Land Acquisition for New Broad Gauge Railway Lines, 2011
The Tamil Nadu Government Transport Department, through G.O. Ms. No. 185, Transport (I.1), G.O. Ms. No. 186, Transport (I-1), and G.O. Ms. No. 187, Transport (I.1), all dated 22nd November 2011, declared specified lands required for new broad gauge railway lines in Karur and Thiruvarur districts. The declarations identify affected survey parcels and owners, provide for compensation from public revenues, and, for the Thiruvarur acquisitions, authorise the Revenue Divisional Officer, Mannargudi to conduct acquisition and permit possession after publication of the required notice.
What the notifications do
The Tamil Nadu Government Transport Department issued three land acquisition declarations under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. They cover land required for railway construction in Karur District and Thiruvarur District.
The Central Government's land acquisition functions for Union purposes in Tamil Nadu had been entrusted to the Government of Tamil Nadu. Compensation for the declared acquisitions is to be paid from public revenues.
Areas and projects covered
- G.O. Ms. No. 185, Transport (I.1), dated 22nd November 2011, declares approximately 0.26.5 hectare in Vangal Village, Karur Taluk, Karur District, as needed for the Salem-Karur New Broad Gauge Railway Line.
- G.O. Ms. No. 186, Transport (I-1), dated 22nd November 2011, declares approximately 1.32.16 hectare in Thiruthuraipoondi Town, Thiruthuraipoondi Taluk, Thiruvarur District, as needed for the new broad gauge railway line between Nagapattinam and Thiruthuraipoondi via Thirukkuvalai.
- G.O. Ms. No. 187, Transport (I.1), dated 22nd November 2011, declares approximately 5.68.57 hectares for the same Nagapattinam to Thiruthuraipoondi railway project. The supplied schedule identifies land in Vellure Village, Thiruthuraipoondi Taluk, Thiruvarur District.
Who may be affected
Owners, occupiers and people claiming an interest in the listed wet lands, survey numbers and town survey numbers may be affected. The schedules provide parcel measurements, recorded owner names and boundaries. Buyers and professionals dealing with land in Vangal Village, Thiruthuraipoondi Town or Vellure Village should compare the property's survey details with the schedules.
Acquisition and possession
For the Thiruthuraipoondi Town and Vellure Village acquisitions, the Revenue Divisional Officer, Mannargudi is appointed to perform the functions of the Collector and is directed to proceed with acquisition. The Governor of Tamil Nadu also directs that possession may be taken immediately after publication of the notice mentioned in Section 9(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Plans for the Vangal lands are kept at the office of the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Salem-Karur New Broad Gauge Railway Line Scheme, Karur. Plans for the Thiruvarur lands are kept at the office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Mannargudi and may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
How can I check whether my land is included?
Compare the survey number, classification, extent and boundaries of your property with the relevant schedule. The schedules also name recorded owners or interested persons.
Where can I inspect the land acquisition plans?
The Vangal plan is kept at the office of the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Salem-Karur New Broad Gauge Railway Line Scheme, Karur. The Thiruvarur plans are kept at the office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Mannargudi and may be inspected during office hours.
Who will handle acquisition in the Thiruvarur areas?
The Revenue Divisional Officer, Mannargudi is appointed to perform the functions of the Collector for the acquisitions in Thiruthuraipoondi Town and Vellure Village.
Can possession of the Thiruvarur lands be taken immediately?
Possession may be taken immediately after publication of the notice mentioned in Section 9(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
