Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 394, Acquisition of Lands, 2024
The Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai, issued land acquisition notices in Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary Number 394, dated 9 December 2024, under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997. The notices acquire specified lands in Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari and Chennai districts for railway doubling and Chennai Metro Rail Corridor 3 works.
What the Gazette does
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary Number 394 records the Governor of Tamil Nadu's acquisition of specified lands for three infrastructure projects. The schedules identify the survey numbers, acquisition extent, land type, structures, trees and owners or interested persons.
The acquisitions are made under sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997. The Chennai Metro Rail acquisition is identified as Notification Number VI(1)/800(b-3)/2024.
Lands and projects covered
The Commissioner of Land Administration notification covers:
- Alangaraperi Village, Tirunelveli Taluk, Tirunelveli District: 17,170 square metres are acquired for doubling the broad-gauge railway line between Vanchi Maniyachi and Nagercoil. The schedule covers seven survey entries and records dry land, a small bridge, part of a building, a parking shed and a tank. Compensation is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by RVNL.
- Valvachagostam ‘A’ Village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanniyakumari District: 4,332 square metres are acquired for doubling the broad-gauge railway line between Eraniel and Parassala. The schedule covers 23 survey entries, all described as dry land, and lists affected trees and fencing where applicable. Compensation is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by Southern Railways.
- Okkiyam Thoraipakkam and Karapakkam villages, Sholinganallur Taluk, Chennai District: 573 square metres, stated as 6,167.772 square feet, are acquired for the formation of Corridor 3, Viaduct Okkiyam Maduvu. The schedule includes ryotwari wet and dry lands and structures such as compound walls, concrete steps, a security room, a gate, a name board and a concrete arch. Compensation is to be paid from funds managed by Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
Who should check the schedules
Property owners, buyers and professionals dealing with the listed villages should compare the property's survey number with the Gazette schedules. A listed survey number may be affected only to the acquisition extent shown, rather than the full recorded extent.
Where plans can be inspected
The land plans may be inspected during office hours at:
- The Land Acquisition Officer or District Revenue Officer, Tirunelveli, for Alangaraperi Village.
- The District Collector, Kanniyakumari, and Revenue Divisional Officer, Kanniyakumari, for Valvachagostam ‘A’ Village.
- The Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Chennai, for the Corridor 3 lands.
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Common questions
How can I tell whether my property is included in the acquisition?
Check the village and survey number against the relevant schedule. The schedule also states the total survey extent and the specific area being acquired.
Are entire survey fields being acquired?
Not necessarily. The schedules separately show the total extent and the extent to be acquired, and several entries involve only part of a survey field.
Who will fund compensation for the acquired lands?
RVNL funds the Alangaraperi acquisition, Southern Railways funds the Valvachagostam ‘A’ acquisition, and Chennai Metro Rail Limited funds the Corridor 3 acquisition.
Can I inspect the official land acquisition plan?
Yes. The Gazette identifies offices in Tirunelveli, Kanniyakumari and Chennai where the relevant plans may be inspected during office hours.
