Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, No. 32, Part II, Section 2, 5 August 2020
The Government of Tamil Nadu published land acquisition notices issued by the Highways and Minor Ports Department through G.O. (D) No. 220 dated 18 June 2020, G.O. (D) No. 221 dated 18 June 2020, and G.O. (D) No. 226 dated 24 June 2020. The notices acquire specified lands in Annalagaraharam and Melkorukkai villages for the Kumbakonam Bypass Road Phase III, and in Unniyur Village for a high level bridge across the River Cauvery.
What the land acquisition notices do
The Highways and Minor Ports Department notices acquire identified land under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001. The acquisition schedules identify survey numbers, land classifications, acquired extents, owners or interested persons, and, where recorded, structures and trees.
The notices cover three highway projects:
- G.O. (D) No. 220 dated 18 June 2020 acquires 2.38.00 hectares in Annalagaraharam Village, Kumbakonam Taluk, Thanjavur District, for the Kumbakonam Bypass Road Phase III. This consists of 2.25.25 hectares of wet land and 0.12.75 hectares of dry land.
- G.O. (D) No. 221 dated 18 June 2020 acquires 4.38.97 hectares in Melkorukkai Village, Kumbakonam Taluk, Thanjavur District, for the same bypass project. This consists of 4.38.42 hectares of wet land and 0.00.55 hectares of dry land.
- G.O. (D) No. 226 dated 24 June 2020 acquires 1.31.80 hectares in Unniyur Village, Thottiyam Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District, for construction of a high level bridge across the River Cauvery between Unniyur Village and Nerur Village. The total comprises 0.44.65 hectares of ryot nanjai and 0.87.15 hectares of ryot punjai.
Who may be affected
The Highways and Minor Ports Department acquisition schedules directly affect the owners and other interested persons named against the listed survey numbers. A buyer, owner or professional dealing with land in Annalagaraharam, Melkorukkai or Unniyur should compare the property survey number and subdivision with the relevant schedule.
The schedules also record certain trees and structures, including borewells, sheds, water tanks, tin sheets and several types of trees. Many entries state that no structure or tree was recorded.
Plans and compensation arrangements
For the Annalagaraharam and Melkorukkai acquisitions, the land plans are kept at the office of the District Revenue Officer, Thanjavur, and may be inspected during office hours. For the Unniyur acquisition, the plan is kept at the office of the District Collector, Tiruchirappalli, and may be inspected during office hours.
Compensation for the Kumbakonam Bypass Road acquisitions is to be paid from lands controlled or managed by the Divisional Engineer (Highways), Construction and Maintenance, Thanjavur. Compensation for the Unniyur bridge acquisition is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by the Divisional Engineer (Highways), Projects, Tiruchirappalli.
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Common questions
How can I check whether my land is included in the acquisition?
Compare your village, survey number and subdivision with the acquisition schedules. The notices cover specified parcels in Annalagaraharam, Melkorukkai and Unniyur villages.
Where can I inspect the acquisition plan for land near Kumbakonam?
The plans for Annalagaraharam and Melkorukkai are kept at the office of the District Revenue Officer, Thanjavur. They may be inspected during office hours.
How much land is acquired for the Kumbakonam Bypass Road Phase III?
The notices acquire 2.38.00 hectares in Annalagaraharam Village and 4.38.97 hectares in Melkorukkai Village.
Does the Unniyur notice relate to the Cauvery bridge project?
Yes. G.O. (D) No. 226 dated 24 June 2020 acquires 1.31.80 hectares in Unniyur Village for a high level bridge across the River Cauvery between Unniyur and Nerur.
