Acquisition of Lands, G.O. Ms. No. 204, Transport (I.1), 21st October 2013
The Government of Tamil Nadu Transport Department issued G.O. Ms. No. 204, Transport (I.1), dated 21st October 2013, declaring the acquisition of 3.37.0 hectares in Kodankipalayam Village, Pollachi Taluk, Coimbatore District. The land is required to convert the metre gauge railway line between Podanur and Pollachi Railway Station into a broad gauge railway line, and the Sub-Collector, Pollachi is authorised to carry out the acquisition.
What the notification does
The Government of Tamil Nadu Transport Department notification under G.O. Ms. No. 204, Transport (I.1), dated 21st October 2013, declares that 3.37.0 hectares of land is needed for a public purpose. The stated purpose is conversion of the metre gauge railway line between Podanur and Pollachi Railway Station into a broad gauge railway line.
The declaration was made under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. It also records that compensation is to be paid from public revenue.
Land covered
The acquisition covers ryotwari dry and wet land in Kodankipalayam Village, Pollachi Taluk, Coimbatore District. The schedule identifies portions in the following survey fields:
- Survey Field Nos. 36-3A1, 36-3B1, 52-3A, 54A-2, 54B-2A, 54C-1B and 54C-2.
- Survey Field Nos. 55-1B, 55-2, 66A-1, 66A-2A2, 66A-2B2, 66B-1 and 66B-2A.
- Survey Field Nos. 68A-1C2, 68A-1D2, 68B-1A, 70A-2B, 70B-2A and 86A-2.
- Survey Field Nos. 223-1, 232B-1A, 242B-1A, 243B-1A, 263-2, 264A-2 and 264B-1A.
The schedule gives the recorded owner, boundaries and area for each portion. It also records trees, a water tank and open well on certain parcels.
Who is affected
G.O. Ms. No. 204 affects the people and companies named as owners in the schedule, including M/s. Elgi Equipments Private Limited, as well as anyone dealing with the listed survey fields. A buyer or owner can use the survey number, village and boundaries to check whether a property falls within the declared acquisition area.
Acquisition process
The Government of Tamil Nadu Transport Department appoints the Sub-Collector, Pollachi to perform the Collector's functions and proceed with the acquisition. The Governor directs that possession may be taken after 15 days from publication of the notice referred to in section 9(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
A plan of the land is kept at the office of the Sub-Collector, Pollachi. The notification states that it may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
Does this notification affect all land in Kodankipalayam Village?
No. It covers the specific portions identified by survey number, boundaries and area in the schedule, totalling 3.37.0 hectares.
Why is the land being acquired?
The land is required to convert the metre gauge railway line between Podanur and Pollachi Railway Station into a broad gauge railway line.
Where can I inspect the land plan?
The plan is kept at the office of the Sub-Collector, Pollachi and may be inspected during office hours.
When may possession of the listed land be taken?
Possession may be taken after 15 days from the date of publication of the notice referred to in section 9(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
