G.O. Ms. No. 416, Constitution of a Committee to Consider Exemption Applications, 1984
The Government of Tamil Nadu Revenue Department issued G.O. Ms. No. 416, dated 10 March 1984, constituting a committee to recommend whether industrial or commercial undertakings and sugar factories may hold land above the ceiling limit under the Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1961, as amended by Act 20 of 1972. Applications are examined by the Director of Land Reforms, considered by the committee, and finally decided by the Government.
The Government of Tamil Nadu Revenue Department issued G.O. Ms. No. 416, dated 10 March 1984, to create a committee for considering land ceiling exemption applications from industrial or commercial undertakings and sugar factories under the Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, 1961, as amended by Act 20 of 1972.
What the order governs
G.O. Ms. No. 416 establishes a review process for applications seeking permission or exemption to hold land above the ceiling area.
The order covers:
- Industrial or commercial undertakings seeking to hold or acquire land above the ceiling area for industrial purposes under section 37-A.
- Sugar factories seeking exemption to hold up to 100 standard acres above the ceiling area for research and seed farm purposes under section 94-C.
- The assessment, committee recommendation and final government decision on each application.
The approach follows the committee review pattern previously used for industrial applications under the Tamil Nadu Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976.
Committee responsible for recommendations
G.O. Ms. No. 416 places the Commissioner of Land Reforms as convener. The committee also includes representatives of the Revenue Department, Industries Department, Rural Development and Local Administration Department, and the Director of Land Reforms as member secretary. The head of the relevant department may participate as a coopted member.
The committee does not issue the final exemption. It reviews each request and gives its recommendation to the Government.
Application and decision process
Applications must be forwarded to the Director of Land Reforms. The Director processes them and obtains comments from the Director of Industries and Commerce or other relevant department heads.
The Director of Land Reforms examines matters including:
- Whether the proposed use is genuinely industrial.
- Whether the land for which exemption is requested is required for the industry.
- Whether the undertaking has plans for expansion.
- Whether the particular unit needs the exemption.
The Director then prepares a consolidated report and sends the application and comments to the Revenue Department. The committee considers the materials and recommends whether exemption should be granted. The Government then issues the final order, with copies sent to the competent authorities concerned.
Who may be affected
G.O. Ms. No. 416 is relevant to industrial or commercial undertakings and sugar factories seeking to own or acquire land beyond the applicable ceiling. It is also relevant to officials processing or reviewing those exemption applications.
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Common questions
Does G.O. Ms. No. 416 itself grant a land ceiling exemption?
No. It creates a process for examination and recommendation. The Government issues the final order after considering the committee's recommendation.
Where should an exemption application be submitted?
The application must be forwarded to the Director of Land Reforms, who processes it and obtains comments from the relevant departments.
What will officials examine in an industrial exemption application?
The Director of Land Reforms examines whether the use is genuinely industrial, whether the requested land is for the industry, whether expansion is planned, and whether the unit needs the exemption.
How much excess land may a sugar factory seek to hold for research and seed farming?
The order states that sugar factories may be exempted to hold land not exceeding 100 standard acres above the ceiling area for research and seed farm purposes.
