Land acquisition for diversion of track between Thakkolam and Arakkonam by the Southern Railway
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Transport Department, in G.O. Ms. No. 96, Transport (I.1), dated 24th July 2009, published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 189 dated 27th July 2009, declares that land in Melpakkam Village, Arakkonam Taluk, Vellore District is needed for a public purpose. The purpose stated is diversion of track between Thakkolam and Arakkonam by the Southern Railway, and the Gazette says the total extent is 77,315 square metres.
What this gazette notification does
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 189 dated 27th July 2009 publishes a Transport Department notification under G.O. Ms. No. 96, Transport (I.1), dated 24th July 2009. It declares that specified lands in Melpakkam Village, Arakkonam Taluk, Vellore District are needed for a public purpose, namely diversion of track between Thakkolam and Arakkonam by the Southern Railway.
The notification also states that compensation has already been decided to be paid from the public revenue.
Who it affects
This notification mainly affects:
- landowners and persons named against the listed survey numbers in Melpakkam Village
- buyers or sellers checking whether a particular survey number is included in the acquisition
- professionals doing title, due diligence or land records checks in Arakkonam Taluk, Vellore District
If a property falls within one of the survey numbers listed in the schedule, the Gazette treats it as land required for the railway project.
Key points in the notification
- Issuing department, Transport Department.
- Government order cited, G.O. Ms. No. 96, Transport (I.1), dated 24th July 2009.
- Gazette publication, Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 189, Chennai, Monday, 27th July 2009.
- Location covered, Melpakkam Village, Arakkonam Taluk, Vellore District.
- Purpose, diversion of track between Thakkolam and Arakkonam by the Southern Railway.
- Total extent stated, 77,315 square metre.
- The schedule lists individual survey numbers, land type such as dry or wet, names of persons shown as belonging to the land, boundaries and extent.
- A plan of the lands is kept in the Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Ranipet, Vellore District, and may be inspected during office hours.
What a buyer or owner should check
A buyer or owner should compare the property documents with the survey numbers in the schedule. The schedule includes many parcels in survey numbers such as 62, 63, 64, 83, 84, 86, 92, 98, 103 and 104, with sub-divisions and named holders.
If your land matches one of those entries, this Gazette is relevant to your property. The safest immediate check from the text is whether your survey number, subdivision, village and boundaries match the schedule, and whether the land plan held by the Revenue Divisional Officer, Ranipet, shows your parcel.
This summary is generated from the source document to help you find what is relevant. The PDF above is authoritative. For advice on your own property, use LandLens One or speak to a qualified professional.
Common questions
What project is this land acquisition for?
The notification says the land is needed for a public purpose, namely diversion of track between Thakkolam and Arakkonam by the Southern Railway.
Which area does the notification cover?
The schedule is for Melpakkam Village in Arakkonam Taluk, Vellore District.
How can I verify whether my land is included?
You can check whether your survey number and subdivision appear in the schedule. The notification also says a plan of the lands is kept in the Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Ranipet, Vellore District, and may be inspected during office hours.
Does the Gazette mention compensation?
Yes. The notification states that it had already been decided that the compensation should be paid from the public revenue.
