Date: 2025-09-26Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
THE COMMISSIONER OF LAND ADMINISTRATION CHEPAUK, CHENNAI--Acquisition of Lands--Notice under Sub-Section (1) of Section (15) of the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001.
**Executive Summary**
The document is a notification from the Government of Tamil Nadu, issued by the Commissioner of Land Administration, regarding the acquisition of land for the Highways Department. It pertains to land required for the "Widening of Thiruvotriyur - Ponneri - Panchetty Road at Km 13/500 – 15/500 (SH-56)" in Vallur B & D (II & IV) Villages, Ponneri Taluk of Tiruvallur District. The date of this notification is September 26, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Land Acquisition:**
* The Governor of Tamil Nadu has authorized the acquisition of lands for the Highways Department.
* The purpose is for the "Widening of Thiruvotriyur - Ponneri - Panchetty Road at Km 13/500 – 15/500 (SH-56)".
* The total area to be acquired is 2983 sq. meters in Vallur B & D (II & IV) Villages, Ponneri Taluk of Tiruvallur District.
* **Legal Basis:**
* The acquisition is made under sub-section (1) of Section 15 of the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001 (Tamil Nadu Act 34 of 2002).
* Compensation for the acquired lands will be paid from funds managed by the Chief Engineer, (C&M), Highways, Chennai -25.
* **Schedule of Acquired Lands:**
* The schedule lists survey numbers, extent in hectares and square meters, type of land (Wet/Dry/Natham), details of structures on the land, details of trees, and the names of landowners/interested persons.
* Specific details are provided for each survey number, including the extent of land being acquired, existing structures (houses, fences, tanks, etc.), and trees on the land.
* **Inspection of Plans:**
* The plan of the lands can be inspected at the Office of the Special District Revenue Officer (LA-2), Highways, Tiruvallur on any day during office hours.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Landowners/Interested Persons**
* **Impact:**
* Loss of land as specified in the schedule attached to the notification.
* Potential displacement from structures located on the acquired land.
* Receipt of compensation for the land and structures acquired, managed by the Chief Engineer, (C&M), Highways, Chennai -25.
* **Action Required:**
* Verify the survey number and extent of land being acquired from them against the schedule.
* Inspect the plan at the Special District Revenue Officer's office to understand the acquisition details fully.
* Prepare for displacement and claim compensation according to the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001.
**Stakeholder: Highways Department**
* **Impact:**
* Gaining possession of the land required for the road widening project.
* Obligation to pay compensation to the affected landowners.
* **Action Required:**
* Take possession of the lands as per the schedule.
* Ensure timely and fair compensation is paid to the landowners.
**Stakeholder: General Public**
* **Impact:**
* Eventually, benefit from the improved road infrastructure, if they are users of the road.
* **Action Required:**
* No immediate action.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001: The legal act under which the land acquisition is being carried out.
Highways Department: The department acquiring the land for highway purposes.
Thiruvotriyur - Ponneri - Panchetty Road (SH-56): The specific road being widened, serving as the project identifier.
Vallur B & D (II & IV) Villages: The villages where the land acquisition is taking place.
Tiruvallur District: District where the land acquisition is taking place.