Acquisition of Lands for Chennai-Kanniyakumari Industrial Corridor Project
The Principal Secretary / Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai, published notification numbers VI(1)/27(a-1)/2021 to VI(1)/27(a-5)/2021 on February 2, 2021, acquiring specified land for the Chennai-Kanniyakumari Industrial Corridor Project. The acquisitions cover highway widening, strengthening and bypass works in parts of Perambalur, Kanchipuram, Thanjavur and Tiruvarur districts.
What the notifications do
The Principal Secretary / Commissioner of Land Administration issued the acquisition notices under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001, read with the Tamil Nadu Land Acquisition Laws (Revival of Operation, Amendment and Validation) Act, 2019. The Governor of Tamil Nadu notified the scheduled lands as acquired for State Highways works under the Chennai-Kanniyakumari Industrial Corridor Project.
The notices state that causes shown by owners or other interested persons were considered. Compensation is to be paid from funds controlled and managed by the relevant Divisional Engineer (Highways) for the Chennai-Kanniyakumari Industrial Corridor Project.
Land and projects covered
The published acquisitions include:
- Notification number VI(1)/27(a-1)/2021 acquires 78 square metres of dry land in Nakkasalem Village, Alathur Taluk, Perambalur District, for widening and strengthening State Highway 142, Thuraiyur to Perambalur Road, from KM 11/500 to KM 15/300.
- Notification number VI(1)/27(a-2)/2021 acquires 4,471 square metres of dry land in Nakkasalem Bypass Village for forming a bypass on State Highway 142 from KM 13/100 to KM 14/600.
- Notification number VI(1)/27(a-3)/2021 acquires 139 square metres of dry land in Walajabad Part 1 Village, Walajabad Taluk, Kanchipuram District, for widening and strengthening State Highway 58-I, Chengalpattu to Kanchipuram Road, from KM 53/720 to KM 54/400.
- Notification number VI(1)/27(a-4)/2021 acquires 2,757 square metres of dry land in Soorakottai Village, Thanjavur Taluk, Thanjavur District, for work on State Highway 63 from KM 00/000 to KM 01/850.
- Notification number VI(1)/27(a-5)/2021 acquires 784 square metres of wet land in Vaduvur Agraharam Village, Needamangalam Taluk, Tiruvarur District, for widening State Highway 63 from KM 15/900 to KM 20/040.
Who should check the schedules
Owners, temple trustees, occupiers and other persons interested in the listed survey or subdivision numbers should verify whether their land or assets are included. The schedules identify land classification, acquisition area, new subdivision numbers, owners or interested persons, and assets such as trees, compound walls, sheds and water tanks.
Where plans can be inspected
Acquisition plans are available during office hours at the relevant Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition) and Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition) offices for the Chennai-Kanniyakumari Industrial Corridor Project.
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Common questions
How can I check whether my property is included in an acquisition?
Compare the property survey and subdivision numbers with the relevant schedule. The schedules also give the acquisition extent, new subdivision number, owner or interested person, and listed immovable assets.
Can I inspect the official acquisition plan?
Yes. The notices state that plans may be inspected during office hours at the relevant Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition) and Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition) offices for the Chennai-Kanniyakumari Industrial Corridor Project.
Do the notifications state how much compensation each owner will receive?
No compensation amount is stated. The notices say that compensation will be paid from funds controlled and managed by the relevant Divisional Engineer (Highways) for the Chennai-Kanniyakumari Industrial Corridor Project.
Are buildings, trees and other assets included in the schedules?
Yes. Where applicable, the schedules record assets within the acquisition area, including sheds, water tanks, trees, compound walls, gates and steel pipes.
