Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, No. 35, Part II, Section 2 (35 II 2 v3)
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Home Department, issued G.O. Ms. Nos. 417, 418 and 420 dated 9 August 2019, and G.O. Ms. Nos. 422 and 423 dated 14 August 2019, published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on 28 August 2019. The notifications establish Judicial Magistrate courts, make staffing and jurisdiction arrangements for certain District Munsif courts, and award police medals for public service and investigation.
What the notifications cover
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Home Department notifications deal with court administration and police awards. They do not state any change to land ownership, registration, planning permission or land use.
The court notifications may matter to people and professionals who need to identify the appropriate local court for a dispute. Several District Munsif arrangements take effect when the District Munsif concerned assumes charge.
Judicial Magistrate courts
G.O. Ms. No. 418, Home (Cts-III), dated 9 August 2019, establishes Judicial Magistrate courts, after consultation with the High Court, Madras, at:
- Thiruvidaimarudhur in Thanjavur District.
- Madukarai in Coimbatore District.
- Cheyyur in Kancheepuram District.
- Tharangampadi in Nagapattinam District.
- Illuppur in Pudukottai District.
- Gandharvakkottai in Pudukottai District.
G.O. Ms. No. 420, Home (Cts-III), dated 9 August 2019, establishes a Judicial Magistrate court at Madhavaram in Tiruvallur District, after consultation with the High Court, Madras.
District Munsif arrangements
G.O. Ms. No. 417, Home (Cts-III), dated 9 August 2019, makes the following arrangements:
- Thanjavur District is allotted nine District Munsifs, including one for the District Munsif's Court at Thiruvidaimarudhur. The Subordinate Judge's Court at Kumbakonam receives original jurisdiction over that court.
- Coimbatore District is allotted twelve District Munsifs, including one for the District Munsif's Court at Madukarai. The Subordinate Judge's Court at Coimbatore receives original jurisdiction over that court.
- Kancheepuram District is allotted eleven District Munsifs following the District Munsif taking charge at Cheyyur.
- Nagapattinam District is allotted six District Munsifs, including one for the District Munsif's Court at Tharangampadi. The Subordinate Judge's Court at Mayiladuthurai receives original jurisdiction over that court.
Police medals
G.O. Ms. No. 422 and G.O. Ms. No. 423, Home (SC), both dated 14 August 2019, name Tamil Nadu Police personnel receiving the Chief Minister's Police Medals for excellence in public service and investigation. Each listed recipient is eligible for a cash reward of Rs. 25,000 and a gold medal, irrespective of rank.
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Common questions
Does this Gazette change my land title or property registration?
No change to land title, property registration, planning permission or land use is stated in the supplied notifications. The relevant provisions concern courts and police medals.
Which new Judicial Magistrate courts are established?
Judicial Magistrate courts are established at Thiruvidaimarudhur, Madukarai, Cheyyur, Tharangampadi, Illuppur, Gandharvakkottai and Madhavaram.
Which court has original jurisdiction over the District Munsif's Court at Thiruvidaimarudhur?
The Subordinate Judge's Court at Kumbakonam has original jurisdiction over the District Munsif's Court at Thiruvidaimarudhur, in addition to its existing jurisdiction, from the date the District Munsif assumes charge.
When do the District Munsif staffing and jurisdiction arrangements take effect?
The stated arrangements take effect when the District Munsif assumes charge of the relevant District Munsif's Court.
