Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary, No. 170, Part III, Section 2
The Government of Tamil Nadu published Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 170 on 11 June 2017, containing notification numbers SRO C-13(e-1)/2017 to SRO C-13(e-8)/2017 issued by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department and seven other public bodies. The notifications identify services that can be delivered electronically under the Tamil Nadu Information Technology (Electronic Service Delivery) Rules, 2016, including tree felling inspections, tree transit permissions, education services, payments, petitions and corporation services. Property owners and developers may be affected where construction involves tree felling or the movement of trees.
What the Gazette governs
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 170 records electronic service delivery notifications from eight public bodies. Each notification lists services available electronically and identifies the officer responsible for delivery.
The notifications are:
- Tamil Nadu Forest Department, notification number SRO C-13(e-1)/2017, reference number GIS/19807/2017, dated 11 June 2017.
- Arasu Rubber Corporation Limited, notification number SRO C-13(e-2)/2017, reference number MV/4486/17, dated 10 June 2017.
- Directorate of Collegiate Education Department, notification number SRO C-13(e-3)/2017, reference number 53763/J4/2017, dated 11 June 2017.
- Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, notification number SRO C-13(e-4)/2017, dated 11 June 2017.
- Anna University, Chennai, notification number SRO C-13(e-5)/2017, dated 11 June 2017.
- Tamil Nadu Open University, notification number SRO C-13(e-6)/2017, dated 11 June 2017.
- Tamil Nadu Tea Plantation Corporation Limited, notification number SRO C-13(e-7)/2017. No notification date is printed in the supplied text.
- Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corporation Limited, notification number SRO C-13(e-8)/2017, dated 12 June 2017.
Relevance to land and construction
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department notification covers inspection for felling trees and a no objection certificate for tree felling and tree transit, both described as taking place before construction activities commence. It also covers tree transit permission separately.
Key electronic features include:
- Online publication of procedures and required document lists.
- Online applications, payments, tracking and monitoring.
- Downloadable final signed approval certificates.
- Public verification of approval certificates for at least the past two years.
- Online inspection reports submitted within 48 hours and available for users to view and download.
- Computerised risk assessment and allocation of inspectors.
The designated officer for these tree related services is the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests responsible for the Forests Conservation Act, based at the office of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Chennai 15.
Other electronic services
The remaining notifications cover rubber sale orders, college admissions and scholarships, university admissions, fees and results, online tea sales and auctions, petitions, Right to Information functions, government communications, court case reviews, employee provident fund matters and income tax subjects. These provisions mainly affect students, educational institutions, corporation customers, employees and people submitting petitions or information requests.
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Common questions
Does the Gazette allow me to fell trees before starting construction?
The Tamil Nadu Forest Department notification identifies inspection and a no objection certificate for tree felling and tree transit as electronic services before construction begins. It does not itself state that electronic service delivery is permission to fell a tree.
Can I apply online for tree transit permission?
Yes. The Tamil Nadu Forest Department notification provides for online application, payment, tracking and monitoring, with the final signed approval certificate available for download.
Can another person verify a tree felling or transit approval online?
Yes. The notified system is to allow third parties to verify approval certificates in the public domain for at least the past two years.
Who is responsible for electronic tree felling and transit services?
The designated officer is the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests responsible for the Forests Conservation Act, at the office of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Chennai 15.
