Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, No. 48, Part II, Section 2 (48 II 2 v7)
The Government of Tamil Nadu published Tamil Nadu Government Gazette No. 48, Part II, Section 2 on 2 December 2015, containing notifications from the Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, the Environment and Forest Department, and the Highways and Minor Ports Department. G.O. Ms. No. 110, Environment and Forests (FR.14), dated 11 September 2015 proposes Navalkadu Forest Block as a reserved forest, while G.O. (D) No. 221 and G.O. (D) No. 223, Highways and Minor Ports Department, both dated 5 November 2015, acquire specified lands for highway projects. Letter No. 14477/D1/2015-5, Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, dated 9 November 2015 also amends an earlier notification by replacing “Gazette of India” with “Government of India.”
What the Gazette covers
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette No. 48, Part II, Section 2 contains several separate government notifications. For property owners and buyers, the main matters are the proposed reservation of land in Navalkadu Forest Block and compulsory acquisition of identified land for two highway projects.
Navalkadu Forest Block
G.O. Ms. No. 110, Environment and Forests (FR.14), dated 11 September 2015, issued by the Environment and Forest Department:
- Proposes to constitute Navalkadu Forest Block in Thovalai Taluk, Kanniyakumari District as a reserved forest under the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882.
- Identifies the land as Resurvey No. 1 in No. 22, Navalkadu Village, with an extent stated as 585.65.50 hectare.
- Describes the boundaries by reference to Esanthimangalam Village, Agasteeswaram Taluk, Kalkulam Taluk and specified survey fields.
- Appoints the Tahsildar, Thovalai Taluk as the Forest Settlement Officer.
- Appoints the District Forest Officer, Kanniyakumari Division, Nagercoil to attend the inquiry for the Government.
- Appoints the Personal Assistant (General) to the Collector of Kanniyakumari District, Nagercoil to hear appeals against specified orders under the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882.
Anyone dealing with Resurvey No. 1 in Navalkadu Village should check whether the property falls within the stated boundaries.
Land acquisition in Paramakudi
G.O. (D) No. 221, Highways and Minor Ports (HQ1), dated 5 November 2015, issued by the Highways and Minor Ports Department, acquires 237.6 square metres of dry and wet lands in Kattuparamakudi Village, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District. The land is required for a Road Over Bridge on the Paramakudi, Mudhukulathur, Sayalkudi Road at the Manamadurai, Paramakudi railway crossing.
The schedule identifies affected town survey numbers, owners, boundaries, buildings, shops, houses and pathways. The land plan is available for inspection during office hours at the office of the District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram.
Land acquisition for Tiruvarur bypass
G.O. (D) No. 223, Highways and Minor Ports (HP2), dated 5 November 2015, issued by the Highways and Minor Ports Department, acquires approximately 1.52.42 hectares of wet land in Vandampalai Village, Nannilam Taluk, Tiruvarur District for formation of the Tiruvarur bypass road. The land plan is kept at the office of the District Collector, Tiruvarur.
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Common questions
Does the Gazette immediately declare Navalkadu Forest Block a reserved forest?
The notification states that the Governor of Tamil Nadu proposes to constitute the identified land as a reserved forest. It also appoints officials to conduct the settlement inquiry and hear appeals.
How can I check whether my Paramakudi property is affected?
Compare the property’s ward, block and town survey number with the acquisition schedule. The land plan may also be inspected during office hours at the office of the District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram.
What is the Paramakudi land being acquired for?
The land is being acquired for construction of a Road Over Bridge on the Paramakudi, Mudhukulathur, Sayalkudi Road at the Manamadurai, Paramakudi railway crossing.
Does the Gazette affect land in Vandampalai Village?
Yes. G.O. (D) No. 223, Highways and Minor Ports (HP2), dated 5 November 2015 acquires approximately 1.52.42 hectares of wet land in Vandampalai Village for the Tiruvarur bypass road.
