Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 363, Acquisition of Lands
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Transport Department, issued Government Order Ms. Nos. 439, 440, 441, 442 and 443, Transport (I.1 or I-1), all dated 10 November 2017, to acquire specified lands in Vridhachalam Taluk, Cuddalore District. The lands are required for Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, Chennai, for doubling the broad gauge railway line between Villupuram and Dindigul, and the compensation is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, Chennai.
What the notifications do
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Transport Department, published five acquisition notices under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997. Government Order Ms. Nos. 439, 440, 441, 442 and 443, Transport (I.1 or I-1), each dated 10 November 2017, acquire the lands listed in their schedules for the Villupuram-Dindigul broad gauge line doubling scheme of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, Chennai.
The Government states that it is satisfied that the scheduled lands are needed for an industrial purpose. It also states that the full compensation awarded for these lands will be paid from funds controlled or managed by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, Chennai.
Land covered
The Transport Department acquisition notices cover scheduled survey fields in the following villages of Vridhachalam Taluk, Cuddalore District:
- Government Order Ms. No. 439 covers Vayalur Village, with a stated total extent of 2.11.17 hectares.
- Government Order Ms. No. 440 covers Sathukudal Melpathi Village, with a stated total extent of 2.06.5 hectares.
- Government Order Ms. No. 441 covers Manavallanallur Village, with a stated total extent of 0.28.0 hectare.
- Government Order Ms. No. 442 covers Sathukudal Keelpathi Village, with a stated total extent of 1.78.5 hectare.
- Government Order Ms. No. 443 covers Ko. Poovanur Village, with a stated total extent of 3.32.60 hectare.
The schedules identify land by survey number, classification and extent. They also provide patta numbers where recorded and name owners or other interested persons. Some entries identify legal heirs, guardians, deceased owners or people who did not appear at an enquiry.
Who should check the schedules
Owners, heirs, interested persons and prospective buyers dealing with land in the five listed villages should compare the relevant survey number with the gazette schedule. A matching village and survey number indicates that the listed extent has been acquired for the railway doubling scheme.
Plans and inspection
The Transport Department notices state that plans of the acquired lands are kept at the office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Vridhachalam. The plans may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
How can I tell whether my land is included in the acquisition?
Check whether the land is in Vayalur, Sathukudal Melpathi, Manavallanallur, Sathukudal Keelpathi or Ko. Poovanur Village, then compare its survey number with the relevant schedule.
Why are these lands being acquired?
The lands are being acquired for Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, Chennai, for doubling the broad gauge railway line between Villupuram and Dindigul.
Who will provide the compensation for the acquired land?
The notifications state that the entire compensation awarded will be paid from funds controlled or managed by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, Chennai.
Where can I inspect the plans of the acquired land?
The plans are kept at the office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Vridhachalam, and may be inspected during office hours.
