G.O. (Ms.) No. 21, Lease of Land for Urban Hatt, 2008
The Tamil Nadu Public Works (H1) Department issued Government Order G.O. (Ms.) No. 21 on 24 January 2008, authorising the lease of 1.89 acres of Public Works Department land in Kanyakumari Village to the Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited for an Urban Hatt. The lease is for 30 years from the date of the government order, subject to specified use, rent, maintenance, public access and surrender conditions.
What the government order does
Government Order G.O. (Ms.) No. 21, issued by the Tamil Nadu Public Works (H1) Department on 24 January 2008, approves a long term lease to the Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited. The land may be used only for setting up an Urban Hatt at Kanyakumari, with financial assistance proposed from the Government of India and the State Government.
The approval followed recommendations from the Public Works Department and Tourism and Culture authorities, along with the views of the Chief Engineer (Buildings).
Land covered
Government Order G.O. (Ms.) No. 21 covers 1.89 acres, or 0.76.5 hectares, out of Public Works Department land in Survey Number 599/1, Kanyakumari Village, Agatheeswaram Taluk, Kanyakumari District. The approved portions are:
- R.S. No. 599/11, measuring 0.08.0 hectares, for a dormitory.
- R.S. No. 599/12, measuring 0.51.0 hectares, for the main building.
- R.S. No. 599/13, measuring 0.17.5 hectares, for car parking.
The three pieces were to be handed over by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation Limited to the Public Works Department so that the lease agreement could be executed.
Lease terms and restrictions
The lease approved under Government Order G.O. (Ms.) No. 21 is for 30 years from 24 January 2008 and is renewable every three years. Key conditions include:
- The land cannot be used for any purpose other than the approved Urban Hatt.
- The Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited must sign an agreement with the Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, Buildings (Construction and Maintenance) Division, Nagercoil.
- Rent for the vacant land is to be fixed by that Executive Engineer and paid monthly from the agreement date.
- Annual lease rent must include L.C. and LCS. Separate orders were to address nominal lease rent.
- The land must be vacated and returned to the Public Works Department whenever the Government requires it for another purpose.
- Public access to nearby premises must not be obstructed.
- The land must be kept hygienic, and no unauthorised construction is permitted.
- The corporation must arrange and pay for electricity, water and sanitary connections.
Relevance to landholders and buyers
Government Order G.O. (Ms.) No. 21 concerns specific government land in Survey Number 599/1. It authorises a lease, not a private sale, and is particularly relevant when checking the status or permitted use of the listed subdivisions.
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Common questions
Which land was leased for the Urban Hatt at Kanyakumari?
The lease covers 1.89 acres, or 0.76.5 hectares, in Survey Number 599/1 of Kanyakumari Village, divided into R.S. Nos. 599/11, 599/12 and 599/13.
How long is the lease?
The approved lease is for 30 years from 24 January 2008 and is renewable every three years.
Does the government order state the lease rent amount?
No amount is stated. The Executive Engineer, Public Works Department, Buildings (Construction and Maintenance) Division, Nagercoil, was directed to fix the rent, while separate orders were to address nominal lease rent.
Can the Tamil Nadu Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited use the land for another project?
No. The land may not be used for any purpose other than the approved purpose, and unauthorised construction is prohibited.
