G.O. Ms. No. 76, Acquisition of Lands for Chennai Metro Rail Project, 2011
The Planning Development and Special Initiatives Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued G.O. Ms. No. 76 on 23rd March 2011, declaring 5.48.0 hectares in Nerkundram Village, Ambattur Taluk, Thiruvallur District as required for the Chennai Metro Rail Project. The declaration permits possession to be taken after 15 days from publication of the notice mentioned in Section 9(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, with compensation funded by Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
What the notification does
G.O. Ms. No. 76 of the Planning Development and Special Initiatives Department, dated 23rd March 2011, is a declaration under Section 6 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. It declares that specified lands in No. 83, Nerkundram Village are needed for the public purpose of implementing the Chennai Metro Rail Project.
The Government of Tamil Nadu records that the entire compensation amount is to be paid from funds provided by Chennai Metro Rail Limited. Under Section 17(1) of the Act, the Governor of Tamil Nadu also directs that possession may be taken after 15 days from publication of the notice mentioned in Section 9(1).
Land covered
The declaration covers a total of 5.48.0 hectares, or 54,800 square metres, comprising:
- Ryotwari Punjai land measuring 3.19.5 hectares, or 31,950 square metres.
- Ryotwari Nanjai land measuring 2.28.5 hectares, or 22,850 square metres.
The scheduled land includes the following survey numbers and subdivisions:
- 24/2, 25/2A2, 25/2B1, 25/2B2, 25/2B3, 26/1A and 26/1B.
- 40/1, 40/2A, 40/2B, 40/2C, 40/3 and 40/4.
- 43/1, 43/2, 44/1, 44/2A, 44/2B and 55.
- 58, 59, 60, 61/1, 61/2 and 61/3.
The schedule gives the registered holder, boundaries and area for each listed parcel.
Who should check the notification
The notification directly concerns registered holders of the scheduled parcels in Nerkundram Village. A buyer, owner or property professional dealing with land in the listed survey numbers should compare the survey subdivision, boundaries and extent against the schedule, rather than relying only on the village or main survey number.
Where the plan can be inspected
A plan of the lands is kept at the office of the Special Tahsildar Land Acquisition, Kancheepuram Unit, Chennai Metro Rail Limited, No. 2, Alwarpet Street, Alwarpet, Chennai 18. The notification states that the plan may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
Does this notification cover all land in Nerkundram Village?
No. It covers only the survey numbers and subdivisions listed in the schedule, with a total extent of 5.48.0 hectares.
Who is responsible for paying compensation for the acquired land?
The Government of Tamil Nadu states that the entire compensation amount is to be paid from funds provided by Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
Does the 15 day period run from the Gazette publication date?
The notification links the 15 day period to publication of the notice mentioned in Section 9(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. It does not state that the period runs from the Gazette publication date.
Where can I inspect the land acquisition plan?
The plan can be inspected during office hours at the office of the Special Tahsildar Land Acquisition, Kancheepuram Unit, Chennai Metro Rail Limited, No. 2, Alwarpet Street, Alwarpet, Chennai 18.
