G.O. Ms. No. 34, Acquisition of Lands, 2011
The Government of Tamil Nadu Housing and Urban Development Department issued G.O. Ms. No. 34, Housing and Urban Development [UD3(2)], dated 11 February 2011, to acquire specified land in Adambakkam Village, Alandur Taluk, Kancheepuram District, for the Mass Rapid Transit System alignment from Velachery to St. Thomas Mount. The notification requires immediate possession, applies the urgency provisions of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, and directs that the provisions of Section 5A will not apply.
What the notification does
G.O. Ms. No. 34, Housing and Urban Development [UD3(2)], dated 11 February 2011, declares that the scheduled lands are needed for a public purpose. The stated purpose is implementation of the Mass Rapid Transit System alignment between Velachery and St. Thomas Mount.
The Government of Tamil Nadu Housing and Urban Development Department gives notice of the proposed acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. Because immediate possession is considered necessary, the Governor of Tamil Nadu directs acquisition under the urgency provisions and states that Section 5A will not apply.
Land covered
The acquisition schedule covers land in Adambakkam Village, Alandur Taluk, Kancheepuram District. It identifies Alandur Town, Ward E, and includes parcels in Blocks 2, 7, 8 and 9.
The schedule:
- Lists old survey numbers and newly subdivided town survey numbers.
- Describes the land as ryotwari, with entries including manai and manavari land.
- Names registered holders, present owners or interested persons where recorded.
- Gives boundaries using adjoining town survey numbers, streets, railway land and block limits.
- Records an extent for each listed parcel.
- States a total extent of 0.6412 Square Metres.
The listed town survey parcels include land recorded in the names of individuals, land associated with Kundrakkudi Mutt, land used as streets or a lane, and parcels adjoining railway land.
Acquisition authority
G.O. Ms. No. 34 authorises the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Mass Rapid Transit System, Phase-II, Extension at Thirumailai Railway Station, Chennai-4, together with staff and workmen, to exercise the powers provided under the acquisition law.
The Special Tahsildar is also appointed to perform the functions of the Collector under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Who may be affected
G.O. Ms. No. 34 may directly affect registered holders, present owners, occupiers and interested persons connected with the scheduled town survey parcels. A buyer or owner of property in Adambakkam should compare the property's old survey number, subdivided town survey number, block, boundaries and recorded names with the schedule, rather than relying only on the village or locality name.
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Common questions
Why is the Adambakkam land being acquired?
The stated public purpose is implementation of the Mass Rapid Transit System alignment between Velachery and St. Thomas Mount.
Does the notification cover every property in Adambakkam?
No. G.O. Ms. No. 34 covers only the parcels specified in its schedule by survey details, block, boundaries, recorded names and extent.
Can affected persons use the process under Section 5A?
No. The Governor of Tamil Nadu directs that, because of the urgency of the case, the provisions of Section 5A of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, will not apply.
Which official handles the acquisition?
The Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition), Mass Rapid Transit System, Phase-II, Extension at Thirumailai Railway Station, Chennai-4, is authorised to exercise the relevant powers and perform the functions of the Collector.
