Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part II, Section 2, No. 17, May 1, 2013
The Government of Tamil Nadu published this Gazette issue containing a Highways and Minor Ports Department land acquisition under G.O. Ms. No. 54, Highways and Minor Ports (HS1), dated April 4, 2013, for a road over bridge at Thirupparankundram in Madurai District. It also contains G.O. Ms. No. 78, Highways and Minor Ports (HS2), dated March 25, 2013, which amends an earlier land acquisition notification relating to land in Kanakkampalayam Village, Udumalpet Taluk, Tiruppur District.
What the acquisition covers
The Highways and Minor Ports Department, through G.O. Ms. No. 54, Highways and Minor Ports (HS1), dated April 4, 2013, acquires approximately 0.12.36 hectares in Thirupparankundram Village, Madurai South Taluk, Madurai District. The land is required to construct a road over bridge in place of existing Level Crossing No. 370 at railway kilometre 500/6-7, between Madurai Junction and Thirupparankundram railway stations.
The acquisition notification was issued under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001. It states that the Governor of Tamil Nadu considered the objections or causes shown by owners and other interested persons.
Land and persons affected
The schedule to G.O. Ms. No. 54 identifies seven acquired portions:
- Survey No. 203/4A, subdivided as 203/4A2, acquired extent 0.00.19 hectares.
- Survey No. 203/4B1, subdivided as 203/4B1A, acquired extent 0.00.25 hectares.
- Survey No. 203/4B2, subdivided as 203/4B2A, acquired extent 0.06.0 hectares.
- Survey No. 203/2, subdivided as 203/2B, acquired extent 0.02.0 hectares.
- Survey No. 205/1, acquired extent 0.02.5 hectares.
- Survey No. 208/1, subdivided as 208/1A, acquired extent 0.01.16 hectares.
- Survey No. 208/2, subdivided as 208/2A, acquired extent 0.00.26 hectares.
The schedule names Thiyagarajar Engineering College Endowment Trust for the first five entries. It identifies the present trustee of Balanantha Swamigal and the present trustee of Kannur Madam for the remaining entries.
Compensation and plan inspection
G.O. Ms. No. 54 states that compensation will be paid from funds controlled or managed by the Chief Engineer (Construction and Maintenance), Highways Department, Chennai. The land plan is kept at the office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai 20, and may be inspected during office hours.
Amendment to an earlier notification
G.O. Ms. No. 78, Highways and Minor Ports (HS2), dated March 25, 2013, amends the notification connected with G.O. Ms. No. 170, dated September 18, 2012, published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette dated November 7, 2012. The supplied schedule adds descriptions of houses, walls, trees and other improvements against multiple survey entries in Kanakkampalayam Village, Udumalpet Taluk, Tiruppur District.
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Common questions
How do I know whether my Thirupparankundram property is affected?
Compare the property survey and subdivision numbers with the seven entries in the schedule. The land plan can also be inspected at the office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai 20, during office hours.
Why was the Thirupparankundram land acquired?
The land was acquired to construct a road over bridge replacing Level Crossing No. 370 between Madurai Junction and Thirupparankundram railway stations.
Who is responsible for paying compensation?
The notification states that compensation is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by the Chief Engineer (Construction and Maintenance), Highways Department, Chennai.
Does the Gazette also change an earlier acquisition notification?
Yes. G.O. Ms. No. 78, Highways and Minor Ports (HS2), dated March 25, 2013, amends the earlier notification connected with G.O. Ms. No. 170, dated September 18, 2012.
