**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Government of Tamil Nadu, published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on July 8, 2025. It announces amendments to the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning (Levy of Infrastructure and Amenities Charges) Rules, 2008, regarding the payment of infrastructure and amenities charges. The effective date is July 8, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendments to Payment Rules:**
* Rule 9 regarding payment of infrastructure and amenities charges is replaced.
* Individuals receiving a final assessment order must pay infrastructure and amenities charges in a single sum within sixty days from the notice date (Form C).
* Failure to pay within sixty days will result in an annual interest of fifteen percent on the outstanding amount.
* No planning permission will be issued unless the full amount is paid.
* **Form C:**
* "Form C" will be substituted with a new Form C. This form is a "Notice of Demand of Infrastructure and Amenities Charges".
* The new Form C requires the individual to pay the amount within sixty days from the date of notice service.
* Failure to pay within sixty days will incur an interest of fifteen percent per annum on the outstanding amount.
* No planning permission will be issued unless the full amount is paid.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Individuals/Entities Undertaking Planning Activities**
* **Impact:** Individuals or entities required to pay infrastructure and amenities charges are now subject to revised payment terms, including a specific timeframe and interest on late payments.
* **Action Required:** Upon receiving a final assessment order, ensure payment of the infrastructure and amenities charges within sixty days to avoid interest charges.
**Stakeholder: Planning Authority / Local Authority**
* **Impact:** These authorities are responsible for collecting infrastructure and amenities charges. They are also responsible for sending out FORM C and ensuring that payments are made.
* **Action Required:** Issue the new Form C and enforce the new rules regarding the payment of infrastructure and amenities charges and associated interest.
**Stakeholder: Government of Tamil Nadu**
* **Impact:** Update in the regulations and levy of infrastructure and amenities charges.
* **Action Required:** Ensure effective administration of the updated regulations.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971: Governs town and country planning in Tamil Nadu, providing the legislative basis for the levy of infrastructure and amenities charges.
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning (Levy of Infrastructure and Amenities Charges) Rules, 2008: Rules outlining the specifics of how infrastructure and amenities charges are levied under the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, subject to the amendments specified in the notification.
Chennai: Location of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette publication.
Housing and Urban Development Department: The department responsible for issuing the notification and overseeing the amendments to the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning (Levy of Infrastructure and Amenities Charges) Rules.