**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on June 21, 2017. It contains notifications from the Housing and Urban Development Department and the Labour and Employment Department regarding amendments to various rules. The notifications take effect from the date of publication.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Housing and Urban Development Department - Amendments to the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning (Levy of Infrastructure and Amenities Charges) Rules, 2008:**
* Revised minimum and maximum rates per square meter for infrastructure and amenities charges for different types of buildings.
* Multistoreyed Buildings: Minimum Rs. 250/-, Maximum Rs. 1000/-
* Commercial Building, Information Technology Building, Group development and Special Building (not covered under serial Number.1): Minimum Rs. 125/-, Maximum Rs. 500/-
* Institutional building (not covered under Serial Number.1): Minimum Rs. 50/-, Maximum Rs. 200/-
* Industrial Building (not covered under Serial Number.1): Minimum Rs. 75/-, Maximum Rs. 300/-
* The Government shall fix the rates of such charges in respect of all the areas for each of the above categories of buildings.
* Infrastructure and amenities charges are to be paid in one lump sum within 30 days of service of notice in Form C. Interest applies for late payments: 15% per annum for 30 days overdue and 18% per annum after 90 days overdue. No planning permission will be issued until payment is made.
* "Form C" replaced, providing notice of demand for infrastructure and amenities charges.
* **Labour and Employment Department - Amendments to the Tamil Nadu Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Rules, 1975:**
* Fees for the grant of certificate of registration of an establishment increased, scaled according to the number of workmen proposed to be employed on contract.
* Fees for the grant or renewal of a license increased, scaled according to the number of workmen employed by the contractor.
* "Upto 31st December of the year for the expression "for a period of two consecutive calendar years commencing from the year in" shall be inserted.
* Various fee amounts updated, generally increasing.
* **Labour and Employment Department - Amendments to the Tamil Nadu Catering Establishments Rules, 1959:**
* Revised registration fees based on the number of employees.
* The fees for the number of employees exceeds 500 is Rs. 50,000/-.
* Updated fee amounts.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Builders, Developers, and Building Owners:**
* **Impact:** Subject to changes in infrastructure and amenities charges as per the type of building and area.
* **Action Required:** Be aware of the revised rates and payment terms for infrastructure and amenities charges and incorporate them into project budgets.
* **Establishments employing Contract Labour:**
* **Impact:** Increased costs due to higher fees for registration and licensing.
* **Action Required:** Budget for the increased fees and ensure compliance with the updated regulations.
* **Catering Establishments:**
* **Impact:** Increased registration fees.
* **Action Required:** Budget for the increased fees and ensure compliance with the updated regulations.
* **Tamil Nadu Government (Housing and Urban Development and Labour and Employment Departments):**
* **Impact:** Implementation and enforcement of the revised rules and fees.
* **Action Required:** Ensure staff is aware of the changes and can administer them effectively.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act 1971: Governs town and country planning in Tamil Nadu; this notification amends rules under this act.
Tamil Nadu Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act 1970: A central act regulated by the state of Tamil Nadu; notification amends rules related to contract labour regulation.
Tamil Nadu Catering Establishments Act, 1958: A state act; notification amends rules related to catering establishments.
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning (Levy of Infrastructure and Amenities Charges) Rules, 2008: Rules under the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act 1971, amended by this notification regarding levy of charges.
Tamil Nadu Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Rules, 1975: Rules under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act 1970, amended by this notification.