Date: 2023-01-04Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT - Fixation of Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) payable by Dharmapuri District Co-operative Sugar Mills Limited for 2021-2022 sugar season
**Executive Summary**
This document from the Government of Tamil Nadu, published on January 1, 2020, declares the premises of Chennai New Terminal, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, located in Vallur/Athipattu, Ponneri Taluk, Tiruvallur District, as a "Prohibited Place" under the Official Secrets Act, 1923, effective from the date of the gazette's publication. This declaration is based on the potential for information related to the terminal being useful to an enemy. The declaration was made on 12th December 2019.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Declaration:** The premises of Chennai New Terminal, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited at Vallur/Athipattu, Ponneri Taluk, Tiruvallur District, are declared a "Prohibited Place" under the Official Secrets Act, 1923.
* **Legal Basis:** This declaration is made under sub-clause (d) of clause (8) of section 2 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923.
* **Rationale:** The declaration is based on the potential for information about the premises, or its destruction/obstruction, to be useful to an enemy.
* **Authority:** The Government of Tamil Nadu is exercising powers entrusted to it by the Government of India under Article 258 of the Constitution of India, as outlined in Notification No. S.O. 1285 dated 4th May 1963.
* **Schedule:** The document includes a detailed schedule specifying the location and area of the "Prohibited Place," including:
* Name of the place: Chennai New Terminal Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited at Vallur/Athipattu, Ponneri Taluk, Tiruvallur District.
* Villages: Vallur/Athipattu Villages
* Taluk: Ponneri
* District: Thiruvallur
* Details of survey numbers and land area (hectares) for both Vallur and Athipattu villages, including boundary particulars.
* Total area declared is 40.80.00 hectares.
**Impact Analysis**
**Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited**
* **Impact:** The premises of Chennai New Terminal are now designated as a "Prohibited Place," subjecting them to the restrictions and regulations of the Official Secrets Act, 1923.
* **Action Required:** Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited must comply with the Official Secrets Act concerning the handling of information and security related to the Chennai New Terminal.
**General Public**
* **Impact:** Access to the Chennai New Terminal area is likely restricted due to its designation as a "Prohibited Place."
* **Action Required:** The general public should be aware of the restrictions in place and avoid unauthorized access to the designated area.
**Government of Tamil Nadu**
* **Impact:** The Government of Tamil Nadu is responsible for enforcing the Official Secrets Act provisions concerning the Chennai New Terminal.
* **Action Required:** Enforce the provisions of the Official Secrets Act within the designated area, ensuring compliance and security.
Key Entities Referenced
Official Secrets Act, 1923: Central Act under which the declaration of the premises as a 'Prohibited Place' is made.
Chennai New Terminal, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited: Premises declared as a 'Prohibited Place' under the Official Secrets Act, 1923.
Tiruvallur District: Location of the premises being declared as a 'Prohibited Place'.
Ponneri Taluk: Taluk where the specified premises are located within Tiruvallur District.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official publication where the declaration is being notified.