**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Government of Tamil Nadu, published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on July 16, 2025. It announces the exclusion of specified land areas in Ranipettai District from the operational scope of the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994, as authorized by section 125(2) of the Act. This change is effective from the date of publication.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Legislative Authority:** The notification is issued under the authority of sub-section (2) of section 125 of the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994 (Tamil Nadu Act 21 of 1994).
* **Exclusion of Land:** The Governor of Tamil Nadu excludes specified land areas from the operation of the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994.
* **Location of Excluded Land:**
* **Sarvanthangal Village:** Land situated within the boundaries of Sarvanthangal Village, Sarvanthangal Village Panchayat, Arcot Taluk, Ranipettai District. The total extent to be withdrawn is 0.04.61 Hectare.
* **Melnelli Village:** Land situated within the boundaries of Melnelli Village, Melnelli Village Panchayat, Kalavai Taluk, Ranipettai District. The total extent to be withdrawn is 0.12.27 Hectare.
* **Affected Areas:** The exact survey numbers and extents of land being excluded are detailed in the schedules provided for each village.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Ranipettai District Administration**
**Impact:** Certain government poramboke (Kudineer Battai) lands in Sarvanthangal and Melnelli village will no longer be subject to the Panchayat Act.
**Action Required:** Update land records to reflect the exclusions and ensure compliance with the notification.
* **Sarvanthangal and Melnelli Village Panchayat**
**Impact:** Reduced administrative and regulatory control over the specified land.
**Action Required:** Adjust Panchayat operations to accommodate the exclusion of these lands from Panchayat oversight.
* **Citizens of Sarvanthangal and Melnelli Village**
**Impact:** The exclusions may have implications on land use, development, and access to resources.
**Action Required:** Be aware of the changes and seek clarification from the relevant authorities regarding any potential impact on their rights or responsibilities.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994: The primary law under which the land is being excluded from operation.
Ranipettai: District where the excluded land is located.
G.O. Ms. No. 144: Government Order number related to Rural Development and Panchayat Raj [SGS.3].
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department: The department issuing the notification.