Acquisition of Lands for Ultra Mega Power Project, Cheyyur (79 Ex II 2 v2)
The Government of Tamil Nadu Energy Department issued G.O. Ms. No. 33, Energy (C1), dated 26th March 2012, G.O. Ms. No. 34, Energy (C1), dated 26th March 2012, and G.O. Ms. No. 35, Energy (C1), dated 26th March 2012, acquiring specified lands in Chitharkadu and Vedal villages, Cheyyur Taluk, Kancheepuram District, for the Ultra Mega Power Project, Cheyyur. The three acquisitions cover 4.34.0 hectares in Chitharkadu Village and separate extents of 6.99.5 hectares and 6.74.0 hectares in Vedal Village.
What the notifications do
The Government of Tamil Nadu Energy Department published three land acquisition notices for the formation of the Ultra Mega Power Project, Cheyyur. The notices state that the Governor of Tamil Nadu acquired the scheduled lands for an industrial purpose under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997, identified in the text as Tamil Nadu Act 10 of 1999.
The notices also state that causes shown by owners or other interested persons had been considered. Funding was to be controlled or managed by the authorised signatory of Coastal Tamil Nadu Power Limited, New Delhi.
Lands covered
The acquisitions apply to ryotwari dry lands in Cheyyur Taluk, Kancheepuram District:
- G.O. Ms. No. 33 covers Unit II, Block 9 in No. 54 Chitharkadu Village. It lists Survey Nos. 207/1, 207/2 and 207/3, with a total extent of 4.34.0 hectares.
- G.O. Ms. No. 34 covers Unit IV, Block 6 in No. 55 Vedal Village. It lists Survey Nos. 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49 and 50, with a total extent of 6.99.5 hectares.
- G.O. Ms. No. 35 covers Unit III, Block 5 in No. 55 Vedal Village. It lists Survey Nos. 2/2, 2/10, 2/11A, 2/11B, 2/12A, 2/12B, 2/13, 2/14, 2/15 and 2/16, with a total extent of 6.74.0 hectares.
Each schedule gives patta details, recorded owners or interested persons, boundaries and individual land extents.
Who may be affected
The Energy Department notifications directly affect owners and other persons with an interest in the listed survey numbers. A buyer, lender or professional checking property in Chitharkadu or Vedal Village should compare the property survey number, subdivision, patta number and boundaries with the relevant schedule.
Where the plans can be inspected
The land plans may be inspected during office hours at the relevant Special Tahsildar, Land Acquisition office for the Ultra Mega Power Project, Cheyyur Scheme. The Chitharkadu plan is held by Unit II, while the two Vedal plans are held by Unit IV and Unit III respectively.
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Common questions
Does this acquisition affect every property in Chitharkadu and Vedal villages?
No. It applies only to the survey numbers and subdivisions listed in the three schedules.
Which Chitharkadu survey numbers were acquired?
G.O. Ms. No. 33 lists Survey Nos. 207/1, 207/2 and 207/3 in Unit II, Block 9 of Chitharkadu Village.
Which Vedal survey numbers should a buyer check?
The Vedal schedules list Survey Nos. 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 49 and 50, and subdivisions 2/2, 2/10, 2/11A, 2/11B, 2/12A, 2/12B, 2/13, 2/14, 2/15 and 2/16.
Can I inspect the official land plans?
Yes. The notices state that the plans are kept at the relevant Special Tahsildar, Land Acquisition office for the Ultra Mega Power Project, Cheyyur Scheme and may be inspected during office hours.
