Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 36
The Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai, published notification references LAV(3)/12774326/2026, No. VI(1)/66(a-2)/2026, No. VI(1)/66(a-3)/2026 and No. VI(1)/66(a-4)/2026 in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary dated 28 January 2026. The notifications acquire specified lands in Kallakurichi, Viluppuram, Dharmapuri and Chennai districts for bridges, road widening and a fourth railway line.
What the notifications do
The notifications published by the Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai, record the Governor of Tamil Nadu's acquisition of land for three highways projects and one railway project. The schedules identify the affected locations, survey numbers, areas, land types, structures, trees and owners or interested persons.
Highways acquisitions
The highways notifications acquire the following land:
- Reference LAV(3)/12774326/2026 acquires 639 sq.m. in Keezhaiyur Village, Thirukoilur Taluk, Kallakurichi District. The land is required for a High-Level Bridge from km 72/0 to 72/6 of Cuddalore to Chittor Road across the Thenpennai River. It covers 594 sq.m. in Survey No. 88 and 45 sq.m. in Survey No. 176/1B.
- Notification No. VI(1)/66(a-2)/2026 acquires 183 sq.m. of dry land in Survey Nos. 1/1B and 1/2B in Siruvanur Village, Thiruvennainallur Taluk, Viluppuram District. It is required for a High Level Bridge on Eanathimangalam to Marangiyur Road across the Korai River.
- Notification No. VI(1)/66(a-3)/2026 acquires 9,900 sq.m. of dry land in Sikkalur Village, Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri District. It supports widening the Thiruvannamalai to Harur via Thanipadi Road, SH-6A, from two lanes to four lanes and strengthening it between km 40/0 and 49/0.
The schedules include affected buildings, fencing, pipelines, an electric line and various trees where applicable. Compensation for the first two projects is to come from funds controlled or managed by the Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), Highways, Viluppuram. Compensation for the Sikkalur project is to come from funds controlled and managed by the Chief Engineer, Highways Department, Chennai.
Railway land acquisition
Notification No. VI(1)/66(a-4)/2026 acquires approximately 2 sq.m. in Ward H, Block 13, Thiruvottiyur Village and Taluk, Chennai District. The land is required for forming a fourth line between Korukkupet and Ennore Station. Compensation is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by Southern Railways.
Who should check the schedules
Owners, buyers and other interested persons should check the relevant survey number and subdivision against the notification schedule. The land plans may be inspected during office hours at the land acquisition offices identified for each project.
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Common questions
How can I check whether my property is included?
Compare the property's village, taluk, survey number and subdivision with the relevant schedule. The notifications also list owners or interested persons, patta numbers, acquisition areas and available details of structures and trees.
Where can I inspect the plans for the Kallakurichi and Viluppuram bridge projects?
The plans are available during office hours at the office of the Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), Highways, Viluppuram. They are also available at the relevant Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Highways office in Kallakurichi or Viluppuram.
Where is the plan for the Sikkalur road widening available?
It may be inspected during office hours at the Office of the Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), Highways, Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri District, Door No. 4G, Power House Colony, 3rd Cross, Krishnagiri.
Where can I inspect the plan for the Thiruvottiyur railway acquisition?
The plan is kept at the office of the Land Acquisition Officer and District Collector, Chennai District, and may be inspected during office hours.
