G.O. Ms. No. 142, Acquisition of Lands, 2009
The Government of Tamil Nadu, through the Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department, issued G.O. Ms. No. 142, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I), dated 6 November 2009, directing the acquisition of specified land in Koyambedu Village, Egmore-Nungambakkam Taluk, Chennai District, for the Chennai Metro Rail Project. The notification applies the urgency provisions of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, excludes Section 5A, appoints the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Chennai Unit I, to perform the Collector's functions, and covers 2.21.59.0 hectares, or 22,159.0 square metres.
Purpose of the notification
G.O. Ms. No. 142, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I), dated 6 November 2009, was issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu through the Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department. It identifies land required for the Chennai Metro Rail Project and directs acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
The Governor of Tamil Nadu states that immediate possession is necessary and applies the urgency provision in Section 17(1). Because of that urgency, the provisions of Section 5A do not apply to the acquisition.
Land covered
The acquisition schedule covers 2.21.59.0 hectares, equal to 22,159.0 square metres, in Koyambedu Village, Egmore-Nungambakkam Taluk, Chennai District. The listed properties are:
- Block No. 28, T.S. No. 12, new sub-division No. 12-2.
- Block No. 32, T.S. Nos. 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7, with the listed new sub-divisions.
- Block No. 33, T.S. Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 4, with the listed new sub-divisions.
- Block No. 62, T.S. No. 2, new sub-division Nos. 2-2 and 2-3.
The schedule gives the registered holders, interested persons, land classifications, boundaries, areas and some physical features, including compound walls, trees, wells, buildings and other structures.
Who may be affected
G.O. Ms. No. 142 directly concerns the registered holders and interested persons named in the schedule. These include private individuals, Abirami Industries, the Tamil Nadu Housing Board, the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and the Assistant Commissioner (Urban Land Tax), Egmore.
A buyer, owner or professional dealing with land in the listed blocks and town survey numbers should compare the property details with the schedule, particularly the new sub-division numbers and stated boundaries.
Acquisition authority and powers
G.O. Ms. No. 142 provides that:
- The Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Chennai Unit I, is appointed to perform the Collector's functions under the Act.
- The Special Tahsildar, staff and workmen are authorised to exercise the powers provided under Section 4(2).
- The acquisition is for the public purpose of implementing the Chennai Metro Rail Project.
- Section 5A does not apply because the Governor directed the use of urgency provisions.
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Common questions
How can I check whether my Koyambedu property is included?
Compare the property's block number, town survey number, new sub-division number and boundaries with the acquisition schedule. The notification covers specified land in Blocks 28, 32, 33 and 62 of Koyambedu Village.
Why is the land being acquired?
The Government of Tamil Nadu states that the land is needed for the public purpose of implementing the Chennai Metro Rail Project.
Does Section 5A apply to this acquisition?
No. The Governor of Tamil Nadu directed that Section 5A would not apply because of the urgency of the case.
Which official performs the Collector's functions?
The Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Chennai Unit I, No. 2, Alwarpet Street, Alwarpet, Chennai-18, is appointed to perform the Collector's functions.
