Date: 2025-08-29Category: 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**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated August 29, 2025, declares the acquisition of land for highways purposes. It details the specific land parcels being acquired for the construction/strengthening of high-level bridges in various districts of Tamil Nadu. The document outlines survey numbers, land extents, and affected landowners, and informs that the compensation is to be paid out of funds managed by the Chief Engineer, Highways (Special Projects Division) Chennai or the Divisional Engineer Kancheepuram.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **General Provisions:**
* The Government of Tamil Nadu is acquiring lands for highways purposes.
* Compensation will be paid from funds controlled by the Chief Engineer, Highways (Special Projects Division) Chennai or the Divisional Engineer, Highways Kancheepuram.
* The plan of the lands may be inspected at the office of the Special District Revenue Officer (LA), Highways in respective Districts during office hours.
* This declaration is made under sub-section (1) of section 15 of the Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001 (Tamil Nadu Act 34 of 2002).
* **Specific Land Acquisitions:**
* **Coimbatore District, Kinathukkadavu Taluk, Panapatti Village:**
* Acquisition of 8.00 Sq.mtrs for the "Construction of High Level Bridge in lieu of existing causeway at Km.5/6 of Vadachittoor – Chettipalayam Road (MDR-522)".
* Includes land with survey number 459/1B, a R.Punjai (Wet Land) vacant lot.
* **Coimbatore District, Sulur Taluk, Poorandampalyam Village:**
* Acquisition of 137 Sq.mtrs. for "Construction of High Level Bridge in lieu of existing causeway at Km.5/4 from Senjerihills to Vadachittoor (via) – Mettu Lakshminaickenpalayam Road (MDR-881)".
* Includes land with survey number 113/C1, a Ryot Punjai (Wet Land).
* **Ranipet District, Arakkonam Taluk, No.51. Arigilapadi Village:**
* Acquisition of 253 Sq.mtrs. for "Strengthening and Widening of SH-58 (Part-2) Kancheepuram - Arakkonam - Tiruttani Road at 86/170 Km to 87/820 Km".
* Includes lands with survey numbers 113/2A1A (RCC Roof shop, Portico), 113/3A (AC Sheet Shop) and 113/7A.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholders:** Landowners/Interested Persons in Panapatti Village, Kinathukkadavu Taluk & Coimbatore District
* **Impact:** Loss of land specified under Survey number 459/1B in lieu of constructing a high level bridge.
* **Action Required:** Verify the acquired land and compensation eligibility.
**Stakeholders:** Landowners/Interested Persons in Poorandampalyam Village, Sulur Taluk & Coimbatore District
* **Impact:** Loss of land specified under Survey number 113/C1 in lieu of constructing a high level bridge.
* **Action Required:** Verify the acquired land and compensation eligibility.
**Stakeholders:** Landowners/Interested Persons in No.51. Arigilapadi Village, Arakkonam Taluk & Ranipet District
* **Impact:** Loss of land and structures specified under Survey numbers 113/2A1A, 113/3A and 113/7A in lieu of strengthening and widening of SH-58 Road.
* **Action Required:** Verify the acquired land and structures and compensation eligibility.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Highways Act, 2001: Act under which the land acquisitions are being carried out. Referenced as Tamil Nadu Act 34 of 2002.
Coimbatore District: One of the districts where land is being acquired for highway purposes, specifically mentioning Kinathukkadavu and Sulur Taluks, as well as Panapatti and Poorandampalyam Villages.
Commissioner of Land Administration: The department/official responsible for the land acquisition process.
Chennai: The location where the Chief Engineer, Highways (Special Projects Division) is based, responsible for managing the funds for compensation.
Ranipet District: One of the districts where land is being acquired for highway purposes, specifically mentioning Arakkonam Taluk, as well as Arigilapadi Village.