Declaration (Roc. No. I1/599/2022), No. VI(1)/324/2023
The Government of Tamil Nadu, under Notifications by Heads of Departments, published Declaration Roc. No. I1/599/2022, Notification Number VI(1)/324/2023, on April 26, 2023. It declares that 03.21.94 hectares of dry land in Avudayanoor village, Tenkasi Taluk, Tenkasi District, is under acquisition for a water diversion and canal project, and states that no families are displaced.
What the declaration does
The Government of Tamil Nadu declaration under Notifications by Heads of Departments identifies dry land in Avudayanoor village that is under acquisition. It was published as Declaration Roc. No. I1/599/2022, Notification Number VI(1)/324/2023, in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette dated April 26, 2023.
The acquisition is for a public project to divert surplus water from Ramanadhi Reservoir to the Jambunadhi system of tanks. The project also includes excavating a new canal from Padmanabaperi Tank to Pungankulam and lower tanks in Tenkasi and Alangulam Taluks of Tenkasi District.
Land covered
The Government of Tamil Nadu declaration records that a total extent of 05.96.84 hectares of dry land was considered required for the public purpose. It then declares that 03.21.94 hectares of dry land, detailed in the schedule, is under acquisition.
The schedule:
- Covers land in Avudayanoor village, Tenkasi Taluk, Tenkasi District.
- Identifies each affected parcel by survey number and land classification.
- Gives the acquisition area for each listed parcel in hectares.
- Names persons shown as interested in the land.
- Records the north, east, south and west boundaries.
- Notes trees and structures found on particular parcels.
The listed features include tamarind, palm, coconut, neem, sappotta and teak trees. Certain entries also record a cemetery, low tension lines, a low tension pole and a road.
Who may be affected
Declaration Roc. No. I1/599/2022 directly concerns owners and other interested persons connected with the scheduled survey numbers. A buyer, owner or professional checking property in Avudayanoor village should compare the property survey number and boundaries with the Gazette schedule, rather than relying only on a village name or total area.
Assessment and displacement
The Government of Tamil Nadu declaration states that a Social Impact Assessment study was carried out by WAPCOS and that a report was submitted. It also refers to a preliminary investigation by a team constituted by the Collector. The declaration expressly states that no families are displaced due to the land acquisition.
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Common questions
Does this notification affect every property in Avudayanoor village?
No. Declaration Roc. No. I1/599/2022 applies to the dry land parcels identified by survey number, area and boundaries in its schedule.
Why is the land being acquired?
The land is being acquired to divert surplus water from Ramanadhi Reservoir to the Jambunadhi system of tanks and to excavate a new canal from Padmanabaperi Tank to Pungankulam and lower tanks.
Will families be displaced by the acquisition?
The Government of Tamil Nadu declaration states that no families are displaced due to the land acquisition.
Was a Social Impact Assessment carried out?
Yes. The declaration states that WAPCOS carried out the Social Impact Assessment study and submitted a report.
