**Executive Summary**
This document is a section of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated January 16, 2019, published by authority. It includes notifications from heads of departments regarding matters of public interest. The notifications concern the withdrawal of land from Panchayat control in Cuddalore district and the reporting of lost certificates under Government Examinations/Educational Officers.
**Key Points / Main Content**
*Land Withdrawal from Panchayat Control*
* Collectors in Cuddalore District, exercising powers delegated by the Government of Tamil Nadu, direct the exclusion of specified lands from the operation of the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Act 1994.
* Two separate notifications detail land withdrawals in Valayamadevi Keelpathi, Bhuvanagiri Taluk, Cuddalore District:
* Notification No. VI(2)/6/2019 withdraws a total of 2.58.5 Hectares.
* Notification No. VI(2)/7/2019 withdraws a total of 48.41 Hectares.
* Each notification includes a schedule listing the survey numbers, classification, extent, and boundaries of the withdrawn lands.
*Loss of Certificates*
* It is notified that original Higher Secondary/Matriculation/Diploma/School Certificates of listed pupils have been reported as lost beyond recovery.
* Necessary steps are being taken to issue duplicates.
* If the original certificates are found, they should be treated as invalid and sent to the Secretary, Board of Higher Secondary Examination/Directorate of Government Examinations, Chennai-6/Director of Technical Education, Chennai-25/Inspector/Inspectress of Matriculation and Anglo-Indian Schools as the case may be for cancellation.
* The notification lists the names of candidates, institutions, register/certificate numbers, month/year of examination, details of examination, and reference number/date related to the lost certificates.
**Impact Analysis**
**Collectors of Cuddalore District**
* **Impact**: Responsible for implementing the land withdrawal directives as per delegated powers.
* **Action Required**: Ensure the publication of the withdrawal notifications in the District Gazette and Tamil Nadu Government Gazette and execute the necessary administrative actions to effect the land exclusions.
**Villagers and Panchayats in the specified areas (Valayamadevi Keelpathi, Bhuvanagiri Taluk)**
* **Impact**: Loss of control and access of the land withdrawn from Panchayat control.
* **Action Required**: Adapt to the change in land status.
**Educational Institutions and Candidates who have lost certificates**
* **Impact**: Candidates who have lost certificates can apply for duplicate certificates.
* **Action Required**: If found, the originals should be sent to the Secretary, Board of Higher Secondary Examination/Directorate of Government Examinations, Chennai-6/Director of Technical Education, Chennai-25/Inspector/Inspectress of Matriculation and Anglo-Indian Schools.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Panchayat Act 1994: A law of Tamil Nadu that is used as the basis for decisions regarding land control by local administrations.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: The official gazette of the Tamil Nadu government, used for publishing notifications.
Cuddalore District: A district in Tamil Nadu where the policy described in the notifications is being implemented.
Notifications of interest to a section of the public issued by Heads of Departments: The section title, referring to official notices issued by department heads, in this case relating to land matters.