Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part II, Section 2 Supplement, No. 44
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette published notifications from the Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department under G.O. (Ms.) No. 165, dated 28 August 2025, and from the Housing and Urban Development Department under G.O. (Ms.) Nos. 133 and 134, both dated 10 September 2025. They designate Elathur Lake in Erode district as a Biodiversity Heritage Site and announce proposals to add specified revenue villages to the Kumarapalayam and Sivakasi Local Planning Areas, with an opportunity for objections or comments.
Elathur Lake biodiversity designation
The Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department notification under G.O. (Ms.) No. 165, dated 28 August 2025, declares Elathur Lake a Biodiversity Heritage Site on the recommendation of the Tamil Nadu Biodiversity Board.
Key details are:
- Location: Elathur Town Panchayat, Nambiyur block, Erode district.
- Survey number: 436.
- Area: 37.42.50 hectares.
- Coordinates: 11.385139, 77.225314.
- Northern boundary: survey numbers 437, 439, 462, 463, 464 and 466.
- Southern boundary: survey numbers 434, 435, 809, 808 and 807.
- Eastern boundary: survey numbers 424, 426, 427, 429, 430, 431 and 432.
- Western boundary: survey numbers 467 and 806.
The notification identifies the lake as an important habitat and wintering and breeding area for resident and migratory birds. It cites national guidance stating that creation of a Biodiversity Heritage Site should not restrict existing local practices and uses, unless restrictions were voluntarily decided by local people.
Kumarapalayam planning area proposal
The Housing and Urban Development Department notification under G.O. (Ms.) No. 133, dated 10 September 2025, announces an intention to add the following areas to the Kumarapalayam Local Planning Area:
- Revenue village 02, Kumarapalayam Agraharam, part.
- Revenue village 03, Kumarapalayam, part.
This is a proposal to expand the planning area, not a statement that the areas have already been finally added.
Sivakasi planning area proposal
The Housing and Urban Development Department notification under G.O. (Ms.) No. 134, dated 10 September 2025, proposes adding eight revenue villages to the Sivakasi Local Planning Area: Injar, Anuppankulam, Melamathur, Kariseri, A. Meenakshipuram, Kongalapuram, Pernayakkanpatti and Thayilpatti.
Who may respond
Residents, local authorities and institutions in the areas proposed for inclusion may submit written objections or comments within two months from publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette. Submissions must be addressed to the Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009. Responses received within that period must be considered before further action is taken.
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Common questions
Is Elathur Lake officially a Biodiversity Heritage Site?
Yes. The Environment, Climate Change and Forest Department notification declares the 37.42.50 hectare lake area in survey number 436 as the Elathur Lake Biodiversity Heritage Site.
Does the Elathur Lake declaration restrict existing local uses?
The notification cites national guidance stating that Biodiversity Heritage Site creation should not restrict existing local practices and uses, except where local people voluntarily decide otherwise.
Have the listed villages already been added to the Kumarapalayam and Sivakasi Local Planning Areas?
No. The Housing and Urban Development Department notifications announce the intention to add them and provide a period for objections or comments before further action.
How can a resident object to a proposed planning area expansion?
A resident, local authority or institution in the proposed area may send written objections or comments within two months from Gazette publication to the Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.
