Acquisition of Lands, G.O. (D). No. 16, Highways and Minor Ports (HN2), 4th February 2016
The Highways and Minor Ports Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, issued G.O. (D). No. 16, Highways and Minor Ports (HN2), dated 4th February 2016, acquiring 1,308 square metres of additional dry land in Oddanchatram Village, Oddanchatram Taluk, Dindigul District. The land is acquired for four laning and strengthening State Highway 37, the Oddanchatram, Dharapuram, Tiruppur Road, between kilometre 37/400 and kilometre 126/200.
What the notification does
The Highways and Minor Ports Department notification formally acquires the land listed in its schedule under sub-section (1) of Section 15 of the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001. The stated public purpose is the four laning and strengthening of State Highway 37 under the Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II.
The acquisition covers a total of 1,308 square metres of dry land in Oddanchatram Village, Oddanchatram Taluk, Dindigul District. The road work covers the Oddanchatram, Dharapuram, Tiruppur Road from kilometre 37/400 to kilometre 126/200.
Land and property covered
The schedule contains 30 numbered entries and identifies each affected property by its existing survey number, new subdivision number and acquired extent. Survey numbers include land within the 414, 421, 422, 746 and 748 series.
The scheduled properties include:
- Dry land recorded in the listed survey numbers and subdivisions.
- Houses, shops, a hotel, sheds and a bore well.
- Compound walls, gates, steps and a staircase.
- A temple, temple statue and temple arch.
- Commercial structures identified as Vellammal Complex, Bhagavan Two Wheeler Workshop, Chettinadu Cement Shop and a TVS showroom.
The schedule also names the recorded present owners or other interested persons for each entry. Some entries identify several persons, minors represented by guardians, or temple representatives.
Who may be affected
G.O. (D). No. 16 may directly affect people who own, occupy or claim an interest in the scheduled survey numbers. A buyer or professional checking property in this location should compare the property's survey number and subdivision with the acquisition schedule, rather than relying only on a street address or owner name.
The notification records that representations from owners or other interested persons were considered. It also states that the full compensation amount is to be paid from funds controlled and managed by the Divisional Officer, Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II, Tiruppur.
Where to inspect the plans
Plans of the acquired land are available for inspection during office hours at:
- The Office of the Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II, Salem.
- The Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II, Tiruppur.
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Common questions
How much land does the acquisition cover?
The acquisition covers a total of 1,308 square metres of dry land.
Why is the land being acquired?
The land is acquired for four laning and strengthening State Highway 37, the Oddanchatram, Dharapuram, Tiruppur Road, from kilometre 37/400 to kilometre 126/200.
How can I check whether my property is included?
Compare the property's survey number and subdivision with the schedule. The schedule provides existing survey numbers, new subdivision numbers, acquired extents and names of present owners or interested persons.
Where can I inspect the acquisition plans?
The plans may be inspected during office hours at the Office of the Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II, Salem, and through the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project II, Tiruppur.
