Acquisition of Lands, Form-C (2025)
The Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai, issued Notification Numbers VI(1)/494(a-1)/2025 to VI(1)/494(a-5)/2025 on 18 August 2025, acquiring specified land in Thoothukkudi District for formation of the SIPCOT Industrial Park at Vembur. The Governor of Tamil Nadu acquires the scheduled land under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Lands for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997, with compensation to be paid from funds controlled or managed by the Managing Director, SIPCOT.
What the notifications do
Notification Numbers VI(1)/494(a-1)/2025 to VI(1)/494(a-5)/2025 acquire specified lands in Thoothukkudi District for formation of the SIPCOT Industrial Park at Vembur. They were published by the Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai, in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary dated 18 August 2025.
The acquisitions are made under sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Lands for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997. Compensation for the acquired lands is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by the Managing Director, SIPCOT.
Land covered
The five notifications cover the following locations and extents:
- Notification Number VI(1)/494(a-1)/2025 covers 7.8500 hectares in Vembur Village, Ettayapuram Taluk, Unit Number 01, Block Number 06.
- Notification Number VI(1)/494(a-2)/2025 covers 9.5150 hectares in Keelakarandai Village, Ettayapuram Taluk, Unit Number 08, Block Number 04.
- Notification Number VI(1)/494(a-3)/2025 covers 10.2500 hectares in Pattithevanpatti Village, Vilathikulam Taluk, Unit Number 09, Block Number 08.
- Notification Number VI(1)/494(a-4)/2025 covers 5.5100 hectares in Pattithevanpatti Village, Vilathikulam Taluk, Unit Number 10, Block Number 03.
- Notification Number VI(1)/494(a-5)/2025 covers 10.4400 hectares in Keelakarandai Village, Ettayapuram Taluk, Unit Number 11, Block Number 10.
Who is affected
The acquisition affects owners and other interested persons connected with the survey numbers and subdivisions listed in the schedules. Property buyers and professionals dealing with land in Vembur, Keelakarandai or Pattithevanpatti should compare the relevant survey number and subdivision against the schedules before proceeding with a transaction.
The listed parcels are classified as dry land. Some entries also record trees, a square well or high voltage towers, while many show no structures or trees.
Checking the acquisition plans
The land plans are available for inspection during office hours at the office of the Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), Thoothukkudi, and the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Unit, Thoothukkudi.
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Common questions
How can I check whether my land is included in the acquisition?
Compare your survey number and subdivision with the schedules for Vembur, Keelakarandai and Pattithevanpatti villages. The acquisition plans may also be inspected during office hours at the offices of the Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition) and Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Thoothukkudi.
What is the acquired land being used for?
The scheduled land is being acquired for formation of the SIPCOT Industrial Park at Vembur.
Who will provide the compensation for the acquired land?
Compensation is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by the Managing Director, SIPCOT.
Does the acquisition cover land outside Vembur Village?
Yes. The schedules also cover land in Keelakarandai Village in Ettayapuram Taluk and Pattithevanpatti Village in Vilathikulam Taluk, all within Thoothukkudi District.
