Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, No. 7, Part III, Section 2 (7 III 2 v3)

What the Gazette covers

The Government of Tamil Nadu published Tamil Nadu Government Gazette No. 7, Part III, Section 2, dated 17 February 2016. It combines separate statutory and public notifications rather than making a single land or property law change.

The Gazette does not state that it changes land ownership, patta, registration or building rights. It may still affect people using railway or Metro premises, road users at specified railway crossings, legal practitioners seeking appointment as mediators, and surgical equipment businesses in Chennai.

Draft mediation rule amendment

The High Court of Madras issued notification SRO C-3/2016, dated 3 February 2016, proposing to substitute the eligibility provision in Rule 5 of the Tamil Nadu Mediation Rules, 2010.

• Legal practitioners would need at least 10 years of standing at the Bar.
• The qualifying practice may be at the Supreme Court, High Court or District Court of equivalent status.
• Suggestions or objections may be sent to the Registrar-General within 30 days of the initial publication.
• The notification is a draft proposal, not a stated final amendment.

Southern Railway safety notifications

Southern Railway issued notifications SRO C-4/2016 and SRO C-5/2016 for the newly laid double line between Vriddhachalam and Ariyalur stations on the Villupuram to Tiruchchirappalli section.

• The 25,000 volt, 50 Hz, alternating current single phase overhead traction wires were to be energised on or after 31 January 2016.
• The overhead line must be treated as live at all times.
• Unauthorised persons must not approach or work near it.
• Level crossings have height gauges providing a clear height of 4.67 metres above road level.
• Road vehicle loads must not exceed that height because excessive loads may damage the gauge, obstruct the road or railway, damage vehicles or equipment, or create fire and life risks.

Chennai Metro electrification

Chennai Metro Rail Limited issued notification SRO C-6/2016, dated 11 February 2016. It covers the underground up and down lines between Koyambedu Station and Chennai Central Metro Station on Corridor 2.

• The rigid overhead traction wires were to be energised with 25,000 volt supply on or after 1 February 2016.
• The wires must be treated as live at all times.
• Unauthorised persons must not approach or work near them.

Chennai surgical equipment trade licences

The Corporation of Chennai Revenue Department issued notification SRO C-7/2016, dated 12 February 2016. Wholesale and retail selling of surgical equipment is included in Licensing Schedule I, serial number 83.

• The annual fee is Rs.500 for premises up to 500 square feet.
• The fee is Rs.750 for 501 to 1,000 square feet.
• The fee is Rs.5,000 for premises above 1,000 square feet.
• Other applicable fees or charges may also apply.
• Issue of these trade licences commenced from 15 November 2015.