G.O. Ms. No. 24, Acquisition of Lands, 2009
The Tamil Nadu Transport Department, through G.O. Ms. No. 24, Transport (I.2), dated 20th February 2009, notified the acquisition of approximately 0.40.5 hectare of land in Perambalur (South) Village for construction of a new building for the Head Post Office, Perambalur. The Governor of Tamil Nadu directed acquisition under the urgency provisions of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, excluded the procedure under Section 5(A), and authorised the Revenue Divisional Officer, Perambalur, to act under the Act.
What the notification does
The Tamil Nadu Transport Department notification under G.O. Ms. No. 24, Transport (I.2), dated 20th February 2009, gives notice that specified lands in No. 7, Perambalur (South) Village, Perambalur Taluk, Perambalur District, are required for a public purpose. The stated purpose is construction of a new building for the Head Post Office, Perambalur.
The notification was published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary, No. 46, on 20th February 2009.
Urgency and acquisition process
The Governor of Tamil Nadu directed that the scheduled lands be acquired because immediate possession had become necessary. The notification also directs that the provisions of Section 5(A) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, will not apply because of the urgency of the case.
The Revenue Divisional Officer, Perambalur, is:
- Authorised, together with staff and workmen, to exercise the powers identified in the notification.
- Appointed to perform the functions of the Collector under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Land covered
The schedule identifies Government dry land stated to belong to Ekambaram, son of Lakshmana Mudaliar. The approximate extents are:
- Survey Field No. 145-1B, 0.02.0 hectare.
- Part of Survey Field No. 145-2C, 0.36.0 hectare.
- Survey Field No. 145-3C, 0.02.5 hectare.
- Total approximate extent, 0.40.5 hectare.
The schedule also records boundaries for each parcel using adjoining survey fields, Perambalur (North) Village, B.T. Road and Survey Field No. 146.
Who should check this notification
The Tamil Nadu Transport Department notification is directly relevant to anyone claiming an interest in the listed survey fields in Perambalur (South) Village. A buyer, owner or professional examining land in or next to Survey Field Nos. 145-1B, 145-2C and 145-3C should compare the survey number, subdivision, extent and boundaries with the property records because only the parcels described in the schedule are notified.
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Common questions
Why were these lands being acquired?
The Tamil Nadu Transport Department notification states that the lands were needed for construction of a new building for the Head Post Office, Perambalur.
How much land is covered by the notification?
The scheduled total is approximately 0.40.5 hectare across Survey Field No. 145-1B, part of Survey Field No. 145-2C and Survey Field No. 145-3C.
Does the Section 5(A) procedure apply to this acquisition?
No. The Governor of Tamil Nadu directed that Section 5(A) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, would not apply because of the urgency of the case.
Which official was authorised to handle the acquisition?
The Revenue Divisional Officer, Perambalur, was authorised to exercise the stated powers and was appointed to perform the functions of the Collector under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
