Acquisition of Lands (505 Ex II 2 v3)
The Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued G.O. Ms. No.216 and G.O. Ms. No.217, both dated 31st October 2022, extending by a further 12 months from 1st November 2022 the time for making land acquisition awards for specified land in Madhavankurichi Village, Tiruchendur Taluk, Thoothukudi District. The acquisitions are for establishing a new launch station for SSLV in favour of ISRO, and the extension allows the Government to assess the scheduled land and fix fair land values where measurement units and guideline values vary.
What the notifications do
The Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued two notifications under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. Both extend the time for making acquisition awards by a further 12 months from 1st November 2022.
The extension was considered necessary because subdivisions within the same survey number were recorded using different measurement units, with one in square metres and another in hectares. The scheduled lands also had variations in guideline value. The Government stated that additional time was required to assess the land and fix a fair land value before passing awards.
Land covered by G.O. Ms. No.216
G.O. Ms. No.216, Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce (GIM), dated 31st October 2022, relates to Unit V, Block 3 in Madhavankurichi Village.
Key details include:
- The earlier declaration covered 113.25.50 hectares in Blocks 1 to 12 of Unit V.
- The purpose is a new launch station for SSLV in favour of ISRO.
- The Block 3 schedule lists 16 dry land parcels with a total acquisition area of 8.72.00 hectares.
- The listed survey numbers are 403/1A, 403/1B, 403/2A, 403/2B, 403/2C, 406/1 to 406/5, 407/1, 407/2, 408, 409, 410/1 and 410/2.
Land covered by G.O. Ms. No.217
G.O. Ms. No.217, Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce (GIM), dated 31st October 2022, relates to Unit VI, Block 11 in Madhavankurichi Village.
Key details include:
- The earlier declaration covered 110.96.34 hectares in Blocks 1 to 11 of Unit VI.
- The purpose is also a new launch station for SSLV in favour of ISRO.
- The schedule identifies dry land subdivisions within survey numbers 670, 671 and 672, together with persons interested, boundaries, trees and structures where recorded.
Who should check the schedules
Owners, companies, purchasers and other interested persons dealing with the listed survey subdivisions should check whether their land appears in Unit V, Block 3 or Unit VI, Block 11. The notifications extend the award process so that land value can be assessed and fixed.
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Common questions
Does the notification acquire new land?
The source describes earlier acquisition declarations and extends the time for making awards. It does not announce a separate new acquisition.
How long was the award deadline extended?
The Government extended the time limit by a further 12 months from 1st November 2022.
Why was more time needed to make the awards?
Some subdivisions within the same survey number were recorded in different measurement units and had varying guideline values. The Government required more time to assess the land and fix a fair land value.
What project are the Madhavankurichi lands being acquired for?
The lands are being acquired to establish a new launch station for SSLV in favour of ISRO.
