G.O. (D) No. 207, Land Acquisition Notification, 2018
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Highways and Minor Ports (H.S.2) Department, issued G.O. (D) No. 207 dated 31 July 2018, published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on 5 September 2018, to acquire land in Kuttam Village, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District. The land, with a total extent recorded as 25.95.59 hectares, is required for widening and improving the Thoothukudi, Tiruchendur, Kanniyakumari link East Coast Road and constructing a new bypass.
What the notification does
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Highways and Minor Ports (H.S.2) Department, issued G.O. (D) No. 207 dated 31 July 2018 under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001. Notification No. II(2)/HWMP/778/2018 declares that the scheduled lands in Kuttam Village are being acquired for a public purpose.
The stated projects are:
- Widening and improving the Thoothukudi, Tiruchendur, Kanniyakumari link East Coast Road.
- Constructing a new bypass road.
The total land extent recorded for acquisition is 25.95.59 hectares of dry land. The schedule begins with Survey No. 53/1A2 and includes numerous other survey subdivisions in Kuttam Village.
Who may be affected
G.O. (D) No. 207 dated 31 July 2018 directly affects owners, people claiming rights, and occupants connected with the survey fields listed in its schedule. It is also relevant to anyone considering buying land in Kuttam Village, particularly where the property falls within one of the listed survey subdivisions.
The acquisition schedule provides parcel level details, including:
- Survey number and subdivision.
- Land classification.
- Names of owners, claimants or people in possession.
- Area required for acquisition.
- Trees, wells, buildings, religious structures, graves or other items recorded on the land.
A buyer or professional checking property in the village should compare the current survey number and subdivision against the complete gazette schedule rather than relying only on a village name or an old parent survey number.
Maps and compensation arrangements
G.O. (D) No. 207 dated 31 July 2018 states that maps of the affected lands are kept at the office of the District Collector, Tirunelveli. They may be inspected during office working hours.
The Government of Tamil Nadu decided that compensation for the acquired lands would be paid from the deposit account maintained by the Divisional Engineer (Construction and Maintenance), Highways Department, Tirunelveli Division. The supplied text does not state an individual compensation amount for any listed owner or parcel.
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Common questions
How can I check whether my land in Kuttam Village is included?
Compare the property survey number and subdivision with the acquisition schedule. Maps of the affected lands are available for inspection at the office of the District Collector, Tirunelveli, during office working hours.
Why is the Government acquiring these lands?
The lands are required for widening and improving the Thoothukudi, Tiruchendur, Kanniyakumari link East Coast Road and for constructing a new bypass.
Does the notification specify how much compensation each owner will receive?
No individual compensation amounts are stated in the supplied text. It says compensation will be paid from the deposit account maintained by the Divisional Engineer (Construction and Maintenance), Highways Department, Tirunelveli Division.
Does the land schedule cover trees and structures as well as land?
Yes. The schedule records items on particular parcels, including trees, wells, buildings, religious structures, graves and other features.
