Acquisition of Lands (367 Ex II 2 v2)
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued G.O. Ms. No. 209, G.O. Ms. No. 210, G.O. Ms. No. 211 and G.O. Ms. No. 212 on 3 December 2010, declaring specified lands in Kodambakkam, Puliyur and Adyar villages, Chennai District, as required for the Chennai Metro Rail Project. The declarations allow possession to be taken after 15 days from publication of the relevant notice, with compensation funded by Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
What the notifications do
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department published four land acquisition declarations under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The declared public purpose is implementation of the Chennai Metro Rail Project.
The notifications state that possession may be taken after 15 days from publication of the notice referred to in the declarations. They also state that the full compensation amount will be paid from funds provided by Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
Areas and lands covered
The four government orders cover specified town survey lands in Chennai District:
- G.O. Ms. No. 209, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I), dated 3 December 2010, covers 705 square feet or 65.5 square metres in Block No. 71, T.S. No. 2/19, Kodambakkam Village, Mambalam-Guindy Taluk. The registered holder is the Tamil Nadu Housing Board.
- G.O. Ms. No. 210, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I), dated 3 December 2010, covers lands in Puliyur Village, Egmore-Nungambakkam Taluk. The declaration gives a total of 16 grounds and 853 square feet, or 39,253 square feet, and lists several parcels, registered holders, buildings and vacant lands.
- G.O. Ms. No. 211, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I), dated 3 December 2010, covers listed parcels in Kodambakkam Village, Mambalam-Guindy Taluk. The schedule identifies town survey numbers, registered holders, interested persons, structures, trees, walls, commercial premises and vacant land.
- G.O. Ms. No. 212, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I), dated 3 December 2010, declares land in Adyar Village, Mambalam-Guindy Taluk. The declaration states an extent of 25 grounds and 945 square feet, or 60,945 square feet, or 5,662.5 square metres.
Who should check the schedules
Owners, occupiers, buyers and professionals dealing with property in the named villages should compare the property block number and town survey number with the schedules. The schedules also provide registered holder names, boundaries, land classification and descriptions of buildings or other features.
Where the plans can be inspected
The notifications state that land plans are kept at the office of the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Chennai Unit II, No. 2, Alwarpet Street, Alwarpet, Chennai 18. They may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
Does this Gazette affect every property in Kodambakkam, Puliyur or Adyar?
No. The acquisition declarations apply only to the lands identified in their schedules by village, block number, town survey number, boundaries and extent.
Why are the listed lands being acquired?
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department states that the lands are needed for the public purpose of implementing the Chennai Metro Rail Project.
Who will provide the compensation funds?
The declarations state that the entire compensation amount will be paid from funds provided by Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
Where can I inspect the acquisition plans?
The plans are available during office hours at the office of the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Chennai Unit II, No. 2, Alwarpet Street, Alwarpet, Chennai 18.
