Date: 2025-04-01Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
CO-OPERATION, FOOD AND CONSUMER PROTECTION DEPARTMENT--Amendment to the Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies Rules.--LABOUR WELFARE AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT--Draft Amendments to the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Rules.
**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated April 2, 2025, contains notifications of amendments to the Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies Rules and draft amendments to the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Rules. Key action items include a notice of draft amendment to be taken into consideration after two months from the date of publication of this Notification, and an obligation for IT employers to file a combined self-certification report twice a year.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendment to the Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies Rules:**
* In Schedule-II, Part A, under "28. Tamil Nadu State LAMPS Co-operative Federation", in entry (3), in item (ii), the expression "one representative of the Director of Tribal Welfare" is substituted with "the Director of Tribal Welfare, Chennai".
* **Draft Amendments to the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Rules:**
* Notice is given that the following draft amendment will be taken into consideration on or after the expiry of a period of two months from the date of publication of this Notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette. Any objection or suggestion received before the period will be considered.
* **Rule 16-C Substitution:**
* A new rule 16-C (Combined Self Certification by the employer) is introduced.
* Employers of Information Technology Software Establishments and Information Technology Software enabled services must furnish a certificate of maintenance of registers, records, and notices in Form 'O' through the Labour Department's designated online portal at the end of each half year.
* The certificate for the half year ending June 30th must be furnished before July 31st of the year.
* The certificate for the half year ending December 31st must be furnished before January 31st of the succeeding year.
* **Form-O Substitution:**
* A new Form-O is introduced for the Combined Self-Certification
**Impact Analysis**
**Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies:**
* **Impact:** The Director of Tribal Welfare, Chennai, will now be the designated representative in the Tamil Nadu State LAMPS Co-operative Federation.
* **Action Required:** Update internal records and procedures to reflect the change in representation.
**Information Technology Software Establishments and ITES Employers:**
* **Impact:** Employers in this sector are required to furnish a combined self-certification report twice a year.
* **Action Required:** Implement a system for maintaining records as per Form O and submitting the combined self-certification report by the deadlines of July 31st and January 31st each year.
**General Public:**
* **Impact:** Any person can submit suggestions or objections to the draft amendments to the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Rules.
* **Action Required:** Submit any suggestions or objections to the Secretary to Government, Labour Welfare and Skill Development Department within two months of the publication of this notification.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947: Key legislation governing working conditions and employment in shops and establishments across Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Rules, 1948: Rules formulated under the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947, providing detailed operational guidelines.
Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies Act, 1983: Legislation governing the regulation and functioning of cooperative societies in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies Rules, 1988: Rules established under the Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies Act, 1983, detailing operational procedures for cooperative societies.
Chennai: Location; important as certain official communications or instructions relate to its offices.