, and some trees.
- The land plan is available for inspection during office hours at the office of the Tahsildar, Walajah, Vellore District.
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Common questions
When did Bommidi Forest Block become a reserved forest?
The Bommidi Forest Block declaration takes effect from 9 May 2018.
Are the public pathways and temples inside Bommidi Forest Block preserved?
Yes. The notification records two cart tracks as admitted rights and reserves the steps, identified temples and the priest's hut for daily public use.
Is Pillayarnatham Forest Colony already declared a reserved forest?
The notification proposes to constitute the 0.31.0 hectare area in Survey Field Number 236/2 as reserved forest and appoints officials for the settlement enquiry and appeals.
Where can I inspect the plan for land acquired for the Arcot bypass?
The plan may be inspected during office hours at the office of the Tahsildar, Walajah, Vellore District.
