Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part II, Section 2, No. 21, 29 May 2013
The Government of Tamil Nadu, through the Environment and Forest Department, issued G.O. Ms. No. 7, Environment and Forests (FR.14), dated 1 February 2013, proposing to constitute 44.26.5 hectares in Athiyur Village, Yercaud Taluk, Salem District, as reserved forest and appointing officials for settlement proceedings and appeals. Through G.O. Ms. No. 59, Environment and Forests (FR.5), dated 26 April 2013, the Government also declared specified areas in Thanjavur, Tiruvarur and Nagapattinam districts as Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary Block A and Block B, with effect from 26 April 2013.
Athiyur reserved forest proposal
G.O. Ms. No. 7, Environment and Forests (FR.14), dated 1 February 2013, proposes to constitute 44.26.5 hectares in Athiyur Village, Yercaud Taluk, Salem District, as reserved forest under the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882.
The specified land comprises:
- Survey field 7, measuring 8.93.5 hectares.
- Survey field 9, measuring 4.51.0 hectares.
- Survey field 10, measuring 11.36.5 hectares.
- Survey field 11, measuring 5.71.5 hectares.
- Survey field 12, measuring 0.67.0 hectares.
- Survey field 13, measuring 1.58.0 hectares.
- Survey field 14/2, measuring 11.49.0 hectares.
The notification describes the block boundaries using adjoining survey fields in Athiyur, Semmaduvu and Manjakuttai villages.
Officials appointed for Athiyur proceedings
G.O. Ms. No. 7, Environment and Forests (FR.14), dated 1 February 2013, appoints the Special Tahsildar (Forest Settlement), Attur, as the Forest Settlement Officer for the specified Athiyur area.
The same government order also:
- Appoints the District Forest Officer, Salem Division, to attend the enquiry on behalf of the Government.
- Appoints the Additional Personal Assistant to the Collector, Salem District, to hear appeals from specified orders under the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882.
Owners, occupiers or claimants connected with the listed Athiyur survey fields may be affected by the settlement enquiry and appeal process.
Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary
G.O. Ms. No. 59, Environment and Forests (FR.5), dated 26 April 2013, declares the scheduled areas as Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary Block A and Block B for protecting, propagating and developing the flora, fauna and environment. The declaration took effect on 26 April 2013.
- Block A covers 11,885.91 hectares in Pattukottai and Thiruthuraipoondi taluks of Thanjavur and Tiruvarur districts.
- Block A includes listed reserved forests at Muthupet, Thuraikadu, Vadakadu, Maravakadu, Thamarankottai and Palanjur.
- Block B covers 521.36 hectares in Vedaranyam Taluk, Nagapattinam District.
- Block B includes Kodiakadu Extension Bits IV and V and Kodiakadu Reserved Forest.
Property buyers and professionals dealing with land near these areas should compare the land survey details with the schedules and boundary descriptions in the notification.
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Common questions
Does the Athiyur notification immediately declare the land as reserved forest?
No. G.O. Ms. No. 7, Environment and Forests (FR.14), dated 1 February 2013, states that the Government proposes to constitute the scheduled Athiyur land as reserved forest.
Which Athiyur survey fields are covered?
The notification lists survey fields 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14/2 in Athiyur Village, Yercaud Taluk, Salem District, with a total extent of 44.26.5 hectares.
When did the Point Calimere sanctuary declaration take effect?
The declaration under G.O. Ms. No. 59, Environment and Forests (FR.5), dated 26 April 2013, took effect on 26 April 2013.
How can I check whether my property falls within a notified area?
Compare the property's district, taluk, village and survey field details with the schedules and boundary descriptions. The Athiyur proposal and the Point Calimere declaration identify their areas through survey fields, reserved forest names and boundary lines.
