Acquisition of Lands, Form-C Notices under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001
The Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai, published Notification No. VI(1)/546(a-1)/2024, Notification No. VI(1)/546(a-2)/2024 and Notification No. VI(1)/546(a-3)/2024 on 14 August 2024. The notifications acquire specified lands in Namakkal, Tiruchengode and Mayiladuthurai for bypass projects, while a further notice acquires land in Onbathuveli Village for the Thirukattupalli By-Pass Road.
What the notifications do
The Commissioner of Land Administration issued the acquisition notices under sub-section (1) of Section 15 of the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001. The Governor of Tamil Nadu acquires the land parcels listed in the schedules for bypass road projects. The schedules identify survey or subdivision numbers, acquisition extent, land type, structures, trees and owners or interested persons.
Land and projects covered
The acquisition notices cover the following areas:
- Notification No. VI(1)/546(a-1)/2024 acquires 0.04.73 hectares in Vasanthapuram (Reach VI Part-II) Village, Namakkal Taluk and District, for the formation of a bypass in Namakkal Town. Six scheduled entries include dry land, fencing, walls, gates, flooring, a tiled house and specified trees.
- Notification No. VI(1)/546(a-2)/2024 acquires 0.17.84 hectares in Andipalayam (Reach IV) Village, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal District, for the formation of a bypass in Tiruchengode Town. Five entries include dry land, buildings, sheds, wells, tanks, compound walls and several kinds of trees.
- Notification No. VI(1)/546(a-3)/2024 acquires 3.49.01 hectares in Manakudi Village, Mayiladuthurai Taluk and District, for the Mayiladuthurai By-Pass. The schedule contains 26 entries covering wet, dry and manai land, including land associated with Sri-la-sri Subramaniya Desiga Gnanasambanda Pandara Sannathi and A/M. Sakthipuriswarar Swamy Temple.
- A further notice acquires 1,337 square metres in Onbathuveli (Additional) Village, Budalur Taluk, Thanjavur District, for the Thirukattupalli By-Pass Road. The supplied text does not show its notification number or schedule.
- The supplied text ends during another acquisition statement for 6,529 square metres and does not identify the land or project.
Who should check the schedules
Property owners, buyers and professionals dealing with land in the listed villages should compare the relevant survey and new subdivision numbers with their title and revenue records. The schedules also identify affected structures and trees, which may be relevant when checking whether only part of a parcel is acquired.
Compensation and plan inspection
Compensation is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by the Highways Department or the specified Divisional Engineer. The notices do not state individual compensation amounts.
Plans may be inspected during office hours at the offices identified in each notice, including the relevant Special District Revenue Officer and, for the Namakkal, Tiruchengode and Mayiladuthurai acquisitions, the relevant Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition).
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Common questions
How can I tell whether my land is included?
Compare your survey or subdivision number with the relevant schedule. The schedules provide the acquisition extent, land type, structures, trees and names of owners or interested persons.
Are the lands only proposed for acquisition?
No. The notices state that the Governor of Tamil Nadu hereby acquires the lands specified in the schedules.
Does the Gazette state how much compensation each owner will receive?
No. It states that compensation is to be awarded and identifies the funds from which it will be paid, but it does not give individual compensation amounts.
Where can I inspect the acquisition plans?
The plans may be inspected during office hours at the offices named in the relevant notice, including the specified Special District Revenue Officer and, where listed, the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition).
