Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part II, Section 2, No. 27 (27 II 2 v4)
The Government of Tamil Nadu published Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part II, Section 2, No. 27 on 11 July 2012, containing notifications from several Secretariat departments. For land readers, the Environment and Forests Department notifications under G.O. Ms. Nos. 61, 62, 63 and 64, each dated 9 March 2012, propose specified land in Madurai, Vellore and Theni districts as reserved forests and appoint officials for settlement inquiries and appeals.
What the Gazette covers
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part II, Section 2, No. 27 publishes government notifications of interest to sections of the public. The supplied text includes appointments under tax law, forest notifications, pollution control membership, university nominations, service medals, prohibition amendments and industrial dispute references.
The Commercial Taxes and Registration Department, through G.O. (3D) No. 14, Commercial Taxes and Registration (E2), dated 19 June 2012, appoints Thiru K. Naganathan, Special Judge, as Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Sales Tax Appellate Tribunal, Chennai, in an existing vacancy.
Proposed reserved forest areas
The Environment and Forests Department notifications propose constituting identified lands as reserved forests under the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882. The proposals relevant to land include:
- G.O. Ms. No. 61, Environment and Forests (FR.14), dated 9 March 2012, covers Uthappanaickanur Additional Block III in Usilampatty Taluk, Madurai District. It identifies Survey Field Numbers 383/1F, 383/1G, 383/1H and 383/1I in Uthappanaickanur Village, with an area of 7.56.0 hectares.
- G.O. Ms. No. 62, Environment and Forests (FR.14), dated 9 March 2012, covers Yelagiri Forest Block in Tiruppattur Taluk, Vellore District. It lists multiple survey fields from 176 to 183/6 in Yelagiri Village, totalling 286.65.0 hectares.
- G.O. (Ms.) No. 63, Environment and Forests (FR.14), dated 9 March 2012, covers Megamalai Extension in Andipatty Taluk, Theni District. It identifies Survey Field Numbers 218, 219/2 and 220/2 in Kadamalaigundu Village, totalling 5.95.50 hectares.
- G.O. (Ms.) No. 64, Environment and Forests (FR.14), dated 9 March 2012, begins a notification concerning Chinnakaradu Forest Block in Peraiyur Taluk, Madurai District. The supplied text does not include its complete schedule.
Officials and people affected
The Environment and Forests Department appoints the Forest Settlement Tahsildar at Andipatty or Tiruvallur, as applicable, to act as Forest Settlement Officer. District Forest Officers are appointed to represent the Government at inquiries. The Personal Assistant (General) to the relevant District Collector is appointed to hear appeals from specified settlement orders.
Owners, buyers and professionals dealing with the listed survey fields should compare the property survey number and village with the Gazette schedules and boundaries. The notifications describe proposals to constitute the land as reserved forest and establish the officials responsible for inquiries and appeals.
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Common questions
Does this Gazette affect land in Uthappanaickanur Village?
Yes, if the land is in Survey Field Numbers 383/1F, 383/1G, 383/1H or 383/1I. G.O. Ms. No. 61, Environment and Forests (FR.14), dated 9 March 2012, proposes these lands as Uthappanaickanur Additional Block III reserved forest.
Which Yelagiri lands are included?
G.O. Ms. No. 62, Environment and Forests (FR.14), dated 9 March 2012, lists survey fields from 176 through specified subdivisions up to 183/6 in Yelagiri Village. The stated total area is 286.65.0 hectares.
Is the Megamalai Extension notification a final reserved forest declaration?
The supplied notification says it is proposed to constitute the specified lands as reserved forest. It also appoints a Forest Settlement Officer and other officials for the inquiry and appeal process.
Who hears appeals concerning the proposed forest areas?
The Environment and Forests Department appoints the Personal Assistant (General) to the Collector of the relevant district, acting ex officio, to hear appeals from the settlement orders identified in the notifications.
