Acquisition of Lands (446 Ext IV 2)
The Government of Tamil Nadu, through the Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I.) Department, issued Government Order (Ms.) Numbers 228, 229, 230 and 231 on 28 November 2011, declaring specified lands in Triplicane, Koyambedu, Nungambakkam and Purasawakkam villages required for the Chennai Metro Rail Project. The declarations provide for compensation from Chennai Metro Rail Limited funds and permit possession after 15 days from publication of the notice referred to in Section 9(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
What the notifications do
Government Order (Ms.) Numbers 228, 229, 230 and 231 of the Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I.) Department, dated 28 November 2011, are declarations under Section 6 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. They identify land required for the Chennai Metro Rail Project and state that compensation will be paid from funds provided by Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
The Governor of Tamil Nadu also directed that possession may be taken after 15 days from publication of the notice referred to in Section 9(1) of the Act.
Areas and land covered
The four declarations cover specified survey parcels in Chennai District:
- Government Order (Ms.) Number 228 covers 10,056 square feet in Triplicane Village, Mylapore-Triplicane Taluk. The schedule lists parts of R.S. Nos. 323/1, 323/2, 323/4, 323/5, 323/6 and 323/7.
- Government Order (Ms.) Number 229 covers 948.5 square metres in Koyambedu Village, Egmore-Nungambakkam Taluk. The schedule includes land in Blocks 15 and 16 and records land, buildings, shops and other structures.
- Government Order (Ms.) Number 230 covers 472.02 square metres, or 5,081 square feet, in Nungambakkam Village, Egmore-Nungambakkam Taluk. The schedule identifies parts of R.S. Nos. 27/4, 27/6 and 27/11.
- Government Order (Ms.) Number 231 covers 8 grounds and 2,095 square feet, or 21,295 square feet, in Purasawakkam Village, Purasawakkam-Perambur Taluk.
Who may be affected
The acquisition declarations affect the registered holders, interested persons, trustees, companies and occupants connected with the survey parcels in the schedules. A buyer or professional checking property in these locations should compare the property survey number, subdivision number, village, taluk and boundaries with the relevant schedule.
The schedules also describe buildings, compound walls, gates, sheds, shops, trees, wells, motors and other features located on some parcels. These descriptions may help identify whether a particular property forms part of the acquisition.
Where the plans can be inspected
The land plans are kept with the Special Tahsildar for land acquisition for Chennai Metro Rail Limited at Harini Towers, No. 7, Conran Smith Road, Gopalapuram, Chennai 86. The notifications state that the plans may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
Does this Gazette notification acquire all property in these four villages?
No. It applies only to the survey parcels and areas identified in the schedules for Triplicane, Koyambedu, Nungambakkam and Purasawakkam villages.
Who will provide the compensation for the acquired land?
The notifications state that the entire compensation amount will be paid from funds provided by Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
When can possession of the listed land be taken?
The Governor of Tamil Nadu directed that possession may be taken after 15 days from publication of the notice referred to in Section 9(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Can I inspect the acquisition plan for a listed property?
Yes. The plans are available during office hours at the office of the Special Tahsildar for land acquisition for Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Harini Towers, No. 7, Conran Smith Road, Gopalapuram, Chennai 86.
