Date: 2026-01-14Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
GENERAL NOTIFICATIONS--District Town and Country Planning, Tiruchirappalli.--Variation to the Review Approved Tiruchirappalli Master Plan for Local Planning Area. -- District Town and Country Planning, Tiruchirappalli.--Variation to the Review Approved Navalpattu, New Town Development Plan. -- Thiruvarur Local Planning Authority / Municipality. --Variation to the Approved Master Plan for the Tiruvarur Local Planning Area -- Coimbatore Local Planning Authority.--Variation to the Approved Coimbatore Master Plan for the Local Planning Area. -- Salem Local Planning Authority.--Variation to the Consented Salem Steel Plant New Town Development Plan --- JUDICIAL NOTIFICATIONS--Chief Judicial Magistrate Court, Karur.--Holidays for the chief Judicial Magistrate Court, Karur and all the Subordinate Criminal Courts in Karur district for the year-2026.--As per the official memorandum of the Hon’ble High Court, Madras in Roc.no.98708-a/2025/c3, dated.01.12.2025 -- High Court of Madras.--Declaration of dividend
**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI-Section 1, dated January 14, 2026. It contains notifications of interest to the general public issued by heads of departments, including general notifications regarding variations to approved master plans for several local planning areas, and judicial notifications regarding court holidays in Karur District. The Gazette also includes a declaration of dividend.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**General Notifications (Variations to Master Plans):**
* **Tiruchirappalli Local Planning Area:**
* In "Village No.38, Dhamalavarupayam," S.F.No. 13pt is added to Mixed Residential (MR) and removed from Agricultural (AG) entries. New numbers are substituted in Agricultural (AG) as well.
* **Navalpattu New Town Development Plan:**
* In the "LAND USE SCHEDULE" under heading No.65, Valavanthankottai, S.F.No.436/5H1 is added to Residential (PR).
* S.F.No.436pt is deleted from Agricultural (AG), and S.F.No.436pt (except 436/5H1) is substituted.
* **Tiruvarur Local Planning Area:**
* In Ward-2, Block-41, T:S.No. 2447/23, changes are made to Agriculture (AG-2) and Primary Residential (PR-11) land use zones.
* Development must follow guidelines for water body proximity and adhere to TNCD&BR 2019 regulations.
* **Coimbatore Local Planning Area:**
* Changes are made to permitted land use in Keeranatham Village:
* Sf Nos: 5/1A1, 5/5A1A1A, 5/5A1B2A and 5/5A1B3 is added under Residential land use zone.
* Sf No: 5 is deleted under Agricultural Land use zone, and expression Sf No: 5 (except 5/1A1, 5/5A1A1A, 5/5A1B2A and 5/5A1B3) is substituted.
* **Coimbatore Local Planning Area:**
* Changes are made to permitted land use in Bilichi Village:
* S.F.Nos: 462/1B, 473/1B, 474/1, 474/2 and 474/3 are added under Residential land use zone.
* Sf No: 462 is deleted under Agricultural land use zone, and expression Sf No: 462 (except 462/1B) shall be substituted.
* Sf Nos: 473, 474 is deleted under Institutional land use zone, and the expression Sf No: 473 (except 473/1B) shall be substituted.
* **Coimbatore Local Planning Area:**
* Changes are made to permitted land use in Veerakeralam Village:
* S.F.Nos: 214pt is deleted under Residential land use.
* S.F.Nos: 214pt (including 214/1B, 214/2 and 214/3) is substituted.
* S.F.Nos: 214pt is deleted under Agricultural land use.
* S.F.Nos: 214pt (except 214/1B, 214/2 and 214/3) is substituted.
* **Salem Steel Plant New Town Development Plan:**
* In V.No.42, Idanganasalai Village, adjustments are made to S.F.Nos. 148 & 153, changing Agricultural land use zone designations (AG-23). A new "Residential Use" section is created.
**Judicial Notifications (Court Holidays in Karur District):**
* The Chief Judicial Magistrate Court, Karur, and subordinate courts in Karur District will be closed on specified days in 2026.
* This includes all Saturdays (except certain specified dates), all Sundays, and a list of public and court holidays.
**Declaration of Dividend:**
* A pro-rata dividend will be declared in the insolvency estates and all creditors who have not filed their claims are to do so within one month from the date of the publication or else they will be excluded from their dividend.
**Impact Analysis**
**Local Landowners / Residents (Tiruchirappalli, Navalpattu, Tiruvarur, Coimbatore, Salem):**
* **Impact:** Changes in land use designations within master plans and development plans can alter property values, development opportunities, and permissible activities on their land.
* **Action Required:** Review the updated master plans and development plans to understand the specific changes affecting their properties and comply with any new regulations or guidelines.
**Local Planning Authorities / Municipalities (Tiruchirappalli, Tiruvarur, Coimbatore, Salem):**
* **Impact:** Responsible for implementing and enforcing the revised master plans and development plans.
* **Action Required:** Update zoning maps, permitting processes, and other relevant documents to reflect the changes. Ensure staff is trained on the new regulations and guidelines.
**Courts in Karur District:**
* **Impact:** The notice outlines court holidays for the year 2026.
* **Action Required:** The courts will need to make preparations and adjustments to their schedules.
**Creditors:**
* **Impact:** Creditors in the insolvency estates have one month to file their claims to receive the dividend.
* **Action Required:** Review the list of insolvency estates and ensure any claims are filed within the stipulated timeframe.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act 1971 (Tamil Nadu Act 35 of 1972): Act authorizing the government to create planning areas and regulate land use.
Housing and Urban Development Department: Tamil Nadu government department responsible for housing and urban planning.
Tiruchirappalli Master Plan for Local Planning Area: Comprehensive plan for the development of Tiruchirappalli planning area.
Navalpattu, New Town Development Plan: Development plan for Navalpattu New Town Area.
Coimbatore Master Plan for the Local Planning Area: Comprehensive plan for the development of Coimbatore planning area.