Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary, No. 375, Part II, Section 2
The Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, issued G.O. Ms. No. 239, Transport (I.2), dated 12 December 2013, acquiring 23.24.0 hectares in Kumaragiri Village for expansion of the existing Thoothukudi Airport, and G.O. Ms. No. 240, Transport (I.1), dated 12 December 2013, declaring 0.49.85 hectares in Sannanallur Village as needed for the broad gauge railway line between Mayiladuthurai and Thiruvarur. The notifications identify affected survey lands, provide for compensation from government controlled funds or public revenues, and state where the land plans may be inspected.
What the notifications do
The Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, published two land acquisition notifications in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary dated 13 December 2013.
- G.O. Ms. No. 239, Transport (I.2), dated 12 December 2013, acquires approximately 23.24.0 hectares of land in Block 9 of Kumaragiri Village, Kumaragiri Taluk, Thoothukudi District. The land is required for expansion of the existing Thoothukudi Airport and establishment of airport development by the Transport Department.
- G.O. Ms. No. 240, Transport (I.1), dated 12 December 2013, declares approximately 0.49.85 hectares in Sannanallur Village, Nannilam Taluk, Thiruvarur District, as required for forming the broad gauge railway line between Mayiladuthurai and Thiruvarur.
Who may be affected
G.O. Ms. No. 239, Transport (I.2), affects owners and other persons connected with the listed dry lands in Kumaragiri Village. The schedule identifies survey numbers, recorded names, areas and physical features such as wells, buildings, trees, electric lines, poles and cart tracks.
G.O. Ms. No. 240, Transport (I.1), affects owners and other persons connected with the scheduled wet lands in Sannanallur Village. The available schedule includes survey subdivisions, owner names, boundaries, acquisition areas and the condition of the land on the ground.
Property buyers and professionals checking land in either village should compare the relevant survey number and subdivision with the acquisition schedules and official plans.
Key provisions
- Compensation for the Thoothukudi Airport lands is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by the Transport Department.
- The plan for the Thoothukudi Airport acquisition is kept in the office of the Collector, Thoothukudi, and may be inspected during office hours.
- Compensation for the Sannanallur railway lands is to be paid from public revenues.
- The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thiruvarur, is appointed to perform the functions of the Collector and to proceed with the railway land acquisition.
- Possession of the Sannanallur railway lands may be taken immediately after publication of the required notice.
- The railway land plan is kept in the office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Thiruvarur, and may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
Does the Gazette acquire land for expanding Thoothukudi Airport?
Yes. G.O. Ms. No. 239, Transport (I.2), dated 12 December 2013, acquires approximately 23.24.0 hectares in Kumaragiri Village for expansion of the existing Thoothukudi Airport and airport development.
Which land is affected by the Mayiladuthurai to Thiruvarur railway project?
G.O. Ms. No. 240, Transport (I.1), dated 12 December 2013, covers approximately 0.49.85 hectares in Sannanallur Village, Nannilam Taluk, Thiruvarur District. The scheduled survey numbers and boundaries determine the affected parcels.
Where can I inspect the acquisition plans?
The Thoothukudi Airport land plan is available at the office of the Collector, Thoothukudi. The Sannanallur railway land plan is available at the office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Thiruvarur, and both may be inspected during office hours.
Can possession of the Sannanallur railway land be taken immediately?
The notification directs that possession may be taken immediately after publication of the required notice. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Thiruvarur, is responsible for performing the Collector's functions for the acquisition.
