Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary, No. 25, Part II, Section 2
The Government of Tamil Nadu, through Industries (NLC), issued G.O. Ms. No. 9, G.O. Ms. No. 11, G.O. Ms. No. 12 and G.O. Ms. No. 13, all dated 29 January 2015, acquiring specified lands in Cuddalore District for mine expansion by Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited. The notifications cover land in Kathazhai and U. Athanur villages, and state that compensation will be paid from funds controlled or managed by Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited.
What the notifications do
The Industries (NLC) notifications acquire the lands listed in their schedules under sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997. The stated industrial purpose is the Mine Expansion Scheme or Second Mine Expansion Scheme of Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited.
The acquisition is not merely a proposal. Each notification states that the Governor of Tamil Nadu acquires the scheduled land.
Land covered by each notification
The four notifications cover the following locations and extents:
- G.O. Ms. No. 9, Industries (NLC), dated 29 January 2015, covers 4.05.0 hectares in Cuddalore District, Chidambaram Taluk, Kathazhai Village, Block No. 35, for the Mine Expansion Scheme.
- G.O. Ms. No. 11, Industries (NLC), dated 29 January 2015, covers 2.51.5 hectares in Cuddalore District, Virudhachalam Taluk, U. Athanur Village, Block No. 29, for the Second Mine Expansion Scheme.
- G.O. Ms. No. 12, Industries (NLC), dated 29 January 2015, covers 3.24.5 hectares in Cuddalore District, Chidambaram Taluk, Kathazhai Village, Block No. 32, for the Mine Expansion Scheme.
- G.O. Ms. No. 13, Industries (NLC), dated 29 January 2015, covers 3.06.5 hectares in Cuddalore District, Chidambaram Taluk, Kathazhai Village, Block No. 42. Its introductory text refers to the Second Mine Expansion Scheme, while its acquisition notice states Mine Expansion Scheme.
Who should check the schedules
Owners, persons interested in land, and prospective buyers in the listed villages should compare their revenue survey number, patta number, village and block against the schedules. The schedules identify individual parcels, their wet or dry classification, acquired extent, named owners or interested persons, and some trees, wells, sheds, electricity service or other features on the land.
Compensation and plan inspection
The Government of Tamil Nadu states that the entire compensation amount for the acquired lands is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited. Plans of the acquired lands are kept at the office of the Special Deputy Collector (Land Acquisition), Neyveli-2, and may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
Does the gazette only announce a proposed acquisition?
No. Each notification states that the Governor of Tamil Nadu acquires the lands specified in its schedule.
Which villages are affected by these notifications?
The scheduled lands are in Kathazhai Village in Chidambaram Taluk and U. Athanur Village in Virudhachalam Taluk, both in Cuddalore District.
Who will provide the compensation money?
The notifications state that the entire compensation amount will be paid from funds controlled or managed by Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited.
Where can I inspect the land plans?
The plans are available at the office of the Special Deputy Collector (Land Acquisition), Neyveli-2, for inspection during office hours.
