Acquisition of Lands for Kannan Kottai Thervoy Kandigai Reservoir Scheme
The Government of Tamil Nadu Public Works Department, through Government Order (Ms.) No. 158, Public Works (K1) Department, dated 18 July 2013, and Government Order (Ms.) No. 159, Public Works (K1) Department, dated 18 July 2013, declares specified lands in Kannankottai Village, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Tiruvallur District, as needed for the Kannan Kottai Thervoy Kandigai Reservoir Scheme. The declarations cover 7.27.5 hectares of dry and manavari land under the first schedule and 9.07.5 hectares of dry land under the second schedule.
What the notifications do
The Government of Tamil Nadu Public Works Department issued two declarations under Section 6 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. Both declarations state that the scheduled lands are required for the public purpose of land acquisition works for the Kannan Kottai Thervoy Kandigai Reservoir Scheme.
The Government also states that the entire compensation payable for the lands will be paid from public revenues.
Lands covered
Government Order (Ms.) No. 158, Public Works (K1) Department, dated 18 July 2013, covers Unit III, Block I in Kannankottai Village, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Tiruvallur District.
Key details are:
- Total extent is 7.27.5 hectares.
- This consists of 2.80.5 hectares of dry land and 4.47.0 hectares of manavari land.
- The schedule includes Survey Nos. 148, several subdivisions of Survey No. 149, and several subdivisions of Survey No. 150.
- Each entry records the land classification, survey number, stated owner or interested party, boundaries and extent.
- Some entries identify Canara Bank as an interested party.
Government Order (Ms.) No. 159, Public Works (K1) Department, dated 18 July 2013, covers the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition) Unit 2, Block V in the same village, taluk and district.
Key details are:
- Total extent is 9.07.5 hectares, stated as 22.42 acres.
- The land is classified as dry land.
- The schedule identifies individual survey numbers and subdivisions, including parcels in Survey Nos. 181, 182 and 184 in the supplied text.
- Each listed parcel includes its stated owner or interested party, boundaries and extent.
Who should check the schedules
The declarations directly concern people and institutions named against the scheduled survey parcels. Property buyers, owners, lenders and professionals dealing with land in Kannankottai Village should compare the relevant survey number and subdivision with the schedules rather than relying only on an owner’s name.
Where the plans can be inspected
The plan for the lands under Government Order (Ms.) No. 158 is kept at the office of the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Unit III, Kannankottai Thervoykandigai Reservoir Scheme, Tiruvallur District.
The plan for the lands under Government Order (Ms.) No. 159 is kept at the office of the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Unit II, Kannankottai Thervoykandigai Reservoir Scheme, Tiruvallur District. Both plans may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
Does this notification affect all land in Kannankottai Village?
No. The declarations apply to the specific survey numbers and subdivisions listed in the two schedules.
Why are these lands being acquired?
The Government declares that the lands are needed for land acquisition works connected with the Kannan Kottai Thervoy Kandigai Reservoir Scheme.
Who will pay the compensation for the acquired lands?
The notifications state that the entire compensation amount will be paid from public revenues.
Can I inspect a plan showing the affected land?
Yes. The plans are kept at the relevant Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition) offices for Units III and II of the Kannankottai Thervoykandigai Reservoir Scheme in Tiruvallur District and may be inspected during office hours.
