Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, No. 40, Part VI, Section 1 (2023)
The Government of Tamil Nadu published Tamil Nadu Government Gazette No. 40, Part VI, Section 1 on 4 October 2023, containing notifications issued by the Tahsildar, Palladam, under Order No. 1416/2023/A4, and by the High Court, Madras. It confirms that specified land in Mathappur Village vests with the Tamil Nadu Bhoodan Yagna Board and reallocates civil and criminal court jurisdiction in Villupuram and Kallakurichi districts. The High Court, Madras notifications expressly supersede previous notifications on those court jurisdiction subjects.
What the Gazette covers
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette No. 40, Part VI, Section 1 contains a land vesting notification and judicial notifications affecting Villupuram and Kallakurichi districts. Its contents list also refers to variations involving the Mamallapuram, Thanjavur and Karur master plans.
Bhoodan land in Mathappur Village
The Tahsildar, Palladam issued Order No. 1416/2023/A4 on 31 August 2023 concerning donated land in Mathappur Village, Palladam Taluk, Tiruppur District.
Key details are:
- The land is Survey No. 758, described as Ryot Punjai and dry land.
- The full extent is 4.22.50 hectares, or 10.44 acres.
- The donor is Thiru Sukkalal Set, and the donation date is 11 October 1956.
- Earlier notice was published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, the District Gazette and specified local government offices.
- No objection was received from any interested person.
- An enquiry found that the donor had the right to transfer the land and that it was free from encumbrance.
- The declaration was confirmed, and the land was ordered to vest with the Tamil Nadu Bhoodan Yagna Board.
A buyer or owner dealing with Survey No. 758 in Mathappur Village should take account of this vesting declaration.
Civil court jurisdiction
High Court, Madras Notification No. VI(1)/618/2023 supersedes previous notifications on the subject and fixes the local limits of District Munsif Courts in Villupuram and Kallakurichi districts.
The allocation includes:
- Villupuram, Tindivanam, Marakkanam, Gingee, Melmalayanur, Vikravandi, Kandachipuram, Vanur and Thiruvennainallur taluks.
- Kallakurichi, Chinnasalem, Ulundurpet, Tirukoilur, Sankarapuram, Kalvarayan Hills and Vanapuram taluks.
The revised limits take effect when the District Judge, Kallakurichi assumes charge.
Criminal court jurisdiction
High Court, Madras Notifications No. VI(1)/619/2023 and No. VI(1)/620/2023 supersede previous notifications on the subject and redefine the areas in which specified Chief Judicial Magistrates and Judicial Magistrates may exercise their powers.
The tables allocate jurisdiction by police station and specialised enforcement unit across Villupuram and Kallakurichi districts. The changes take effect when the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Kallakurichi assumes charge.
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Common questions
Does the Gazette affect Survey No. 758 in Mathappur Village?
Yes. Order No. 1416/2023/A4 confirms the Bhoodan declaration for the full extent of Survey No. 758 and orders the land to vest with the Tamil Nadu Bhoodan Yagna Board.
Were any objections received against the Mathappur Bhoodan land declaration?
No. The notification states that no objection was received from any interested person after publication in the Gazette and local government offices.
When do the revised civil court limits take effect?
The revised District Munsif Court limits take effect from the date on which the District Judge, Kallakurichi assumes charge of that court.
How can I identify the Magistrate court handling a criminal case?
The High Court, Madras notifications allocate Magistrate jurisdiction mainly by police station and specialised enforcement unit. The relevant table must be checked against the police station or unit connected with the case.
