**Executive Summary**
The document is a compilation of notifications published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on March 1, 2017. It includes notifications regarding changes to development plans for Vellore and Cuddalore, variations to the Master Plan for Kurichi New Town, and the conferment of powers to Deputy Tahsildars in various districts. No specific action items or deadlines are mentioned.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Vellore Local Planning Area – Thottapalayam North Detailed Development Plan**
* Confirms variation to the approved plan regarding land use conversion for a multi-specialty hospital.
* Revises Schedule-VIII and Schedule IV (Form No. 7) to reflect the changes in land allocation, specifically for T.S.Nos. 28, 29, 30, 31 and T.S.Nos. 27, 39, 40, 72pt.
* **Cuddalore Local Planning Area – Approved Modified Master Plan**
* Inserts a new regulation (6A-(i)) concerning unit size and additional Floor Space Index (FSI) for dwelling units intended for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Low Income Group (LIG), and Middle-Income Group (MIG) categories.
* Specifies the additional FSI for each group: EWS (50%), LIG (30%), MIG (15%).
* Allows additional plot coverage of 10% for MIG, EWS, and LIG units.
* **Kurichi New Town Development Authority – Approved Master Plan**
* Inserts a regulation (6A-(i)) specifying unit size and eligible additional Floor Space Index for dwelling units intended for EWS, Low Income Group, and Middle Income Group categories.
* **Judicial Notifications – Conferment of Powers**
* Appoints Deputy Tahsildars in Kanniyakumari, Dharmapuri, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Tiruvannamalai and The Nilgiris District to undergo Magisterial Training for 120 days from the date of assumption of charge.
* Confers ordinary powers under the Code of Criminal Procedure to these Deputy Tahsildars, enabling them to handle cases previously managed by Judicial Second Class Magistrates.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Vellore Local Planning Area Land Owners**
* **Impact:** Allows development of multi-specialty hospital in a specific zone with revised allocation of land from commercial to public purpose.
* **Action Required:** Develop the vacant land according to the new plan.
**Stakeholder: Cuddalore Local Planning Authority**
* **Impact:** Changes to development control regulations by including a new regulation for FSI and plot coverage for EWS, LIG and MIG housing.
* **Action Required:** Implement the new regulations for EWS, LIG, and MIG housing projects.
**Stakeholder: Kurichi New Town Development Authority**
* **Impact:** Introduction of regulation pertaining to FSI for housing units for EWS, LIG and MIG.
* **Action Required:** Implement the new regulations for EWS, LIG, and MIG housing projects.
**Stakeholder: Newly Appointed Deputy Tahsildars (Kanniyakumari, Dharmapuri, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Tiruvannamalai, The Nilgiris)**
* **Impact:** Granted authority to handle specific cases as Judicial Magistrates after training.
* **Action Required:** Undergo Magisterial Training for 120 days and assume judicial responsibilities.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971: Provides the legal framework for town and country planning in Tamil Nadu, referenced for variations to master plans.
Code of Criminal Procedure 1973: Central Act governing criminal procedure, under which powers are conferred upon certain officials.
Chennai: The location where the Commissioner of Town and Country Planning is situated and where notifications regarding planning variations are issued from.
Vellore Local Planning Area: A specific planning area in Vellore District where variations to a detailed development plan are confirmed.
Cuddalore Local Planning Area: A specific planning area where variations to the master plan are approved, impacting development regulations.