Date: 2025-05-15Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
THE COMMISSIONER OF LAND ADMINISTRATION CHEPAUK, CHENNAI-600 005.--Acquisition of Lands--Notice under Sub-Section (1) of Section (15) of the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001.
**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Government of Tamil Nadu regarding the acquisition of lands in Vazhavachanur Village, Thandarampet Taluk, Tiruvanamalai District, under the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001. The purpose of the acquisition is for the "Widening from Two Lane to four lane and Strengthening at 37/6-41/3 of Kallakurichi-Tiruvannamalai Road (SH6) including Construction of centre median, Drain, Retaining Wall, Culverts, Major Bridge, Junction Improvement and Paver Blocks by scheme of CMRDP". The notice, dated May 15, 2025, specifies the lands to be acquired and provides details for inspection of the land plan.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Land Acquisition:**
* The Government of Tamil Nadu is acquiring lands for highway purposes under Section 15(1) of the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001.
* The acquisition is for the "Widening from Two Lane to four lane and Strengthening at 37/6-41/3 of Kallakurichi-Tiruvannamalai Road (SH6) including Construction of centre median, Drain, Retaining Wall, Culverts, Major Bridge, Junction Improvement and Paver Blocks by scheme of CMRDP"
* The total land extent to be acquired is 5643 Sq.mtrs of R.Dry Lands.
* **Location and Details:**
* The lands are located in Vazhavachanur Village, Thandarampet Taluk, Tiruvanamalai District.
* Specific survey numbers of the lands to be acquired: 52/2B, 52/4A1C2B, 52/4A2B, 52/4A3B2, 52/4A3C, 52/4A3A, 52/12
* The notification specifies the extent of land (in Sq.mtr.) to be acquired for each survey number.
* Details of existing structures on the lands to be acquired are listed.
* **Compensation:**
* The entire amount of compensation for the land will be paid out of funds controlled or managed by the Highways Department.
* **Inspection of Plans:**
* The plan of the lands is available for inspection at:
* The office of the Special District Revenue Officer (L.A), State Highways, Villuppuram.
* The O/o Special Tahsildar (L.A), State Highways (Unit-2), Revenue Divisional Office, Tindivanam Salai, Tiruvannamalai District.
* The plan can be inspected on any day during office hours.
**Impact Analysis**
**Land Owners / Interested Persons Listed in the Schedule**
* **Impact:**
* Loss of land and structures as specified in the schedule.
* Entitlement to compensation as determined by the Highways Department.
* **Action Required:**
* Review the schedule to determine the extent of land being acquired.
* Inspect the land plan at the specified locations to understand the full impact.
* Engage with the Highways Department regarding the compensation process.
**The Commissioner, Thandarampattu Panchayat Union.**
* **Impact:**
* The acquisition of lands could affect the jurisdiction and operations of the Panchayat Union.
* **Action Required:**
* Review the land acquisition details.
* Coordinate with the Highways Department as necessary to address any local issues arising from the project.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001: Act of the Tamil Nadu Government under which the land acquisition is being carried out.
Chennai: Location of the Commissioner of Land Administration office.
Commissioner of Land Administration: Primary department executing the land acquisition notification.
Kallakurichi-Tiruvannamalai Road (SH6): The state highway to be widened, including improvements specified in the notice.
CMRDP: Scheme under which improvements (widening and strengthening) to the state highway are being carried out