G.O. Ms. No. 20, Transport (I.1), 24th January 2013
The Government of Tamil Nadu published G.O. Ms. No. 20, Transport (I.1), dated 24th January 2013 in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary, declaring that 2.91.0 hectares of land in Chettipalayam Village, Coimbatore South Taluk, Coimbatore District are needed for a public purpose, namely construction of gauge conversion by Southern Railways. The notification appoints the Revenue Divisional Officer, Coimbatore to carry out the acquisition functions and allows possession of the land to be taken after 15 days from publication of the notice mentioned in Section 9(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
What this gazette notification does
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary published G.O. Ms. No. 20, Transport (I.1), dated 24th January 2013, issued by the Transport Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu. It is a land acquisition declaration for a railway public project.
The notification says the land is required for the construction of gauge conversion by Southern Railways. It also states that compensation will be paid from public revenue.
Where the land is
The acquisition covers land in:
- Coimbatore District
- Coimbatore South Taluk
- Chettipalayam Village
The total extent declared is:
- 2.91.0 hectares
- 29086 square metres
Who may be affected
This notification mainly affects:
- landowners named in the schedule
- anyone claiming rights in the listed survey fields
- buyers, lenders or professionals checking title in the affected survey numbers
The schedule lists many ryotwari dry lands by survey field number, extent, boundaries and owner names. Some entries also mention structures or trees standing on the land, including:
- a cattle shed with asbestos sheet roofing
- coconut trees
- palm trees
- Karuvelan and Vellai Velan trees
Key legal effect
The Government of Tamil Nadu declares that the scheduled land is needed for a public purpose. The notification also appoints the Revenue Divisional Officer, Coimbatore to perform the functions of the Collector for the acquisition.
It further directs action for acquisition under the urgency provisions mentioned in the text, and says possession of the land may be taken on the expiry of 15 days from the date of publication of the notice referred to in Section 9(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Practical points for buyers and owners
- If your land falls within the listed survey field numbers in Chettipalayam Village, this notification is directly relevant.
- The schedule should be checked carefully because it identifies each parcel by survey number, owner name, boundaries and extent.
- A plan of the land is kept in the office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Coimbatore.
- The plan may be inspected during office hours.
Notable examples from the schedule
The schedule includes several survey fields such as S.F. Nos. 452/3 to 9, 381A/3, 381A/4, 845/4, 873A/5, 874A/6, 878B/3 to 10, 922/5 and 923/4, among others. All are described as ryotwari dry land, with individual extents and boundary details.
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Common questions
What project is this land being acquired for?
The notification says the land is needed for a public purpose, namely construction of gauge conversion by Southern Railways.
Which area does G.O. Ms. No. 20, Transport (I.1), dated 24th January 2013 cover?
It covers land in Chettipalayam Village, Coimbatore South Taluk, Coimbatore District.
How much land is covered by the acquisition declaration?
The total extent stated in the schedule is 2.91.0 hectares, which is also given as 29086 square metres.
Where can I check the land plan for the acquired properties?
The notification says a plan of the land is kept in the office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Coimbatore, and it may be inspected during office hours.
