Acquisition of Lands for Road Over Bridge in Ramanathapuram
The Highways and Minor Ports Department, through G.O. (D) No. 241, Highways and Minor Ports (HQ1), dated 24th October 2017, publishes the acquisition of 3682.1 square metres of dry and natham land in Ramanathapuram Town and Sakkarakottai Village, Ramanathapuram Taluk and District. The land is required to form a road over bridge on Ramanathapuram to Kilakarai Road in place of Level Crossing No. 501.
What the notification does
The Highways and Minor Ports Department notification under G.O. (D) No. 241, Highways and Minor Ports (HQ1), dated 24th October 2017, acquires land for a road over bridge at kilometre 0/2 of Ramanathapuram to Kilakarai Road. The bridge is between Ramanathapuram and Uchipulli railway stations, at railway kilometre 615/200 to 615/300, and will replace Level Crossing No. 501.
The acquisition covers approximately 3682.1 square metres of dry and natham land in Ramanathapuram Town and Sakkarakottai Village, within Ramanathapuram Taluk and District.
Who may be affected
The acquisition directly affects owners and other persons with an interest in the survey numbers listed in the schedule. Buyers, owners and professionals dealing with property near the proposed bridge should compare the property's town survey details with the schedule and inspect the official land plan.
The supplied schedule identifies, among others, portions of the following properties in Ward F, Block 15 of Ramanathapuram Town:
- Town Survey No. 57, measuring 10.50 square metres, described as vacant space in front of a construction materials shop.
- Town Survey No. 60, measuring 3.10 square metres, described as vacant space in front of a construction materials shop.
- Town Survey No. 61, measuring 0.90 square metres.
- Town Survey No. 62, measuring 2.70 square metres.
- Town Survey No. 63, measuring 4.90 square metres.
- Town Survey No. 64, measuring 362.0 square metres, with the property detail referring to S.V.M. Petrol Bunk.
- Town Survey No. 65, for which the supplied text begins an entry but does not provide the complete details.
Key provisions
- The Governor of Tamil Nadu states that the land is needed for a highways purpose.
- The notification follows consideration of the cause shown by owners or other interested persons.
- Compensation for the acquired land is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by the Chief Engineer (Projects), Highways Department, Chennai.
- The land plan is kept at the office of the District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram.
- The plan may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
How can I check whether my Ramanathapuram property is included?
Compare the property's ward, block and town survey number with the acquisition schedule. The official land plan can also be inspected during office hours at the office of the District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram.
Why is the land being acquired?
The land is required to construct a road over bridge on Ramanathapuram to Kilakarai Road, between Ramanathapuram and Uchipulli railway stations, replacing Level Crossing No. 501.
How much land does the acquisition cover?
The notification states that approximately 3682.1 square metres of dry and natham land in Ramanathapuram Town and Sakkarakottai Village is being acquired.
Who will provide the compensation for the acquired land?
The compensation is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by the Chief Engineer (Projects), Highways Department, Chennai.
