G.O. Ms. No. 116, Acquisition of Lands, 2011
The Tamil Nadu Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department issued G.O. Ms. No. 116, dated 14 July 2011, to acquire specified land in Mylapore Village, Chennai District, for the Chennai Metro Rail Project. The notification directs urgent acquisition, makes Section 5A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 inapplicable, authorises land acquisition staff to exercise statutory powers, and appoints the Special Tahsildar (Land Administration), Chennai Unit I, Chennai Metro Rail Limited, to perform the Collector's functions.
Purpose and legal effect
The Tamil Nadu Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department notification under G.O. Ms. No. 116, dated 14 July 2011, identifies land required for the Chennai Metro Rail Project in Mylapore Village, Mylapore-Triplicane Taluk, Chennai District.
Key provisions are:
- The Governor of Tamil Nadu directs that the scheduled lands be acquired under the urgent possession provisions of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
- Because of the stated urgency, the provisions of Section 5A of that Act do not apply to this acquisition.
- The Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Chennai Unit I, and her staff and workmen are authorised to exercise the powers given under sub-section (2) of Section 4.
- The Special Tahsildar (Land Administration), Chennai Unit I, Chennai Metro Rail Limited, is appointed to perform the Collector's functions under the Act.
Land covered
The schedule covers seven parcels in Block 28 of Mylapore Village. Every listed parcel is classified as Quit Rent:
- R.S. No. 1400/1, new No. 1400/3, registered to Ramani Hotels Limited and Robus Hotels Limited, measuring 83.24 square metres.
- R.S. No. 1412/4, new No. 1412/14, registered to Hotel Shrilekha Inter Continental Private Limited, measuring 66.61 square metres.
- R.S. No. 1412/6, new No. 1412/15, registered to Halima Bi, M/s. Agarshans and M/s. Maansorovar Properties, measuring 806.39 square metres.
- R.S. No. 1412/7, new No. 1412/16, registered to K.B. Nawab, measuring 33.44 square metres.
- R.S. No. 1412/8, new No. 1412/17, registered to The Karur Vysya Bank, measuring 120.96 square metres.
- R.S. No. 1414/3, new No. 1414/6, registered to A.K. Kader Kutty, measuring 18.20 square metres.
- R.S. No. 1414/5, new No. 1414/7, registered to Prema Devi, measuring 8.92 square metres.
The total scheduled area is 1,137.76 square metres, or 12,247 square feet.
Who should check the schedule
Owners, buyers and professionals dealing with the listed old or new survey numbers should compare the property records with the schedule. The notification gives parcel boundaries and describes buildings, walls, trees, gates, security rooms, electrical equipment and other features within the acquisition areas.
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Common questions
Why are these Mylapore lands being acquired?
The Tamil Nadu Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department states that the lands are needed for implementing the Chennai Metro Rail Project.
Does the notification cover all land in Mylapore Village?
No. It covers only the seven scheduled parcels in Block 28 of Mylapore Village, with a total area of 1,137.76 square metres.
Does Section 5A apply to this acquisition?
No. The Governor of Tamil Nadu directed that Section 5A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 would not apply because of the urgency of the case.
Which official performs the Collector's functions for this acquisition?
The Special Tahsildar (Land Administration), Chennai Unit I, Chennai Metro Rail Limited, was appointed to perform the Collector's functions under the Act.
