G.O. Ms. No. 16, Acquisition of Lands for Thoothukkudi Airport Expansion, 2014
The Government of Tamil Nadu Transport Department issued G.O. Ms. No. 16, Transport (I-2), dated 3 February 2014, acquiring 22.11.0 hectares of land in Kumaragiri Village, Thoothukkudi Taluk and District. The land is acquired for expansion of the existing Thoothukkudi Airport and establishment of airport development, with compensation to be paid from funds controlled or managed by the Transport Department.
What the notification does
G.O. Ms. No. 16, Transport (I-2), dated 3 February 2014, records the acquisition of 22.11.0 hectares, a little more or less, for expansion of the existing Thoothukkudi Airport and establishment of airport development. The Government of Tamil Nadu issued the notice under sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997.
The Government had decided that the entire compensation amount awarded for these lands would be paid from funds controlled or managed by the Transport Department.
Land covered
The acquisition applies to dry lands in Kumaragiri Village, Thoothukkudi Taluk, Thoothukkudi District. It covers 19 scheduled entries involving the following survey numbers:
- Survey Nos. 3/2 and 4/2.
- Survey Nos. 5/1 to 5/8.
- Survey Nos. 6/1B, 6/2A2 and 6/2B2.
- Survey Nos. 7/1 and 7/2.
- Survey Nos. 8/2A2, 8/2B1, 8/2B2 and 8/2C.
Individual extents range from 0.12.5 hectares to 6.28.0 hectares. The schedule names the owners or other interested persons for each parcel.
Features recorded on the land
The schedule generally describes the parcels as having no structures, with valueless bushes. It also records particular features on some parcels, including:
- Palmyrah trees on Survey Nos. 5/4 and 5/8.
- Low tension power lines and electrical posts on parts of Survey Nos. 6/1B, 6/2B2, 7/1, 7/2 and 8/2C.
- A four metre private tar road running south to north along the eastern side of several parcels.
Who should check the notification
G.O. Ms. No. 16, Transport (I-2), directly affects people named as owners or interested persons in the schedule, and anyone dealing with the listed survey numbers. A buyer, owner or professional checking land in Kumaragiri Village should compare the property survey number and subdivision with the schedule.
The land plans are kept in the office of the Collector, Thoothukkudi. The notification states that they may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
Does this notification acquire land, or only propose an acquisition?
It acquires the lands listed in the schedule. The stated purpose is expansion of the existing Thoothukkudi Airport and establishment of airport development.
How much land is covered by the acquisition?
The scheduled total is 22.11.0 hectares, described as a little more or less.
Where can I inspect the plans for the acquired land?
The plans are kept in the office of the Collector, Thoothukkudi, and may be inspected during office hours.
Who will fund compensation for the acquired lands?
The notification states that the entire compensation amount awarded will be paid from funds controlled or managed by the Transport Department.
