Declaration of Veeranam Forest Block in Veerakeralampudur Taluk in Tirunelveli District as Reserved Forest and appointment of Special Tahsildar Veerakeralampudur Taluk as ex-officio to be the Forest Settlement Officer under the Act
The Government of Tamil Nadu, through the Environment and Forests Department, issued G.O. Ms. No. 151, dated 20 June 2012, proposing to constitute 9.79.5 hectares in Veeranam Village, Veerakeralampudur Taluk, Tirunelveli District, as the Veeranam Reserved Forest. The government also appointed officials to conduct the forest settlement process, represent the government at the enquiry and hear appeals.
What the notification does
G.O. Ms. No. 151 of the Environment and Forests Department, dated 20 June 2012, proposes to constitute the land described in its schedule as Reserved Forest under the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882. The proposal concerns the Veeranam Forest Block in Village Number 17, Veeranam, in Veerakeralampudur Taluk of Tirunelveli District.
The notification identifies a total area of 9.79.5 hectares. It does not state in the supplied text that the land has completed the settlement process or received a final declaration as Reserved Forest.
Land covered
G.O. Ms. No. 151 identifies the Veeranam Forest Block through the following survey fields and extents:
- Survey Field 96/3, 2.55.0 hectares.
- Survey Field 97/3, 1.11.5 hectares.
- Survey Field 98/3, 0.69.0 hectares.
- Survey Field 98/4, 2.15.0 hectares.
- Survey Field 103/1, 0.95.5 hectares.
- Survey Field 103/2, 0.99.0 hectares.
- Survey Field 105, 1.34.5 hectares.
The schedule also gives a detailed perimeter description using distances, adjoining survey fields and junction points. Parts of the eastern boundary adjoin Survey Fields 279 and 280 in Village Number 71, Karuvanda.
Officials appointed
The Environment and Forests Department notifications issued under G.O. Ms. No. 151 make the following appointments:
- The Tahsildar, Veerakeralampudur Taluk, is appointed ex-officio as Forest Settlement Officer for the area.
- The District Forest Officer, Tirunelveli Division, is appointed ex-officio to attend the enquiry on behalf of the government.
- The Personal Assistant (General) to the District Collector, Tirunelveli District, is appointed ex-officio to hear appeals from orders passed under sections 11, 12 and 13 of the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882.
Who may be affected
G.O. Ms. No. 151 is relevant to owners, buyers and professionals dealing with land in the listed Veeranam survey fields. The survey numbers, recorded extents and boundary description are the key details for checking whether a particular property falls within the proposed forest block.
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Common questions
Does the notification finally declare the Veeranam land as Reserved Forest?
The supplied notification says that the government proposes to constitute the scheduled land as Reserved Forest. It does not state that a final declaration has been completed.
How much land is included in the proposed Veeranam Forest Block?
The scheduled total is 9.79.5 hectares in Veeranam Village, Veerakeralampudur Taluk, Tirunelveli District.
Which survey fields are covered?
The notification lists Survey Fields 96/3, 97/3, 98/3, 98/4, 103/1, 103/2 and 105 in Village Number 17, Veeranam.
Who will hear appeals connected with the forest settlement process?
The Personal Assistant (General) to the District Collector, Tirunelveli District, is appointed ex-officio to hear appeals from orders passed under sections 11, 12 and 13 of the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882.
