Acquisition of Lands [G.O. Ms. No. 47, Energy (C1), 18th April 2013]
The Energy Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued G.O. Ms. No. 47, Energy (C1), dated 18 April 2013, directing the acquisition of 23.00.0 hectares of land in Elayanallur Village, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District, for a 765/400/230 KV substation. The notification authorises the Revenue Divisional Officer, Vellore, staff and workmen to exercise acquisition powers, requires immediate possession and removes the Section 5-A procedure because of urgency.
What the notification does
The Energy Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued G.O. Ms. No. 47, Energy (C1), dated 18 April 2013, for acquisition of land needed to establish a 765/400/230 KV substation in Elayanallur Village, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District. The Governor of Tamil Nadu directs that the scheduled lands be acquired under sub-section (2) of Section 17 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
The schedule covers a total of 23.00.0 hectares, stated as 56.81 acres. All scheduled properties are described as dry land.
Who is affected
G.O. Ms. No. 47, Energy (C1), dated 18 April 2013, directly affects the owners and interests connected with the survey numbers listed in the schedule. The listed lands fall in Elayanallur Village and include fields in Survey Numbers 200, 201, 208, 210 to 217, 320 to 323 and their specified subdivisions.
The schedule records, for each parcel:
- The survey number and subdivision.
- The names of the persons stated to own the land.
- The surrounding survey numbers forming its boundaries.
- The area proposed for acquisition.
- Certain improvements, including trees, wells, pumpsets, a hand pump, drip irrigation, a cattle shed and a tin sheet structure.
A buyer or owner dealing with land in these survey fields should compare the exact subdivision and boundaries with the schedule, rather than relying only on the main survey number.
Key provisions
G.O. Ms. No. 47, Energy (C1), dated 18 April 2013, provides that:
- Notice of the public purpose is given under sub-section (1) of Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
- Immediate possession of the scheduled lands is considered necessary.
- The Revenue Divisional Officer, Vellore, Vellore District, along with staff and workmen, is authorised under sub-section (2) of Section 4 to exercise the powers provided there.
- The Governor directs acquisition under sub-section (2) of Section 17.
- Because of the stated urgency, Section 5-A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, does not apply to the case.
Practical relevance
The acquisition notification is relevant when checking title, possession or proposed transactions involving any listed subdivision. The survey number, subdivision, ownership name, boundaries and recorded land features should all be checked against the property documents.
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Common questions
What public project is the land being acquired for?
The land is needed for establishing a 765/400/230 KV substation in Elayanallur Village, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore District.
How much land is covered by the acquisition?
The schedule states a total of 23.00.0 hectares, or 56.81 acres.
Does the Section 5-A procedure apply to these lands?
No. The Governor of Tamil Nadu directed that Section 5-A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, would not apply because of the urgency of the case.
Does the schedule include wells, pumpsets and other improvements?
Yes. Particular parcels are recorded as including trees, wells, pumpsets, a hand pump, drip irrigation, a cattle shed and a tin sheet structure.
