Acquisition of Lands (391 Ex II 2)
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department, issued G.O.Ms. No. 192 and G.O. Ms. No. 193 on 14 October 2011 to acquire specified land in Purasawakkam and Egmore, Chennai, for the Chennai Metro Rail Project. G.O.Ms. No. 192 applies urgent acquisition procedures to 21,295 square feet in Purasawakkam, while G.O. Ms. No. 193 declares 450 square feet in Egmore required for the project and permits possession after the stated notice period.
What the notifications do
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department, issued G.O.Ms. No. 192 and G.O. Ms. No. 193 on 14 October 2011 under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. Both notifications concern acquisition of land for implementing the Chennai Metro Rail Project.
Purasawakkam land under G.O.Ms. No. 192
G.O.Ms. No. 192 covers land in Purasawakkam Village, Purasawakkam-Perambur Taluk, Chennai District. The Government states that immediate possession is necessary and directs acquisition under the urgent acquisition provisions.
Key provisions are:
- The normal inquiry provisions in Section 5A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 do not apply because of the urgency stated by the Government.
- The Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Chennai Unit-1, and staff and workmen are authorised to exercise the specified statutory powers.
- The Special Tahsildar is appointed to perform the functions of the Collector.
- The schedule covers parts of town survey numbers 28/1, 29/3, 31/1, 32/1, 32/2, 32/3, 33/3, 3121/4, 3121/13 and 3121/20, including the new survey numbers recorded in the notification.
- The total scheduled extent is 8 grounds and 2,095 square feet, stated alternatively as 21,295 square feet.
Egmore land under G.O. Ms. No. 193
G.O. Ms. No. 193 declares that 450 square feet in Egmore Village, Egmore-Nungambakkam Taluk, Chennai District is needed for the Chennai Metro Rail Project. The land is part of R.S. No. 154/1, with new number 154/220, in Block 13.
Key provisions are:
- Compensation is to be paid entirely from funds provided by Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
- Possession may be taken after 15 days from publication of the notice referred to in Section 9(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
- The scheduled property is classified as free hold and is bounded on the south by R.S. No. 153 and Poonamallee High Road.
- A plan may be inspected during office hours at the office of the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Chennai Unit-1, Harini Towers, No. 7, Conron Smith Road, Gopalapuram, Chennai-86.
Who should check the schedules
Owners, buyers and professionals dealing with the specified survey numbers in Purasawakkam or Egmore should compare the survey number, block, boundaries, extent and registered holder details with the property records.
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Common questions
Does this notification affect every property in Purasawakkam or Egmore?
No. It covers only the land parcels identified by block, survey number, boundaries, extent and registered holder details in the schedules.
Can owners of the Purasawakkam lands seek the normal Section 5A inquiry?
G.O.Ms. No. 192 directs that Section 5A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 does not apply because the Government considered the case urgent.
Who will fund compensation for the Egmore land?
G.O. Ms. No. 193 states that the entire compensation amount will be paid from funds provided by Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
Where can I inspect the plan for the Egmore acquisition?
The plan may be inspected during office hours at the office of the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Chennai Unit-1, Harini Towers, No. 7, Conron Smith Road, Gopalapuram, Chennai-86.
