Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 241
The Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai, issued Notifications No. VI(1)/354(b-1)/2025, VI(1)/354(b-2)/2025, VI(1)/354(b-3)/2025 and VI(1)/354(b-4)/2025 in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 241 dated May 28, 2025. The notifications acquire specified lands in Ammeri and Vadakkuvellur villages, Vridhachalam Taluk, Cuddalore District, for NLC and NLCIL mine advancement and expansion projects, with compensation payable from funds controlled or managed by NLC.
What the notifications do
The Commissioner of Land Administration issued four acquisition notices under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997. Notification No. VI(1)/354(b-2)/2025 also refers to the Tamil Nadu Land Acquisition Laws (Revival of Operation, Amendment and Validation) Act, 2019.
The Governor of Tamil Nadu acquires the lands listed in the schedules for industrial purposes connected with NLC and NLCIL mining projects. These are acquisition notices, not proposals to consider acquisition.
Lands and projects covered
The notifications cover the following areas:
- Notification No. VI(1)/354(b-1)/2025 acquires about 1.3650 hectares in Ammeri Village, Unit No. 01, Block No. 48, for the NLC and NLCIL Westward Advancement of Mine 1, G.O. 48 Phase 4 AMR.
- Notification No. VI(1)/354(b-2)/2025 acquires about 2.0350 hectares in Ammeri Village, Unit No. 01, Block No. 49, for the same westward advancement project.
- Notification No. VI(1)/354(b-3)/2025 acquires about 2.3150 hectares in Vadakkuvellur Village, Unit No. 04, Block No. 74, for the NLC and NLCIL Expansion of Mines, G.O. 66 Phase 5 VKV.
- Notification No. VI(1)/354(b-4)/2025 acquires about 1.4700 hectares in Vadakkuvellur Village, Unit No. 07, Block No. 92, for the NLC and NLCIL Expansion of Mines, G.O. 66 Phase 4 VKV.
The schedules identify affected survey subdivisions, land extent, wet or dry classification, structures, trees and named owners or interested persons. The supplied text includes detailed entries for the first three notices, while the fourth schedule begins but its individual parcel entries are not included.
Who should check the schedules
Owners, interested persons and prospective buyers dealing with land in the listed blocks of Ammeri or Vadakkuvellur should compare the survey number and subdivision against the schedules. Some entries name multiple interested persons, minors, a chit fund company and a temple.
Plans and compensation
The land plans are available for inspection during office hours at the offices of the Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), Cuddalore, and the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Cuddalore. Compensation is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by NLC.
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Common questions
Does the Gazette merely propose acquisition, or has the land been acquired?
The notices state that the Governor of Tamil Nadu acquires the lands specified in their schedules for the listed industrial purposes.
How can I check whether my land in Ammeri or Vadakkuvellur is affected?
Compare the village, unit, block, survey number and subdivision with the relevant schedule. The land plans may also be inspected during office hours at the offices of the Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), Cuddalore, and the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Cuddalore.
Who will provide compensation for the acquired land?
The notifications state that compensation will be paid from funds controlled or managed by NLC.
Do the schedules record buildings or trees on the acquired land?
Yes. The schedules include columns for structures and trees, and some entries identify items such as palm trees, palm plants, a brick wall and a hut.
