**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated February 1, 2017, includes notifications of general public interest issued by heads of departments. It covers the discovery of an ancient stone idol and variations to the approved master plan for the Coimbatore Local Planning Area. The document indicates that any claims on the discovered idol must be presented by February 24, 2017.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Discovery of Ancient Idol:**
* An ancient two-foot tall stone idol of Anjaneyar was discovered in a pond in Dindigul district on 29-01-2015.
* The idol is currently stored safely in the Dindigul West Tahsildar office.
* Anyone claiming ownership of the idol must appear before the Personal Assistant (General) to the District Collector of Dindigul, in person or through a designated representative, by 24-02-2017 with supporting documents.
* If no valid claim is made, the idol will be declared ownerless and disposal decisions will be issued.
* **Variations to the Approved Master Plan for the Coimbatore Local Planning Area:**
* As per G.O.(2D) No.93, Housing and Urban Development Department [UD 4(1)], dated 4th July 2016, variations are made to the Coimbatore Local Planning Area Master Plan.
* In the "LAND USE SCHEDULE" for the Coimbatore Local Planning Area (other than Coimbatore Corporation Area) and Non-Notified Detailed Development Plan Area No.15, Kiranatham Village:
* The entry "INDUSTRIAL" for the expression 473 (Except 473/8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 15) shall be substituted.
* For "MIXED RESIDENTIAL" the expression "473/8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 15 shall be added G.O.(2D) No.93, dated 04-07-2016 subject to the condition that the livelihood of residents in the area is not affected.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Individuals potentially claiming ownership of the Anjaneyar idol**
* **Impact:** They may have a claim to the discovered idol.
* **Action Required:** They must appear before the Personal Assistant (General) to the District Collector of Dindigul, in person or through a designated representative, by 24-02-2017 with supporting documents to prove their ownership.
**Stakeholder: Coimbatore Local Planning Authority**
* **Impact:** Responsible for implementing the variations to the Master Plan and ensuring compliance.
* **Action Required:** Implement the land use schedule changes in Coimbatore as prescribed.
**Stakeholder: Residents of Coimbatore Local Planning Area**
* **Impact:** Changes to land use regulations.
* **Action Required:** Affected residents must ensure compliance with the new land use regulations and, for mixed residential areas, ensure that conditions related to resident livelihoods are met.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971: The Act under which variations to the Coimbatore Local Planning Area Master Plan are made, specifically referring to Section 32(4).
Coimbatore Local Planning Area: A local planning area in Tamil Nadu, subject to variations in its Approved Master Plan.
G.O.(2D) No.93, Housing and Urban Development Department: A government order (GO) from the Housing and Urban Development Department authorizing variations to the Coimbatore Local Planning Area's Master Plan. Referenced in the gazette notification regarding the Master Plan variations.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: The official gazette of the Government of Tamil Nadu, which publishes notifications and government orders.
Indian Treasure Trove Act, 1878: Act under which the notification regarding discovery of treasure (Anjaneyar statue) is being issued.