**Executive Summary**
This document is a compilation of notifications published by the Tamil Nadu Government. It includes modifications to the Dindigul Local Planning Area master plan, judicial notifications regarding the constitution and redesignation of courts in Vedasandur, Dindigul District, and the schedule for court holidays in the Nilgiris District for 2017. Key dates and action items are included for relevant stakeholders.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Dindigul Local Planning Area Master Plan Variations:**
* Modifications are made to the "LAND USE SCHEDULE" under Ward No. 6, Block -20, "Dindigul Corporation."
* T.S.No. 1019 shall be added after the entry T.S.No.1019/1, Road and Street.
* T.S.No. 1019/2B and 120/5B shall be added against the entry for the expression "Commercial use."
* **Judicial Notifications - Vedasandur Court:**
* A District Munsif Court is constituted at Vedasandur in Dindigul District.
* The District Munsif Court's jurisdiction is specified as the entire Revenue Taluk of Vedasandur, effective from the date the District Munsif assumes charge.
* The High Court directs that the District Munsif, Vedasandur, will exercise the powers conferred on a District Munsif under Section 12 of the Tamil Nadu Civil Courts Act, 1873.
* The District Munsif, Vedasandur shall have and exercise jurisdiction of a Court of Small Causes under the provincial Small Causes Court Act 1887 for the trial suits cognizable by a Court of Small Causes up to the pecuniary limits of Rs. 5000/-
* The Existing District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate Court, Vedasandur, has been Re-designated as Additional District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate Court, Vedasandur
* The Proposed District Munsif Court, Vedasandur, has been Re-designated as Principal District Munsif Court, Vedasandur.
* **Nilgiris District Court Holidays (2017):**
* Summer Vacation: Civil and Sessions Courts in Udhagamandalam are closed from May 1st to May 31st.
* Dussehra Holidays: All Civil and Sessions Courts of the Unit of the District Judge, Nilgiris at Udhagamandalam will be closed from September 23rd to October 2nd.
* Christmas Holidays: All Civil and Sessions Courts of the Unit of the District Judge, Nilgiris at Udhagamandalam will be closed from December 23rd to December 31st.
* Lists specific court holidays throughout the year, including Saturdays and Sundays not designated as working days.
**Impact Analysis**
**Dindigul Local Planning Authority**
* **Impact:** Responsible for implementing the variations to the modified master plan.
* **Action Required:** Update the master plan documents and related records.
**Residents and Property Owners in Dindigul Local Planning Area:**
* **Impact:** Changes to permissible land use in Ward No. 6, Block -20, "Dindigul Corporation."
* **Action Required:** Review the modified master plan for potential impacts on their properties.
**Judiciary and Legal Professionals in Vedasandur, Dindigul District:**
* **Impact:** Altered jurisdiction and powers of the District Munsif Court.
* **Action Required:** Adapt to the new structure and jurisdiction of the courts, and ensure compliance with updated regulations.
**Court Staff and Legal Professionals in the Nilgiris District:**
* **Impact:** Extended periods of court closure due to summer, Dussehra, and Christmas holidays.
* **Action Required:** Plan schedules and case management accordingly, and comply with the holiday schedule.
**Litigants and Public in the Nilgiris District:**
* **Impact:** Limited court access during specified holiday periods.
* **Action Required:** Be aware of court holiday schedules and plan legal proceedings accordingly.
**Vacation Civil Judge (if appointed for the Civil Unit of the Nilgiris District):**
* **Impact:** Responsibility to receive and dispose of urgent civil matters during vacation.
* **Action Required:** Receive and dispose of urgent civil matters during vacation, in compliance with relevant rules.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Civil Courts Act, 1873: Governs civil court establishment and jurisdiction; referenced in notifications regarding District Munsif Court.
District Munsif Court, Vedasandur: Subject of judicial notifications regarding constitution, jurisdiction, and redesignation.
Dindigul Local Planning Area: Area for which variations to the Modified Master Plan are being issued.
High Court, Madras: Issues directions regarding the jurisdiction and powers of the District Munsif Court and holidays.
Nilgiris: Location where subordinate courts have specified vacation and holiday schedules.