G.O. (Ms.) No. 173, Appellate Authority under the Tamil Nadu Apartment Ownership Act, 2022
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Housing and Urban Development (HB3(1)) Department, issued G.O. (Ms.) No. 173 dated 24 September 2024, appointing the jurisdictional Deputy Inspectors General of Registration as appellate authorities under section 11 of the Tamil Nadu Apartment Ownership Act, 2022. The Governor of Tamil Nadu made the appointment, and the notification was directed to be published in the Tamil Nadu Extraordinary Government Gazette dated 24 September 2024.
What the government order does
G.O. (Ms.) No. 173 dated 24 September 2024, issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu, Housing and Urban Development (HB3(1)) Department, identifies the officers who will act as appellate authorities for the Tamil Nadu Apartment Ownership Act, 2022.
The Governor of Tamil Nadu appointed the jurisdictional Deputy Inspectors General of Registration as appellate authorities. The appointment was made using the power conferred by section 11 of the Tamil Nadu Apartment Ownership Act, 2022.
Who may be affected
G.O. (Ms.) No. 173 is relevant to apartment owners and other persons who need to approach an appellate authority for purposes covered by the Tamil Nadu Apartment Ownership Act, 2022. It is also relevant to property professionals and registration officials who need to identify the correct appellate authority.
The responsible officer is determined by jurisdiction. The notification does not appoint a single named officer for the whole State. Instead, it assigns the appellate role to the Deputy Inspector General of Registration having jurisdiction over the matter.
Key provisions
G.O. (Ms.) No. 173 provides that:
- The jurisdictional Deputy Inspectors General of Registration are the appellate authorities under the Tamil Nadu Apartment Ownership Act, 2022.
- The appointment is made under section 11 of that Act.
- The notification was ordered to be published in the Tamil Nadu Extraordinary Government Gazette dated 24 September 2024.
- The order was issued by order of the Governor and signed by the Principal Secretary to Government, Kakarla Usha.
What the document does not specify
G.O. (Ms.) No. 173 does not set out appeal grounds, filing procedures, time limits, forms, fees or supporting document requirements. Its operative purpose is limited to appointing the appellate authorities.
The distribution list includes the Commercial Tax and Registration Department, the Directorate of Town and Country Planning, the Inspector General of Registration, the Registrar of Cooperative Societies (Housing), the Tamil Nadu Housing Board, all District Collectors and other government offices.
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Common questions
Who is the appellate authority under the Tamil Nadu Apartment Ownership Act, 2022?
The jurisdictional Deputy Inspector General of Registration is appointed as the appellate authority for purposes of the Act.
Does G.O. (Ms.) No. 173 appoint one appellate authority for all of Tamil Nadu?
No. It appoints the Deputy Inspectors General of Registration according to their respective jurisdictions.
Does the government order explain how to file an appeal?
No. The source only appoints the appellate authorities and does not provide filing procedures, time limits, forms or fees.
Was the appointment intended for Gazette publication?
Yes. The Government directed publication of the notification in the Tamil Nadu Extraordinary Government Gazette dated 24 September 2024.
