Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, No. 42, Part II, Section 2 (42 II 2 v2)
The Government of Tamil Nadu published Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, No. 42, Part II, Section 2 on 18 October 2017, containing notifications from several Secretariat departments. The Environment and Forests Department, through G.O. (Ms.) No. 113 dated 20 September 2017, creates District Level Wetland Management Committees, while the Higher Education Department, through G.O. (D) No. 288 dated 15 September 2017, makes a university nomination. The Highways and Minor Ports Department, through G.O. (D) No. 218 dated 20 September 2017 and G.O. (D) No. 226 dated 27 September 2017, acquires specified land for a road overbridge and the Mayiladuthurai bypass road.
What the gazette contains
The Government of Tamil Nadu published Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, No. 42, Part II, Section 2 on 18 October 2017. The supplied text contains notifications concerning district wetland management, a university syndicate nomination and two highway land acquisitions.
District wetland management
The Environment and Forests Department, through G.O. (Ms.) No. 113 dated 20 September 2017, constitutes a District Level Wetland Management Committee in every district. Each committee is accountable to the Tamil Nadu State Wetland Authority.
Key provisions include:
- The District Collector serves as Chairman and the District Forest Officer serves as Member Secretary.
- Other members represent revenue, rural development, water supply, water resources, agricultural engineering, pollution control, town and country planning, town panchayats and wetland expertise.
- Committees must manage and conserve district wetlands, prepare documents for prioritised wetlands and delineate boundaries and zones of influence.
- Committees may recommend wetland activities to the Tamil Nadu State Wetland Authority and co-opt technical or scientific specialists.
- Committees maintain district databases, monitor water sources and ecosystems, assess threats and coordinate with relevant departments and local bodies.
- Expert members have a three-year tenure. The notification takes effect from its publication date.
University nomination
The Higher Education Department, through G.O. (D) No. 288 dated 15 September 2017, nominates Dr. T.R. Rajasekaran as a member of the Syndicate of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli. He replaces Dr. N. Chandrasekar for the remaining period up to 13 June 2019.
Land acquired for highways
The Highways and Minor Ports Department, through G.O. (D) No. 218 dated 20 September 2017, acquires 5,992 square metres of wet land in Karunkuzhi Village, Maduranthagam Taluk, Kanchipuram District. The land is required for a road overbridge between Padalam and Karunkuzhi railway stations, replacing Railway Level Crossing No. 64.
- The schedule identifies affected survey numbers, subdivisions, registered holders, boundaries, land extents and some affected buildings or structures.
- The acquisition plan is available at the office of the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Inner Ring Road Scheme, Chromepet, Chennai 600 044, during office hours.
The Highways and Minor Ports Department, through G.O. (D) No. 226 dated 27 September 2017, also acquires 2,100 square metres of dry land in Manakudi Village, Mayiladuthurai Taluk, Nagapattinam District for the Mayiladuthurai bypass road.
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Common questions
How can I check whether my Karunkuzhi property is included in the road overbridge acquisition?
Compare the property survey number with the acquisition schedule. The plan may also be inspected during office hours at the office of the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Inner Ring Road Scheme, Chromepet, Chennai 600 044.
How much land is acquired for the Padalam to Karunkuzhi road overbridge?
G.O. (D) No. 218 dated 20 September 2017 acquires a total of 5,992 square metres of wet land in Karunkuzhi Village.
What does the District Level Wetland Management Committee do?
The committee manages and conserves district wetlands, prepares wetland documents, delineates boundaries and zones of influence, maintains databases and monitors water sources, ecosystems and threats.
Does the gazette include land acquisition for the Mayiladuthurai bypass road?
Yes. G.O. (D) No. 226 dated 27 September 2017 acquires 2,100 square metres of dry land in Manakudi Village, Mayiladuthurai Taluk, Nagapattinam District.
