Acquisition of Lands (63 Ex II 2)
The Government of Tamil Nadu, through the Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Department, issued G.O. Ms. No. 63, G.O. Ms. No. 64 and G.O. Ms. No. 65, all dated 18 February 2011, declaring specified lands in Alandur and Ekkaduthangal, Mambalam-Guindy Taluk, Chennai District, as needed for the Chennai Metro Rail Project. The declarations provide for compensation from Chennai Metro Rail Limited funds and permit possession after 15 days from publication of the notice under Section 9(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
What the notifications do
The Government of Tamil Nadu issued three land acquisition declarations under Section 6 of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. G.O. Ms. No. 63, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I), dated 18 February 2011, covers 473 square feet in Alandur Village. G.O. Ms. No. 64, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I), dated 18 February 2011, covers a stated total of 6,034.72 square feet in Alandur and Ekkaduthangal. G.O. Ms. No. 65, Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (S.I), dated 18 February 2011, covers 3 grounds and 2,245 square feet, also stated as 9,445 square feet, in Alandur Village.
For all three declarations:
- The public purpose is implementation of the Chennai Metro Rail Project.
- The entire compensation is to be paid from funds provided by Chennai Metro Rail Limited.
- The Governor of Tamil Nadu directs that possession may be taken after 15 days from publication of the notice under Section 9(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Lands and people affected
G.O. Ms. No. 63 covers T.S. No. 98/3, new number 98/5, in Block No. 5 of Alandur Village. The registered holder is M/s. Ashok Matches and Timbers Industries.
G.O. Ms. No. 64 covers scheduled parcels including T.S. Nos. 74/3 and 74/4 in Alandur, and T.S. Nos. 88/8, 88/9, 124/1, 124/3, 124/4 and 125/1 in Ekkaduthangal. Registered holders listed include M/s. ABN Estates Housing Private Limited, M/s. True Value Homes India Private Limited, K. Lakshmanan, Ismail, Sheik Ibrahim, Sheik Mohammed Yusaf, M/s. Empee International Hotels and Resorts Limited, Chithralekha, M/s. Empee Hotels Private Limited and Srinivasan.
G.O. Ms. No. 65 covers T.S. Nos. 9/1 and 10/6 in Alandur Village. The registered holder is the Industry and Commerce Department, with A.G. Ranganathan and A.G. Sridharan named as interested persons.
Where to inspect the plans
Plans for G.O. Ms. No. 63 and G.O. Ms. No. 65 are available during office hours at the office of the Special Tahsildar (L.A.), Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Chennai Unit-I, No. 2, Alwarpet Street, Alwarpet, Chennai 18. The plan for G.O. Ms. No. 64 is available at the corresponding Chennai Unit-II office at the same address.
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Common questions
Does the Gazette declare that these lands are required for Chennai Metro Rail?
Yes. The Government of Tamil Nadu declares the scheduled lands as needed for the public purpose of implementing the Chennai Metro Rail Project.
When can possession of the listed land be taken?
The declarations direct that possession may be taken after 15 days from the date of publication of the notice under Section 9(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
Who will provide the compensation funds?
The entire compensation is to be paid from funds provided by Chennai Metro Rail Limited. The Gazette does not state the compensation amount for each owner.
Can I inspect the acquisition plans?
Yes. The plans may be inspected during office hours at the relevant Special Tahsildar (L.A.), Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Chennai Unit-I or Unit-II office at No. 2, Alwarpet Street, Alwarpet, Chennai 18.
