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(1) If the Government are satisfied that any land is required for the purpose of acquire land. any highway or for construction of bridges, culverts, causeways or other structures thereon or for any purpose incidental or ancillary thereto, in furtherance of the objects of this Act, they may acquire such land by publishing in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette a notice specifying the description of such land and the particular purpose for which such land is required. (2) Before publishing a notice under sub-section (1), the Government 1[…], 2 […], 3[ ] shall call upon the owner and any other person having interest in such land to show cause within such time as may be specified in the notice, why the land should not be acquired. The Government 1[…], 2 […], 3[ ] shall also cause a public notice to be given in such manner as may be prescribed. 1 Inserted [TNGG No. II(2)/Highways/656/200/15-10-2003- G.O. Ms. No. 206, Highways (HN2)Dept. 29.09.2003]. 2 Superseded [TNGG No. II(2)/HWMP/394/201/07-11-2011- G.O. Ms. No. 78, HMP (HF1)Dept./ 22.06. 2011] . 3 Authorizes the District Revenue Officer of the District concerned and the Special District Revenue Officer (Land Acquisition) [TNGGE No. II(2)/HWMP/526(A)/2014 – G.O.Ms.No.99, HMP(HF1)Dept. / 01.09.2014]. Central Act of 1908 10 (3) The Government may, after considering the cause, if any, shown by the owner or other person having interest on such land, pass such an order under sub-section (1), as they may deem fit. ..