Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part II, Section 2, No. 7 (7 II 2 v2)
The Government of Tamil Nadu published Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part II, Section 2, No. 7 on 24 February 2010, containing notifications from the Agriculture Department, Environment and Forests Department, Housing and Urban Development Department, and Labour and Employment Department. Government Order (Ms.) No. 17 dated 27 January 2010 nominates university research experts, Government Order (Ms.) No. 162 dated 27 November 2009 starts the process for constituting Jadatharikuppam Forest Block as reserved forest and appoints officers, Government Orders (3D) No. 4 and No. 5 dated 2 February 2010 grant planning exemptions for two residential sites, and Government Order (D) No. 699 dated 22 December 2009 grants a time limited Employees' State Insurance exemption.
Reserved forest proposal in Thiruvannamalai District
The Environment and Forests Department, under Government Order (Ms.) No. 162 dated 27 November 2009, proposes to constitute Jadatharikuppam Forest Block as reserved forest under the Tamil Nadu Forest Act, 1882.
Key land details are:
- District: Thiruvannamalai.
- Taluk: Polur.
- Village: No. 85, Jadatharikuppam.
- Survey field number: 165/1A.
- Extent: 43.00.0 hectares.
- Forest block name: Jadatharikuppam Forest Block.
The Gazette gives detailed boundaries by reference to adjoining survey field numbers. Owners or buyers dealing with Survey Field No. 165/1A, or land adjoining the listed boundaries, should note that the notification begins the reserved forest process for this area.
Government Order (Ms.) No. 162 also appoints the Special Tahsildar (Forest Settlement), Tiruvallur as Forest Settlement Officer. It appoints the District Forest Officer, Tiruvannamalai Division to attend the enquiry for the Government, and the Personal Assistant (General) to the Collector of Thiruvannamalai District to hear appeals from specified orders.
Chennai Metropolitan Area planning exemptions
The Housing and Urban Development Department granted two site specific exemptions from the Development Control Rules of the First Master Plan for Chennai Metropolitan Area:
- Government Order (3D) No. 4 dated 2 February 2010 exempts Plot No. 7, Door No. 47, Mettu Street, T.S. No. 9/8, Block No. 29, Ayanavaram Village from requirements relating to plot extent and plot coverage. The exemption is for a ground floor plus first floor residential building.
- Government Order (3D) No. 5 dated 2 February 2010 exempts Door No. 1/2, S.B.M. Padasalai Street, Survey No. 113, Kolathur Village from the minimum plot extent requirement. It is also for a ground floor plus first floor residential building.
These exemptions apply only to the identified sites and construction.
Other notifications
The Agriculture Department, through Government Order (Ms.) No. 17 dated 27 January 2010, nominates five outside experts to the Research Council of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University for three years.
The Labour and Employment Department, through Government Order (D) No. 699 dated 22 December 2009, exempts Messrs Bhagyalakshmi Trading Company, Tirunelveli from the Employees' State Insurance Act for the period from 1 April 2008 to 31 March 2009, subject to conditions including record keeping, returns and inspection.
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Common questions
Does the Gazette finally declare Jadatharikuppam Forest Block a reserved forest?
The Environment and Forests Department notification states that it is proposed to constitute the land in Survey Field No. 165/1A of Jadatharikuppam Village as reserved forest. It also appoints officers for settlement, enquiry and appeals.
Does the Ayanavaram planning exemption apply to other properties nearby?
No general exemption is stated. Government Order (3D) No. 4 dated 2 February 2010 identifies Plot No. 7, Door No. 47, Mettu Street, T.S. No. 9/8, Block No. 29, Ayanavaram Village.
What construction is covered by the Kolathur exemption?
The exemption covers construction of a ground floor plus first floor residential building at Door No. 1/2, S.B.M. Padasalai Street, Survey No. 113, Kolathur Village.
Who handles appeals connected with the Jadatharikuppam forest proceedings?
Government Order (Ms.) No. 162 dated 27 November 2009 appoints the Personal Assistant (General) to the Collector of Thiruvannamalai District as the ex officio authority to hear appeals from the specified orders.
