**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Government of Tamil Nadu, specifically from the Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department, published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on July 9, 2025. It announces amendments to the Tamil Nadu Catering Establishments Rules, 1959, as per G.O. Ms. No. 65, dated June 20, 2025. These amendments pertain to Form No. I within the rules.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendments to Form No. I of the Tamil Nadu Catering Establishments Rules, 1959:**
* **Serial No. 10 (Contribution to Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund):**
* The original requirement is replaced, now mandating to state if the contribution to the Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund for the previous year has been paid.
* If paid, furnish full payment details, including the Online Payment receipt number and date.
* **Serial No. 11 (Name Board):**
* The original requirement is replaced, now mandating to state if the Name Board of the catering establishment is exhibited in Tamil as prescribed under rule 42-B of Tamil Nadu Catering Establishment Rules, 1959.
* A photograph of the name board exhibited in the catering establishment must be attached as proof.
* **NOTE Heading:**
* The original instruction "(1) This form shall be completed in ink in block letters or typed" is replaced.
* The new instruction now states, "(1) All the columns in this Form must be filled mandatorily."
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Catering Establishment Owners/Operators**
* **Impact:** Catering establishments must now provide details of their Tamil Nadu Labour Welfare Fund contributions, including online payment receipt details, when filling out Form No. I.
They are also required to confirm that their establishment's name board is displayed in Tamil, as per rule 42-B, and provide photographic evidence.
All columns in Form No. 1 must be mandatorily filled.
* **Action Required:** Update procedures for completing Form No. I to include details of payment and attach a photograph of the Name Board.
Ensure compliance with rule 42-B regarding Tamil name board display.
Ensure that all columns of the Form No. 1 are mandatorily filled.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Catering Establishments Act, 1958: Act that governs catering establishments in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Catering Establishments Rules, 1959: Rules framed under the Tamil Nadu Catering Establishments Act, 1958, governing catering establishments.
Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department: The department responsible for the amendments to the Tamil Nadu Catering Establishments Rules.
Tamil Nadu: The state to which the Act and Rules apply.