Acquisition of Lands (434 Ex VI 1)
The Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai, published Rc.No.CPRRP/CLA/15(1)002/2020, Rc.No.CPRRP/CLA/15(1)003/2020 and Rc.No.CPRRP/CLA/15(1)004/2020 in Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 434, dated October 21, 2020. The notices record the Governor of Tamil Nadu's acquisition of specified lands in Melanur, Karikalavakkam and Bandikavanoor villages, Tiruvallur District, for road connectivity from Ennore Port to Mahabalipuram as part of the Chennai Peripheral Ring Road Project, with compensation payable from funds controlled and managed by the Highways Department.
What the Gazette notices govern
The acquisition notices issued by the Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai, cover land required for the Chennai Peripheral Ring Road Project. The stated public purpose is formation of road connectivity from Ennore Port to Mahabalipuram.
The notices were issued under subsection (1) of Section 15 of the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001, read with the Tamil Nadu Land Acquisition Laws (Revival of Operation, Amendment and Validation) Act, 2019. They state that the Government considered the causes shown by owners or other interested persons before publishing the acquisition notices.
Locations and acquisition areas
The Gazette identifies three village acquisitions:
- Rc.No.CPRRP/CLA/15(1)002/2020 covers 83,087 square metres, or 8.30.87 hectares, in No.24 Melanur Village, Tiruvallur Taluk. It applies to the road section from kilometre 45.910 to kilometre 47.176.
- Rc.No.CPRRP/CLA/15(1)003/2020 covers 30,333 square metres, or 3.03.33 hectares, in No.47 Karikalavakkam Village, Tiruvallur Taluk. It applies to the road section from kilometre 42.302 to kilometre 42.973.
- Rc.No.CPRRP/CLA/15(1)004/2020 concerns 36,653 square metres of wet land in No.107 Bandikavanoor Village, Ponneri Taluk. It applies to the road section from kilometre 21.577 to kilometre 21.964.
All three villages are in Tiruvallur District.
Who may be affected
The acquisition notices affect owners and other persons with an interest in the survey numbers and new subdivisions listed in the schedules. The schedules for Melanur and Karikalavakkam identify land classification, acquisition extent, patta number, owners or interested persons, and assets such as wells, sheds, electric poles and trees.
The notices state that the entire compensation amount for the acquired lands will be paid from funds controlled and managed by the Highways Department. They do not provide compensation rates or individual award amounts.
Where plans can be inspected
The acquisition plans for Melanur and Karikalavakkam are kept at the office of the Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), Chennai Peripheral Ring Road Project, Chennai 600 058, and at the office of the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Chennai Peripheral Ring Road Project, Unit III, Tiruvallur. The notices state that the plans may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
How can I check whether my land is included in the acquisition?
Compare your village, survey number, subdivision and patta details with the relevant schedule. The schedules also show the acquisition extent and the listed owner or interested person.
Who will pay compensation for the acquired land?
The notices state that the entire compensation amount will be paid from funds controlled and managed by the Highways Department.
Can I inspect the acquisition plan for land in Melanur or Karikalavakkam?
Yes. The plans are available during office hours at the offices of the Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), Chennai Peripheral Ring Road Project, Chennai 600 058, and the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Chennai Peripheral Ring Road Project, Unit III, Tiruvallur.
Does the Gazette specify compensation rates for individual owners?
No. The supplied notices say where the compensation funds will come from, but they do not state compensation rates or individual award amounts.
