Land Acquisition Declarations for Tirunelveli Flood Carrier Channel
The Public Works Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, issued Government Order (Ms.) Nos. 21, 22 and 23 on 31 January 2012, declaring specified lands in Vellankuli, Munnirpallam and Sengulam villages of Tirunelveli District as required for acquisition. The lands are needed to form a flood carrier channel interlinking the Tamirabarani, Karumeniaru and Nambiyaru rivers, with compensation paid from public revenue.
What the declarations do
Government Order (Ms.) Nos. 21, 22 and 23, issued by the Public Works Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, on 31 January 2012, are declarations under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. They identify dry lands required for a flood carrier channel interlinking the Tamirabarani, Karumeniaru and Nambiyaru rivers for the benefit of dry areas in Tirunelveli District.
The Government of Tamil Nadu states that the entire compensation amount for the identified lands will be paid from public revenue.
Lands covered
The three declarations cover the following villages and survey numbers:
- Vellankuli Village, Ambasamudram Taluk: Survey Nos. 504/4, 504/5, 504/6, 504/7B, 504/8B, 504/9A, 504/9B, 505/4B, 508/2 and 508/4. The declared total extent is 1.27.0 hectares.
- Munnirpallam Village, Palayamkottai Taluk: Survey Nos. 65/5B2B2, 74/2B1B, 74/4A2B, 74/4A3B and 74/4B2. The declared total extent is 0.23.80 hectare.
- Sengulam Village, Palayamkottai Taluk: Survey Nos. 51/1B, 51/2, 51/3 and 51/4. The declared total extent is 0.81.0 hectare.
The schedules also give the names of persons associated with each parcel, its individual extent and its boundaries by neighbouring survey numbers or villages.
Who may be affected
Government Order (Ms.) Nos. 21, 22 and 23 directly affect the persons named in the schedules and anyone claiming an interest in the listed survey numbers. A buyer, owner or professional dealing with land in Vellankuli, Munnirpallam or Sengulam should compare the property survey number and boundaries with the relevant schedule.
Where the plans can be inspected
The plan for the Vellankuli lands is kept at the office of the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Interlinking of River Project Unit I, Ambasamudram Taluk, at Cheranmahadevi, Tirunelveli District.
The plans for the Munnirpallam and Sengulam lands are kept at the office of the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Interlinking of River Project Unit III, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District. The plans may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
Does this notification affect all land in the three villages?
No. It covers only the survey numbers, extents and boundaries listed in the schedules for Vellankuli, Munnirpallam and Sengulam villages.
Why are these lands being acquired?
The lands are required to form a flood carrier channel interlinking the Tamirabarani, Karumeniaru and Nambiyaru rivers for the benefit of dry areas in Tirunelveli District.
Who will pay compensation for the acquired lands?
The Government of Tamil Nadu states that the entire compensation amount will be paid from public revenue.
Where can I inspect the land acquisition plans?
The Vellankuli plan is available at the Special Tahsildar office for Interlinking of River Project Unit I at Cheranmahadevi. The Munnirpallam and Sengulam plans are available at the Unit III office in Palayamkottai Taluk, and may be inspected during office hours.
