Archive · 20 Sep 2026
PMK Urges Tamil Nadu to Scrap Cuddalore Land Acquisitions
The Tamil Nadu government has announced plans to acquire land in Cuddalore district.
The land would be used for a new SIPCOT industrial complex and expansions of NLC mines.
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss wants these plans cancelled.
He says farmers and residents may lose their homes and land.
He also says pollution from existing industries and mines has already harmed the area.
Some of the land includes residential plots.
Anbumani warned that more than 100 families could become homeless.
He said PMK would organize protests if the government does not reverse the decisions.
The report does not include a response from the Tamil Nadu government or NLC.
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss urged Tamil Nadu to withdraw land-acquisition notices for SIPCOT and NLC projects in Cuddalore.
The state has notified 164.20 acres in Thiyagavalli and Kudikadu villages for a new SIPCOT complex.
Separate notices cover 12.60 acres in Kangaikondan and 3.21 acres in Vanathirayapuram for NLC mine expansions.
Anbumani said the acquisitions could displace more than 100 families and worsen existing environmental problems.
He warned that the Pattali Makkal Katchi would organize district-wide protests if the notices are not withdrawn.
- Who
- PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss, the Tamil Nadu government, affected residents, SIPCOT and NLC.
- What
- A demand to withdraw land-acquisition notifications for a SIPCOT complex and NLC mine expansions.
- When
- The demand was reported on September 20; the year is not specified in the article.
- Where
- Thiyagavalli, Kudikadu, Kangaikondan and Vanathirayapuram villages in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- Anbumani cited potential displacement, forced acquisition concerns and alleged environmental damage from existing industrial and mining activities.
PMK and affected residents
Tamil Nadu government and project authorities
Land acquisition
PMK and affected residents
PMK says the notifications should be scrapped and that some landowners have sought the return of land previously purchased at low rates.
Tamil Nadu government and project authorities
The government has issued notifications for the SIPCOT and NLC projects, but the article provides no official explanation or response.
Development versus local impact
PMK and affected residents
Anbumani argues that the industrial expansion would create an environmental and social disaster and could make more than 100 families homeless.
Tamil Nadu government and project authorities
The article identifies the proposed industrial complex and mine expansions but does not state the government’s position on their expected benefits or impacts.
- SIPCOT notice
- Tamil Nadu notified acquisition of 164.20 acres in Thiyagavalli and Kudikadu villages.
- NLC Mine-1 notice
- A notification covers 12.60 acres and 68 plots in Kangaikondan village.
- NLC Mine-1A notice
- A notification covers 3.21 acres and 77 plots in Vanathirayapuram village.
- Existing SIPCOT facility
- Anbumani said Cuddalore already has a 2,625-acre SIPCOT facility.
- Proposed SIPCOT expansion
- Anbumani described the proposed expansion as 1,283 acres, including 1,097 acres previously notified.
- Environmental concerns
- Anbumani alleged that untreated effluents have contaminated local soil, air and groundwater.
- Protest warning
- PMK said it would mobilize affected residents for widespread protests if the notices remain.