Acquisition of Lands Under Sub-Section (1) of Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purpose Act, 1997
The Government of Tamil Nadu Transport Department, through G.O. Ms. No. 72, Transport (I.1), dated 4 June 2019, and G.O. Ms. No. 73, Transport (I.1), dated 4 June 2019, acquires specified dry lands in Theyyar and Vengunam villages, Vandavasi Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District. The acquisitions cover about 32,031 square metres and 41,271 square metres respectively for the new broad gauge railway line between Tindivanam and Nagari.
What the notifications do
The Government of Tamil Nadu Transport Department issued two land acquisition notifications under sub-section (1) of section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997. The Governor of Tamil Nadu acquires the scheduled lands for an industrial purpose, namely formation of the new broad gauge railway line between Tindivanam and Nagari.
The notifications state that the entire compensation amount is to be paid out of lands controlled or managed by the District Collector, Tiruvannamalai.
Locations and extent
G.O. Ms. No. 72, Transport (I.1), dated 4 June 2019, covers:
- Theyyar Village, village number 130.
- Vandavasi Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District.
- About 32,031 square metres of dry land.
- Forty listed survey entries, with the area acquired from each survey subdivision.
G.O. Ms. No. 73, Transport (I.1), dated 4 June 2019, covers:
- Vengunam Village, village number 109.
- Vandavasi Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District.
- About 41,271 square metres of dry land.
- Scheduled survey subdivisions, their acquisition areas, owners, interested persons and listed improvements.
What the schedules record
The land schedules provide property level information that owners and buyers can compare with revenue records. They include:
- New survey numbers and subdivisions.
- Classification as dry land.
- Area to be acquired in square metres.
- Recorded owners and, where applicable, other interested persons.
- Buildings and improvements, including wells, pump sheds, a hut house and a cattle shed.
- Trees and saplings, including coconut, palm, neem, teak, mango, tamarind, eucalyptus and other listed varieties.
Who should check the notifications
Owners, buyers and professionals dealing with land in Theyyar or Vengunam villages should compare the property survey number and subdivision with the schedules. A matching survey number may mean that all or part of the parcel is included in the railway acquisition.
Plans of the acquired lands are kept at the Collector’s Office, Tiruvannamalai, and the Revenue Divisional Office, Cheyyar, Tiruvannamalai District. The notifications state that the plans may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
What project are these lands being acquired for?
The lands are being acquired for formation of the new broad gauge railway line between Tindivanam and Nagari.
Which villages are affected by the acquisition notifications?
The notifications cover Theyyar Village and Vengunam Village in Vandavasi Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District.
How can I check whether my property is included?
Compare the property’s survey number and subdivision with the schedules. The schedules also identify the acquisition area, recorded owners, interested persons and listed buildings, wells, trees or other improvements.
Where can I inspect the land acquisition plans?
The plans are kept at the Collector’s Office, Tiruvannamalai, and the Revenue Divisional Office, Cheyyar, Tiruvannamalai District. They may be inspected during office hours.
