Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, No. 15, Part II, Section 2, 23 April 2014
The Government of Tamil Nadu published this Gazette through its Secretariat departments on 23 April 2014. It proposes to constitute specified lands in Cherapattu and Alanur villages as the Cherapattu reserved forest, appoints officials for the forest settlement process, consolidates stamp duty for specified insurance policies, and amends an earlier prohibition notification by adding two premium brandy names.
Forest land proposal
The Environment and Forest Department, under G.O. Ms. No. 15, Environment and Forests (FR.14), dated 5 February 2014, proposes to constitute specified lands in Cherapattu and Alanur villages, Sankarapuram Taluk, Villupuram District, as the Cherapattu reserved forest.
Key land details are:
- Total forest block area is 430.94.5 hectares.
- Cherapattu village contributes 407.22.0 hectares.
- Alanur village contributes 23.72.5 hectares.
- The schedule identifies each included survey number and subdivision and describes the northern, eastern, southern and western boundaries.
- Listed enclosures in Cherapattu cover 31.74.5 hectares.
A buyer or owner dealing with land in these villages should compare the property survey number and subdivision with the Gazette schedule and boundary description. The notification describes a proposal to constitute the listed lands as reserved forest.
Forest settlement officials
The Environment and Forest Department, under G.O. Ms. No. 15, Environment and Forests (FR.14), dated 5 February 2014, appoints the Special Tahsildar (Forest Settlement), Kallakurichi, as the ex-officio Forest Settlement Officer for the scheduled area.
The same department and government order also appoint the District Forest Officer, Kallakurichi, ex-officio to attend the enquiry on behalf of the Government. Notification No. II(2)/EF/308/2014 appoints the Additional Personal Assistant to the Collector of Villupuram District, Villupuram, ex-officio to hear appeals under the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882.
Consolidated stamp duty for insurance policies
The Commercial Taxes and Registration Department issued three insurance-related consolidations:
- G.O. (Rt) No. 132, dated 18 March 2014, consolidates duty of Rs. 50,000 for policies issued by the Corporate Cell of United India Insurance Company Limited, Chennai, from 1 January 2014 to 31 March 2014.
- G.O. (Rt) No. 156, dated 21 March 2014, consolidates duty of Rs. 1,50,00,000 for policies issued through the company’s Regional Office, Coimbatore, from 1 March 2014 to 28 February 2015.
- G.O. (Rt) No. 157, dated 21 March 2014, consolidates duty of Rs. 1,19,26,660 for the specified policy issued to Cognizant Technology Solutions Private Limited, Chennai, by Life Insurance Corporation of India.
Prohibition and employment notifications
The Home, Prohibition and Excise Department, under G.O. Ms. No. 7 dated 21 February 2014, amends the notification dated 1 May 1981 by adding “Chevalier De Paris XL Premium Brandy” and another listed entry under premium brands.
The Labour and Employment Department also publishes the constitution of a committee to advise the Government on fixing minimum wage rates for employment in the distillery industry.
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Common questions
Does the Gazette finally declare Cherapattu Forest Block as reserved forest?
The notification states that the Governor proposes to constitute the lands listed in its schedule as reserved forest.
How can I check whether land in Cherapattu or Alanur is included?
Compare the property’s village, survey number and subdivision with the schedule. The Gazette lists included survey fields and provides a boundary description for the 430.94.5 hectare forest block.
Who handles the forest settlement enquiry?
The Special Tahsildar (Forest Settlement), Kallakurichi, is appointed ex-officio as the Forest Settlement Officer. The District Forest Officer, Kallakurichi, is appointed to attend the enquiry on behalf of the Government.
Do the stamp duty consolidations apply generally to property registrations?
No general property registration measure is stated. The notifications concern duty on specified insurance policies issued by United India Insurance Company Limited and Life Insurance Corporation of India.
