Part II, Section 2 Notifications, 8th May 2013
The Government of Tamil Nadu published these Tamil Nadu Government Gazette notifications in Part II, Section 2 on 8th May 2013. For land and property readers, the gazette includes a stamp duty consolidation for Life Insurance Corporation of India policies, a stamp duty remission for a lease deed involving RMZ Infotech Private Limited, a proposal to declare Kalmalai Additional Forest Block-2 in Udhagamandalam Taluk as reserved forest with related appointments, and a land acquisition notice for widening Chennai Kodambakkam Sriperumbudur Road.
What this gazette contains
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part II, Section 2, published by authority on 8th May 2013, carries several Secretariat Department notifications that may matter to property owners, buyers and professionals in Tamil Nadu.
Stamp duty notifications
Two notifications were issued by the Commercial Taxes and Registration Department.
- In Government Order Rt. No. 311, Commercial Taxes and Registration (J1), dated 8th April 2013, the Governor of Tamil Nadu provided for consolidation of duty of Rs. 1,00,00,000 chargeable under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 in respect of issue of policies by the Life Insurance Corporation of India through its branches in the State of Tamil Nadu for the period from 1st April 2013 to 30th June 2013.
- In Government Order Ms. No. 43, Commercial Taxes and Registration (J1), dated 17th April 2013, the Governor of Tamil Nadu remitted the duty chargeable under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 for the instrument of lease deed executed or to be executed between RMZ Infotech Private Limited and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
- The lease deed notification identifies the property as office space measuring 21,815 square feet of built up area, Unit Number 601 on the 6th floor, Campus 4B, Project RMZ Millennia Business Park II, with specified parking rights, on land at Perungudi Village, Tambaram Taluk, Kancheepuram District, within the Sub Registration District of Neelangarai.
Forest and reserved land notification
The Environment and Forest Department issued Government Order Ms. No. 9, Environment and Forests (FR.14), dated 8th February 2013.
- The Governor of Tamil Nadu declared that it is proposed to constitute the land described in the schedule as reserved forest.
- The land is in The Nilgiris District, Udhagamandalam Taluk, Masinagudi Village, Kalmalai Additional Forest Block-2.
- The area stated is 254.75.0 hectares.
- The notification also appoints the Special Tahsildar (Forest Settlement), Gudalur, as Ex-officio Forest Settlement Officer for that area.
- Separate notifications under the same Government Order appoint the District Forest Officer, Nilgiris South Division, Udhagamandalam, to attend the enquiry, and the Additional Personal Assistant to the Collector, The Nilgiris District, Udhagamandalam, to hear appeals.
Land acquisition notice
The Highways and Minor Ports Department issued Government Order Ms. No. 65, Highways and Minor Ports (HW2), dated 16th April 2013.
- The Governor of Tamil Nadu stated that lands in the schedule are required for widening Chennai Kodambakkam Sriperumbudur Road.
- The notice says compensation is to be paid from funds controlled or managed by the Chief Engineer (Construction and Maintenance), Highways Department.
- The notice acquires wet lands specified in the schedule, measuring 675 square metres, for the highways purpose mentioned.
Who should pay attention
This gazette is relevant if you are:
- dealing with the specific RMZ Millennia Business Park II lease transaction,
- checking whether land near Masinagudi in Udhagamandalam Taluk is affected by proposed reserved forest proceedings,
- affected by acquisition for widening Chennai Kodambakkam Sriperumbudur Road,
- or tracking stamp duty treatment under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 in Tamil Nadu.
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Common questions
Does this gazette declare any land as proposed reserved forest in The Nilgiris?
Yes. The Environment and Forest Department notification says it is proposed to constitute Kalmalai Additional Forest Block-2 in Masinagudi Village, Udhagamandalam Taluk, The Nilgiris District, as reserved forest.
Is there any stamp duty relief for a specific lease deed in this gazette?
Yes. Government Order Ms. No. 43, Commercial Taxes and Registration (J1), dated 17th April 2013 remits the duty chargeable for the instrument of lease deed executed or to be executed between RMZ Infotech Private Limited and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
Does the gazette mention any land acquisition for a road project?
Yes. The Highways and Minor Ports Department notice says lands are required for widening Chennai Kodambakkam Sriperumbudur Road, and it acquires wet lands measuring 675 square metres for that purpose.
Does this gazette affect all property transactions in Tamil Nadu?
No. The property related items shown here are specific notifications, including one for Life Insurance Corporation of India policy stamp duty, one for a named lease deed, one for a proposed reserved forest area in Masinagudi, and one road widening acquisition notice.
