Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 375
The Government of Tamil Nadu Industries Department issued G.O. Ms. No. 159, G.O. Ms. No. 160 and G.O. Ms. No. 161, each dated 23rd November 2017, to acquire specified lands in Cuddalore District for mine expansion schemes of Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited. The notifications identify the affected villages, survey numbers, extents, patta numbers and landowners or interested persons, and state that compensation will be paid from funds controlled or managed by Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited.
What the notifications do
The Industries Department notifications acquire specified lands under sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997. The lands are required for the First Mine Expansion Scheme and Second Mine Expansion Scheme of Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited.
The Government of Tamil Nadu states that the entire compensation awarded for the acquired lands will be paid from funds controlled or managed by Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited.
Lands covered
The three Government Orders cover the following locations and extents in Cuddalore District:
- G.O. Ms. No. 159, Industries (NLC), dated 23rd November 2017, acquires about 3.36.0 hectares in Gangaikondan Village, Virudhachalam Taluk, for the First Mine Expansion Scheme. The schedule lists dry lands, casuarina plantations, survey subdivisions, patta numbers and interested persons.
- G.O. Ms. No. 160, Industries (NLC), dated 23rd November 2017, acquires about 2.95.5 hectares in Kathazhai Village, Bhuvanagiri Taluk, for the Second Mine Expansion Scheme. The schedule covers survey numbers 9/1A to 9/3E and identifies the relevant patta holders or interested persons.
- G.O. Ms. No. 161, Industries (NLC), dated 23rd November 2017, acquires about 5.73.0 hectares in Thenkuthu Village, Kurinjipadi Taluk, for the Second Mine Expansion Scheme. The schedule includes residential site land and dry land in survey numbers 26, 27, 33 and 34, with individual subdivisions, extents, patta numbers and interested persons.
Who may be affected
The Industries Department notifications directly affect the landowners and interested persons named in the schedules. They are also relevant to buyers, lenders or professionals dealing with land in Gangaikondan, Kathazhai or Thenkuthu villages, particularly where the survey number or patta number matches a scheduled entry.
Plans and verification
The land plans for each acquisition are kept at the office of the Special Deputy Collector, Land Acquisition, Neyveli-2. The notifications state that the plans may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
How can I check whether my land is included in the acquisition?
Compare the village, survey subdivision, extent and patta number in your records with the relevant schedule. The schedules also name the recorded landowners or interested persons.
Which villages are covered by these notifications?
The acquisitions cover Gangaikondan Village in Virudhachalam Taluk, Kathazhai Village in Bhuvanagiri Taluk, and Thenkuthu Village in Kurinjipadi Taluk, all in Cuddalore District.
Who will fund the compensation for the acquired lands?
The notifications state that the entire compensation will be paid from funds controlled or managed by Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Limited.
Where can I inspect the acquisition plans?
The plans are available at the office of the Special Deputy Collector, Land Acquisition, Neyveli-2, and may be inspected during office hours.
