Acquisition of Lands (319 Ex II 2)
The Government of Tamil Nadu Transport Department, through G.O. Ms. Nos. 372, 373, 374 and 375, Transport (I.1), and G.O. Ms. No. 376, Transport (I-1), all dated 4th October 2017, acquires scheduled land for railway projects. The acquisitions cover land for doubling the broad gauge line between Vilupuram and Dindigul and for forming a new broad gauge railway line between Chinnasalem and Kallakurichi.
What the notifications do
The Government of Tamil Nadu Transport Department notifications acquire specified land under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997. The land is required for the following railway works:
- Doubling the broad gauge line between Vilupuram and Dindigul for Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, Chennai.
- Forming a new broad gauge railway line between Chinnasalem and Kallakurichi.
The Governor of Tamil Nadu acquires the parcels listed in each schedule. The schedules identify survey or town survey numbers, classification, extent, patta details where given, structures and trees where recorded, and the names of owners or other interested persons.
Land covered
The Transport Department notifications specify the following acquisitions:
- G.O. Ms. No. 372, Transport (I.1), dated 4th October 2017, covers 0.04.5 hectare in Pennadam Village, Tittagudi Taluk, Cuddalore District.
- G.O. Ms. No. 373, Transport (I.1), dated 4th October 2017, covers 0.62.50 hectare in Nachiyarpettai Village, Vridhachalam Taluk, Cuddalore District. The schedule includes houses, a brick wall and a septic tank on some parcels.
- G.O. Ms. No. 374, Transport (I.1), dated 4th October 2017, covers 0.30.0 hectare in Theevalur Village, Tittagudi Taluk, Cuddalore District.
- G.O. Ms. No. 375, Transport (I.1), dated 4th October 2017, covers 3.16.0 hectares in Vinaitheerthapuram Village, Kallakurichi Taluk, Villupuram District.
- G.O. Ms. No. 376, Transport (I-1), dated 4th October 2017, states that 0.67.0 hectare is acquired for the Vilupuram to Dindigul doubling project.
Who is affected
The Transport Department acquisitions affect the named landowners, persons interested in the scheduled parcels, and anyone buying or dealing with land bearing the listed survey, subdivision, town survey or patta details. A buyer should compare the property records with the relevant schedule, because only the identified extents are acquired.
Plans and compensation
For the Pennadam, Nachiyarpettai and Theevalur acquisitions, land plans are kept at the office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Vridhachalam, and may be inspected during office hours. For Vinaitheerthapuram, plans are available at the Collector's Office, Viluppuram, and the office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Kallakurichi.
Compensation for the Vilupuram to Dindigul project is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, Chennai. Compensation for the Chinnasalem to Kallakurichi project is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by the District Collector, Viluppuram.
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Common questions
How can I check whether my property is included?
Compare the property's survey number, subdivision or town survey number, village, taluk and extent with the relevant schedule. The schedules also provide patta numbers and owner or interested person names where available.
Where can I inspect the land plans?
Plans for Pennadam, Nachiyarpettai and Theevalur may be inspected at the Revenue Divisional Officer's office in Vridhachalam during office hours. Plans for Vinaitheerthapuram may be inspected at the Collector's Office in Viluppuram or the Revenue Divisional Officer's office in Kallakurichi.
Are buildings or other structures included in the acquisition?
Yes. The Nachiyarpettai schedule records structures on some parcels, including houses, a brick wall and a septic tank.
Who pays compensation for the railway land?
For the Vilupuram to Dindigul doubling project, compensation is to come from funds controlled or managed by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, Chennai. For the Chinnasalem to Kallakurichi railway line, it is to come from funds controlled or managed by the District Collector, Viluppuram.
