Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part II, Section 2, No. 29 (29 II 2 v6)
The Government of Tamil Nadu published Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part II, Section 2, No. 29 on 20 July 2022. For land matters, the Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department, through G.O. Ms. No. 112 dated 27 June 2022, proposes to constitute specified land in Thirukurungudi Village as reserved forest, while the Housing and Urban Development Department, through G.O. Ms. No. 129 and G.O. Ms. No. 130 dated 24 June 2022, proposes additions to the Sattur and Kulithalai Local Planning Areas and invites objections or suggestions.
What the gazette covers
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part II, Section 2, No. 29 contains notifications from several Secretariat departments. The provisions most relevant to landowners and buyers concern the proposed Thirukurungudi reserved forest and proposed expansions of the Sattur and Kulithalai Local Planning Areas.
Proposed Thirukurungudi reserved forest
The Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department issued G.O. Ms. No. 112 dated 27 June 2022 under the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882. It proposes to constitute two blocks of land in No. 57, Thirukurungudi Part II Village, Nanguneri Taluk, Tirunelveli District, as the Thirukurungudi Forest Block.
Key details include:
- Block I covers Survey Number 936/1.
- Block II covers Survey Numbers 941/1A, 941/1B, 941/1C, 941/2, 941/4, 944/2, 944/3, 944/4, 945/2, 945/3, 945/4 and 953/2.
- The stated grand total extent is 15.98.00 hectares.
- The Tahsildar, Nanguneri Taluk, is appointed ex-officio as Forest Settlement Officer.
- The Deputy Director and Wildlife Warden, Kalakad Division, is appointed ex-officio to represent the Government at the inquiry.
- The Personal Assistant (General) to the Collector of Tirunelveli District is appointed ex-officio to hear appeals against specified orders under the Act.
Anyone dealing with land in these survey numbers should note that the notification describes a proposal to create a reserved forest and provides detailed boundaries for both blocks.
Proposed local planning area additions
The Housing and Urban Development Department issued G.O. Ms. No. 129 dated 24 June 2022, declaring an intention to add revenue village areas to the Sattur Local Planning Area.
The Housing and Urban Development Department also issued G.O. Ms. No. 130 dated 24 June 2022, declaring an intention to add the following areas to the Kulithalai Local Planning Area:
- Vaigainallur Part.
- Manathattai Part.
- Rajenthiram.
An inhabitant, local authority or institution in the affected areas may send written objections or suggestions within two months from publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette. Submissions must be addressed to the Principal Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Fort Saint George, Chennai 600 009.
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Common questions
Does the gazette make the Thirukurungudi land a reserved forest immediately?
The Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department notification states that the specified land is proposed to be constituted as reserved forest. It also appoints officers for settlement, inquiry and appeals.
Which Kulithalai areas are proposed to enter the Local Planning Area?
The proposed additions are Vaigainallur Part, Manathattai Part and Rajenthiram.
Can a resident object to the proposed Local Planning Area additions?
Yes. An inhabitant, local authority or institution in the affected areas may submit a written objection or suggestion within two months from publication of the notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
Where should objections about the planning area proposals be sent?
Written objections or suggestions must be addressed to the Principal Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Fort Saint George, Chennai 600 009.
