Acquisition of Lands (207 Ex II 2 v2)
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department issued Government Order (Ms.) Numbers 110, 111, 112 and 113, all dated 7th July 2011, to acquire specified land in Nungambakkam, Kodambakkam, Triplicane and Koyambedu for the Chennai Metro Rail Project. The orders direct immediate possession, appoint Special Tahsildars to perform the functions of the Collector, authorise their staff to exercise acquisition powers, and state that Section 5A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 will not apply because of urgency.
What the government orders do
Government Order (Ms.) Numbers 110, 111, 112 and 113 of the Government of Tamil Nadu, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department, each dated 7th July 2011, give notice that scheduled Chennai properties are required for the Chennai Metro Rail Project.
The orders:
- Direct acquisition and immediate possession under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
- Authorise the relevant Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Chennai Metro Rail Limited, and supporting staff and workmen to exercise acquisition powers.
- Appoint the relevant Special Tahsildar to perform the functions of the Collector.
- State that Section 5A will not apply because of the urgency of the cases.
Scheduled land and registered holders
The four Government Orders cover only the survey numbers and property portions listed in their schedules:
- Government Order (Ms.) Number 110 covers three parcels in Block 2, Nungambakkam Village, Egmore-Nungambakkam Taluk. The registered holders are M/s. Higginbothams, M/s. Addison and Company, and M.K. Radha. The stated total is 7,394 square feet.
- Government Order (Ms.) Number 111 covers part of Town Survey Number 2/1, new number 2/21, in Block 71, Kodambakkam Village, Mambalam-Guindy Taluk. The registered holder is the Tamil Nadu Housing Board. The stated area is 308 square metres, or 3,315.312 square feet.
- Government Order (Ms.) Number 112 covers four parcels in Block 8, Triplicane Village, Mylapore-Triplicane Taluk. The registered holders listed are the Life Insurance Corporation of India and The Imperial Bank Madras. The stated total is 20,766 square feet.
- Government Order (Ms.) Number 113 covers five parcels in Blocks 7 and 19, Koyambedu Village, Egmore-Nungambakkam Taluk. The registered holders include the Tamil Nadu Housing Board, G.R. Thanga Maligai Jewellers (P) Limited, S. Siddharth Shankar and T. Kanaga Sabapathy. The stated total is 1,735 square metres.
Who should check the schedules
Owners, buyers, tenants and property professionals dealing with land in the four named villages should compare the relevant old and new survey numbers, block numbers, boundaries and registered holder names with their records. The schedules also describe buildings, walls, gates, sheds, borewells, trees and other features located on the affected portions.
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
Does this acquisition cover every property in these four villages?
No. Government Order (Ms.) Numbers 110 to 113 cover only the land portions identified by block, survey number, boundaries and area in their schedules.
Why is the Tamil Nadu Government acquiring these properties?
The Government of Tamil Nadu states that the scheduled lands are needed for the implementation of the Chennai Metro Rail Project.
Can an affected owner use the procedure under Section 5A?
The orders state that Section 5A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 will not apply because of the urgency of each case.
Which official is responsible for the acquisition process?
The relevant Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Unit I or Unit II, is appointed to perform the functions of the Collector. The Special Tahsildar and supporting staff and workmen are also authorised to exercise the stated acquisition powers.
