Acquisition of Lands (595 Ex VI 1)
The Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai, issued acquisition proceedings Roc.No.M1/1603702/2021, Roc.No.M1/1603727/2021, Roc.No.M1/1603966/2021, Roc.No.M1/1623843/2021 and Roc.No.M1/1674165/2021 in Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 595 dated 15 December 2021. The proceedings acquire specified lands in Chennai and Tiruvallur districts for Chennai Metro Rail Limited viaduct, metro, depot and bypass works, with compensation to be paid from funds controlled or managed by Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
What the acquisition proceedings do
The Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai, issued five proceedings under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997, read with the Tamil Nadu Land Acquisition Laws (Revival of Operation, Amendment and Validation) Act, 2019. The Governor of Tamil Nadu acquires the scheduled lands for Chennai Metro Rail Limited projects.
The proceedings state that compensation will be paid from funds controlled or managed by Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
Projects and land acquired
The acquisition proceedings cover:
- Roc.No.M1/1603702/2021, 210 square metres in Poonamallee Village, Poonamallee Taluk, Tiruvallur District, for Corridor 4 Viaduct, Ex 16 Karayanchavadi to Mullaithottam.
- Roc.No.M1/1603727/2021, 315 square metres in Poonamallee Village for Ex 17 Mullaithottam to Poonamallee Metro.
- Roc.No.M1/1603966/2021, 131 square metres in Ullagaram Village, Sholinganallur Taluk, Chennai District, for Viaduct 15 and 16 near Puzhuthivakkam.
- Roc.No.M1/1623843/2021, 27,319 square metres across Ariyamandanallur Village and Poonamallee Village in Poonamallee Taluk, Tiruvallur District, for Corridor 4, 001, Poonamallee Depot.
- Roc.No.M1/1674165/2021, 2,279 square metres for Ex 18 Poonamallee Metro to Poonamallee Bypass.
Who may be affected
The acquisition proceedings directly affect owners and interested persons listed against the survey numbers in the schedules. The schedules identify the survey number, total land extent, area acquired, land type, structures or trees present, and the named owner or interested person. Some parcels contain buildings, shops, sheds, compound walls, gates, wells, petrol bunk areas or trees.
Property buyers and professionals checking land in the listed villages should compare the relevant survey number and subdivision with the schedules rather than relying only on the project name.
Where plans can be inspected
The land plans may be inspected during office hours at the relevant Collector's Office and Taluk Office. The proceedings also identify the office of the District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), Chennai Metro Rail Limited, including the Koyambedu office at Chennai 600 107 for some acquisitions.
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Common questions
Does the Gazette only propose acquisition, or does it acquire the land?
The proceedings state that the Governor of Tamil Nadu acquires the lands specified in each schedule.
How can I check whether my property is included?
Compare the property's village, taluk, survey number and subdivision with the schedules. The schedules also list acquisition extents and owners or interested persons.
Who will fund the compensation?
The proceedings state that compensation is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
Where can I inspect the acquisition plans?
The plans may be inspected during office hours at the relevant Collector's Office, Taluk Office and the office of the District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
