Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part II, Section 2, No. 35 (2025)
The Government of Tamil Nadu issued Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part II, Section 2, Number 35, dated 3 September 2025, publishing Secretariat department notifications on appointments, consolidated stamp duty, reserved forests and government procurement. The Environment, Climate Change and Forests Department publishes land related actions under Government Order (Ms.) Number 134 dated 18 July 2025, Government Order (Ms.) Number 142 dated 30 July 2025 and Government Order (Ms.) Number 147 dated 6 August 2025. The Gazette also publishes Government Order (Rt.) Number 295 of the Commercial Taxes and Registration Department dated 8 August 2025, which amends an earlier consolidated stamp duty notification.
What the Gazette covers
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part II, Section 2, Number 35 contains notifications and orders issued by several Government of Tamil Nadu Secretariat departments. For property owners and buyers, the most relevant entries concern forest land in Dindigul and Salem districts. Other published matters include consolidated stamp duty for insurance policies, appointment of a District Kazi and procurement of chemical gypsum.
Forest land notifications
The Environment, Climate Change and Forests Department publishes the following actions:
- Government Order (Ms.) Number 134 dated 18 July 2025 proposes to constitute Mulayur Forest Block III in Natham Taluk, Dindigul District, as reserved forest. The land is Survey Number 417/1 in Mulayur village and measures 30.22.5 hectares.
- The Special Tahsildar (Forest Settlement), Dindigul, is appointed as Forest Settlement Officer for Mulayur Forest Block III. The District Forest Officer, Dindigul Division, represents the Government at the inquiry, and the Personal Assistant (General) to the Collector of Dindigul District hears specified appeals.
- Government Order (Ms.) Number 142 dated 30 July 2025 declares Andipatty Forest Block III in Palani Taluk, Dindigul District, a reserved forest from 28 February 2026. It covers Survey Numbers 335/1 and 335/3 and measures 47.46.00 hectares.
- Assessed waste land in Survey Number 335/2, measuring 6.36.50 hectares, is an enclosure excluded from the Andipatty notification. No admitted rights are recorded.
- Government Order (Ms.) Number 147 dated 6 August 2025 declares Chinnakalrayan Therkkunadu Forest Block II in Pethanaickenapalayam Taluk, Salem District, a reserved forest from 6 March 2026.
Anyone dealing with land in the identified villages and survey numbers should check whether the property falls within the published boundaries or the expressly excluded enclosure.
Stamp duty and other notifications
The Commercial Taxes and Registration Department fixes consolidated stamp duty of Rs.25,00,000 for insurance policies issued by United India Insurance Company Limited, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Chennai, from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. It also fixes Rs.30,00,000 for policies issued by the Life Insurance Corporation of India, P and GS Unit, Vellore, from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.
Government Order (Rt.) Number 295 dated 8 August 2025 amends an earlier Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company Limited notification by replacing 31 October 2025 with 31 December 2025 and Rs.6,20,00,000 with Rs.7,70,00,000.
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Common questions
Does the Mulayur notification mean the land is already a reserved forest?
No. Government Order (Ms.) Number 134 dated 18 July 2025 states that Survey Number 417/1 in Mulayur village is proposed to be constituted as reserved forest and appoints officers for the settlement, inquiry and appeal process.
Which land is included in Andipatty Forest Block III?
The reserved forest covers Survey Numbers 335/1 and 335/3 in Andipatty village, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District. Survey Number 335/2, measuring 6.36.50 hectares, is excluded as an enclosure.
When does the Andipatty reserved forest declaration take effect?
Government Order (Ms.) Number 142 dated 30 July 2025 declares Andipatty Forest Block III a reserved forest with effect from 28 February 2026.
Does the consolidated stamp duty notification set a general rate for property documents?
No. The published amounts relate specifically to the issue of insurance policies by the named insurance companies for the stated periods.
