**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI-Section 1, published on March 8, 2017. It contains notifications of interest to the general public issued by heads of departments. The document includes notifications regarding cooperative societies and variations to approved master plans for various local planning areas across Tamil Nadu.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Cooperative Societies:**
* Final closing and cancellation of registration for certain cooperative societies in Tirunelveli District:
* AHD (TN) 88. Venkalapottal Sheep Breeding Co-operative Society Ltd.
* AHD (TN) 102. Ukkirankottai Sheep Breeding Co-operative Society Ltd.
* **Variations to Approved Master Plans:**
* Variations to the Approved Modified Master Plan for Kancheepuram Local Planning Area:
* Introduces regulation 6A regarding unit size and additional floor space index for dwelling units meant for EWS, Low Income Group, and Middle Income Group categories.
* Defines plinth area and additional floor space index for EWS, LIG, and MIG units.
* Includes MIG along with EWS and LIG to allow plot coverage of 10% over normally allowable coverage.
* Variations to the Approved Master Plan for Vellore Local Planning Area:
* Introduces regulation 6A regarding unit size and eligible additional floor space index for dwelling units meant for EWS, Low Income Group, and Middle Income Group categories.
* Defines plinth area and additional floor space index for EWS, LIG, and MIG units.
* Includes MIG along with EWS and LIG to allow plot coverage of 10% over normally allowable coverage.
* Variations to the Review Approved Master Plan for Tiruchirappalli Local Planning Area:
* Introduces regulation 6A regarding unit size and eligible additional floor space index for dwelling units meant for EWS, Low Income Group, and Middle Income Group categories.
* Defines plinth area and additional floor space index for EWS, LIG, and MIG units.
* Includes MIG along with EWS and LIG to allow plot coverage of 10% over normally allowable coverage.
* Variations to the Approved Master Plan for the Coimbatore Local Planning Area:
* Modifies the "LAND USE SCHEDULE" for Vellakinar Village Detailed Development Plan No. 1:
* Revises the entry for "AGRICULTURAL" land.
* Adds the entry "EDUCATIONAL" land.
* Variations to the Approved Master Plan for the Coimbatore Local Planning Area (Kalikkanaickenpalayam Village):
* Modifies the "LAND USE SCHEDULE" for Non-Notified Detailed Development Plan Area in Kalikkanaickenpalayam Village:
* Revises the entry for "DRY AGRICULTURAL" land.
* Adds the entry "MIXED RESIDENTIAL" land.
* **Salem Steel Plant New Town Development Authority:**
* Errata issued to the Notification published on October 7, 2015:
* The variation should be for the "consent master plan" rather than the "approved master plan".
* Variation to the Consent Master Plan for Salem Steel Plant New Town Development Area:
* Changes land use in Thirumalaigiri Village from Residential Use to Industrial Use Zone for specified survey numbers.
**Impact Analysis**
**Cooperative Societies (Venkalapottal and Ukkirankottai Sheep Breeding Societies):**
* **Impact:** Members of these societies are impacted as the societies are closed and their registrations cancelled.
* **Action Required:** No specific action is explicitly mentioned in the document.
**Land Owners/Developers in Kancheepuram, Vellore and Tiruchirappalli Local Planning Areas:**
* **Impact:** Developers/Land owners in the region are impacted by the change in regulations for floor space index and plot coverage. This is particularly relevant for projects catering to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Low Income Groups (LIG) and Middle Income Group (MIG).
* **Action Required:** Review and align with the new regulations of unit size, floor space index, and plot coverage when planning for EWS, LIG, and MIG housing.
**Land Owners/Developers in Coimbatore Local Planning Area (Vellakinar Village):**
* **Impact:** Impacts development in Vellakinar Village due to changes in land use regulations.
* **Action Required:** Landowners should comply with the revised land-use classifications when planning or executing any projects.
**Land Owners/Developers in Coimbatore Local Planning Area (Kalikkanaickenpalayam Village):**
* **Impact:** Impacts development in Kalikkanaickenpalayam Village due to changes in land use regulations.
* **Action Required:** Landowners should comply with the revised land-use classifications when planning or executing any projects.
**Land Owners/Developers in Salem Steel Plant New Town Development Area (Thirumalaigiri Village):**
* **Impact:** Impacts land use in Thirumalaigiri Village, switching designated zones.
* **Action Required:** Landowners must ensure compliance by transitioning land to match the new zoning laws.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971: Governs town and country planning in Tamil Nadu; Section 32(4) is repeatedly cited for variations to Master Plans.
Master Plan: Each town or city has a Master Plan that regulates land use and development; several local areas are subject to plan variations
Housing and Urban Development Department: The State government department responsible for Housing and Urban Development, which is heavily involved in publishing notifications related to land use changes.
Coimbatore Local Planning Authority: In-charge of planning for the Coimbatore area, including the corporation area and other areas.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official record of government notifications and publications in Tamil Nadu. Contains changes to master plans and co-operative society registration.