Acquisition of Lands (367 Ex II 2)
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 367, published by the Government of Tamil Nadu on 15th November 2017, carries Industries Department notifications, G.O. Ms. No. 147, G.O. Ms. No. 148, G.O. Ms. No. 149 and G.O. Ms. No. 150, acquiring specified lands in Cuddalore District for Neyveli Lignite Corporation expansion schemes. These notifications formally acquire listed survey lands, house sites, structures and trees, and state that the compensation is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by Neyveli Lignite Corporation (India) Limited or Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited.
What this gazette does
The Government of Tamil Nadu, through the Industries Department, published four land acquisition notices in Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 367 dated 15th November 2017. The notices are G.O. Ms. No. 147, Industries (NLC), 15th November 2017, G.O. Ms. No. 148, Industries (NLC), 15th November 2017, G.O. Ms. No. 149, Industries (NLC), 15th November 2017, and G.O. Ms. No. 150, Industries (NLC), 15th November 2017.
These notifications say the Government has acquired the lands listed in the schedules for industrial purposes connected with Neyveli Lignite Corporation expansion schemes.
Who is affected
This gazette matters to:
- land owners and persons interested named in the schedules
- buyers checking title in the listed survey numbers
- people with houses, wells, roads, trees or service connections on the listed lands
- lenders or co-operative institutions named as interested parties
The affected lands are in Cuddalore District, in:
- Bhuvanagiri Taluk, Kathazhai Village
- Vridhachalam Taluk, U. Adhanur Village
- Bhuvanagiri Taluk, Valayamadevi Melapathy Village
- Kurinjipadi Taluk, Vanathirayapuram Village
Key acquisitions listed
G.O. Ms. No. 147, Industries (NLC), 15th November 2017
For the Second Mine Expansion Scheme of Neyveli Lignite Corporation (India) Limited, the Government acquires 4.40.0 hectares in Kathazhai Village, Bhuvanagiri Taluk. The schedule lists R.S. No. 11, Block No. 104, broken into several sub-divisions, with patta numbers and owner names.
G.O. Ms. No. 148, Industries (NLC), 15th November 2017
For the Second Mine Expansion Scheme of Neyveli Lignite Corporation (India) Limited, the Government acquires 360 square metres in U. Adhanur Village, Vridhachalam Taluk. The schedule includes thatched houses with mud walls and electricity connection details.
G.O. Ms. No. 149, Industries (NLC), 15th November 2017
For the Mine Expansion Scheme of Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited, the Government acquires 1.48.0 hectare in Valayamadevi Melapathy Village, Bhuvanagiri Taluk. The schedule names land owners and also mentions the Primary Agriculture Co-operative Bank, Valayamadevi Melpathy as a person interested for some entries.
G.O. Ms. No. 150, Industries (NLC), 15th November 2017
For the First Mine Expansion Scheme of Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited, the Government acquires lands in Vanathirayapuram Village, Kurinjipadi Taluk. The schedule covers R.Manai, S.Manai and R.Dry lands, with structures and trees such as houses, wells, bathrooms, septic tanks, roads and various trees. The abstract gives a total of 0.49.20 hectares.
Practical point for property checks
The plans of the acquired lands are kept in the office of the Special Deputy Collector, Land Acquisition, Neyveli-2, and may be inspected during office hours. If your survey number, patta, name, or property feature appears in these schedules, this gazette directly affects that land.
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Common questions
Does this gazette actually acquire land, or is it only a proposal?
It is an acquisition notice. The notifications state that the Government of Tamil Nadu hereby acquires the lands specified in the schedules.
Which places in Cuddalore District are covered?
The schedules cover Kathazhai Village in Bhuvanagiri Taluk, U. Adhanur Village in Vridhachalam Taluk, Valayamadevi Melapathy Village in Bhuvanagiri Taluk, and Vanathirayapuram Village in Kurinjipadi Taluk.
Are only vacant lands acquired, or are houses and trees also listed?
Houses, roads, wells, bathrooms, septic tanks, electricity service connections and trees are also listed in some schedules. The Vanathirayapuram and U. Adhanur schedules specifically describe structures and trees.
Where can I inspect the land plans mentioned in the notifications?
The notifications say the plans are kept in the office of the Special Deputy Collector, Land Acquisition, Neyveli-2, and may be inspected at any time during office hours.
