Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, No. 17, Part II, Section 2, 22 April 2020
The Government of Tamil Nadu, through the Agriculture Department and the Labour and Employment Department, published three notifications under Government Order (Ms.) No. 68 dated 17 March 2020, Government Order (D) No. 175 dated 11 March 2020, and Government Order (D) No. 176 dated 11 March 2020. They appoint five outside experts to the Research Council of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University and refer two employment disputes to Labour Courts for adjudication, and they do not change land ownership, land use or property rights.
What the Gazette issue covers
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, No. 17, Part II, Section 2, dated 22 April 2020 contains notifications from the Agriculture Department and the Labour and Employment Department. The notifications concern the Research Council of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University and disputes between workers and managements.
The Gazette issue does not contain a land acquisition, planning, land use, registration or ownership notification. A property buyer or owner is not directly affected based on the supplied text.
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Research Council
Under Government Order (Ms.) No. 68, Agriculture (AU), dated 17 March 2020, the Pro Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University nominates five experts from outside the University to serve on its Research Council for three years.
The appointees are:
- Dr. N. Nadarajan, with expertise in plant breeding and genetics.
- Dr. C. Divaker Durairaj, a former professor and dean in agricultural engineering.
- Thiru V. Akilan, with qualifications in agriculture, seed technology and management.
- Dr. B. M. Chandrashekara Reddy, a former Vice Chancellor with qualifications in agriculture and horticulture.
- Dr. S. Kombairaj, a retired dean with a doctorate in agricultural economics.
Transport corporation employment dispute
Government Order (D) No. 175, Labour and Employment (H2) Department, dated 11 March 2020 refers a dispute involving Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (Madurai) Limited and the Aravind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu General Workers Union to the Madurai Labour Court.
The question referred concerns the union's request to cancel a management order dated 17 March 2009 that withheld a driver's annual increment for two years with cumulative effect. The Madurai Labour Court is requested to give its decision within three months from receiving the reference.
Dharani Sugars employment dispute
Government Order (D) No. 176, Labour and Employment (H2) Department, dated 11 March 2020 refers a dispute involving Dharani Sugars and Chemicals Limited, Unit 2, Tiruvannamalai district, and the Dharani Sugar Mill Employees Union to the Vellore Labour Court.
The dispute concerns wages deducted for participation in a general strike in January 2019. The union seeks repayment of eight days' wages with 12 percent interest and a penalty amount. The notification lists 71 workers and asks the Vellore Labour Court to decide the dispute within three months from receiving the reference.
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Common questions
Does this Gazette issue affect my land or property in Tamil Nadu?
No land acquisition, land use, planning, registration or ownership measure appears in the supplied text. The notifications concern a university Research Council and two employment disputes.
Who was appointed to the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Research Council?
Government Order (Ms.) No. 68 dated 17 March 2020 nominates Dr. N. Nadarajan, Dr. C. Divaker Durairaj, Thiru V. Akilan, Dr. B. M. Chandrashekara Reddy and Dr. S. Kombairaj. Their term is three years.
Which Labour Courts will hear the employment disputes?
Government Order (D) No. 175 dated 11 March 2020 sends the transport corporation dispute to the Madurai Labour Court. Government Order (D) No. 176 dated 11 March 2020 sends the Dharani Sugars dispute to the Vellore Labour Court.
What wage claim is involved in the Dharani Sugars dispute?
The union challenges the deduction of eight days' wages connected with a general strike in January 2019. It seeks repayment with 12 percent interest and a penalty amount.
