The Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation (for Special Projects) Act, 2023
Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation (for Special Projects) Act, 2023
This Act regulates the process of consolidating land for special projects in Tamil Nadu. It applies to project proponents who propose land consolidation for significant state projects. The law requires a hydrological plan to ensure water storage and flow are not reduced, along with land ownership details. An expert committee reviews the proposal, conducts public hearings, and prepares a draft scheme. The Collector and a competent authority then approve the scheme after considering objections. This process ensures that large-scale projects are developed efficiently while protecting water resources and giving affected parties a chance to voice their concerns.
- 1. Short title and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Application for consolidation of project land
- 4. Notification of Special Project
- 5. Publication of land consolidation proposal
- 6. Draft Land Consolidation Scheme
- 7. Provided that the draft Land Consolidation Scheme shall not be published unless the lands of persons, if any, other than that of the project proponent are vested on the Government.
- 8. Provided further that no such cancellation or modification shall be done unless an opportunity of being heard is given to the Project proponent.
- 9. Power of Government to call for record
- 10. Provided that no order or scheme shall be varied or reversed without giving the affected persons an opportunity of being heard.
- 11. Officers and employees to be public servants
- 12. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 13. Power to remove difficulties
- 14. Provided that no such order shall be made after the expiry of two years from the date of commencement of this Act.
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