**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI-Section 1, dated April 12, 2017. It includes notifications of interest to the general public issued by Heads of Departments. Key items include variations to the Dindigul Local Planning Area master plan, judicial notifications regarding the Vedasandur court, and holiday schedules for subordinate courts in the Nilgiris.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Variations to Modified Master Plan for the Dindigul Local Planning Area:**
* Addition to Land Use Schedule, Ward No. 6, Block -20, Dindigul Corporation:
* For "Roads and Streets" T.S.No. 1019, add after T.S.No.1019/1.
* For "Commercial use" add T.S.No. 1019/2B and 120/5B.
* **Constitution and Re-Designation of District Munsif Court at Vedasandur in Dindigul District:**
* Fixes Vedasandur in Dindigul District as the location for the District Munsif Court.
* The District Munsif Court, Vedasandur, will cease to have jurisdiction over the entire Revenue Taluk of Vedasandur.
* The District Munsif Court, Vedasandur will exercise local jurisdiction over the entire Revenue Taluk of Vedasandur, effective from the date the District Munsif, Vedasandur assumes charge of that court.
* The District Munsif, Vedasandur in Dindigul District shall exercise the powers conferred on a District Munsif under Section 12 of the Tamil Nadu Civil Courts Act, 1873. Original suits and proceedings with a subject matter not exceeding One Lakh Rupees will be under their jurisdiction.
* 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 up to the pecuniary limits of Rs. 5000.
* Re-Designation of courts: Existing District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate Court, Vedasandur will be changed to Additional District Munsif-cum-Judicial Magistrate Court, Vedasandur. Proposed District Munsif Court, Vedasandur, will be changed to Principal District Munsif Court, Vedasandur.
* **Holidays for Subordinate Civil Courts and Subordinate Courts in the Unit of the Nilgiris at Udhagamandalam for the year 2017:**
* Civil and Sessions Courts in the Unit of the District Judge, Nilgiris at Udhagamandalam, will be closed for Summer Vacation from May 1st to May 31st, 2017 (both days inclusive).
* All the Civil and Sessions Court of the Unit of the District Judge, Nilgiris at Udhagamandalam will be closed from September 23rd, 2017 to October 2nd, 2017 (both days inclusive) for Dussehra Holidays.
* All the Civil and Sessions Court of the Unit of the District Judge, Nilgiris at Udhagamandalam will be closed from December 23rd, 2017 to December 31st, 2017 (both days inclusive) for Christmas Holidays.
* Lists specific holidays, including Court Holidays, Uzhavar Thirunal, Republic Day, and Tamil New Year's Day.
* Lists Saturdays falling on specific dates as working days for Subordinate Courts.
**Impact Analysis**
**Dindigul Local Planning Authority**
* **Impact:** The master plan variations will affect future development and land use regulations.
* **Action Required:** Implement the changes to the master plan as detailed.
**District Munsif Court, Vedasandur**
* **Impact:** The jurisdiction and powers of the court are modified.
* **Action Required:** Assume charge of the re-designated court and adhere to the jurisdictional changes.
**Civil Courts and Subordinate Courts in the Unit of the Nilgiris at Udhagamandalam**
* **Impact:** Courts will be closed during designated vacation and holiday periods.
* **Action Required:** Observe the holiday schedule and adjust court operations accordingly.
**General Public of Tamil Nadu**
* **Impact:** Changes to the master plan, court jurisdictions, and court holidays may affect them.
* **Action Required:** Be aware of these changes and plan accordingly.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Civil Courts Act, 1873: Central Act governing the constitution and jurisdiction of civil courts in Tamil Nadu; referenced in relation to court re-designations and jurisdiction.
High Court, Madras: The High Court of Madras, which issues directives regarding court jurisdictions, holidays, and urgent applications.
Dindigul: A district and location central to several court jurisdiction changes and planning area variations.
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971: Act governing town planning in Tamil Nadu; cited in relation to variations to the Modified Master Plan for Dindigul.
Nilgiris: District where subordinate courts' holidays are specified.