Declaration of Pavunjipattu Forest Block-I in Sankarapuram Taluk, in the Kallakurichi District as Reserved Forest
The Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued G.O. Ms. No. 186, Environment, Climate Change and Forest (FR.14), dated 21st October 2022, proposing to constitute Pavunjipattu Forest Block-I in Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi District, as reserved forest. It identifies the land and boundaries and appoints officials to conduct the forest settlement process, represent the Government at the inquiry and hear appeals.
What the notification does
G.O. Ms. No. 186, Environment, Climate Change and Forest (FR.14), dated 21st October 2022, was issued by the Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu under the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882. It proposes that the land described as Pavunjipattu Forest Block-I be constituted as reserved forest.
The notification does not state that the final reserved forest declaration has been completed. It begins the process and assigns officials for the inquiry, settlement and appeal stages.
Land covered
The proposed reserved forest is identified as follows:
- District: Kallakurichi.
- Taluk: Sankarapuram.
- Village: No. 30, Pavunjipattu.
- Forest block: Pavunjipattu Forest Block-I.
- Survey number: 139/1.
- Extent: 4.89.00 hectare.
The schedule describes the boundaries using Pavunjipattu Reserve Forest and Survey Numbers 133, 138, 139/1, 139/2, 140 and 144 in Pavunjipattu village.
Officials appointed
G.O. Ms. No. 186, Environment, Climate Change and Forest (FR.14), dated 21st October 2022, makes three appointments connected with the proposed reservation:
- The Special Tahsildar (Forest Settlement), Kallakurichi, is appointed ex-officio as the Forest Settlement Officer for the land.
- The District Forest Officer, Villupuram Forest Division, is appointed ex-officio to attend the inquiry on behalf of the Government.
- The Personal Assistant (General) to the Collector of Kallakurichi District is appointed ex-officio to hear appeals from orders passed under Sections 11, 12 and 13 of the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882.
Who should check the notification
Owners, occupiers or professionals dealing with land in Survey Number 139/1 of Pavunjipattu village should compare their records with the extent and boundary description in the schedule. The proposed reserved forest process includes an inquiry and a route for appeals from specified orders, so anyone whose land or claimed rights fall within the described block may need to follow the proceedings before the appointed officials.
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Common questions
Has Pavunjipattu Forest Block-I already been finally declared a reserved forest?
The notification says that the land is proposed to be constituted as reserved forest. The supplied text does not contain a final reserved forest declaration.
Which land is included in the proposal?
The proposal covers 4.89.00 hectare in Survey Number 139/1 of No. 30, Pavunjipattu village, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi District.
Who conducts the forest settlement process?
The Special Tahsildar (Forest Settlement), Kallakurichi, is appointed ex-officio as the Forest Settlement Officer for the proposed reserved forest land.
Who hears appeals concerning the proposed forest block?
The Personal Assistant (General) to the Collector of Kallakurichi District is appointed ex-officio to hear appeals from orders passed under Sections 11, 12 and 13 of the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882.
