G.O. Ms. No. 223 and G.O. Ms. No. 224, Acquisition of Lands, 2010
The Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued G.O. Ms. No. 223 and G.O. Ms. No. 224 on 28 December 2010 to acquire specified land in Kodambakkam and Adyar villages, Chennai District, for the Chennai Metro Rail Project. The Governor of Tamil Nadu directed immediate acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, appointed Special Tahsildars to perform the Collector's functions, and directed that Section 5A would not apply because of urgency.
What the notifications do
G.O. Ms. No. 223 and G.O. Ms. No. 224 of the Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department identify three parcels required for the Chennai Metro Rail Project. The Governor of Tamil Nadu directed their immediate acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
For each acquisition, the relevant Special Tahsildar and staff of Chennai Metro Rail Limited are authorised to exercise statutory powers. The Special Tahsildar is also appointed to perform the Collector's functions. Because the Government treated the cases as urgent, Section 5A of the Act does not apply.
Kodambakkam Village land
G.O. Ms. No. 223 covers land in Block No. 50, Kodambakkam Village, Mambalam-Guindy Taluk, Chennai District:
- T.S. No. 30-2 measures 30.0 square metres.
- T.S. No. 30-3 measures 129.5 square metres.
- The total area is 159.5 square metres.
- Both parcels are classified as Sarkar Poramboke Medical Hostel site.
- The schedule states that the Tamil Nadu Housing Board developed Kiruba Colony flats and sold them to various persons. It lists numerous interested persons and, for T.S. No. 30-3, the Church of the Victorious Cross.
- The land includes portions of compound walls, fencing, gates, sheds, pillars, trees, a kitchen and toilet, as described in the schedule.
The Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Chennai Unit-II, is authorised for this acquisition and appointed to perform the Collector's functions.
Adyar Village land
G.O. Ms. No. 224 covers Block No. 10, T.S. No. 1-2 in Adyar Village, Mambalam-Guindy Taluk, Chennai District:
- The registered holder is Race Club.
- The land is classified as Ryotwari Manai.
- The area is 335.0 square metres, also stated as 1 ground and 1,205 square feet, or 3,605 square feet.
- The schedule describes vacant land, a bore well, sump, electric motors, motor shed, part of the Madras Race Club Guest House, a water plant shed, compound walls, flooring and trees.
The Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Chennai Unit-I, is authorised for this acquisition and appointed to perform the Collector's functions.
Who may be affected
The acquisitions may affect the listed interested persons connected with Kiruba Colony, the Church of the Victorious Cross, and the Race Club, as well as anyone dealing with the identified survey numbers or structures within the scheduled areas.
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Common questions
Does the notification acquire all of Kiruba Colony?
The source identifies only T.S. Nos. 30-2 and 30-3 in Block No. 50, with a combined area of 159.5 square metres. It does not state that all of Kiruba Colony is being acquired.
Why is the land being acquired?
The Government of Tamil Nadu states that the land is needed for implementation of the Chennai Metro Rail Project.
Can affected persons use the Section 5A process?
No. For both acquisitions, the Governor of Tamil Nadu directed that Section 5A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, would not apply because of the urgency of the cases.
Which officials handle these acquisitions?
The Kodambakkam acquisition is assigned to the Special Tahsildar for Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Chennai Unit-II. The Adyar acquisition is assigned to the Special Tahsildar for Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Chennai Unit-I.
