Acquisition of Lands, Tirunelveli District, Nanguneri Taluk, Thottakudi Village
The Government of Tamil Nadu published Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 269, Part II, Section 2, dated September 19, 2013, with Public Works Department Schedule notification No. II(2)/PWD/723(a)/2013 declaring that specified lands in Thottakudi Village, Nanguneri Taluk, Tirunelveli District are needed for a public purpose. The declaration is under Section 6 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, and says the lands, totalling 2.10.0 hectares, are required for formation of a Flood Carrier Channel by interlinking the Tamirabarani, Karumeniaru and Nambiyaru Rivers for the benefit of dry areas in Tirunelveli and Thuthookudi Districts.
What this gazette notification is
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 269, Part II, Section 2, dated September 19, 2013, carries a Public Works Department land acquisition declaration for lands in Thottakudi Village, Nanguneri Taluk, Tirunelveli District. The Government of Tamil Nadu states that the listed lands are required for a public purpose and that compensation for them will be paid out of Public Revenue.
What purpose the land is being acquired for
The notification says the land is needed for the formation of a Flood Carrier Channel by interlinking the Tamirabarani, Karumeniaru and Nambiyaru Rivers. It states that this is for the benefit of the dry areas in Tirunelveli and Thuthookudi Districts.
Legal effect of the declaration
Public Works Department Schedule notification No. II(2)/PWD/723(a)/2013 says the declaration is issued under Section 6 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The Governor of Tamil Nadu declares that the lands in the schedule, measuring 2.10.0 hectares in total, are needed for the stated public purpose.
Who may be affected
This notification mainly affects people whose lands are specifically listed in the schedule in Thottakudi Village. The schedule names survey numbers, land type, extent, boundaries and recorded owners.
Some of the owners named in the schedule are:
- Packiyam, wife of Laser
- Vethamuthu, son of Vellaiya
- Daniel, son of Vethanayagam
- Esakku, son of Pavul
- Jebamani, wife of Rajapandian
- Samuel, son of Pavul
- Chelladurai, son of Pavul
- Seeni, son of Packiya Nathan
- Enock, son of Chelladurai
- Paul Raj, son of Chelladurai
- Darma Raj, son of Chelladurai
- V.J. Rajaiya, son of John
Key land details in the schedule
The schedule covers dry lands in survey numbers including:
- 399/4B
- 400/3B
- 400/4B
- 400/11C
- 400/12A
- 400/13A
- 400/36
- 400/27
- 400/33
- 400/34
- 400/35
- 400/40
- 402/2A
- 402/3C1
Where the land plan can be checked
The notification says a plan of the lands is kept in the Office of the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Interlinking of River Project, Unit II, Nanguneri Taluk. It may be inspected at any time during office hours.
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Common questions
Does this notification acquire land in Thottakudi Village?
Yes. The Government of Tamil Nadu declares that the specified lands in Thottakudi Village, Nanguneri Taluk, Tirunelveli District are needed for a public purpose and issues the declaration under Section 6 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Why are these lands being acquired?
The notification says the lands are needed for formation of a Flood Carrier Channel by interlinking the Tamirabarani, Karumeniaru and Nambiyaru Rivers. It states that the project is for the benefit of dry areas in Tirunelveli and Thuthookudi Districts.
How much land is covered by the declaration?
The declaration states that the lands specified in the schedule measure 2.10.0 hectares in total, a little more or less.
Where can I inspect the land plan for these survey numbers?
The notification says the plan of the lands is kept in the Office of the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Interlinking of River Project, Unit II, Nanguneri Taluk. It may be inspected during office hours.
