AMENDMENTS TO THE TAMIL NADU BUSINESS FACILITATION RULES, 2017
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Industries Department, issued G.O. Ms. No. 17, Industries (MIB.1), dated 27th January 2021, published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 48, to amend the Tamil Nadu Business Facilitation Rules, 2017. The amendments make the single window portal the main route for applications, fees, documents, queries, grievances and deemed approvals, and they replace Annexure 1 with a detailed checklist of enclosures for pre-establishment clearances including planning permission documents.
What this notification does
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Industries Department, through G.O. Ms. No. 17, Industries (MIB.1), dated 27th January 2021, amends the Tamil Nadu Business Facilitation Rules, 2017. It changes how investors and applicants must deal with the Nodal Agency and Competent Authorities, mainly by requiring online handling through the single window portal, and it substitutes Annexure 1 with a checklist of enclosures for applications.
Who it affects
This notification affects investors and applicants seeking clearances and incentives under the Tamil Nadu Business Facilitation Act, 2018. It also affects Competent Authorities, the State and District level Nodal Agency, and officials handling grievances, inspections and approvals.
For property owners, buyers and professionals, the most relevant part is the substituted Annexure 1, because it lists documents needed for pre-establishment stage clearances, including planning permission for certain buildings.
Key changes
- The State and District level Nodal Agency is made the first point of contact for investors and applicants for queries at any stage of application filing, submission and processing.
- Queries or grievances must be recorded and addressed through an online mechanism.
- The time limit for disposal of queries by the relevant Competent Authority or Nodal Agency is 15 days from receipt.
- Fees must be paid only through the online payment facility in the single window portal or the Competent Authorities' online payment system.
- The list of enclosures for all categories of clearances under the Act is stated to be as specified in Annexure 1.
- Competent Authorities shall not seek or accept hard copies of applications or supporting documents for applications relating to clearances and incentives, and shall not ask queries outside the single window portal.
- All grievances or appeals under the Act must be submitted online through the single window portal, with acknowledgement and a system generated unique tracking ID.
- If a Competent Authority does not inspect jointly on the date fixed by the State Level Nodal Agency, it must complete inspection within 7 days and upload the inspection report within 48 hours of completion, if applicable.
- Deemed approval applies to the clearances specified in Annexure 2.1 and Annexure 2.2 if the concerned Competent Authority fails to decide within the time limit under rule 12. The deemed approval is to be issued through the single window portal under the name and seal of the concerned Competent Authority, after obtaining concurrence of the respective committee.
Property related document checklist in Annexure 1
For planning permission for non-high rise buildings not exceeding 18.3 meter in height, Annexure 1 includes documents such as:
- application and undertaking forms under the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019
- self-attested title documents such as sale deed, lease deed or power of attorney
- revenue records including Field Measurement Book or Town Survey sketch, patta, A Register copy, Permanent Land Record or Town Survey Land Record
- up to date Encumbrance Certificate
- access road records or certificates
- legal opinion on land ownership
- affidavit on ownership and land status
- plans, rainwater harvesting provisions and solar energy capture provisions
- specific no objection certificates where the site falls near railways, power lines, regulated zones, or in Hill Area Conservation Authority areas
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Common questions
Do applications and supporting documents still have to be filed in hard copy?
No. The notification says that for all applications relating to securing clearances and incentives, Competent Authorities shall not seek or accept applications or supporting documents in hard copies, and shall not ask queries outside the single window portal.
How must fees be paid under these amended rules?
Fees must be paid only through the online payment facility in the single window portal or through the Competent Authorities' online payment system.
If I have a query or grievance about my application, where do I raise it?
The State and District level Nodal Agency is the first point of contact for investors and applicants for queries at any stage of application filing, submission and processing. Queries and grievances are to be recorded and addressed through an online mechanism, and grievances or appeals must be submitted online through the single window portal.
Does this notification list land and building documents needed for planning permission?
Yes. The substituted Annexure 1 gives a checklist of enclosures for pre-establishment stage clearances, including planning permission for non-high rise buildings not exceeding 18.3 meter in height. The list includes title documents, revenue records, Encumbrance Certificate, legal opinion, affidavits, plans, and certain no objection certificates depending on the site.
