Constitution of Four Family Courts One Each at Ariyalur, Cuddalore, Nagercoil in Kanniyakumari and Karur Districts under the Family Court Act

What the notification does

The Government of Tamil Nadu, Home Department (Courts-II), through G.O. Ms. No. 365, Home (Courts-II), dated 18 April 2017, establishes four Family Courts under the Family Courts Act, 1984. The Governor of Tamil Nadu issued the notifications after consultation with the High Court of Madras.

The courts are located at Ariyalur, Cuddalore, Nagercoil in Kanniyakumari District, and Karur. Each Family Court takes effect from the date on which the Judge of that court assumes charge.

Territorial jurisdiction

G.O. Ms. No. 365 assigns a separate local area to each newly established Family Court:

• The Family Court at Ariyalur covers the local limits of Ariyalur City, including Ariyalur Taluk.
• The Family Court at Cuddalore covers the local limits of Cuddalore City, including Cuddalore Taluk.
• The Family Court at Nagercoil in Kanniyakumari District covers the local limits of Nagercoil Taluk, including Nagercoil Town.
• The Family Court at Karur covers the local limits of Karur City, including Karur Taluk.

Who is affected

The notifications affect people whose family court matters fall within the listed territorial limits. They also guide legal professionals and court users in identifying the Family Court established for Ariyalur, Cuddalore, Nagercoil and Karur.

The source establishes the courts and defines their territorial coverage. It does not set out court procedures, fees or the types of family disputes handled by these courts.

Relevance to property readers

G.O. Ms. No. 365 does not change land ownership, land classification, planning controls, registration requirements or property boundaries. A property buyer or owner is affected only if they need to identify the Family Court serving one of the specified areas for a family court matter.