**Executive Summary**
This document is a section of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated April 12, 2017, containing notifications of interest to the general public issued by Heads of Departments. It covers variations to a modified master plan, judicial notifications including the constitution and re-designation of courts, and holiday schedules for subordinate courts in the Nilgiris. Key dates mentioned include summer vacation closures starting May 1, 2017, and the notifications being effective from dates specified in the related High Court directives.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Variations to Modified Master Plan (Dindigul Local Planning Area):**
* Adds "Road and Street" after T.S.No. 1019/1 for Roads and Streets in Ward No. 6, Block -20, "Dindigul Corporation".
* Adds T.S.No. 1019/2B and 120/5B for Commercial Use in the same location.
* **Judicial Notifications (Dindigul District):**
* Fixes Vedasandur as the place where the District Munsif Court, Vedasandur, shall be held.
* The District Munsif Court, Vedasandur will have local jurisdiction over the entire Revenue Taluk of Vedasandur, effective from the date the District Munsif assumes charge.
* The District Munsif, Vedasandur, shall exercise powers under Section 12 of the Tamil Nadu Civil Courts Act, 1873 for original suits and proceedings where the subject matter does not exceed One Lakh Rupees.
* The District Munsif, Vedasandur, will have jurisdiction as a Court of Small Causes up to Rs. 5,000.
* The Existing District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate Court, Vedasandur, is re-designated as Additional District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate Court, Vedasandur.
* The proposed District Munsif Court, Vedasandur, is re-designated as Principal District Munsif Court, Vedasandur.
* **Holiday Schedule (Nilgiris at Udhagamandalam):**
* Civil and Sessions Courts, Family Courts, and District Munsif Courts in Udhagamandalam, Coonoor, Kotagiri, Gudalur and Additional District Munsif Court, Gudalur will be closed for Summer Vacation from May 1, 2017, to May 31, 2017.
* All Civil and Sessions Courts will be closed for Dussera Holidays from September 23, 2017, to October 2, 2017.
* All Civil and Sessions Courts will be closed for Christmas Holidays from December 23, 2017, to December 31, 2017.
* Saturdays falling on specific dates throughout the year are fixed as working days for Subordinate Courts.
* During adjournments, Civil Courts will not receive plaints or petitions except for applications for copies and execution services.
* Copyist and Process Service Establishments will remain open during Vacation Holidays, but arrest warrants will not be executed during Summer Vacation Holidays.
* Other Departments will remain closed, but arrangements will be made for furnishing copies, transmitting records, attending administrative correspondence, and receiving fees.
* If a Vacation Civil Judge is appointed, Suits, Appeals and other proceedings of Urgent Civil Nature will be received and disposed of by him.
* Urgent bail applications should be made to the High Court if no Vacation Sessions Judge is appointed.
* There will normally be one sitting in the Summer Vacation every week.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Dindigul Local Planning Authority:**
**Impact:** Changes to the Master Plan for the local area.
**Action Required:** Implement the variations to the master plan.
* **Judiciary (High Court, Madras, and subordinate courts in Dindigul and Nilgiris):**
**Impact:** Changes to court jurisdiction, holiday schedules, and procedures.
**Action Required:** Implement the new court structure and jurisdiction, adhere to holiday schedules, and follow procedural changes during adjournments.
* **General Public (Residents of Dindigul and Nilgiris):**
**Impact:** Modifications to planning regulations, accessibility to courts, and awareness of court closures.
**Action Required:** Be aware of court closures and procedural changes.
* **Court Staff (Copyists, Process Servers, etc.):**
**Impact:** Required to work during vacation holidays.
**Action Required:** Provide normal services except for arrest warrants.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Civil Courts Act, 1873: Governs the constitution, jurisdiction, and powers of civil courts in Tamil Nadu.
High Court, Madras: The High Court with jurisdiction over Tamil Nadu; responsible for judicial appointments and court directives.
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971: A law in Tamil Nadu related to urban and regional planning.
Dindigul Local Planning Area: A specific geographical area in Tamil Nadu subject to modified master plan regulations.
Nilgiris: Refers to the Nilgiris district where court holidays are being defined.