G.O. Ms. No. 97, Acquisition of Lands, 2012
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department, issued G.O. Ms. No. 97 dated July 18, 2012, directing the urgent acquisition of three land parcels in Periyakudal Village, Egmore-Nungambakkam Taluk, Chennai District, for the Chennai Metro Rail Project. The notification covers 137.0 square metres, authorises the Special Tahsildar and staff to exercise acquisition powers, and directs that the provisions of Section 5A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 will not apply.
What the notification does
G.O. Ms. No. 97 of the Government of Tamil Nadu, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department, dated July 18, 2012, declares that specified lands in Periyakudal Village are needed for the Chennai Metro Rail Project. The Governor of Tamil Nadu directs that the lands be acquired under the urgent possession provisions of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
The notification also appoints the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Chennai Unit-II, Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Harini Towers, Conran Smith Road, Gopalapuram, Chennai-86, to perform the functions of the Collector under the Act.
Land covered
G.O. Ms. No. 97 covers three Ryotwari Manai parcels in Block 13 of Periyakudal Village, Egmore-Nungambakkam Taluk, Chennai District:
- T.S. No. 3, new No. 3/3, measuring 27.0 square metres. The registered holder is V.G. Lakshmipathi, and the interested person is Thirumathi Vasanthi Bhoopathi.
- T.S. No. 4, new No. 4/3, measuring 44.0 square metres. The registered holder is the Tamil Nadu State Housing Board. The listed interested persons are Vedanthadesi, Thirumathi Pushparani Jain, Apporva Kumar Jain, Vibul Kumar Jain and Asha Jain.
- T.S. No. 5, new No. 5/3, measuring 66.0 square metres. The registered holder is the Tamil Nadu State Housing Board. The listed interested persons are P.V. Chackariya, Thirumathi Leelammal, Ashok, Pradeep, Dr. P. Karhikeyan, M. Mani and M/s. Caridas India Ltd.
The total notified area is 137.0 square metres, or 1,474.668 square feet. The schedule describes parts of buildings, vacant areas and compound walls within the parcels.
Who may be affected
G.O. Ms. No. 97 directly concerns the registered holders and interested persons named in the schedule. It may also matter to a buyer, owner or professional checking property in Block 13 where the survey number, new survey number, boundaries or physical description matches one of the listed parcels.
Urgency and procedure
G.O. Ms. No. 97 states that immediate possession is necessary. It authorises the Special Tahsildar, staff and workmen to exercise the relevant acquisition powers and directs that, because of the urgency, Section 5A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 does not apply to this acquisition.
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Common questions
Which area is being acquired for the Chennai Metro Rail Project?
The acquisition covers parts of T.S. Nos. 3, 4 and 5, with new numbers 3/3, 4/3 and 5/3, in Block 13 of Periyakudal Village, Egmore-Nungambakkam Taluk, Chennai District.
How much land is covered by G.O. Ms. No. 97?
The three parcels together measure 137.0 square metres, or 1,474.668 square feet.
Does the notification use an urgent acquisition procedure?
Yes. The Governor of Tamil Nadu directs immediate acquisition under Section 17 and states that Section 5A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 will not apply because of the urgency.
Who is authorised to handle the acquisition?
The Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Chennai Unit-II, Chennai Metro Rail Limited, is authorised to perform the functions of the Collector. The Special Tahsildar, staff and workmen are also authorised to exercise the acquisition powers stated in the notification.
