G.O. (2D) No. 19, Acquisition of Lands, 2019
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Highways and Minor Ports (HQ1) Department, issued G.O. (2D) No. 19 dated 26 February 2019 to acquire 0.07.70 hectare of scheduled land in Kovilpatti Town, Thoothukudi District. The land is required to form an approach road for an under level bridge replacing railway level crossing number 439 on the Paruvakudi, Kovilpatti, Ettayapuram, Vilathikulam, Vembur Road, State Highway 44.
Land and purpose
G.O. (2D) No. 19 of the Government of Tamil Nadu, Highways and Minor Ports (HQ1) Department, acquires land under sub-section (1) of Section 15 of the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001. The scheduled land measures approximately 0.07.70 hectare and is situated in Kovilpatti Town, Kovilpatti Taluk, Thoothukudi District.
The acquisition is for an approach road serving an under level bridge in place of railway level crossing number 439 at railway kilometre 587/6-7. The road is identified as the Paruvakudi, Kovilpatti, Ettayapuram, Vilathikulam, Vembur Road, State Highway 44.
Who is affected
The acquisition directly concerns owners and users of the scheduled properties in Ward A, Block 9 of Kovilpatti Village. The schedule identifies each property by town survey number or subdivision, total area, area to be acquired, building details, landowner and user details.
The listed properties include houses, shops, hospitals, medical shops, lodges, mansions, a printing press, paths, common paths, vacant land and other buildings. Anyone buying, owning, occupying or dealing with a property in the listed survey numbers should compare the property records with the schedule and acquisition plan.
Key provisions
- The Governor of Tamil Nadu declares that the scheduled lands are acquired for the stated highway and railway bridge approach project.
- The acquisition covers only the area shown against each scheduled survey number or subdivision.
- The schedule records buildings and uses on affected portions, including residential, commercial and common access properties.
- The entire compensation for the acquired lands is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by the Divisional Engineer (NABARD and Rural Roads), Highways Department, Tirunelveli.
- The notification does not state individual compensation amounts or rates.
Where to inspect the plan
The land plan connected with G.O. (2D) No. 19 is kept at the office of the District Collector, Thoothukudi, and the office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District. It may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
How can I check whether my Kovilpatti property is included?
Compare the Ward A, Block 9 town survey number or subdivision in your property records with the notification schedule. The acquisition plan can also be inspected at the offices of the District Collector, Thoothukudi, and the Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti, during office hours.
What is the acquired land being used for?
The land is required to form an approach road for an under level bridge replacing railway level crossing number 439 on State Highway 44.
Does the notification acquire whole properties or only portions?
The schedule gives both the total area and the area to be acquired for each survey number or subdivision. In many entries, only part of the listed property is identified for acquisition.
Does the notification state how much compensation each owner will receive?
No individual compensation amount or rate is stated. It says the entire compensation is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by the Divisional Engineer (NABARD and Rural Roads), Highways Department, Tirunelveli.
