Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, No. 45, Part II, Section 2 (2023)
The Government of Tamil Nadu published Tamil Nadu Government Gazette No. 45, Part II, Section 2 on 15 November 2023 to notify several decisions by Secretariat departments. These include proposed and final reserved forest declarations, admitted rights within a forest block, attachment of movable properties of a defaulting financial establishment, and notifications concerning labour, courts, education, archaeology and religious administration.
What the Gazette covers
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette No. 45, Part II, Section 2 is an official publication of the Government of Tamil Nadu dated 15 November 2023. It contains notifications and orders of interest to sections of the public, issued by Secretariat departments.
The issue includes forest notifications, attachment of assets belonging to a financial establishment, appointments in Family Courts, labour notifications, a school education correction, an archaeological notification and a notification about seniority among Assistant Commissioners in the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments administration.
Forest land notifications
The Environment, Climate Change and Forests Department issued Government Order Ms. No. 152, Environment, Climate Change and Forests (FR.13), dated 20 October 2023. Its key provisions are:
- It proposes to constitute Soodanur Additional Forest Block I in Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District, as reserved forest.
- The land is Survey Number 218/1 in Soodanur Village and measures 25.66 hectares.
- The Special Tahsildar (Forest Settlement), Krishnagiri, is appointed as Forest Settlement Officer.
- The District Forest Officer, Dharmapuri, is appointed to represent the Government at the enquiry.
- The Personal Assistant (General) to the Collector of Dharmapuri District is appointed to hear appeals against specified forest settlement orders.
The Environment, Climate Change and Forests Department also issued Government Order Ms. No. 153, Environment, Climate Change and Forests (FR.13), dated 20 October 2023. It declares Poosalagudi Forest Block in Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District, as reserved forest from 23 April 2024. The block covers Survey Number 22/1 in Poosalagudi Village and measures 50.79.0 hectares.
Admitted rights within Poosalagudi Forest Block include:
- Public use of the rural road from Devakottai to Kalathur.
- A channel carrying overflow from Kuttankudi Kanmai to Keeladithal Kanmai.
- A Tamil Nadu Electricity Board electricity line.
- Maintenance of these facilities with prior permission from the District Forest Officer, Sivagangai.
Attachment of financial establishment assets
The Home Department issued Government Order Ms. No. 534, Home (Police XIX), dated 12 October 2023. It makes an interim attachment of movable properties belonging to Messers Vinn Wealth International, Coimbatore, following an alleged default in returning deposits.
Control of the attached properties is transferred to the Competent Authority and District Revenue Officer, Coimbatore District, for further proceedings. The Special Public Prosecutor is asked to assist with the application before the Special Court.
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Common questions
Does the Gazette finally declare Soodanur Additional Forest Block I as reserved forest?
No. Government Order Ms. No. 152 dated 20 October 2023 proposes to constitute the land as reserved forest and appoints officers for the settlement enquiry and appeals.
Which Soodanur land is covered by the forest proposal?
The proposal covers Survey Number 218/1 in Soodanur Village, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District. The stated area is 25.66 hectares.
When does Poosalagudi Forest Block become reserved forest?
Government Order Ms. No. 153 dated 20 October 2023 declares Poosalagudi Forest Block as reserved forest from 23 April 2024.
Can the road, channel and electricity line within Poosalagudi Forest Block continue to be used?
Yes. The notification admits rights for the public road, water channel and Tamil Nadu Electricity Board line. Maintenance requires prior permission from the District Forest Officer, Sivagangai.
