G.O. (Ms.) No. 123, Kazhuveli Wetland Birds Sanctuary, 2021
The Tamil Nadu Environment, Climate Change and Forest (FR.5) Department issued G.O. (Ms.) No. 123, dated 6 December 2021, announcing the Governor's intention to constitute the scheduled Kazhuveli saline lake wetland in Viluppuram district as the Kazhuveli Wetland Birds Sanctuary. The notification identifies the affected villages, resurvey numbers, land extents and boundaries in Marakkanam and Vanur taluks.
What the notification does
The Tamil Nadu Environment, Climate Change and Forest (FR.5) Department issued G.O. (Ms.) No. 123, dated 6 December 2021, because the Kazhuveli saline lake wetland is considered important for its environment, wildlife, flora and geological features. Using the power under section 18(1) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, the Governor announces an intention to constitute the scheduled area as the Kazhuveli Wetland Birds Sanctuary.
The stated purposes are to protect, promote and improve wildlife and its environment.
Land covered
The schedule places the wetland in Viluppuram district and divides it between Marakkanam taluk and Vanur taluk.
The listed villages are:
- Marakkanam taluk: Nadukuppam, Cheyyankuppam, Chettikuppam, Anumanthai, Oorani, Keezhputhupattu, Koonimedu and Thirukkanur.
- Vanur taluk: Kilappakkam, Devanandal, Karattai, Kozhuvari and Kazhuperumbakkam.
The schedule gives individual resurvey numbers and extents for each village. Examples include resurvey numbers 593, 655 and 682 in Nadukuppam, 1/1 and 15/4 in Cheyyankuppam, 1 in Keezhputhupattu, 195 in Kilappakkam, 205 in Karattai and 1 in Kozhuvari.
The printed summary records:
- Marakkanam taluk total: 3027.25.0 hectares.
- Vanur taluk total: 2124.35.0 hectares.
- Overall total: 5151.6.0 hectares.
Boundaries and location
The Kazhuveli Wetland Birds Sanctuary schedule describes boundaries using the East Coast Road and adjoining village limits. The eastern side refers to the Pondicherry to Chennai East Coast Road and the limits of Oorani, Anumanthai, Cheyyankuppam, Chettikuppam and Koonimedu. The western, southern and northern sides are described through the limits of named surrounding villages.
The lake lies along the east coast near the Bay of Bengal, with one part in Marakkanam taluk and another in Vanur taluk.
Who should check the schedule
A buyer, owner or professional dealing with land in any listed village should compare the property's taluk, village and resurvey number with the schedule. The notification does not state any fee, transaction procedure or approval process.
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Common questions
Does the notification cover land in both Marakkanam and Vanur taluks?
Yes. The scheduled wetland includes listed resurvey numbers in eight villages in Marakkanam taluk and five villages in Vanur taluk, all within Viluppuram district.
How can I check whether my property is included?
Compare the property's taluk, village and resurvey number with the detailed schedule. The notification lists resurvey numbers and extents village by village.
What is the name of the proposed sanctuary?
The schedule names it the Kazhuveli Wetland Birds Sanctuary.
Does the notification declare an intention or record a completed constitution?
The notification records the Governor's intention to constitute the scheduled Kazhuveli wetland area as a bird sanctuary under section 18(1) of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972.
