Acquisition of Lands (50 Ex II 2 v4)
The Energy Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued G.O. Ms. No. 14, Energy (C1), G.O. Ms. No. 15, Energy (C1), and G.O. Ms. No. 16, Energy (C1), all dated 25 February 2013, to acquire specified lands in Chitharkadu Village, Cheyyur Taluk, Kancheepuram District. The lands are acquired for the formation of the Ultra Mega Power Project at Cheyyur, with compensation to be paid from funds controlled or managed by the Authorised Signatory of Coastal Tamil Nadu Power Limited, New Delhi.
What the notifications do
The Energy Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu published three acquisition notifications for ryotwari dry lands in Chitharkadu Village. The Governor of Tamil Nadu states that the scheduled lands are needed for an industrial purpose, namely the formation of the Ultra Mega Power Project at Cheyyur.
The notifications were issued under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997. They state that objections or explanations from owners and other interested persons were considered before acquisition.
Lands covered
The schedules identify land through survey numbers, patta numbers, recorded owners, boundaries and extent.
- G.O. Ms. No. 14, Energy (C1), dated 25 February 2013, covers Unit I, Block 10. It declares a total acquisition of 9.16.0 hectares and lists several subdivisions of Survey Number 183.
- G.O. Ms. No. 15, Energy (C1), dated 25 February 2013, covers Unit II, Block 4 and lists subdivisions of Survey Number 168. Its notice states an extent of 9.16.0 hectares, while its schedule abstract records 1.86.0 hectares of dry land. Readers should note this difference within the published text.
- G.O. Ms. No. 16, Energy (C1), dated 25 February 2013, declares an acquisition of 1.99.5 hectares. The supplied schedule begins with Survey Number 182/2B4B, Patta Number 487.
Who may be affected
These notifications directly affect the owners and other persons having an interest in the listed survey fields. Buyers, lenders and professionals checking property in Chitharkadu Village should compare the property's survey number, subdivision, patta number and boundaries with the schedules rather than relying only on the owner's name.
Compensation and plans
The entire compensation for the acquired lands is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by the Authorised Signatory of Coastal Tamil Nadu Power Limited, New Delhi.
Plans for the lands are kept with the Special Tahsildar, Land Acquisition, for the relevant Ultra Mega Power Project unit at Cheyyur. The notifications state that the plans may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
Does this acquisition apply to all land in Chitharkadu Village?
No. It applies to the survey numbers and subdivisions specified in the schedules for the Ultra Mega Power Project at Cheyyur.
How can I check whether my property is included?
Compare the property's survey number, subdivision, patta number, boundaries and extent with the relevant schedule. The land plans may also be inspected at the office of the Special Tahsildar, Land Acquisition, for the relevant project unit at Cheyyur during office hours.
Who is responsible for paying compensation?
The notifications state that compensation is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by the Authorised Signatory of Coastal Tamil Nadu Power Limited, New Delhi.
What extent is shown under G.O. Ms. No. 15, Energy (C1)?
The notice states 9.16.0 hectares, but the schedule abstract records 1.86.0 hectares of dry land. The published source therefore contains an internal difference in the stated extent.
