Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part III, Section 1(a), No. 25 (25 III 1a)
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part III, Section 1(a), No. 25, published by the Government of Tamil Nadu on 21st June 2017, contains amendments issued by the Housing and Urban Development Department through G.O. Ms. No. 85 dated 16th May 2017, and by the Labour and Employment Department through G.O. Ms. No. 106 and G.O. Ms. No. 108, both dated 25th May 2017. It revises infrastructure and amenities charge ranges for specified buildings, publishes draft changes to contract labour fees, and changes catering establishment registration fees and related charges.
Infrastructure and amenities charges
The Housing and Urban Development Department amendments under G.O. Ms. No. 85 dated 16th May 2017 change the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning (Levy of Infrastructure and Amenities Charges) Rules, 2008. They affect people responsible for developments assessed for these charges.
The revised charge ranges per square metre are:
- Multi-storeyed buildings used for residential, commercial, information technology, industrial, institutional or combined activities, Rs.250 minimum and Rs.1,000 maximum.
- Commercial buildings, information technology buildings, group developments and special buildings not covered by the first category, Rs.125 minimum and Rs.500 maximum.
- Institutional buildings not covered by the first category, Rs.50 minimum and Rs.200 maximum.
- Industrial buildings not covered by the first category, Rs.75 minimum and Rs.300 maximum.
The Government may set different rates for different building categories or areas within these ranges, taking development and infrastructure needs into account.
Payment and planning permission
The Housing and Urban Development Department amendments require a person receiving a final assessment to pay the Planning Authority or Local Authority in one lump sum within thirty days after service of the Form C demand notice.
- Interest at fifteen percent per year applies to the outstanding amount if payment is not made within thirty days.
- Interest at eighteen percent per year applies if the amount remains unpaid after ninety days from service of the notice.
- Planning permission cannot be issued until the amount is paid.
The revised Form C identifies the building, survey details, extent and assessed amount.
Contract labour draft amendments
The Labour and Employment Department notification under G.O. Ms. No. 106 dated 25th May 2017 publishes draft amendments to the Tamil Nadu Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Rules, 1975. The draft changes several fees, including registration and licence fees calculated according to the number of contract workers.
The Government stated that the draft would be considered after one month from Gazette publication. Objections or suggestions received within that period were to be sent to the Secretary to Government, Labour and Employment Department, through the Commissioner of Labour.
Catering establishment amendments
The Labour and Employment Department amendments under G.O. Ms. No. 108 dated 25th May 2017 revise fees under the Tamil Nadu Catering Establishments Rules, 1959. Registration fees now range from Rs.250 for establishments proposing no more than five employees to Rs.50,000 for establishments proposing more than 500 employees. Other specified charges are changed to Rs.100, and the amendments take effect from publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
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Common questions
How much infrastructure and amenities charge can apply to a multi-storeyed residential building?
The prescribed range is Rs.250 to Rs.1,000 per square metre for a multi-storeyed building accommodating residential or other listed activities. The Government fixes the applicable rate within that range.
Can planning permission be issued before the assessed infrastructure charge is paid?
No. The Housing and Urban Development Department amendments state that planning permission shall not be issued unless the outstanding infrastructure and amenities charge is paid.
What happens if the infrastructure and amenities charge is paid late?
Interest at fifteen percent per year applies after thirty days from service of the demand notice. If the amount remains unpaid after ninety days, interest at eighteen percent per year applies to the outstanding amount.
Were the contract labour fee changes final in this Gazette?
No. G.O. Ms. No. 106 dated 25th May 2017 published draft amendments and allowed one month from Gazette publication for objections or suggestions.
