Date: 2015-08-14Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
The National Highways Act, 1956 (48 of 1956) (hereinafter referred to as the said Act), the Central Govt., after being satisfied that for the public purpose, the land, the brief description of which is given in the Schedule below.
Executive Summary:
This notification declares the Central Government's intention to acquire land in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, for the public purpose of building, widening, and maintaining National Highway No. 227. The affected land is located between Km. 103.320 to Km. 135.400 of the Trichy Chidambaram Section. Individuals with interest in the land have 21 days from the notification date (August 14, 2015) to object to the land use.
Key Points / Main Content:
Land Acquisition Declaration:
The Central Government intends to acquire land in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, for National Highway No. 227.
The acquisition is for building, widening (two-lane with paved shoulder, four-laning), maintenance, management, and operation purposes.
The specific stretch of land is from Km. 103.320 to Km. 135.400 of the Trichy Chidambaram Section.
Objection Process:
Interested persons can object to the land use within 21 days of the notification's publication (August 14, 2015).
Objections must be submitted in writing to the District Revenue Officer, Cuddalore.
The objection must state the grounds for the objection.
Objectors will be given an opportunity to be heard, either personally or through a legal representative.
The competent authority's order regarding the objections is final.
Land Details:
Land plans and other details are available for inspection at the District Revenue Officer, Cuddalore's office.
The schedule provides a brief description of the lands to be acquired, including survey numbers, type of land, and area in square meters.
Impact Analysis:
Landowners/Interested Persons:
Impact: Land will be acquired for the highway project; potential loss of property.
Action Required: Object to the land acquisition within 21 days if they have concerns, by submitting a written objection to the District Revenue Officer, Cuddalore.
District Revenue Officer, Cuddalore:
Impact: Responsible for receiving and processing objections to the land acquisition.
Action Required: Provide a hearing for objectors, conduct inquiries, and issue orders either allowing or disallowing the objections.
Central Government:
Impact: Responsible for the land acquisition and highway project.
Action Required: Proceed with the land acquisition process after considering and addressing any objections.
Key Entities Referenced
National Highways Act, 1956: An Indian law that provides for the declaration of certain highways as national highways and for matters connected therewith.
National Highway No.227: A national highway in Tamil Nadu, India, for which land acquisition is being carried out.
Tamil Nadu: A state in southern India where the land acquisition for National Highway No. 227 is taking place.
Cuddalore: A district in Tamil Nadu where part of the land acquisition for National Highway No. 227 is taking place.
Trichy Chidambaram Section: The specific segment of National Highway No. 227 for which the land is being acquired, running between Trichy and Chidambaram.
Kattumannarkoil: A Taluk of Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu.
Udaiyarkudi: A Taluk of Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu.
Chidambaram: A Taluk of Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu.