**Executive Summary**
This document is an official publication of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated January 24, 2024. It contains notifications and orders issued by Secretariat Departments that are of interest to the public. These include remission of stamp duties, consolidation of duty chargeable, and constitution of courts, along with disputes between workmen and managements referred to labour courts for adjudications.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Commercial Taxes and Registration Department**
* **Indian Stamp Act:** Remission of duty chargeable on lease instruments for industries under the "Promotion of Medical Devices Park" scheme is in effect from March 30, 2022.
* **Consolidated Stamp Duty:** A consolidated stamp duty of Rs. 75,00,000 is applicable for insurance policies issued by the Life Insurance Corporation of India, NB Department, Divisional Office, Madurai, from October 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024.
* **Home Department**
* **District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate Court:** A District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate Court is established at Elumathur Village in Modakurichi Taluk, Erode District.
* The number of District Munsifs appointed for Erode District has been altered to ten.
* The number of District Munsifs appointed for the District Munsif's Court at Elumathur Village is fixed at one.
* The Subordinate Judge's Courts at Erode will have original jurisdiction over the District Munsif's Court at Elumathur Village, in addition to existing jurisdiction.
* A Court of Judicial Magistrate is established at Elumathur Village in Modakurichi Taluk in Erode District.
* **Labour Disputes Referred for Adjudication**
* Disputes between Venture Lighting India Limited, Chennai, and its employees' union are referred to the Industrial Tribunal for adjudication.
* The key point of contention is the trade union's request for 20% bonus and Rs. 15,000 compassionate payment for the year 2021-2022.
* Disputes between Tamil Nadu Government Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Madurai, and its workers' federation are referred to the Labour Court for adjudication.
* The key point of contention is the validity of the administration's order dated 30.09.2020, which suspended the annual increment for one year without cumulative effect for Mr. V. Johnson, Selection Driver (Duty No. DR.10805).
* Disputes between the State Express Transport Corporation, Tirunelveli, and its workers' union are referred to the Labour Court for adjudication.
* The key point of contention is the trade union's request to cancel the punishment imposed on Mr. S. Davidraja, Driver cum Conductor (Duty No. 33571), as per Office Order No. 446132/DL1/A.Vi.Bo.Ka./2021, dated 26.02.2022, for applying for leave with prior permission from 27.01.2021 to 29.01.2021 along with Republic Day on 26.01.2021.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Industries/Allottees at SIPCOT Industrial Park, Oragadam Phase-II**
* **Impact:** Reduced financial burden due to remission of stamp duty on lease instruments.
* **Action Required:** To be aware of the exemption when entering lease agreements.
* **Life Insurance Corporation of India, NB Department, Divisional Office, Madurai**
* **Impact:** Requires compliance with the consolidated stamp duty payment for insurance policy issuance.
* **Action Required:** Implement the payment of Rs. 75,00,000 as consolidated stamp duty.
* **Residents of Elumathur Village and Erode District**
* **Impact:** Easier access to judicial services with the establishment of new courts.
* **Action Required:** Be aware of the location and jurisdiction of the newly established courts.
* **Venture Lighting India Limited, Chennai, and its Employees/Union**
* **Impact:** Resolution of dispute concerning bonus and compassionate payment through Industrial Tribunal adjudication.
* **Action Required:** Prepare for and participate in the adjudication process.
* **Tamil Nadu Government Transport Corporation (Madurai) Ltd., Madurai, and its workers/union**
* **Impact:** Resolution of dispute concerning annual increment suspension through Labour Court adjudication.
* **Action Required:** Prepare for and participate in the adjudication process.
* **State Express Transport Corporation, Tirunelveli, and its workers/union**
* **Impact:** Resolution of dispute concerning the office order of Mr. S. Davidraja.
* **Action Required:** Prepare for and participate in the adjudication process.
* **Labour Court and Industrial Tribunal, Madras & Madurai**
* **Impact:** Additional caseload for adjudicating labor disputes.
* **Action Required:** Adjudicate disputes within three months of receiving the order.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Civil Courts Act, 1873: Governs the constitution and jurisdiction of civil courts in Tamil Nadu, specifically regarding changes to district munsifs and subordinate judges.
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973: Governs the establishment of courts of judicial magistrates in Tamil Nadu, especially concerning the location and jurisdiction of these courts.
Indian Stamp Act, 1899: Governs stamp duties in Tamil Nadu, with provisions for remission or consolidation of duties on certain instruments.
Promotion of Medical Devices Park: A scheme to promote the medical device industry, subject to remissions of duties under the Indian Stamp Act.
Erode District: A district in Tamil Nadu where changes to the jurisdiction and number of District Munsif Courts are being implemented.