Acquisition of Lands, G.O.Ms.No.136, G.O.Ms.No.137 and G.O.Ms.No.138, 2018
The Government of Tamil Nadu Transport Department, through G.O.Ms.No.136, Transport (I-1), G.O.Ms.No.137, Transport (I-1), and G.O.Ms.No.138, Transport (I-1), all dated 10 April 2018, acquires specified lands in Vellore District and Dindigul District for railway projects. The acquisitions cover the new broad gauge railway line between Tindivanam and Nagari and the doubling of the broad gauge railway line between Villupuram and Dindigul.
What the notifications do
The Government of Tamil Nadu Transport Department issued three land acquisition notices under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997. The Governor of Tamil Nadu acquires the lands listed in the schedules for railway purposes.
The notified acquisitions are:
- G.O.Ms.No.136, Transport (I-1), dated 10 April 2018, acquires 3.26.00 hectares in Kolatheri Village, Walajah Taluk, Vellore District, for the new broad gauge railway line between Tindivanam and Nagari.
- G.O.Ms.No.137, Transport (I-1), dated 10 April 2018, acquires 0.71.50 hectare in Sithathur Village, Walajah Taluk, Vellore District, for the same new railway line.
- G.O.Ms.No.138, Transport (I-1), dated 10 April 2018, acquires 1.92.70 hectares, stated as 4.76 acres, in Ayyalur Village, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District, for doubling the broad gauge railway line between Villupuram and Dindigul.
Who is affected
G.O.Ms.No.136, G.O.Ms.No.137 and G.O.Ms.No.138 affect owners and other interested persons connected with the survey numbers listed in their schedules. The schedules provide survey or subdivision numbers, total land extent, extent acquired and the names of recorded owners or interested persons.
The schedules also record certain buildings, wells, motor rooms, cattle shelters and trees within acquired land. A buyer or owner dealing with land in Kolatheri, Sithathur or Ayyalur should compare the property survey number and subdivision with the relevant schedule.
Compensation and land plans
G.O.Ms.No.136 and G.O.Ms.No.137 state that the entire compensation amount for the Kolatheri and Sithathur lands is to be paid from lands controlled or managed by the Government. The plans for both acquisitions are kept in the office of the Tahsildar, Walajah Taluk, and may be inspected during office hours.
G.O.Ms.No.138 states that compensation for the Ayyalur acquisition is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited. The Ayyalur land plan is kept in the office of the Sub-Collector, Palani, and may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
Does the notification acquire land immediately or only propose an acquisition?
The notices state that the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby acquires the lands specified in the schedules.
How can I check whether my land in Walajah Taluk is included?
Compare the survey number and subdivision with the schedules for Kolatheri Village or Sithathur Village. The land plans may also be inspected at the office of the Tahsildar, Walajah Taluk, during office hours.
What railway projects are covered?
The Kolatheri and Sithathur lands are acquired for the new broad gauge railway line between Tindivanam and Nagari. The Ayyalur lands are acquired for doubling the broad gauge railway line between Villupuram and Dindigul.
Where can I inspect the plan for acquired land in Ayyalur Village?
The plan is kept in the office of the Sub-Collector, Palani, and may be inspected during office hours.
