G.O. Ms. Nos. 23, 24 and 25, Acquisition of Lands, 2016
The Industries Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued G.O. Ms. No. 23, G.O. Ms. No. 24 and G.O. Ms. No. 25, Industries (NLC), on 18 February 2016, acquiring specified lands in Cuddalore District for the mine expansion schemes of Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited. The three notifications cover 4.55.5 hectares in Valayamadevi Melpathy Village, 3.20.5 hectares in Vanathirayapuram Village and 6.84.5 hectares in U. Adhanur Village.
What the notifications do
The Industries Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued three acquisition notifications under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997. The Governor of Tamil Nadu acquires the lands listed in the schedules for the Second Mine Expansion Scheme or Mines Expansion Scheme of Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited.
The Government had decided that the entire compensation for the acquired lands would be paid from funds controlled or managed by Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited.
Lands covered
G.O. Ms. No. 23, Industries (NLC), dated 18 February 2016, covers land in Block No. 44 of Valayamadevi Melpathy Village, Chidambaram Taluk, Cuddalore District. Key details are:
- Total acquisition of 4.55.5 hectares.
- 3.70.5 hectares classified as registered dry land.
- 0.85.0 hectares classified as registered wet land.
- Survey subdivisions under R.S. No. 18 are listed with pattas, owners, interested persons and certain land features.
G.O. Ms. No. 24, Industries (NLC), dated 18 February 2016, covers Block No. 30 of Vanathirayapuram Village, Kurinjipadi Taluk, Cuddalore District. Key details are:
- Total acquisition of 3.20.5 hectares.
- 2.56.5 hectares classified as registered wet land.
- 0.64.0 hectares classified as registered dry land.
- The schedule lists survey lands under R.S. Nos. 47 and 52, together with pattas, owners, interested persons and a rounded well.
G.O. Ms. No. 25, Industries (NLC), dated 18 February 2016, acquires 6.84.5 hectares in U. Adhanur Village, Vridhachalam Taluk, Cuddalore District. The schedule identifies registered wet and dry lands and records structures, wells, sheds and trees on some parcels.
Who should check the schedules
Owners, interested persons and prospective buyers of land in the named villages should compare the village, block, revenue survey number, subdivision and patta number with their records. The schedules name the recorded owners or interested persons and state the extent acquired from each listed parcel.
Where plans may be inspected
The acquisition plans are kept at the office of the Special Deputy Collector, Land Acquisition, Neyveli-2. The notifications state that they may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
Does this Gazette notification actually acquire the listed land?
Yes. The Governor of Tamil Nadu acquires the lands specified in the schedules for the mine expansion schemes of Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited.
How can I check whether my property is included?
Compare your village, block number, revenue survey number, subdivision and patta number with the relevant schedule. The schedules also provide extents and names of landowners or interested persons.
Who is responsible for paying compensation?
The notifications state that the entire compensation amount is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited.
Where can I inspect the acquisition plans?
The plans are kept at the office of the Special Deputy Collector, Land Acquisition, Neyveli-2, and may be inspected during office hours.
