G.O. Ms. No. 222, Acquisition of Lands, 2012
The Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, issued G.O. Ms. No. 222, Housing and Urban Development [UD3(2)], dated 11 October 2012, declaring specified lands in Adambakkam Village, Alandur Taluk, Kancheepuram District, as needed for the Mass Rapid Transit System alignment from Velachery to St. Thomas Mount. The declaration covers about 69,019 square feet, or 06412.0 square metres, and directs that possession may be taken after the stated 15 day period following publication of the notice under Section 9(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
What the notification does
The Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, issued G.O. Ms. No. 222, Housing and Urban Development [UD3(2)], dated 11 October 2012, as a declaration under Section 6 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. It declares that the scheduled lands are required for the public purpose of constructing the Mass Rapid Transit System alignment between Velachery and St. Thomas Mount.
The Government records that compensation for the lands is to be paid by the Railway authority. Acting under sub-section (1) of Section 17, the Governor of Tamil Nadu also directs that possession may be taken after 15 days from publication of the notice referred to in Section 9(1) of the Act.
Land covered
The acquisition schedule concerns land in Adambakkam Village, Alandur Town, Alandur Taluk, Kancheepuram District, including Ward E and Blocks 2, 7, 8 and 9. The declared total extent is about 69,019 square feet, or 06412.0 square metres.
The schedule identifies individual parcels through old survey numbers and newly subdivided town survey numbers. It also records boundaries, registered holders, present owners or interested persons, and physical features such as buildings, apartments, shops, wells, lanes and trees.
Key entries include land associated with:
- Old Survey Nos. 23 to 42, 43, 28 to 40, and 28 to 37 in Block 2.
- Parts of Old Survey No. 52-1 in Blocks 7 and 8.
- Parts of Old Survey Nos. 66-1 and 73-1 in Block 9.
- Buildings, vacant sites, apartment portions, streets or lanes, wells and various trees located within the listed parcels.
Who should check the schedule
Owners, buyers, occupiers and other interested persons dealing with property in Adambakkam should compare the property's town survey number, old survey number, block and boundaries with the acquisition schedule. A name alone may not be enough because several entries distinguish between registered holders, present owners and interested persons.
Where the plan can be inspected
The land plan is kept at the office of the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), M.R.T.S. Phase II Extension, Thirumailai Railway Station, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004. The notification states that it may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
Does this notification mean land in Adambakkam is being acquired for the railway project?
Yes. The scheduled lands are declared necessary for the Mass Rapid Transit System alignment between Velachery and St. Thomas Mount.
How can I check whether my property is included?
Compare the property's old survey number, newly subdivided town survey number, block and boundaries with the schedule. The land plan may also be inspected at the office of the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), M.R.T.S. Phase II Extension, Thirumailai Railway Station, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004, during office hours.
Who is responsible for paying compensation for the acquired land?
The notification states that the entire amount of compensation is to be paid by the Railway authority.
When may possession of the listed land be taken?
The Governor of Tamil Nadu directs that possession may be taken after 15 days from publication of the notice mentioned in Section 9(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
