Act No. 1 of 2021 to 5 of 2021

**Tamil Nadu Government Ordinance Summary:** The Tamil Nadu Government has issued an ordinance (Various Numbers) effective December 29, 2021, with a stated price of Rs. 17.60. The ordinance addresses the formation of municipal corporations for the districts of Cuddalore, Kanchipuram, Sivakasi, Karur and Tambaram. **Key Provisions:** * **Formation of Corporations:** The existing municipalities within each district (Cuddalore, Kanchipuram, Sivakasi, Karur and Tambaram) are to be constituted as municipal corporations. * **Jurisdiction:** The jurisdiction of each municipal corporation covers the entirety of the specific municipalities. * **Effective Date:** The ordinance is effective immediately. * **Definitions:** Defines key terms such as "Municipal Corporation," "Municipality," "Scheduled Castes," and "Scheduled Tribes," aligning their meanings with the Constitution. * **Municipal Authorities:** Specifies the municipal authorities responsible for implementing the ordinance, including a Mayor, Council, Standing Committee, Ward Committee, and Commissioner. * **Council Composition:** The council will consist of elected members and representatives from the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. The total number of council members should not exceed seventy-two. * **Reservation of Seats:** Reservation of seats is provided for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and women. * **Tenure:** The term of the municipal corporation is set at five years from the date specified for its first meeting after each ordinary election. * **Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Act Repeal:** From the date this temporary law begins, the Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Act of 1920 is no longer in effect in the local areas that make up Cuddalore (Kanchipuram, Sivakasi, Karur and Tambaram) * **Special Officer Appointment:** The government may appoint a Special Officer to exercise powers, perform functions, and carry out duties. **Implementation:** The government is authorised to make rules for implementing the ordinance. Notifications and regulations will be published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette. The ordinance provides mechanisms for resolving any difficulties that may arise during its implementation. **Explanation:** The ordinance aims to improve civic infrastructure in areas with a high percentage of urban population, facilitating better administration and governance.

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