Dissolution of Koradacheri Town Panchayat Council, Reconstitution from 25 February 2010 and Appointment of the Assistant Director of Town Panchayats, Thanjavur Zone
The Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department issued Government Order (Ms.) Number 159, dated 3 September 2009, dissolving the Koradacheri Town Panchayat Council with immediate effect and directing its reconstitution from 25 February 2010. The Governor of Tamil Nadu appointed the Assistant Director of Town Panchayats, Thanjavur Zone, to perform all functions of the council and its Chairman during the dissolution period.
What the notification does
The Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department issued Government Order (Ms.) Number 159, dated 3 September 2009, under the Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Act, 1920. It dissolves the Koradacheri Town Panchayat Council with immediate effect, directs that the council be reconstituted from 25 February 2010, and assigns its functions during the intervening period to the Assistant Director of Town Panchayats, Thanjavur Zone.
Why the council was dissolved
The Government of Tamil Nadu recorded that the Koradacheri Town Panchayat Council had persistently failed to perform duties imposed on it by law. Before deciding to dissolve the council, the State Government called for its explanations under the Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Act, 1920, and considered those explanations.
The Government concluded that there was a reasonable basis for dissolution. The notification does not provide details of the particular duties that were not performed.
Administration during the dissolution period
The notification makes the following administrative arrangements:
- The Koradacheri Town Panchayat Council is dissolved with immediate effect.
- The council is to be reconstituted from 25 February 2010.
- The Assistant Director of Town Panchayats, Thanjavur Zone, is appointed to exercise and perform all functions of the council during the dissolution period.
- The same officer is also appointed to exercise and perform all functions of the council Chairman during that period.
Who may be affected
Residents, property owners, buyers and professionals dealing with the Koradacheri Town Panchayat during the dissolution period would need to recognise the Assistant Director of Town Panchayats, Thanjavur Zone, as the authority performing the functions of both the council and its Chairman.
The notification concerns the administration of the town panchayat. It does not contain provisions changing land ownership, property boundaries, land classification, planning controls, taxes, fees or approval procedures.
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Common questions
Was the Koradacheri Town Panchayat permanently abolished?
No. The notification dissolved the council with immediate effect but directed that it be reconstituted from 25 February 2010.
Who performed the council's functions while it was dissolved?
The Assistant Director of Town Panchayats, Thanjavur Zone, was appointed to perform all functions of the Koradacheri Town Panchayat Council and its Chairman during the dissolution period.
Why did the Government dissolve the council?
The Government stated that the council persistently failed to perform duties imposed by law. It called for and considered the council's explanations before finding a reasonable basis for dissolution.
Does the notification change my property title or land classification?
The notification contains no provision changing property ownership, title, boundaries or land classification. It deals with who would carry out the functions of the town panchayat and its Chairman during the dissolution period.
