Acquisition of Lands, G.O. Ms. Nos. 176 and 177, Industries (NLC), 24th July 2015
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Industries (NLC) Department, issued G.O. Ms. No. 176 dated 24th July 2015 and G.O. Ms. No. 177 dated 24th July 2015 to acquire specified lands in Cuddalore District for mine expansion schemes of Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited. The acquisitions cover land in Vanathirayapuram Village, Kurinjipadi Taluk, and Valayamadevi Melpathi Village, Chidambaram Taluk, with compensation to be paid from funds controlled or managed by Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited.
What the notifications do
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Industries (NLC) Department, issued G.O. Ms. No. 176 dated 24th July 2015 under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997. It acquires scheduled land in Block No. 38 of No. 49, Vanathirayapuram Village, Kurinjipadi Taluk, Cuddalore District, for the Second Mines Expansion Scheme of Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited.
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Industries (NLC) Department, also issued G.O. Ms. No. 177 dated 24th July 2015. It acquires scheduled land in Block No. 19 of No. 2, Valayamadevi Melpathi Village, Chidambaram Taluk, Cuddalore District, for the Mines Expansion Scheme of Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited.
Land covered
The schedule to G.O. Ms. No. 176 identifies:
- 4.34.10 hectares of R. Dry land and 2040 square metres of R. Manai land.
- Survey fields and subdivisions under R.S. No. 61 in Vanathirayapuram Village.
- Houses, wells, sheds, electricity posts and lines, trees, plants and other items situated on individual parcels.
- Named landowners and other interested persons for each listed parcel.
The schedule to G.O. Ms. No. 177 identifies:
- 3.20.5 hectares in Valayamadevi Melpathi Village.
- Specified parcels in R.S. Nos. 23 and 24, with their classifications, extents and patta numbers.
- Listed trees, wells, a motor shed, electricity posts and lines, and other features on particular parcels.
- Named owners and interested persons, including Canara Bank, Puduchathiram, a temple trustee and a cooperative agricultural primary bank.
Who is affected
G.O. Ms. No. 176 dated 24th July 2015 directly concerns people named against the scheduled parcels in Vanathirayapuram Village. G.O. Ms. No. 177 dated 24th July 2015 directly concerns the owners, guardians, banks, institutions and other interested persons listed for the scheduled parcels in Valayamadevi Melpathi Village.
The Government of Tamil Nadu states that the entire compensation for both acquisitions is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited.
Where to inspect the plans
The land plans for both acquisitions are kept at the office of the Special Deputy Collector, Land Acquisition, Neyveli-2. The notifications state that the plans may be inspected at any time during office hours.
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Common questions
Does this acquisition apply to all land in these villages?
No. It applies only to the survey parcels and extents listed in the schedules for Block No. 38 in Vanathirayapuram Village and Block No. 19 in Valayamadevi Melpathi Village.
Who will fund the compensation for the acquired land?
The notifications state that the entire compensation is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited.
Are houses, wells, trees and electricity facilities recorded in the acquisition schedules?
Yes. The schedules record structures and features on particular parcels, including houses, sheds, wells, trees, plants, electricity posts and electricity lines.
Where can I inspect the plans of the acquired lands?
The plans are kept at the office of the Special Deputy Collector, Land Acquisition, Neyveli-2, and may be inspected during office hours.
