**Executive Summary**
This document is a declaration issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu regarding the acquisition of land in Pudukkottai District for the Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar Link Canal Scheme. It specifies the land details being acquired under Section 19(2) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. The declaration was issued on August 23, 2023.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Land Acquisition Declaration:**
* A total of 0.09.50 Hectares of land is required in Mangadevanpatti Village, Kulathur Taluk, Pudukkottai District.
* The land is being acquired for the Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar Link Canal Scheme, a public purpose project.
* **Land Details:**
* Survey No: 309/14B, Type of Land: Wet, Area: 0.09.50 Hectares.
* Patta No: 1189, Pattadhar Name: Sathiyamurthy S/o Velichaya Goundar.
* Boundaries of the land are defined by Survey Nos: 309/14A, 309/55, 309/56, 309/58, 309/59, 309/52, 309/53.
* No mines or minerals are needed, with the exception of those that might be used for project construction.
* **Legal Compliance:**
* The declaration follows due enquiry and consideration of objections under Section 15 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013.
* No families are expected to be resettled due to this land acquisition.
* **Accessibility of Land Plan:**
* The land plan can be inspected at the Office of the Special District Revenue Officer (LA) (Cauvery - Vaigai -Gundar Link Canal Scheme) Pudukkottai.
* As well as at the Office of the Special Tahsildar (LA), (Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar Link Canal Scheme), Unit-4, Pudukkottai.
* And at the office of the Executive Engineer, Water Resource Department, (Cauvery-Vaigai - Gundar Link Canal Scheme) Special Division, Pudukkottai.
**Impact Analysis**
**Landowner (Sathiyamurthy S/o Velichaya Goundar)**
* **Impact:**
* Loss of 0.09.50 Hectares of land in Mangadevanpatti Village.
* **Action Required:**
* Potentially engage with authorities regarding compensation and rehabilitation as per the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013.
**Residents of Mangadevanpatti Village and Kulathur Taluk**
* **Impact:**
* Potential disruption during the construction phase of the Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar Link Canal Scheme.
* Potential long-term benefits from the canal scheme, such as improved irrigation.
* **Action Required:**
* Monitor the progress of the project and communicate any concerns to the relevant authorities.
**Government of Tamil Nadu/Project Authorities**
* **Impact:**
* Gain access to required land for the Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar Link Canal Scheme.
* Ensure compliance with land acquisition laws and regulations.
* **Action Required:**
* Provide fair compensation and rehabilitation to the affected landowner.
* Proceed with the canal project as planned.
Key Entities Referenced
The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013: Law under which the land acquisition is being carried out.
Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar Link Canal Scheme: The project for which the land is being acquired in Pudukkottai District.
Pudukkottai District: Location where the land acquisition is taking place for the Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar Link Canal Scheme.