**Executive Summary**
This document, a publication of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette dated September 14, 2016, contains notifications of interest to the public issued by Heads of Departments. It covers the winding up of affairs for certain Co-operative Societies and variations to the approved Modified Master Plan for Cuddalore Local Planning Area. The effective date for the cooperative society liquidations 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) (a)/(b) of the Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies Act 30 of 1983:
* Paramankurichi Arignar Anna Industrial Weavers Co-operative Production and Sale Society Ltd., Tiruchendur Taluk, Thoothukudi District (TNH. 137).
* Madapuram Mahilchipuram Weavers Co-operative Production and Sale Society Ltd., Vallioor, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District (0.1121).
* Mahakavi Bharathiyar Weavers Co-operative Production and Sale Society Ltd., Puliangudi, Sivakiri Taluk, Tirunelveli District (TNH. No. 115).
* 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 each of these societies under Section 138 of the same Act, effective July 25, 2016.
* **Variations to Cuddalore Local Planning Area Master Plan:**
* Regulation 6A-(i) concerning the Regulation of unit size and eligible additional Floor Space Index for the dwelling units meant for EWS, Low Income Group and Middle Income Group categories is inserted.
* The following Floor Space Index parameters are varied for various income groups:
* Economic Weaker Sections (EWS): Unit size up to 40 Sq.m with 50% Additional Floor Space Index.
* Low Income Group (LIG): Unit size above 40 Sq.m and Up to 60 Sq.m with 30% Additional Floor Space Index.
* Middle Income Group (MIG): Unit size Above 60 Sq.m. Up to 70 Sq.m with 15% Additional Floor Space Index.
* The plot coverage now includes MIG along with Economically Weaker Sections and Low Income Group to allow additional plot coverage of 10% over and above the normally allowable plot coverage.
**Impact Analysis**
**Co-operative Societies & Members:**
* **Impact:** Winding up of affairs for certain Co-operative Societies.
* **Action Required:** Follow instructions and guidance from the appointed Official Liquidator (Handloom Officer, Tirunelveli).
**Residents and Developers in Cuddalore Local Planning Area:**
* **Impact:** Changes to the Development Control Regulation related to Floor Space Index and Plot Coverage, potentially affecting construction and development projects.
* **Action Required:** Review and adhere to the revised regulations for new and ongoing projects in Cuddalore.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies Act: Governs the winding up of co-operative societies; sections 137 and 138 are specifically mentioned in the notifications.
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971: The act under which variations to the modified Master Plan for Cuddalore Local Planning Area are made.
Cuddalore Local Planning Area: The specific location subject to variations of the Approved Modified Master Plan.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official publication used to announce government decisions, including the notifications about co-operative societies and planning area modifications.