Acquisition of Tenkasi Village Lands for a Road Over Bridge
The Government of Tamil Nadu Highways and Minor Ports Department issued G.O.(D) No. 67, Highways and Minor Ports (HS.2), dated 27 April 2011, to acquire scheduled lands in Tenkasi Village, Tenkasi Taluk, Tirunelveli District. The notification acquires approximately 3,583 square metres of dry land, wet land and house sites for a Road Over Bridge on the Tenkasi to Madurai Road, replacing Level Crossing No. 502 between Tenkasi and Sengottai railway stations.
What the acquisition covers
G.O.(D) No. 67, Highways and Minor Ports (HS.2), dated 27 April 2011, acquires scheduled lands in Tenkasi Village under sub-section (1) of Section 15 of the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001.
Key details are:
- The total stated extent is approximately 3,583 square metres.
- The acquired properties include dry land, wet land and house sites.
- The lands are situated in Tenkasi Village, Tenkasi Taluk, Tirunelveli District.
- The public purpose is formation of a Road Over Bridge at Km. 0/8 of the Tenkasi to Madurai Road.
- The bridge is intended to replace Level Crossing No. 502 at Railway Km. 660/8-9 between Tenkasi and Sengottai railway stations.
Who is affected
The land acquisition under G.O.(D) No. 67 affects owners and other interested persons connected with the survey numbers listed in the schedule. The supplied schedule identifies properties in Ward B across Blocks 14, 15, 16, 18, 19 and the beginning of Block 20.
The listed portions include buildings, compound walls, vacant sites, pathways, a petty shop and other waste portions. Each entry gives a survey number, the recorded owner or interested person, the type of affected property and the area being acquired. Buyers, owners and professionals dealing with land in these blocks can use those details to determine whether a particular parcel appears in the acquisition schedule.
Compensation and records
The Government of Tamil Nadu Highways and Minor Ports Department records that the entire compensation amount for the acquired lands is to be paid from funds controlled and managed by the Chief Engineer (Projects), Highways. The notification also states that causes shown by owners or other interested persons were considered before publication of the acquisition notice.
The plan of the acquired lands is kept at the office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli District. It may be inspected during office hours. The plan can be read with the schedule to identify the location and extent of an affected portion.
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Common questions
How can I check whether my property is included in the acquisition?
Compare the property survey number, ward and block with the schedule. The land plan is available for inspection during office hours at the office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Tenkasi, Tirunelveli District.
Why were these lands acquired?
The lands were acquired to form a Road Over Bridge on the Tenkasi to Madurai Road, replacing Level Crossing No. 502 between Tenkasi and Sengottai railway stations.
What types of land and property are covered?
The notification covers scheduled dry land, wet land and house sites. The entries include affected buildings, compound walls, vacant sites, pathways, a petty shop and other waste portions.
Who will fund compensation for the acquired land?
The entire compensation amount is to be paid from funds controlled and managed by the Chief Engineer (Projects), Highways.
