G.O. Ms. No. 93, Acquisition of Lands for Thoothukudi Airport Expansion, 2015
The Government of Tamil Nadu, through the Transport Department, issued G.O. Ms. No. 93, Transport (I.2), dated 27 July 2015, acquiring 19.40.5 hectares of land in Kumaragiri Village, Thoothukudi Taluk and District, for expansion and development of the existing Thoothukudi Airport. The acquisition covers land in Block No. 6 and identifies the survey numbers, extents, owners or interested persons, trees and structures included.
What the notification does
G.O. Ms. No. 93, Transport (I.2), dated 27 July 2015, was issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu through the Transport Department. It acquires approximately 19.40.5 hectares for expansion of the existing Thoothukudi Airport and for airport development by the Transport Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
The notice was issued under sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purpose Act 1997. The Government records that compensation for the acquired land is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by the Transport Department.
Land covered
The acquisition schedule covers dry land in Block No. 6 of Kumaragiri Village, Thoothukudi Taluk, Thoothukudi District. It contains 24 entries involving these survey numbers:
- 33, 34/1A1A, 34/1A 2A, 34/2B, 34/3A2, 34/3B and 34/5B.
- 35/1, 35/2 and 35/3.
- 36/1A1, 36/1A2, 36/1B and 36/2.
- 37/1B1A, 37/1B1B, 37/1B2B, 37/2, 37/3A, 37/3B and 37/4B.
- 38/1B2, 38/2 and 38/3B2.
The schedule gives a separate acquisition extent for each entry and names the owners or other persons recorded as interested.
Trees and structures
G.O. Ms. No. 93 records trees, bushes, compound walls and other improvements on individual parcels. Depending on the survey number, these include palmyrah, neem, coconut, teakwood, banyan, tamarind and other trees.
Some parcels contain concrete buildings, sheds, tiled structures, toilet rooms, a well, motor room, water tank, borewell pumps, electric posts and compound walls. Several buildings are recorded as not being in use. Survey No. 38/2 also records low tension electric wiring and two samadhus.
Who should check the schedule
Owners, interested persons and anyone examining property in Block No. 6 of Kumaragiri Village should compare the property survey number with the acquisition schedule. The land plan is kept at the office of the Collector, Thoothukudi, where it may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
Does this notification acquire land or only propose an acquisition?
It states that the Governor of Tamil Nadu acquires the lands listed in the schedule for expansion and development of the existing Thoothukudi Airport.
How can I check whether my Kumaragiri Village property is included?
Check whether the property is in Block No. 6 and whether its survey number appears in the schedule. The land plan can also be inspected at the office of the Collector, Thoothukudi, during office hours.
Does the notification give the compensation amount?
No compensation amount or rate is stated. It says the entire compensation is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by the Transport Department.
Are buildings and trees included in the acquisition schedule?
Yes. The schedule records trees, compound walls, buildings, sheds, a well, pumps, electrical installations and other structures on particular survey numbers.
