G.O. (Ms.) No. 60, Acquisition of Lands, 2014
The Tamil Nadu Public Works Department issued G.O. (Ms.) No. 60, Public Works (K2), dated 3 March 2014, declaring specified lands in Kannankottai Village, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Tiruvallur District, as required for the Kannan Kottai-Thervoykandigai Reservoir scheme. The declaration covers approximately 8.86.5 hectares of wet and dry land, with compensation to be paid from public revenues.
What the notification does
G.O. (Ms.) No. 60, Public Works (K2), dated 3 March 2014, is a land acquisition declaration issued by the Tamil Nadu Public Works Department under Section 6 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. It states that the scheduled lands are needed for the public purpose of land acquisition work for the Kannan Kottai-Thervoykandigai Reservoir scheme.
The Tamil Nadu Government had decided that the entire compensation awarded for these lands would be paid from public revenues. The notification does not state individual compensation amounts.
Land covered
The declaration identifies land in:
- Tiruvallur District.
- Gummidipoondi Taluk.
- Kannankottai Village, identified as Village No. 26.
- Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Unit 2.
- Block VI.
- A total extent of approximately 8.86.5 hectares, also stated as 21.90 acres.
The schedule describes the acquisition area as wet and dry land. The entries reproduced in the notification identify individual survey subdivisions, recorded landholders, boundaries and extents. They include subdivisions within Survey Nos. 191, 192, 194, 216 and 217.
Who may be affected
G.O. (Ms.) No. 60 may affect owners, people claiming an interest, lenders and prospective buyers dealing with any survey subdivision listed in the schedule. Some entries also name institutions with recorded interests, including banks.
A buyer or professional checking land in Kannankottai Village should compare the exact survey number and subdivision with the schedule. Similar survey numbers or nearby boundaries alone do not establish that a particular parcel is included.
Key provisions
- The Governor of Tamil Nadu declares the scheduled lands necessary for a public purpose.
- The stated purpose is the Kannan Kottai-Thervoykandigai Reservoir scheme.
- The declared extent may be slightly more or less than 8.86.5 hectares.
- Compensation is to be paid entirely from public revenues.
- The schedule records survey subdivisions, ownership names, surrounding survey boundaries and the extent of each listed parcel.
- A plan of the lands is kept in the office of the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition) and may be inspected during office hours.
This summary is generated from the source document to help you find what is relevant. The PDF above is authoritative. For advice on your own property, use LandLens One or speak to a qualified professional.
Common questions
How can I check whether my land in Kannankottai Village is included?
Compare the exact survey number and subdivision with the notification schedule. The land plan can also be inspected at the office of the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition) during office hours.
Why are these lands being acquired?
The Tamil Nadu Public Works Department states that the lands are needed for land acquisition work connected with the Kannan Kottai-Thervoykandigai Reservoir scheme.
Who will pay compensation for the acquired land?
The notification states that the entire compensation awarded for the lands will be paid from public revenues. It does not provide individual compensation amounts.
What is the total extent covered by the declaration?
The declaration states an approximate extent of 8.86.5 hectares, or 21.90 acres, of wet and dry land in Block VI.
