Acquisition of Lands for Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited Mine Expansion
The Industries Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued G.O. Ms. No. 35, G.O. Ms. No. 36, G.O. Ms. No. 37 and G.O. Ms. No. 38, Industries (NLC), dated 4th April 2017, acquiring specified lands in Cuddalore District for mine expansion schemes of Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited. The acquisitions cover scheduled lands in Kathazhai, Vadakuvellur, Valayamadevi Melpathi and Valayamadevi Keelpathi villages, with compensation to be paid from funds controlled or managed by Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited.
What the notifications do
The four Government orders acquire particular survey fields under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997. The stated industrial purposes are the Second Mine and Expansion Scheme, the Mines Expansion Scheme, and the Mine Expansion Scheme of Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited.
The Government of Tamil Nadu states that compensation for the acquired lands will be paid from funds controlled or managed by Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited.
Lands covered
The schedules identify the district, taluk, village, block, survey number, land description, extent, patta number and persons recorded as owners or interested persons.
- G.O. Ms. No. 35 covers 4.86.5 hectares in Block No. 6 of Kathazhai Village, Chidambaram Taluk. It lists R.S. Nos. 59/1 to 59/10, 59/11A, 59/11B, 59/12A, 59/12B, 59/12C, 59/13 and 59/14.
- G.O. Ms. No. 36 covers 1.30.5 hectares in Block No. 68 of Vadakuvellur Village, Vridhachalam Taluk. It lists R.S. Nos. 137/6, 138/3, 138/4A, 140/2, 140/4, 140/5 and 140/6.
- G.O. Ms. No. 37 covers 3.30.0 hectares in Block No. 31 of Valayamadevi Melpathi Village, Chidambaram Taluk. It lists R.S. Nos. 47/1A, 47/1B, 47/1C, 47/2, 47/3, 47/4, 47/5A, 47/5B, 47/6, 47/7, 47/8A, 47/8B and 47/9.
- G.O. Ms. No. 38 covers 3.19.0 hectares in Block No. 79 of Valayamadevi Keelpathi, Bhuvanagiri Taluk. It lists twelve wet land entries within R.S. Nos. 175, 176 and 178.
Who should check the schedules
Owners, buyers, lenders and professionals dealing with land in the listed villages should compare the property survey number, subdivision, block and patta details with the schedules. A matching village name alone is not enough because only the specified survey fields and extents are acquired.
Where the plans can be inspected
The land plans are kept at the office of the Special Deputy Collector, Land Acquisition, Neyveli-2. The notifications state that they may be inspected during office hours.
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Common questions
Does this acquisition affect every property in the four villages?
No. It applies only to the survey fields, subdivisions and extents identified in the schedules for the relevant village and block.
Who is responsible for paying compensation for these lands?
The notifications state that the entire compensation amount will be paid from funds controlled or managed by Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited.
Where can I inspect the plans of the acquired land?
The plans are kept at the office of the Special Deputy Collector, Land Acquisition, Neyveli-2, and may be inspected during office hours.
What details should a buyer compare with the acquisition schedules?
A buyer should compare the district, taluk, village, block number, R.S. number, subdivision, extent and patta details. The schedules also name recorded landowners or other interested persons.
