Tamil Nadu Government Gazette No. 4, Part II, Section 1
The Government of Tamil Nadu published appointments to the Tamil Nadu Protected Agricultural Zone Development Authority through the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department, G.O. Ms. No. 265, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (AP 5), dated 30 December 2021. The Gazette also contains amendments by the Home, Prohibition and Excise Department through G.O. Ms. Nos. 1, 2 and 3, dated 4 January 2022, and G.O. Ms. No. 12, dated 7 January 2022, removing specified liquor brands from an earlier notification.
What the Gazette covers
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette No. 4, Part II, Section 1, published on 26 January 2022, contains notifications from the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department and the Home, Prohibition and Excise Department. It appoints three elected representatives to the Tamil Nadu Protected Agricultural Zone Development Authority and amends an earlier prohibition notification by deleting specified liquor brands.
Protected Agricultural Zone appointment
The Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department issued G.O. Ms. No. 265, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (AP 5), dated 30 December 2021. It replaces the elected representatives whose tenures had ended and nominates these members to the Tamil Nadu Protected Agricultural Zone Development Authority:
- Thiru S.S. Palanimanickam, Member of Parliament for Thanjavur Constituency.
- Thiru Poondi K. Kalaivanan, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Thiruvarur Constituency.
- Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Mannargudi Constituency.
The Gazette explains that the protected zone covers Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, including Mayiladuthurai as a newly announced district, and Thiruvarur districts. It also covers the listed blocks of Pudukottai and Cuddalore districts.
The Authority's functions include:
- Supporting infrastructure for food security.
- Developing policies for agricultural protection and development.
- Increasing agricultural production and productivity.
- Promoting agriculture based and allied industries.
- Suggesting measures to preserve agricultural land for farming and allied activities.
- Supporting stability in the farming economy.
For property buyers and owners, G.O. Ms. No. 265 changes the Authority's membership. It does not set out a land sale process, approval procedure, fee or individual land restriction.
Prohibition notification amendments
The Home, Prohibition and Excise Department issued G.O. Ms. Nos. 1, 2 and 3, dated 4 January 2022, and G.O. Ms. No. 12, dated 7 January 2022. These amend a notification under the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act, 1937 by removing named ordinary, medium and premium liquor brands associated with Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited, Accord Distillers and Brewers Private Limited, and Golden Vats Private Limited.
These amendments concern listed liquor brands and do not contain provisions about land ownership, registration or development.
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Common questions
Does this Gazette change the protected agricultural zone boundaries?
No boundary change is stated. G.O. Ms. No. 265, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (AP 5), dated 30 December 2021, appoints three new members to the Tamil Nadu Protected Agricultural Zone Development Authority.
Does the agricultural appointment order restrict the sale of my property?
The notification does not prescribe any property sale restriction, approval process or fee. It deals with appointments to the Tamil Nadu Protected Agricultural Zone Development Authority and describes the Authority's broader functions.
Which elected representatives were appointed to the Authority?
The appointees are Thiru S.S. Palanimanickam, Thiru Poondi K. Kalaivanan and Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa.
Do the Home, Prohibition and Excise Department amendments affect landowners?
The amendments only remove specified liquor brands from an earlier prohibition notification. They do not contain provisions on land ownership, registration or development.
