**Executive Summary**
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on September 14, 2016, includes notifications of interest to the general public. It addresses the winding up of affairs of certain co-operative societies and also introduces variations to the Approved Modified Master Plan for Cuddalore Local Planning Area. The effective date for the winding up of the affairs of certain co-operative societies is July 25, 2016.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Winding up of Co-operative Societies:**
* The affairs of the following co-operative societies are ordered to be wound up under Section 137(2) of the Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies Act 30 of 1983:
* Paramankurichi Arignar Anna Industrial Weavers Co-operative Production and Sale Society Ltd., TNH. 137, Paramankurichi, Thoothukudi District.
* Madapuram Mahilchipuram Weavers Co-operative Production and Sale Society Ltd., No. 0.1121, Vallioor, Tirunelveli District.
* Mahakavi Bharathiyar Weavers Co-operative Production and Sale Society Ltd., TNH. No. 115, Puliangudi, Tirunelveli District.
* The Handloom Officer (Statutory and Liquidation) of the Office of the Assistant Director of Handlooms and Textiles, Tirunelveli is appointed as the Official Liquidator for these societies under Section 138 of the same Act, effective from 25-07-2016.
* **Variations to the Approved Modified Master Plan for Cuddalore Local Planning Area:**
* Variations are made to the Modified Master Plan for Cuddalore Local Planning Area, under Section 32(4) of the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971.
* A new regulation 6A-(i) is inserted regarding unit size and additional Floor Space Index (FSI) for dwelling units for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Low Income Group (LIG) and Middle Income Group (MIG) categories.
* The regulation defines the plinth area and additional FSI for each category:
* EWS: Up to 40 Sq.m, 50% additional FSI.
* LIG: Above 40 Sq.m and Up to 60 Sq.m, 30% additional FSI.
* MIG: Above 60 Sq.m. Up to 70 Sq.m, 15% additional FSI.
* Additional plot coverage of 10% is allowed for MIG, EWS, and LIG over the normally allowable plot coverage.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** Co-operative Societies (Paramankurichi Arignar Anna Industrial Weavers, Madapuram Mahilchipuram Weavers, and Mahakavi Bharathiyar Weavers)
**Impact:**
The mentioned cooperative societies are being wound up.
**Action Required:**
The societies will undergo the process of winding up under the supervision of the appointed Official Liquidator.
**Stakeholder:** Residents and Developers in Cuddalore Local Planning Area
**Impact:**
Changes to the Master Plan regulations will affect the permissible construction and development, particularly regarding unit sizes and floor space index for EWS, LIG, and MIG housing.
**Action Required:**
Review the new regulations concerning unit size and FSI to align development plans with the revised Master Plan, as well as additional plot coverage of 10% over the normally allowable plot coverage.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies Act: Referenced legislation under which co-operative societies are being wound up.
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971: Referenced legislation under which variations are made to the modified Master Plan for Cuddalore Local Planning Area.
Cuddalore Local Planning Area: Geographic area for which variations to the approved modified master plan are being implemented.
Handlooms and Textiles Department: Office from which the official liquidators are appointed to oversee the winding up of co-operative societies
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official publication for notifications including winding up of cooperative societies and modifications to local planning areas.