**Executive Summary**
This document is a Tamil Nadu Government Gazette notification, dated April 12, 2017. It includes notifications of interest to the general public issued by heads of departments. It covers variations to the modified master plan for Dindigul Local Planning Area and changes to the judicial setup in the Dindigul and Nilgiris districts. The document also outlines court holidays for the year 2017.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**General Notifications**
* Variations are made to the modified master plan for the Dindigul Local Planning Area, specifically adding "Roads and Streets" to T.S.No. 1019 and "Commercial use" to T.S.No. 1019/2B and 120/5B under Ward No. 6, Block -20, "Dindigul Corporation" land use schedule.
**Judicial Notifications**
* A District Munsif Court is constituted at Vedasandur in Dindigul District, with Vedasandur fixed as the location.
* The District Munsif Court, Vedasandur, ceases to have jurisdiction over the entire Revenue Taluk of Vedasandur until the newly constituted court assumes charge. Upon assuming charge, the new District Munsif Court, Vedasandur, will have jurisdiction over the entire Revenue Taluk of Vedasandur.
* The District Munsif, Vedasandur, will exercise all powers conferred on a District Munsif up to One Lakh Rupees within local limits, effective from the date of constitution of the District Munsif Court at Vedasandur.
* The District Munsif, Vedasandur, shall have jurisdiction of a Court of Small Causes up to Rs. 5000/-, effective from the date of constitution of District Munsif Court at Vedasandur.
* 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.
**Court Holidays (Nilgiris District)**
* The Civil and Sessions Courts in the Nilgiris district, including specific courts in Udhagamandalam, Coonoor, Kotagiri, and Gudalur, will be closed for Summer Vacation from May 1st to May 31st, 2017.
* All Civil and Sessions Courts of the District Judge, Nilgiris at Udhagamandalam will be closed for Dussera Holidays from September 23rd to October 2nd, 2017.
* All Civil and Sessions Courts of the District Judge, Nilgiris at Udhagamandalam will be closed for Christmas Holidays from December 23rd to December 31st, 2017.
* A list of specific court holidays for the year 2017 is provided, along with a note that certain holidays falling on Saturdays/Sundays are not shown.
* Certain Saturdays are designated as working days for the Subordinate Courts.
* Civil Courts will not receive Plaints or Petitions during adjournments, except for applications for copies and execution of process.
* The Copyist and Process Service Establishment will remain open during Vacation Holidays, but no arrest warrants will be executed during Summer Vacation Holidays.
* Arrangements will be made by the other department for copies and process service, transmitting records to the High Court, administrative correspondence, and receiving printing charges and plan fees.
* Vacation Civil Judge appointment and handling of Urgent Civil Nature cases will follow relevant rules.
* Urgent bail applications should be made to the High Court of Madras 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:** The authority is responsible for implementing the variations to the modified master plan.
* **Action Required:** Incorporate the notified changes into the Dindigul Local Planning Area's master plan and enforce them accordingly.
**Judiciary (Dindigul District)**
* **Impact:** Changes in jurisdiction, powers, and designation of courts in Vedasandur affect the administration of justice in the region.
* **Action Required:** Judges and court staff must adhere to the new court structure, jurisdiction, and limits. The District Munsif, Vedasandur, must assume charge to activate the new jurisdiction.
**Judiciary (Nilgiris District)**
* **Impact:** Court closures during specified periods affect the availability of judicial services.
* **Action Required:** Court staff and legal professionals should take note of the court holiday schedule and make necessary arrangements. If a Vacation Civil Judge is appointed, they must handle urgent cases. Citizens should be aware of closures and address urgent bail applications to the High Court as necessary.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Civil Courts Act, 1873: Governs the structure and jurisdiction of civil courts in Tamil Nadu. Used to determine the jurisdiction of the District Munsif Court, Vedasandur.
High Court, Madras: Issues directives and notifications regarding the jurisdiction and operation of subordinate courts in Tamil Nadu, including the District Munsif Court in Vedasandur.
District Munsif Court, Vedasandur: Focus of several notifications, including its constitution, re-designation, jurisdiction, and powers. Located in the Dindigul District.
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971: Provides the legal framework for town and country planning in Tamil Nadu. Used as the basis for variations to the modified master plan for the Dindigul Local Planning Area.
Dindigul Local Planning Area: Geographic area subject to variations in the modified master plan, as notified in the Gazette.