Acquisition of Lands for Ultra Mega Power Project, Cheyyur Scheme
The Tamil Nadu Energy Department issued G.O. Ms. No. 105, Energy (C1), dated 24 November 2011, G.O. Ms. No. 106, Energy (C1), dated 24 November 2011, and G.O. Ms. No. 107, Energy (C1), dated 24 November 2011, concerning land acquisition for the Ultra Mega Power Project at Cheyyur. The notifications acquire specified land in Kancheepuram District for an industrial purpose, including 6.67.0 hectares in Vedal Village and 9.91.0 hectares in Chitharkadu Village.
What the notifications do
The Tamil Nadu Energy Department notifications acquire scheduled lands for the formation of the Ultra Mega Power Project at Cheyyur. They were published under sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Act, 1997 (Tamil Nadu Act 10 of 1999), after considering objections or explanations from owners and other interested persons.
The source identifies Coastal Tamil Nadu Power Limited, New Delhi, through its authorised signatory, as controlling or managing the relevant funds. For the Chitharkadu acquisition, it expressly states that the entire compensation amount is to be paid from those funds.
Land covered
- G.O. Ms. No. 105, Energy (C1), dated 24 November 2011, acquires approximately 6.67.0 hectares of ryotwari dry land in Unit IV, Block VIII, No. 55 Vedal Village, Cheyyur Taluk, Kancheepuram District.
- The Vedal schedule lists individual survey subdivisions, patta numbers, recorded owners or interested persons, boundaries and area measurements.
- G.O. Ms. No. 106, Energy (C1), dated 24 November 2011, begins a further notification for acquisition for the Ultra Mega Power Project. The supplied text does not provide its complete notice and schedule.
- G.O. Ms. No. 107, Energy (C1), dated 24 November 2011, acquires approximately 9.91.0 hectares of ryotwari dry land in Unit II, Block 13, No. 54 Chitharkadu Village, Cheyyur Taluk.
- The Chitharkadu schedule covers subdivisions of Survey No. 244 and identifies patta holders, other interested persons, boundaries and individual extents.
Who should check the schedules
Owners, patta holders, occupants, heirs and prospective buyers dealing with land in Vedal or Chitharkadu villages should compare the property survey number and subdivision with the Gazette schedules. A matching village name alone is not enough, because the acquisition is described by specific survey subdivisions and boundaries.
Where the plans can be inspected
The Vedal land plans are kept at the office of the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Unit IV, Ultra Mega Power Project, Cheyyur Scheme. The Chitharkadu plans are kept at the office of the Special Tahsildar, Land Acquisition, Unit II, Ultra Mega Power Project Scheme, Cheyyur. Both may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
Does the Gazette acquire all land in Vedal and Chitharkadu villages?
No. It acquires only the survey numbers and subdivisions listed in the schedules, with the stated boundaries and extents.
How much land is acquired in Vedal Village?
G.O. Ms. No. 105, Energy (C1), dated 24 November 2011, states a total extent of approximately 6.67.0 hectares in No. 55 Vedal Village.
How much land is acquired in Chitharkadu Village?
G.O. Ms. No. 107, Energy (C1), dated 24 November 2011, states a total extent of approximately 9.91.0 hectares in No. 54 Chitharkadu Village.
Where can I inspect the acquisition plans?
The plans may be inspected during office hours at the relevant Special Tahsildar land acquisition office for Unit IV in Vedal or Unit II in Chitharkadu under the Ultra Mega Power Project at Cheyyur.
