Acquisition of Lands for SIPCOT Industrial Parks, 2020
The Tamil Nadu Industries Department issued G.O. Ms. No. 175, G.O. Ms. No. 176 and G.O. Ms. No. 177 on 24 August 2020 to acquire specified lands for industrial parks developed by the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited. The acquisitions cover scheduled land in Adhagapadi Village in Dharmapuri District, E. Kumaralingapuram Village in Virudhunagar District and Agavalam Village in Vellore, now Ranipet, District.
What the notifications do
The Tamil Nadu Industries Department notifications under G.O. Ms. No. 175, G.O. Ms. No. 176 and G.O. Ms. No. 177, all dated 24 August 2020, acquire specified lands under subsection (1) of Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997. The schedules identify survey numbers, land extents and owners or other interested persons.
The acquisitions are for industrial parks developed by the State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Limited, commonly identified in the notifications as SIPCOT. Compensation is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by SIPCOT or the Government, as stated for each acquisition.
Locations and land acquired
The three acquisition notifications cover the following areas:
- G.O. Ms. No. 175 acquires approximately 28.18.5 hectares, or 69.62 acres, of dry land in Blocks 1, 2 and 3 of Adhagapadi Village, Dharmapuri Taluk, Dharmapuri District. The purpose is a new SIPCOT industrial park.
- G.O. Ms. No. 176 acquires approximately 9.85.5 hectares in Unit 4, Block 9 of E. Kumaralingapuram Village, Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District. The purpose is the formation of an industrial park by SIPCOT.
- G.O. Ms. No. 177 acquires approximately 11.20.0 hectares for the SIPCOT Panapakkam Industrial Park Scheme. The schedule places the land in Unit 4, Block 7 of Agavalam Village, Arakkonam Taluk, Vellore, now Ranipet, District.
Who is affected
The Tamil Nadu Industries Department schedules directly affect the owners and interested persons named against the listed survey numbers and pattas. The Adhagapadi schedule also records structures or features on some parcels, including trees, wells, motor rooms, a tiled house and a check dam.
Property buyers, owners and professionals dealing with land in these villages should check whether the relevant survey number appears in the acquisition schedule. Similar village names alone do not establish that a parcel is included.
Where the plans can be inspected
The land plans are available during office hours at the following offices:
- For Adhagapadi, the Special District Revenue Officer or Land Acquisition office, SIPCOT, Dharmapuri Taluk, Dharmapuri District.
- For E. Kumaralingapuram, the Special Tahsildar, Land Acquisition, SIPCOT Unit IV, Sattur.
- For the Panapakkam scheme, the Special Deputy Collector, Land Acquisition, Panapakkam Scheme, Arakkonam Taluk.
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Common questions
Does the gazette acquire all land in these villages?
No. The Tamil Nadu Industries Department notifications acquire only the lands identified by survey number and extent in their schedules.
How much land is acquired in Adhagapadi Village?
G.O. Ms. No. 175 dated 24 August 2020 acquires approximately 28.18.5 hectares, stated as 69.62 acres, of dry land for a new SIPCOT industrial park.
Can I inspect the acquisition plans?
Yes. The notifications state that the plans may be inspected during office hours at the designated land acquisition offices in Dharmapuri, Sattur or Arakkonam, depending on the scheme.
Does the schedule identify landowners and structures?
Yes. The schedules identify owners or interested persons, survey numbers, extents and pattas. The Adhagapadi schedule also records structures and features on certain parcels.
