Acquisition of Lands (118 Ex II 2)
The Government of Tamil Nadu, through the Public Works Department, issued G.O. (Ms.) No. 72 dated 1 April 2011, declaring that 0.23.0 hectare in Mela Ambur Part I Village, Ambasamudram Taluk, Tirunelveli District is needed for the Gadana Dam Extension Scheme canal work. The declaration was made under Section 6 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, and states that compensation will be paid from public revenues.
What the notification does
The Government of Tamil Nadu, through the Public Works Department, issued G.O. (Ms.) No. 72 dated 1 April 2011. Published as Notification No. II(2)/PW/156(b)/2011, it declares under Section 6 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 that the scheduled land is required for a public purpose.
The stated public purpose is canal work for the Gadana Dam Extension Scheme. The Government records that it is satisfied the land must be acquired and that the entire compensation amount will be paid from public revenues.
Land covered by the declaration
The Schedule to G.O. (Ms.) No. 72 identifies the affected land as follows:
- District: Tirunelveli District.
- Taluk: Ambasamudram Taluk.
- Village: Mela Ambur Part I Village.
- Block and classification: Block IV, dry lands.
- Survey number: 268-2.
- Extent: 0.23.0 hectare, a little more or less.
- Description: Government, dry land belonging to Sivasailanathar Swamy Kovil.
- Northern boundary: Survey No. 268-1.
- Eastern boundary: Survey No. 269.
- Southern boundary: Survey No. 268-3.
- Western boundary: Survey No. 271.
Who may be affected
G.O. (Ms.) No. 72 directly concerns persons or institutions with an ownership or other interest in Survey No. 268-2 in Mela Ambur Part I Village. It may also be relevant to a buyer, lender or professional checking land located next to the listed survey numbers because the Schedule provides boundaries for identifying the acquired parcel.
The declaration applies only to the land described in the Schedule. The page does not identify any additional survey numbers as being acquired.
Where to inspect the plan
The land plan connected with G.O. (Ms.) No. 72 is kept in the Office of the Sub-Collector, Cheranmahadevi. The notification states that the plan may be inspected at any time during office hours.
A person checking whether a property falls within the declared area can compare the survey number, extent and boundaries in the Schedule with the plan held by the Sub-Collector.
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Common questions
Which land is covered by the acquisition declaration?
The declaration covers 0.23.0 hectare in Survey No. 268-2, Block IV, Mela Ambur Part I Village, Ambasamudram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.
Why is the land being acquired?
The land is required for canal work connected with the Gadana Dam Extension Scheme, which the notification identifies as a public purpose.
Where can I inspect the land plan?
The plan is kept in the Office of the Sub-Collector, Cheranmahadevi, and may be inspected during office hours.
Who will pay the compensation for the land?
The Government states that the entire compensation amount will be paid from public revenues.
