Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 95
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Highways and Minor Ports Department, issued G.O. (D) No. 38, G.O. (D) No. 39, G.O. (D) No. 40, G.O. (D) No. 41 and G.O. (D) No. 42, each dated 2 March 2020. Through these orders, the Governor of Tamil Nadu acquires specified lands in Kancheepuram, Tiruvannamalai, Ranipet and Cuddalore districts for strengthening and widening State Highways 58, 115 and 09.
What the notifications do
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Highways and Minor Ports Department notifications complete the acquisition of land identified in five schedules. The acquisitions are under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001, and are for road strengthening and widening projects forming part of the Chennai Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor Project.
The schedules identify survey numbers, new subdivisions, land classification, area acquired, structures or trees on the land, and owners or other interested persons. The notifications state that representations from owners or interested persons were considered and that compensation will be paid from funds controlled or managed by the relevant Divisional Engineer.
Lands and road projects covered
The Highways and Minor Ports Department orders cover the following locations and areas:
- G.O. (D) No. 38 acquires 3,417 square metres of dry land in Ooveri Village, Kancheepuram Taluk, Kancheepuram District. The purpose is strengthening and widening State Highway 58, the Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram and Arakkonam Road, from kilometre 75/280 to 75/900.
- G.O. (D) No. 39 acquires 738 square metres of manai and dry land in No. 57 Mazhaiyur Village, Vandavasi Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District. The work concerns State Highway 115, the Cheyyur, Vandavasi and Polur Road, from kilometre 66/600 to 68/500.
- G.O. (D) No. 40 acquires 1,636 square metres of dry land in Melanthurai Village, Nemili Taluk, Ranipet District. The acquisition supports widening of State Highway 58, the Kancheepuram and Arakkonam road, at the stated sections between kilometre 93/100 and 93/700.
- G.O. (D) No. 41 acquires 172 square metres of dry land in No. 51 Kozhipuliyur Village, Chetpet Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District. It is for State Highway 115 from kilometre 70/700 to 72/500.
- G.O. (D) No. 42 acquires 13,535 square metres of dry land in No. 31 Anguchettipalayam II Village, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District. It is for State Highway 09, the Cuddalore and Madapattu Road, from kilometre 28/080 to 28/580.
Who should check the schedules
Property owners, buyers and professionals dealing with land in the listed villages should compare the relevant survey number and subdivision with the acquisition schedule. Several entries also record affected houses, shops, compound walls, a temple, a non-working BSNL tower and trees. For the first four acquisitions, the land plans are available for inspection during office hours at the land acquisition offices identified in the notifications.
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Common questions
Does the Gazette only propose these land acquisitions?
No. Each notification states that the Governor of Tamil Nadu acquires the land specified in its schedule.
How can I tell whether my property is included?
Check the village, survey number and post-acquisition subdivision against the relevant schedule. The schedules also give the acquired area and name the recorded owner or interested person.
Are buildings and trees included in the acquisition records?
Yes. The schedules identify affected assets where applicable, including houses, shops, compound walls, a temple, a non-working BSNL tower and several types of trees.
Can the acquisition plans be inspected?
For the acquisitions under G.O. (D) No. 38 to G.O. (D) No. 41, the notifications state that plans may be inspected during office hours at the specified Special District Revenue Officer and Special Tahsildar land acquisition offices.
