Acquisition of Lands (238 Ex II 2 v3)
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Transport Department issued G.O. Ms. No. 158, Transport (I.1), G.O. Ms. No. 159, Transport (I.1), and G.O. Ms. No. 160, Transport (I.1), all dated 21st August 2013, concerning compulsory acquisition of specified lands. The first two orders declare land needed for new broad gauge railway lines between Needamangalam and Mannargudi, and between Tindivanam and Tiruvannamalai, while the available text for the third order identifies additional land parcels for acquisition.
What the notifications govern
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Transport Department published three land acquisition notifications under G.O. Ms. No. 158, Transport (I.1), G.O. Ms. No. 159, Transport (I.1), and G.O. Ms. No. 160, Transport (I.1), each dated 21st August 2013. They identify land parcels, owners or interested persons, boundaries and acquisition extents.
The notifications state that compensation is to be paid from public revenues. They arise from functions entrusted to the Government of Tamil Nadu for acquisition of land for Union purposes under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Railway projects and locations
- G.O. Ms. No. 158 declares approximately 1.59.53 hectares in Ramapuram Village, Mannargudi Taluk, Tiruvarur District, as required for formation of the new broad gauge railway line between Needamangalam and Mannargudi.
- G.O. Ms. No. 159 declares approximately 2.16.0 hectares in 122, Kil Nathur Village, Tiruvannamalai Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, as required for formation of the new broad gauge railway line between Tindivanam and Tiruvannamalai.
- The available portion of G.O. Ms. No. 160 lists ryotwari dry land in Ward D, Block 5, including parts of Town Survey Nos. 135/2B, 136 and 137/2. The supplied text does not contain the complete declaration or project description for this order.
Key provisions
- The schedules identify affected survey or town survey numbers, land classification, owners or interested persons, surrounding boundaries and the approximate extent proposed for acquisition.
- G.O. Ms. No. 158 appoints the Revenue Divisional Officer, Mannargudi to perform the functions of a Collector and take action for acquisition.
- G.O. Ms. No. 159 appoints the Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruvannamalai to perform the functions of a Collector and take action for acquisition.
- Both railway notifications direct that possession may be taken immediately after publication of the notice mentioned in Section 9(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
- Plans for the railway acquisition lands are kept in the respective Revenue Divisional Officer offices at Mannargudi and Tiruvannamalai and may be inspected during office hours.
Who should check the schedules
Owners, buyers, lenders and professionals dealing with the listed survey numbers should compare the property records with the schedules. The schedules include wet land, dry land, waste areas, gravel roads and land containing structures or facilities such as a thatched hut, bore well, hand pump, water tank and latrine.
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Common questions
Does G.O. Ms. No. 158 affect land in Ramapuram Village?
Yes, if the land falls within one of the scheduled survey numbers in Ramapuram Village, Mannargudi Taluk. The notification declares approximately 1.59.53 hectares needed for the new broad gauge railway line between Needamangalam and Mannargudi.
Can I inspect the railway acquisition plans?
Yes. The Ramapuram plan is kept with the Revenue Divisional Officer, Mannargudi, and the Kil Nathur plan is kept with the Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruvannamalai. The notifications say they may be inspected during office hours.
Can possession of the listed railway lands be taken immediately?
The Governor of Tamil Nadu directs that possession under G.O. Ms. Nos. 158 and 159 may be taken immediately after publication of the notice mentioned in Section 9(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Who is responsible for handling these railway acquisitions locally?
The Revenue Divisional Officer, Mannargudi handles the Ramapuram acquisition, and the Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruvannamalai handles the Kil Nathur acquisition. Each is appointed to perform the functions of a Collector for the relevant acquisition.
