Tamil translations of Government Notifications in Part III, Section 1(a) Supplement
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on 17 May 2023, carries Tamil translations of government notifications issued by the Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department, the Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Department, and the Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department. These notifications amend rules on wood based industries, minor mineral concession matters, and food establishments, so they matter mainly to businesses and operators in those sectors rather than ordinary land owners.
What this gazette contains
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette dated 17 May 2023 publishes Tamil translations of government notifications. The notifications are issued under Government Order (Ms.) No. 41, Environment, Climate Change and Forest (Forest 13) Department, dated 28 February 2023, Government Order (Ms.) No. 243, Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce (MMC.1) Department, dated 14 December 2022, and Government Order (Ms.) No. 56, Labour and Employment (H11) Department, dated 21 March 2023.
Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department changes
Government Order (Ms.) No. 41, Environment, Climate Change and Forest (Forest 13) Department, dated 28 February 2023, amends the Tamil Nadu Regulation of Wood Based Industries Rules, 2010.
Key changes in Rule 12 are:
- In sub rule (1), the word referring to the Government is replaced with the Head of the concerned regional office of the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
- In sub rule (2), appeals must be decided by the Head of the concerned regional office of the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
- The text says that the order on appeal must be passed within 60 days from the appeal.
- In sub rule (3), the earlier references to the Government, Conservator of Forests, or Field Director of Tiger Reserve are replaced by the same Head of the concerned regional office.
This affects wood based industries and anyone dealing with permissions or appeals under those rules.
Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Department changes
Government Order (Ms.) No. 243, Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce (MMC.1) Department, dated 14 December 2022, amends the Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1959.
The notification:
- substitutes the table in sub rule (2) of Rule 3 with a table linking registration fee to the number of employees proposed to be employed on any day of the relevant English year,
- changes the amount in sub rule (3) of Rule 5 A from one hundred rupees to two hundred rupees,
- changes the amount in sub rule (2) of Rule 6 A from one hundred rupees to two hundred rupees,
- changes the amount in sub section (1) of Rule 7 from one hundred rupees to two hundred rupees,
- amends Rule 36(1A), clause (i), by removing reserved forests from the listed phrase, leaving national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, tiger reserves and elephant corridors.
This matters to minor mineral operators and applicants under those rules.
Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department changes
Government Order (Ms.) No. 56, Labour and Employment (H11) Department, dated 21 March 2023, amends the Tamil Nadu Catering Establishments Rules, 1959. The text states that it is issued in supersession of Labour and Employment Department Notification SRO A-29/2017 published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette dated 21 June 2017.
The source text provided here introduces that amendment, but does not include the detailed rule changes.
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Common questions
Does this gazette directly change land ownership or patta records?
The source text does not mention patta, land ownership, or transfer of property. It contains rule amendments for wood based industries, minor mineral concession matters, and food establishments.
Who now decides appeals under the wood based industries rules?
The Head of the concerned regional office of the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is named in place of the Government, Conservator of Forests, or Field Director of Tiger Reserve in the amended provisions.
Is there a time limit for deciding appeals in the wood based industries rules?
Yes. The source text says the Head of the concerned regional office of the Central Government in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change must pass appropriate orders within 60 days of the appeal.
Does the minor mineral notification change fees based on employee numbers?
Yes. The notification substitutes the table in Rule 3(2) with a table that sets the fee according to the number of employees proposed to be employed, with slabs from up to 5 employees to more than 500 employees.
