**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Government of Tamil Nadu, published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on January 1, 2020. It 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. This declaration is effective from the date of publication.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Declaration:**
* The Government of Tamil Nadu declares Chennai New Terminal, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Vallur/Athipattu, Ponneri Taluk, Tiruvallur District, as a "Prohibited Place."
* This declaration is made under sub-clause (d) of clause (8) of section 2 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923.
* **Reason:**
* The Government believes that information related to the premises, or its destruction, obstruction, or interference, could be useful to an enemy.
* **Authority:**
* The Government of Tamil Nadu is exercising powers entrusted by the Government of India via Notification No. S.O. 1285, dated May 4, 1963, regarding sub-clauses (c) and (d) of clause (8) of Section 2 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923.
* **Premises Details (The Schedule):**
* **Name of Place:** Chennai New Terminal, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited at Vallur/Athipattu, Ponneri Taluk, Tiruvallur District.
* **Villages:** Vallur/Athipattu Villages.
* **Taluk:** Ponneri.
* **District:** Thiruvallur.
* **Area Details:**
* **Vallur:** Survey No. 1556B pt, Area: 39.94.00 hectares
* **Athipattu:** Survey No. 354/1 pt, Area: 0.86.00 hectares
* **Total Area:** 40.80.00 hectares
* **Boundaries:**
* **East:** Athipattu Village Survey No. 354/1 pt and Vallur Village Survey No. 1556B pt
* **West:** Athipattu Village Survey No. 354/1 pt and Vallur Village Survey No. 1556B pt
* **South:** Vallur Village Survey No. 1556C (Railway Track)
* **North:** Athipattu Village Survey No. 354/1 pt
**Impact Analysis**
**Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and its Chennai New Terminal Facility**
* **Impact:** The premises are now subject to the restrictions and regulations associated with being a "Prohibited Place" under the Official Secrets Act, 1923. This likely includes increased security measures, restrictions on access, and potential limitations on activities that could compromise the security of the facility.
* **Action Required:** HPCL must comply with all regulations and directives pertaining to "Prohibited Places" under the Official Secrets Act, 1923, and implement any necessary security enhancements.
**Public in general**
* **Impact:** The public needs to be aware that the area is now restricted. They may notice increased security measures and restrictions on access to the specified premises.
* **Action Required:** They need to comply with any new restrictions or security measures implemented as a result of this notification.
Key Entities Referenced
Official Secrets Act, 1923: The law under which the premises are being declared a prohibited place.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: The official publication where the declaration is being made.
Chennai New Terminal, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, Vallur/Athipattu, Ponneri Taluk, Tiruvallur District: The specific location declared as a prohibited place.