Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part II, Section 2, No. 31, August 8, 2012
The Government of Tamil Nadu published the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part II, Section 2, No. 31 on 8 August 2012, containing notifications from several Secretariat departments. The Environment and Forests Department, through G.O. Ms. No. 60 dated 9 March 2012, proposes reserved forest status for specified land in Theni District, while the Highways and Minor Ports Department, through G.O. (D) Nos. 126, 127 and 129 dated 16 July 2012, publishes acquisitions and related action for highway projects.
What the gazette covers
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part II, Section 2, No. 31, published by the Government of Tamil Nadu on 8 August 2012, contains notifications or orders affecting sections of the public. The contents list forest, highway acquisition, court, planning, labour welfare, minimum wage and industrial dispute matters from different Secretariat departments.
Proposed reserved forest in Theni District
The Environment and Forests Department issued G.O. Ms. No. 60, Environment and Forests (FR. 14), dated 9 March 2012. Its three notifications:
- Propose to constitute 0.20.0 hectares in Survey Field Numbers 2194/1B and 2194/2B of Melagudalur Village, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District, as the Suranganar Extension Reserved Forest.
- Appoint the Tahsildar (Forest Settlement), Bodinaickanur, as the ex-officio Forest Settlement Officer for that area.
- Appoint the District Forest Officer, Theni Forest Division, to attend the enquiry on behalf of the Government.
- Appoint the Personal Assistant (General) to the Collector of Theni District to hear appeals from specified orders under the Tamil Nadu Forests Act, 1882.
Owners or persons claiming rights in the identified survey fields should note that the notification proposes reserved forest status and establishes the officers responsible for the enquiry and appeals.
Thanjavur bypass acquisitions
The Highways and Minor Ports Department issued G.O. (D) No. 126, Highways and Minor Ports (HP2), dated 16 July 2012. It acquires 0.23.07 hectares of wet land in Vannarapettai Chief Village, Thanjavur Taluk, for the Thanjavur bypass road.
The Highways and Minor Ports Department also issued G.O. (D) No. 127, Highways and Minor Ports (HP2), dated 16 July 2012. It acquires 1.88.38 hectares of wet land across listed survey numbers in Pillaiyarpatti Village, Thanjavur Taluk, for the same bypass project.
Plans for both acquisitions are available for inspection during office hours at the office of the Tahsildar, Thanjavur Taluk and District.
Other highway matters
The supplied text also records acquisition of wet land measuring 05930 square metres for an approach road to Kollidam Bridge at Muttam Village, Kattumannarkoil Taluk, Cuddalore District. Its plan is available at the office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Chidambaram.
The Highways and Minor Ports Department issued G.O. (D) No. 129, Highways and Minor Ports (HP1), dated 16 July 2012, concerning land required for a road overbridge replacing existing level crossing No. 202 at C. Kothangudi Village in Cuddalore District.
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Common questions
Does the gazette immediately declare the Suranganar Extension land a reserved forest?
The notification says it is proposed to constitute the specified land as reserved forest. It also appoints officers to handle the forest settlement enquiry and any appeals.
Which Thanjavur villages have land acquired for the bypass?
The acquisitions cover listed wet lands in Vannarapettai Chief Village and Pillaiyarpatti Village, both in Thanjavur Taluk and District.
Where can I inspect the Thanjavur bypass land plans?
The plans are kept at the office of the Tahsildar, Thanjavur Taluk and District, and may be inspected during office hours.
Does the gazette identify owners or interested persons for the acquired land?
Yes. The schedules for the Thanjavur bypass acquisitions list survey numbers, land descriptions, extents and named owners or interested persons.
