Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part II, Section 2, No. 48 (2024)
The Government of Tamil Nadu published the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part II, Section 2, No. 48 on 4 December 2024, containing notifications and orders from several Secretariat departments. For landholders, the Environment, Climate Change and Forests Department, through G.O. Ms. No. 192 and G.O. Ms. No. 193 dated 14 November 2024, proposes reserved forest status for specified survey lands in Sivagangai District and appoints officials for settlement inquiries and appeals. The issue also records a Highways and Minor Ports Department land acquisition withdrawal and lists notifications concerning planning areas and land classification.
What the Gazette covers
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part II, Section 2, No. 48 publishes notifications or orders affecting sections of the public. Its land related contents include proposed reserved forests, withdrawal of land acquisition, addition of villages to a local planning area and withdrawal from land classification.
The issue also contains notifications concerning the appointment of a Kazi, protection of depositors, university nominations, industrial disputes and labour matters.
Proposed reserved forests in Sivagangai District
The Environment, Climate Change and Forests Department issued G.O. Ms. No. 192, Environment, Climate Change and Forests (FR.13), dated 14 November 2024. Its key provisions are:
- Velankudi Forest Block Bit I and Bit II in Thirupattur Taluk are proposed to be constituted as reserved forest.
- The lands are Survey Numbers 325/1 and 325/3 in Velankudi village.
- Their stated extents are 1.11.50 hectares and 39.44.00 hectares, totalling 40.55.00 hectares.
- The Special Tahsildar (Forest Settlement), Sivagangai is appointed as Forest Settlement Officer.
- The District Forest Officer, Sivagangai will represent the Government at the inquiry.
- The Assistant Commissioner (Excise), Sivagangai District is appointed to hear appeals against specified settlement orders.
The Environment, Climate Change and Forests Department also issued G.O. Ms. No. 193, Environment, Climate Change and Forests (FR.13), dated 14 November 2024. It proposes Velayuthapattinam Forest Block Bit I and Bit II in Karaikudi Taluk as reserved forest. The listed lands are Survey Number 203 in Veppangulam village and Survey Number 193 in Sannavanam village, with a total stated area of 29.18.0 hectares. Officials are appointed for the settlement inquiry, Government representation and appeals.
Other property related entries
The Highways and Minor Ports Department issued G.O. D. No. 97, Highways and Minor Ports [EAP-I(2)], dated 15 November 2024, recording a withdrawal connected with land acquisition under G.O. (D) No. 50 dated 14 March 2018. The supplied extract does not identify the affected land.
The contents page also lists confirmation of adding certain villages to the Srivilliputhur Local Planning Area and a withdrawal from land classification. The supplied text does not provide the village, survey or classification details.
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Common questions
Does the Gazette immediately declare the Velankudi lands as reserved forest?
No. G.O. Ms. No. 192 dated 14 November 2024 states that the listed Velankudi lands are proposed to be constituted as reserved forest and appoints officials for the settlement process.
Which Velankudi survey numbers are covered?
The proposal covers Survey Numbers 325/1 and 325/3 in Velankudi village, Thirupattur Taluk, Sivagangai District.
Which lands are included in the Velayuthapattinam Forest Block proposal?
G.O. Ms. No. 193 dated 14 November 2024 lists Survey Number 203 in Veppangulam village and Survey Number 193 in Sannavanam village, Karaikudi Taluk.
Can I identify the land released from highway acquisition from this extract?
No. The extract identifies G.O. D. No. 97 dated 15 November 2024 and its connection to G.O. (D) No. 50 dated 14 March 2018, but it does not include the affected land particulars.
