G.O. Ms. No. 95, Acquisition of Lands, 2011 (225 Ex II 2 v3)
The Transport Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued G.O. Ms. No. 95, Transport (I-1), dated 18th July 2011, declaring 7,991 square metres of dry land in Arcot Town, Vellore District, as needed for a public purpose. The land is required for laying the new broad gauge railway line from Tindivanam to Nagiri, and the listed parcels and boundaries identify the properties affected.
What the notification does
The Transport Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued G.O. Ms. No. 95, Transport (I-1), dated 18th July 2011, under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Governor of Tamil Nadu declares that approximately 7,991 square metres of dry land are needed for laying a new broad gauge railway line from Tindivanam to Nagiri.
The notification also records that compensation is to be paid from public revenues. It states that the Central Government's land acquisition functions for Union purposes in Tamil Nadu had been entrusted to the Government of Tamil Nadu under Article 258 of the Constitution of India.
Land covered
The acquisition schedule covers ryotwari dry land in Ward A, Block No. 2, Arcot Town, Arcot Taluk, Vellore District. The listed parcels are:
- T.S. No. 1/2, measuring 950 square metres.
- T.S. No. 4/1B, measuring 33 square metres.
- T.S. No. 4/2A2, measuring 7,000 square metres.
- T.S. No. 5/1A1, measuring 8 square metres.
- Total area, 7,991 square metres.
The schedule gives boundaries for each parcel by reference to adjoining town survey numbers, the Palar River and Veppur Village in Wallajah Taluk.
Recorded owners
The acquisition schedule records the land as belonging to:
- Damodaran, son of Margabandu Gounder.
- Karunamoorthy, son of Ganesan Gounder.
- Rajan Babu, son of Thanji.
These names are repeated for the listed survey parcels. The schedule describes the total extent as 7,991 square metres, a little more or less.
Who should check the notification
Owners, buyers and professionals dealing with land in Ward A, Block No. 2 of Arcot Town should compare the relevant town survey number and boundaries with their property records. The notification specifically identifies land required for the railway project, so a matching survey subdivision may be affected.
Where the plan can be inspected
The land plan is kept at the office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Ranipet. The notification states that it may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
What project is the land being acquired for?
The land is required for laying a new broad gauge railway line from Tindivanam to Nagiri.
How much land is covered by the acquisition declaration?
The declaration covers approximately 7,991 square metres of ryotwari dry land in Arcot Town, Arcot Taluk, Vellore District.
Which town survey numbers are listed?
The schedule lists T.S. Nos. 1/2, 4/1B, 4/2A2 and 5/1A1 in Ward A, Block No. 2.
Where can I inspect the land acquisition plan?
The plan is kept at the office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Ranipet, and may be inspected during office hours.
