Acquisition of Lands in Perambalur District
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI, Section 1, published a notice titled "Acquisition of Lands in Perambalur District" in No. VI(1)/357/2025, issued by the Commissioner of Land Administration and the District Collector, Perambalur, on 16th May 2025. It says the Government is withdrawing specified lands in Perambalur District from acquisition for the proposed reservoir across the Maruthaiyaru River near Kottarai Village, because actual possession of those lands had not been taken by or on behalf of the Government.
What this gazette notice does
The notice titled "Acquisition of Lands in Perambalur District", published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI, Section 1, No. VI(1)/357/2025, and issued by the Commissioner of Land Administration and the District Collector, Perambalur, on 16th May 2025, withdraws certain lands from acquisition.
The source text says these lands had earlier been notified for acquisition by the Water Resource Department for establishing a reservoir across the Maruthaiyaru River near Kottarai Village in Alathur Taluk, Perambalur District. The Government now states that the listed lands are being withdrawn from acquisition because actual possession had not been taken by or on behalf of the Government.
Why these lands were originally acquired
The source text states that the earlier acquisition was for:
- establishing a reservoir across the Maruthaiyaru River,
- near Kottarai Village,
- in Alathur Taluk, Perambalur District.
It also says the earlier acquisition notification had been published in the Gazette dated 10.04.2023 by the Water Resource Department.
Which lands are affected
The notice covers specified survey fields in Perambalur District, Alathur Taluk. The source text lists lands in:
- Pujangarayanallur Village,
- Nochikulam Village.
For each parcel, the notice gives details such as:
- survey number,
- land classification, including dry and wet,
- total extent,
- extent withdrawn,
- new notation for the withdrawn extent,
- north, east, south and west boundaries.
Examples from the schedule include survey numbers such as 522/2A5, 522/2B2, 471/5C, 471/5D, 471/5E, 471/7F, 471/8, 470/2C, 470/2D, 470/2E, 470/3A, 469/1, 469/9, 460/13A, 460/13B, 460/15A, 460/15B, 460/15C, 459/13A and 459/13B.
Who should pay attention
This notice matters to:
- landowners of the listed survey fields,
- buyers checking title or acquisition status of land in the listed villages,
- lawyers, surveyors and document writers handling land records in Alathur Taluk,
- anyone verifying whether a parcel is still under acquisition proceedings.
Practical takeaway
If your land matches one of the survey numbers and boundaries in the schedule, the source text says that land is being withdrawn from acquisition. The notice does not say that all land connected with the reservoir project is withdrawn, only the lands specifically listed in the schedule.
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 notice cancel land acquisition for all land needed for the reservoir project?
No. The source text says the Government withdraws only the lands specified in the schedule below. It does not say that the entire reservoir acquisition is cancelled.
Why were these lands withdrawn from acquisition?
The source text says the lands are withdrawn because actual possession of them was not taken by or on behalf of the Government.
Which area does this notice cover?
The source text covers specified lands in Perambalur District, Alathur Taluk. It lists lands in Pujangarayanallur Village and Nochikulam Village.
How can I check whether my land is included?
Match your land records with the survey number, classification, extent withdrawn, new notation and boundary details given in the schedule. The source text provides these parcel-wise details for each listed land.
