Acquisition of Lands, Notice under Sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997
The Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai, issued Notification Number VI(1)/145(c)/2025, published on 7 March 2025, recording the Governor of Tamil Nadu's acquisition of 3.19.40 hectares in Kamalapurm Village, Omalur Taluk, Salem District. The land is acquired for the expansion of Salem Airport and the formation of a Maintenance and Training Centre.
What the notification does
Notification Number VI(1)/145(c)/2025, issued by the Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai, acquires specified land under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997. The acquisition covers 3.19.40 hectares in Block 3 of Kamalapurm Village, Omalur Taluk, Salem District.
The stated industrial purposes are:
- Expansion of Salem Airport.
- Formation of a Maintenance and Training Centre.
The Government of Tamil Nadu has decided that the entire compensation amount awarded for the acquired lands will be paid from funds controlled or managed by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Land covered
The acquisition schedule contains 27 entries covering the following survey numbers, including separate portions recorded under the same survey number:
- 18/7B2, 18/7C, 18/8A2 and 18/8B.
- 29/2A, 29/5A, 29/6A and 29/6B.
- 30/2A, 30/2B, 30/3 and 30/4.
- 31/6A1A.
- 32/1A, 32/1B1, 32/2A, 32/2B, 32/3A, 32/3B, 32/3C, 32/5A1, 32/8A, 32/9, 32/10, 32/11 and 32/12.
All scheduled land is classified as dry land. For some survey numbers, only part of the total extent is acquired. The schedule identifies the acquisition extent separately for each entry.
Who is affected
Notification Number VI(1)/145(c)/2025 directly affects the listed landowners and interested persons associated with the scheduled survey numbers and patta numbers. Buyers, owners and professionals dealing with land in Block 3 of Kamalapurm Village should compare the survey number, subdivision, patta and acquisition extent against current property records.
The schedule also records structures and trees on several parcels. These include houses, wells, sheds, temples, a public well, a sugarcane factory, bathrooms and various trees.
Where to inspect the plan
The acquisition plans are kept at the office of the Land Acquisition Officer and District Revenue Officer, Collectorate Campus, Salem. They may be inspected on any day during office hours.
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Common questions
Does the notification acquire all land in Kamalapurm Village?
No. It acquires only the land identified in the schedule in Block 3 of Kamalapurm Village, covering a total of 3.19.40 hectares.
What is the acquired land intended for?
The land is acquired for the expansion of Salem Airport and the formation of a Maintenance and Training Centre.
Who will pay compensation for the acquired land?
The entire compensation amount awarded for the land is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Where can I inspect the acquisition plan?
The plan can be inspected during office hours at the office of the Land Acquisition Officer and District Revenue Officer, Collectorate Campus, Salem.
