**Executive Summary**
This document from the Government of Tamil Nadu declares the premises of the Indane Bottling Plant, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, SIPCOT Industrial Growth Centre, Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli District, as a "Prohibited Place" under the Official Secrets Act, 1923. The declaration is effective from the date of the notification's publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette (January 27, 2021). This action is taken under the powers conferred by the Official Secrets Act and in accordance with Article 258 of the Constitution of India.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Declaration:**
* The premises of Indane Bottling Plant, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, SIPCOT Industrial Growth Centre, Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli District is declared a "Prohibited Place".
* **Legal Basis:**
* This declaration is made under sub-clause (d) of clause (8) of Section 2 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923.
* It is also made in accordance with Article 258 of the Constitution of India, entrusting the Government of Tamil Nadu with specific functions.
* **Reason:**
* The Government believes that information related to the premises, its destruction, obstruction, or interference could be useful to an enemy.
* **Area Details:**
* Name of the Village: Gangaikondan
* Name of the Taluk: Tirunelveli
* Name of the District: Tirunelveli
* Total area 17.00.0 hectares comprising of:
* Survey Number 1852/1A1, totaling 16.42.00 hectares
* Boundary Particulars: North: Survey No. 1852/ 1A1 part. East: Survey No. 1850, 1852/1A1 Part, 1852/1 B2 Part. South: Survey No. 1852/ 1A1 part. West: Survey No. 1851/ 1A1 part
* Survey Number 1852/1B2, totaling 0.58.00 hectares
* Boundary Particulars: North: Survey No. 1852/1A1 part. East: Survey No. 1850, 1852/1B2 Part. South: Survey No. 1852/1 A1 Part, 1852/1B2 Part. West: Survey No. 1852/ 1A1Part
**Impact Analysis**
**Indane Bottling Plant, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, SIPCOT Industrial Growth Centre, Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli District:**
* **Impact:** The premises are now subject to restrictions and regulations associated with being a "Prohibited Place" under the Official Secrets Act.
* **Action Required:** Comply with all applicable regulations and restrictions under the Official Secrets Act related to the security and information control of the premises.
**General Public:**
* **Impact:** Awareness of restricted access and activities within the declared "Prohibited Place".
* **Action Required:** Adhere to restrictions and avoid unauthorized access or activities within the declared "Prohibited Place" to prevent legal consequences.
Key Entities Referenced
Official Secrets Act, 1923: Central Act XIX of 1923; the primary law under which the Indane Bottling Plant is declared a Prohibited Place.
Tamil Nadu: The state in which the policy is being enacted and enforced.
Indane Bottling Plant, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, SIPCOT Industrial Growth Centre, Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli District: The specific facility declared a 'Prohibited Place' under the Official Secrets Act.
Public Department (SC): The Tamil Nadu government department issuing the notification.