Declaration of Maniyarpalayam Forest Block in Chinnasalem Taluk, Villupuram District as Reserved Forest and Appointment of Forest Settlement Officer
The Tamil Nadu Environment and Forest Department, through G.O.Ms. No. 85, Environment and Forests (FR.14), dated 26 June 2018, published the Governor of Tamil Nadu's proposal to constitute 1009.37.0 hectares in Aravangadu, Maniyarpalayam and Melathukuli villages as the Maniyarpalayam Forest Block reserved forest. The notification also appoints the Tahsildar (Forest Settlement), Kallakurichi, ex-officio, as Forest Settlement Officer for the area.
What the notification does
G.O.Ms. No. 85, Environment and Forests (FR.14), dated 26 June 2018, was issued by the Tamil Nadu Environment and Forest Department under Section 4 of the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882. It states that the Governor of Tamil Nadu proposes to constitute the land described in its schedule as reserved forest.
Key provisions are:
- The proposed reserved forest is named the Maniyarpalayam Forest Block.
- The total scheduled area is 1009.37.0 hectares.
- The Tahsildar (Forest Settlement), Kallakurichi, is appointed ex-officio as the Forest Settlement Officer for the area.
- The officer is authorised to exercise the powers referred to in clause (c) of Section 4.
Land covered by the proposal
The schedule to G.O.Ms. No. 85 identifies land in Chinnasalem Taluk, Villupuram District. It divides the total area among three villages:
- Aravangadu, 308.28.5 hectares.
- Maniyarpalayam, 393.55.0 hectares.
- Melathukuli, 307.53.5 hectares.
The schedule provides individual survey field numbers, subdivisions, areas and descriptions such as forest, road, path, parai, tharisu and temple. It also gives detailed northern, eastern, southern and western boundary descriptions for the proposed forest block.
Pattas and other enclosures
The schedule to G.O.Ms. No. 85 separately records pattas and other land as enclosures within the forest block. The listed descriptions include patta, tharisu, parai, temple or kovil, path and mayanam land in Aravangadu, Maniyarpalayam and Melathukuli.
A land record appearing in the enclosure list should be distinguished from the survey fields listed as forming the proposed forest area. The notification defines the block through both survey details and boundary descriptions.
Who should check the schedule
G.O.Ms. No. 85 is relevant to buyers, owners and professionals dealing with land in Aravangadu, Maniyarpalayam or Melathukuli villages of Chinnasalem Taluk. They should compare the property's village name, survey field number, subdivision and area with the detailed schedule and enclosure list, rather than relying only on the village name or the overall block boundary.
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Common questions
Does the notification finally declare the Maniyarpalayam Forest Block as reserved forest?
The notification states that the Governor of Tamil Nadu proposes to constitute the scheduled land as reserved forest. The supplied text does not state that the proposed constitution has become final.
Which villages are covered by the proposed forest block?
The scheduled land is in Aravangadu, Maniyarpalayam and Melathukuli villages in Chinnasalem Taluk, Villupuram District.
How can I tell whether my property is affected?
Check the property's village, survey field number, subdivision and area against the schedule. The notification also separately lists pattas and other land described as enclosures within the forest block.
Who is appointed to handle the forest settlement process?
The Tahsildar (Forest Settlement), Kallakurichi, is appointed ex-officio as the Forest Settlement Officer for the scheduled area.
