Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, No. 18, Part II, Section 2
The Government of Tamil Nadu published Tamil Nadu Government Gazette No. 18, Part II, Section 2 on 5 May 2021, containing notifications from the Commercial Taxes and Registration Department under G.O. (Rt.) No. 140 dated 5 April 2021, G.O. (Rt.) No. 146 dated 8 April 2021 and G.O. (Rt.) No. 147 dated 8 April 2021, and from the Home Department under G.O. Ms. No. 177 dated 12 April 2021. It also publishes industrial dispute references by the Labour and Employment Department under G.O. (D) No. 149 dated 15 April 2021 and G.O. (D) No. 156 dated 19 April 2021. The issue concerns consolidated stamp duty on insurance policies, fire service awards and employment disputes, and does not contain a land or property notification.
What the Gazette issue covers
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette No. 18, Part II, Section 2, published by the Government of Tamil Nadu on 5 May 2021, contains notifications and orders of interest to sections of the public. Its subjects are insurance policy stamp duty, awards for Fire and Rescue Services personnel, and industrial disputes referred for adjudication.
Insurance policy stamp duty
The Commercial Taxes and Registration Department notifications make the following provisions under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899:
- G.O. (Rt.) No. 140 dated 5 April 2021 consolidates duty of Rs.3,50,000 on insurance policies issued by National Insurance Company Limited, Anna Nagar, Madurai, for the period from 1 March 2021 to 30 September 2021.
- G.O. (Rt.) No. 146 dated 8 April 2021 amends an earlier notification concerning United India Insurance Company Limited, Chennai. It replaces the consolidated duty amount of Rs.18,00,000 with Rs.24,00,000.
- G.O. (Rt.) No. 147 dated 8 April 2021 amends an earlier notification concerning Oriental Insurance Company Limited, Regional Office, Madurai. It replaces the date 31 March 2021 with 31 March 2022.
These provisions concern the named insurance companies and the consolidation of stamp duty on policies they issue.
Fire service medals
The Home Department, through G.O. Ms. No. 177 dated 12 April 2021, records the award of the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Fire Service Medal for Excellence to six Fire and Rescue Services personnel for Fire Service Day on 14 April 2021. The recipients are also eligible for the lump sum grants listed in the notification.
Industrial disputes
The Labour and Employment Department, through G.O. (D) No. 149 dated 15 April 2021, refers a dispute involving Maiva Pharma (P) Limited, Hosur, to the Industrial Tribunal, Chennai. The issue includes a union demand for a 20 per cent bonus and an ex gratia payment of Rs.15,000 for 2019 to 2020.
The Labour and Employment Department, through G.O. (D) No. 156 dated 19 April 2021, refers specified demands involving Motherson Automotive Technologies and Engineering at Pondur village, Kancheepuram district, to the Industrial Tribunal, Chennai. The demands cover pay, service weightage, annual increments, allowances, employee supplies and protective items. The Tribunal is requested to give its decision within three months of receiving the order.
Relevance to land and property
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette No. 18, Part II, Section 2 does not announce land acquisition, land use change, planning controls, ownership changes or property registration requirements. Its stamp duty notifications are limited to insurance policies issued by the named companies.
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Common questions
Does this Gazette issue change stamp duty for buying or registering property?
No property transaction change is stated. The stamp duty notifications concern insurance policies issued by National Insurance Company Limited, United India Insurance Company Limited and Oriental Insurance Company Limited.
Which insurance company notification has a revised consolidated duty amount?
The Commercial Taxes and Registration Department's G.O. (Rt.) No. 146 dated 8 April 2021 replaces Rs.18,00,000 with Rs.24,00,000 for the notification concerning United India Insurance Company Limited, Chennai.
Does the National Insurance Company Limited notification apply indefinitely?
No. G.O. (Rt.) No. 140 dated 5 April 2021 specifies the period from 1 March 2021 to 30 September 2021.
Does this Gazette decide the industrial disputes?
No. The Labour and Employment Department orders refer the disputes to the Industrial Tribunal, Chennai, for adjudication.
