Acquisition of Lands, Kancheepuram District, Kancheepuram Taluk, 173. Devariampakkam Village
The Highways and Minor Ports Department, through G.O. Ms. No. 206, Highways and Minor Ports (HW2), dated 11th June 2010, notified the acquisition of specified lands in 173 Devariambakkam Village, Kancheepuram District. The Governor of Tamil Nadu acquired about 20,371 square metres for widening and improving the Vandalur to Walajabad Road under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001.
What the notification does
The Highways and Minor Ports Department notification under G.O. Ms. No. 206, Highways and Minor Ports (HW2), dated 11th June 2010, acquires land required for widening and improvements to the Vandalur to Walajabad Road. The acquisition covers approximately 20,371 square metres in 173 Devariambakkam Village, Kancheepuram District.
The notification was published as No. II(2)/HWMP/416/2010 in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette. It states that the Governor of Tamil Nadu acted under sub-section (1) of Section 15 of the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001 (Tamil Nadu Act 34 of 2002).
Land covered
The acquisition schedule identifies the affected property through:
- Original survey numbers and newly assigned subdivision numbers.
- Patta numbers and the names of recorded owners or institutions.
- Classification as ryotwari wet land or ryotwari dry land.
- Boundaries on the north, east, south and west.
- The acquired area for each parcel in square metres.
The listed properties include parts of numerous survey fields, including Survey Nos. 54, 51, 99, 98, 97, 96, 91, 119, 233, 116, 101, 113, 121, 204, 206 and 208. The schedule also includes land recorded in the name of private individuals, a Panchayat Union School and an agricultural cooperative society executive officer.
Who is affected
The Highways and Minor Ports Department acquisition directly affects the owners and other persons having an interest in the survey parcels listed in the schedule. A buyer or professional checking land in the village should compare the current subdivision number, patta number, extent and boundaries with the schedule, because many entries concern only a subdivided part of an original survey number.
The notification records that the causes shown by owners or other interested persons were considered. It also states that the entire compensation amount is to be paid from funds controlled and managed by the Chief Engineer (General), Highways Department, Chennai.
Where to inspect the plan
The land plan for the Highways and Minor Ports Department acquisition is kept in the office of the Tahsildar, Kancheepuram. The notification permits inspection during office hours.
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Common questions
Is this only a proposal to acquire land?
No. The notification states that the Governor of Tamil Nadu acquires the lands listed in the schedule for widening and improving the Vandalur to Walajabad Road.
How much land is covered by the acquisition?
The notification gives a total extent of approximately 20,371 square metres.
How can I check whether my property is included?
Compare the property's survey number, subdivision number, patta number, boundaries and extent with the acquisition schedule. The land plan can also be inspected at the office of the Tahsildar, Kancheepuram, during office hours.
Who is responsible for paying compensation?
The notification states that the entire compensation amount is to be paid from funds controlled and managed by the Chief Engineer (General), Highways Department, Chennai.
