Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 77, Acquisition of Lands
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary Number 77, dated February 9, 2021, was issued by the Principal Secretary / Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005. It notifies the acquisition of specified lands in Tiruvarur, Thanjavur and Mayiladuthurai districts for widening or strengthening State Highways under the Chennai-Kanniyakumari Industrial Corridor Project.
What the gazette governs
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary Number 77 publishes land acquisition notices under sub-section (1) of Section 15 of the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001, read with the Tamil Nadu Land Acquisition Laws (Revival of Operation, Amendment and Validation) Act, 2019.
The Principal Secretary / Commissioner of Land Administration states that compensation will be paid from funds controlled and managed by the Divisional Engineer (Highways), Kumbakonam, Chennai-Kanniyakumari Industrial Corridor Project. The notices were published after considering the cause shown by owners or other interested persons.
Lands acquired
The published notices cover three highway works:
- Notice Number VI(1)/27(d-1)/2021, with reference Roc.CKICP/CLA/15(1)/SH-23/28/2021, acquires 110 square metres in Moongilkudi (Additional) Village, Nannilam Taluk, Tiruvarur District. The land is required to widen SH-23, Mayiladuthurai - Tiruvarur Road, from KM 31/850 to KM 32/806. The schedule identifies Survey Number 84/2, new subdivision 84/2B, together with parts of buildings, gates, flooring and trees.
- Reference Roc.CKICP/CLA/15(1)/SH64/29/2021 acquires 272 square metres in 60/1 Thirubuvanam Village, Thiruvidaimaruthur Taluk, Thanjavur District. The acquisition supports widening of SH-64, Kumbakonam - Sirkali Road, over the kilometre ranges stated in the notice. Survey Numbers 545/3, 581/1 and 492/15 are included, with buildings, shops, sheds, walls, flooring and other assets recorded in the schedule.
- Notice Number VI(1)/27(d-3)/2021, with reference Roc.CKICP/CLA/15(1)/SH-64/30/2021, acquires about 1,965 square metres of wet, dry and manai land in Uluthukuppai Village, Mayiladuthurai Taluk, Mayiladuthurai District. It is required for strengthening and widening SH-64, Kumbakonam - Sirkazhi Road, from KM 40/400 to KM 41/050.
Who may be affected
Tamil Nadu property owners and other persons with an interest in the survey numbers and subdivisions listed in the schedules may be affected. The schedules also identify structures, shops, walls, sheds, trees, flooring, wells, access features and other immovable assets within the acquisition areas.
Where plans can be checked
The acquisition plans are available during office hours from the Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition), Chennai-Kanniyakumari Industrial Corridor Project, Kumbakonam. Relevant plans are also available from the Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition) offices identified for Tiruvarur, Kumbakonam and Sirkazhi.
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Common questions
How can I check whether my property is included in the acquisition?
Compare the village, survey number and new subdivision number in your property records with the schedules. The acquisition plans may also be inspected during office hours at the Special District Revenue Officer or the relevant Special Tahsildar (Land Acquisition) office.
Does the acquisition cover buildings and trees as well as land?
Yes. The schedules record affected buildings, shops, sheds, compound walls, gates, flooring, trees, wells and other immovable assets within the acquisition extent.
Who will provide the compensation for these acquisitions?
The notices state that the entire compensation amount will be paid from funds controlled and managed by the Divisional Engineer (Highways), Kumbakonam, Chennai-Kanniyakumari Industrial Corridor Project.
What highway project are these lands being acquired for?
The lands are being acquired for State Highways works under the Chennai-Kanniyakumari Industrial Corridor Project, including widening or strengthening sections of SH-23 and SH-64.
