Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 272
The Government of Tamil Nadu Transport Department issued G.O.Ms.No. 233, G.O.Ms.No. 234, G.O.Ms.No. 235, G.O.Ms.No. 236 and G.O.Ms.No. 237 on 30 July 2018 to acquire specified lands for railway projects under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997. The acquisitions cover identified survey parcels in Tiruchirappalli, Chennai and Viluppuram districts for new, doubled, third and fourth broad gauge railway lines.
What the notifications do
The Government of Tamil Nadu Transport Department notifications formally acquire the lands listed in their schedules for railway construction. The Governor of Tamil Nadu acquires the specified parcels under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997.
The schedules identify the village, survey number, classification, total extent, subdivision where applicable, area acquired, and owners or other interested persons. A property owner or buyer should check whether the relevant survey number or subdivision appears in a schedule.
Locations and railway projects
The five Government Orders cover the following areas:
- G.O.Ms.No. 233 covers dry land in Ponnampalampatty Village, Manapparai Taluk. It acquires parts of survey Nos. 25/2 and 26/2 for the new broad gauge railway line between Viluppuram and Dindugal.
- G.O.Ms.No. 234 acquires 506.5 square metres, or 5,452 square feet, in survey Nos. 1751/1 and 1751/2 of Tondiarpet Village and Taluk, Chennai District. The land is required for the third and fourth railway lines between Chennai Beach and Korukkupettai stations.
- G.O.Ms.No. 235 acquires 1.78.5 hectares of wet land in Maragathapuram Village, Viluppuram Taluk and District. The listed parcels are required for doubling the broad gauge railway line between Viluppuram and Dindigul.
- G.O.Ms.No. 236 covers dry land in Iyanreddiyapatti Village, Manapparai Taluk, including parts of survey Nos. 12, 22 and 23/1, for the new broad gauge railway line.
- G.O.Ms.No. 237 covers dry land and subdivisions in Kumaravadi Village, Manapparai Taluk, for the new broad gauge railway line. The schedule identifies individual owners and required extents.
Compensation and plan inspection
G.O.Ms.No. 234 states that compensation is to be paid from lands controlled or managed by Southern Railway. G.O.Ms.No. 235 identifies the District Collector, Viluppuram, while G.O.Ms.No. 233, G.O.Ms.No. 236 and G.O.Ms.No. 237 identify the District Revenue Officer, Tiruchirappalli.
Plans for the Tiruchirappalli lands may be inspected during office hours at the Special Tahsildar land acquisition office, the Sub-Collector Office in Tiruchirappalli, the Revenue Divisional Officer in Srirangam, and the Tiruchirappalli Collector Office. Separate inspection locations are provided for the Chennai and Viluppuram lands.
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Common questions
How can I tell whether my property is acquired?
Compare the village, survey number and subdivision in your land records with the relevant schedule. The schedules also give the acquired extent and name the recorded owner or interested person.
Where can I inspect the plan for land in Tondiarpet?
The plans may be inspected during office hours at the Chennai Collector's Office, the Revenue Divisional Office in Tondiarpet and the Tondiarpet Taluk Office.
How much land is acquired in Maragathapuram Village?
G.O.Ms.No. 235 acquires 1.78.5 hectares in Maragathapuram Village, Viluppuram Taluk and District, for doubling the broad gauge railway line between Viluppuram and Dindigul.
Does the Chennai acquisition include buildings or trees?
Yes. The schedule for Tondiarpet records quarters on part of survey No. 1751/1, toilets on survey No. 1751/2, and coconut, tamarind and Asoka trees.
