Primary law, Tamil Nadu land law
Tamil Nadu District Planning Committee Conduct of Meetings, Quorum and Procedure in regard to Transaction of Business Rules, 1999
The Rural Development (C1) Department issued G.O. (Ms.) No. 100, dated 8 June 1999, to publish rules made by the Governor of Tamil Nadu under the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994. The rules govern District Planning Committee membership, meetings, notice, agendas, attendance, quorum, adjournment and minutes.
What the rules govern
The Tamil Nadu District Planning Committee Conduct of Meetings, Quorum and Procedure in regard to Transaction of Business Rules, 1999 regulate how a District Planning Committee conducts its business. The Rural Development (C1) Department issued G.O. (Ms.) No. 100, dated 8 June 1999, directing publication of the Governor of Tamil Nadu's notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
The rules define the committee as the District Planning Committee. Urban local bodies include town panchayats, municipal councils and municipal corporations as described in the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994.
Who is affected
The membership provisions apply to elected representatives of panchayats and urban local bodies, Members of the House of the People, Members of the Council of States and Members of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly who serve on a District Planning Committee.
A representative stops being a committee member as soon as that person stops representing the relevant body or legislature. The same principle applies to the Vice Chairperson's post.
For property buyers and owners, the text sets procedures for committee meetings. It does not state any land rate, fee or individual property approval process.
Meeting requirements
The District Planning Committee meeting procedures include:
- Meetings are held at the place specified by the Chairperson.
- Meetings cannot be held on a government holiday or a local holiday declared by the district Collector.
- The committee must meet at least once every three months, and may also meet when convened by the Chairperson.
- At least ten clear days' notice must be given, stating the meeting date, time and business.
- The Secretary prepares the agenda within the committee functions identified in the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994, and the Chairperson approves it.
Notice, quorum and records
District Planning Committee meeting notices and agendas may be served personally, through an adult family member, by registered post with acknowledgement due, or by affixing them at the member's last known residence or business place in the presence of the Village Administrative Officer. Copies may also be supplied to local press representatives.
Members must sign an attendance register. At least one fifth of the committee must remain present throughout the meeting for business to be transacted. If quorum is absent within half an hour after the appointed time, the Chairperson must adjourn the meeting to a specified date and time. Minutes must be entered in a book kept for that purpose.
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Common questions
How often must a District Planning Committee meet?
The committee must meet at least once every three months. The Chairperson may also convene meetings at other times.
How much notice is required before a committee meeting?
Members must receive at least ten clear days' notice of the meeting date, time and business to be transacted.
What quorum is required for a District Planning Committee meeting?
At least one fifth of the committee's members must be present throughout the meeting. If quorum is not present within half an hour after the appointed time, the meeting must be adjourned.
Does a representative remain on the committee after leaving elected office?
No. A representative ceases to be a committee member when that person ceases to represent the relevant panchayat, urban local body or legislature. This also applies to the Vice Chairperson's post.
