Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 722, Acquisition of Lands
The Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai, issued Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 722 on 12 November 2025, containing land acquisition notifications No. VI(1)/633(a-1)/2025, No. VI(1)/633(a-2)/2025 and No. VI(1)/633(a-3)/2025. Acting under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001, the Governor of Tamil Nadu acquires specified lands in Tiruvallur and Kancheepuram districts for road widening and industrial corridor link road projects.
What the gazette does
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 722 records the acquisition of land under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001. It covers three notifications issued through the Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai, and identifies the survey numbers, acquired areas, land classifications, structures, trees and owners or interested persons listed in the schedules.
The acquisitions are for two highway projects:
- Widening the Chennai, Thiruthani, Renigunda Road (SHU-148) from four lanes to six lanes between Thirunindravur and Padi, from Km 59/6 to Km 81/6.
- Forming link road connectivity from Valayakaranai to Manampathy for the Cheyyar SIPCOT Phase I industrial corridor.
Land covered
The three acquisition notifications cover:
- Notification No. VI(1)/633(a-1)/2025: About 3,950 square metres in Vilingiyambakkam Village, Avadi Taluk, Tiruvallur District. The schedule identifies the village as Vilinjiambakkam and lists 18 entries in Ward G, Blocks 4 and 5.
- Notification No. VI(1)/633(a-2)/2025: About 5,690 square metres in No. 50 Pulivai Village, Uthiramerur Taluk, Kancheepuram District.
- Notification No. VI(1)/633(a-3)/2025: About 5,075 square metres in No. 52 Adavapakkam Village, Uthiramerur Taluk, Kancheepuram District.
The schedules include wet and dry land. They also record affected buildings, compound walls, gates, floors, sheds, fencing, wells, signboards and trees where applicable.
Who may be affected
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 722 directly affects owners and other interested persons connected with the listed survey numbers and subdivisions. Buyers, lenders and professionals dealing with property in the named villages should compare the property survey details against the relevant schedule rather than relying only on the village name or total area.
Plans and compensation funding
Plans for the Tiruvallur acquisition may be inspected during office hours at the offices of the Special District Revenue Officer (LA-2), Highways, Tiruvallur, and the Special Tahsildar (LA-2), Highways, Unit III, Tiruvallur.
Plans for the Kancheepuram acquisitions may be inspected during office hours at the offices of the Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), Highways, Kancheepuram, and the Special Tahsildar (LA), Highways, Unit 6, Kancheepuram.
Compensation for the Tiruvallur land is to come from funds controlled or managed by the Chief Engineer (C & M), Highways Department. Compensation for the two Kancheepuram acquisitions is to come from funds controlled and managed by the Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Road Development Company Limited, Chennai.
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Common questions
How can I check whether my property is included in the acquisition?
Compare your survey number and subdivision with the relevant village schedule. The schedules also provide acquired extent, land classification and details of listed owners or interested persons.
Can I inspect the acquisition plan?
Yes. The gazette states that the plans are available for inspection during office hours at the specified Special District Revenue Officer and Special Tahsildar land acquisition offices in Tiruvallur or Kancheepuram.
Does the gazette state how much compensation each owner will receive?
No individual compensation amount or rate is provided. The gazette only identifies which authority controls or manages the funds from which compensation is to be paid.
Are buildings and trees included in the acquisition records?
Yes. The schedules identify affected structures and trees where applicable, including buildings, walls, sheds, gates, fencing, wells and several types of trees.
