Acquisition of Lands for Viluppuram to Dindigul Railway Doubling
The Government of Tamil Nadu Transport Department issued G.O. Ms. Nos. 81, 83, 84, 85, 86 and 87, Transport (I.1), dated 27 February 2018, acquiring specified lands for doubling the broad gauge railway line between Viluppuram and Dindigul. The notifications affect listed survey fields and landholders in Cuddalore and Viluppuram districts, with land plans available for inspection at the identified government offices.
What the notifications do
The Government of Tamil Nadu Transport Department notifications acquire the lands listed in their schedules under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997. The stated industrial purpose is the doubling of the broad gauge railway line between Viluppuram and Dindigul, associated in G.O. Ms. No. 81 with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, Chennai.
The acquired areas identified in the supplied text are:
- G.O. Ms. No. 81, Transport (I.1), dated 27 February 2018, covers 1.77.70 hectares in Kothattai Village, Tittagudi Taluk, Cuddalore District.
- G.O. Ms. No. 83, Transport (I.1), dated 27 February 2018, covers 1.13.0 hectares in Pu. Killanur Village, Ulundurpet Taluk, Viluppuram District.
- G.O. Ms. No. 84, Transport (I.1), dated 27 February 2018, covers 0.50.0 hectare in Arumpattu Village, Ulundurpet Taluk, Viluppuram District.
- G.O. Ms. No. 85, Transport (I.1), dated 27 February 2018, covers 0.55.0 hectare in Senthamangalam Village, Ulundurpet Taluk, Viluppuram District.
- G.O. Ms. No. 86, Transport (I.1), dated 27 February 2018, covers 0.83.0 hectare in Meppuliyur Village, Ulundurpet Taluk, Viluppuram District.
- G.O. Ms. No. 87, Transport (I.1), dated 27 February 2018, states that 2.27.5 hectares are acquired. The village schedule is not included in the supplied text.
Who is affected
The Transport Department schedules identify affected land by survey number, wet or dry classification, acquisition extent, patta number and the names of landholders or interested persons. Owners, interested persons and prospective buyers should compare the survey and patta details in the schedules with current property records. Some entries acquire only part of a larger survey field.
Land plans and inspection
The plan for the Kothattai lands is kept at the office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Vridhachalam. The plans for the listed Viluppuram District acquisitions are kept at the Collector’s Office, Viluppuram, and the office of the Sub Collector, Thirukoilur. The notifications state that the plans may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
Does the notification acquire every property in the listed villages?
No. It acquires only the lands specified by survey number and extent in the schedules.
Why are these lands being acquired?
The stated purpose is doubling the broad gauge railway line between Viluppuram and Dindigul.
Where can I inspect the land plans?
The Kothattai plan is available at the Revenue Divisional Officer’s office in Vridhachalam. Plans for the listed Viluppuram District lands are available at the Collector’s Office, Viluppuram, and the Sub Collector’s office, Thirukoilur, during office hours.
What property details are included in the schedules?
The schedules include survey numbers, wet or dry classification, acquisition extents, patta numbers and names of landholders or interested persons. Some entries also record structures or facilities, including a bore well and motor.
