Date: 2025-01-24Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
THE COMMISSIONER OF LAND ADMINISTRATION CHEPAUK, CHENNAI-600 005.--Acquisition Of Lands--Form Of Notice Under Section 3(1) Of Tamil Nadu Acquisition Of Land For Industrial Purposes Act, 1997.
**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary, dated January 24, 2025, which details notifications regarding the acquisition of lands for industrial purposes. It includes notices under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997, specifically for projects related to Oil Refinery Formation by SIPCOT and the Chennai Metro Rail. The document specifies the survey numbers, extent of land, ownership, and other relevant details for the acquired lands, with the plans available for inspection at the designated offices.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Acquisition Notices:**
* Lands are being acquired under the Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997.
* The Government of Tamil Nadu has been satisfied that the specified lands need to be acquired for industrial purposes.
* Compensation will be paid out of funds controlled/managed by SIPCOT or Chennai Metro Rail Ltd.
* **Oil Refinery Project by SIPCOT:**
* 11.94.20 Hectares of land is being acquired in Thoothukudi District and Taluk, Allikulam Village for the Formation of Oil Refinery Project by SIPCOT
* Provides a schedule with details of the land being acquired, including survey numbers, extent, type of land, structures and trees present, and the names of the landowners or interested persons.
* **Chennai Metro Rail Projects:**
* Land acquisition for "Corridor-5-Viaduct (ECV-02) Temporary Traffic Diversion Near Defence Colony,"
* Land acquisition for "Corridor - 5 - 29 - Manapakkam Metro Station"
* Land acquisition for "Corridor - 5 - 03 Assisi Nagar Metro Station"
* Land acquisition for "Corridor - 5 - 09 - Kolathur Junction Metro Station"
* Includes details of total extent acquired, land type, existing structures, and interested parties.
* **Inspection of Plans:**
* Plans of the lands are available for inspection at the office of the Special District Revenue Officer (LA) in each relevant project location (SIPCOT Complex, Chennai Metro Rail Limited) during office hours.
**Impact Analysis**
**Landowners/Interested Persons**
* **Impact:** Loss of land ownership and potential disruption of activities conducted on the acquired land.
* **Action Required:** Claim compensation and potentially relocate activities depending on the specific project.
**SIPCOT (State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu)**
* **Impact:** Facilitation of the Oil Refinery Project by securing the necessary land.
* **Action Required:** Manage funds for compensation and oversee the land acquisition process.
**Chennai Metro Rail Ltd**
* **Impact:** Securing land for the expansion and development of metro corridors.
* **Action Required:** Manage funds for compensation and oversee the land acquisition process, ensuring projects proceed according to the schedule.
**General Public**
* **Impact:** Possible short-term disruption due to construction and potential long-term benefits from improved infrastructure (Oil Refinery, Metro expansion).
* **Action Required:** Stay informed about project progress and potential impacts on commute and local environment.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Industrial Purposes Act, 1997: The primary law under which land is being acquired for industrial purposes, including metro projects and oil refinery.
SIPCOT: State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu; undertaking an Oil Refinery Project and the acquirer of lands for it
Chennai Metro Rail Ltd.: The entity managing funds and acquiring land for various Metro Stations and related infrastructure.
Chennai: Multiple locations are mentioned for acquiring land for industrial purposes, infrastructure, and metro projects.
Thoothukudi District: Location where land is being acquired for the formation of the Oil Refinery Project by SIPCOT.