**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on June 21, 2017. It includes notifications of amendments to several rules issued by Secretariat Departments. The primary areas of amendments concern the Housing and Urban Development Department and the Labour and Employment Department. Amendments come into effect from the date of publication in the Gazette.
**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.
* Revisions to minimum and maximum rates per square metre for infrastructure and amenities charges for different types of buildings.
* Multistoreyed Buildings: Rs.250/- to Rs.1000/-.
* Commercial/IT/Group Development/Special Buildings: Rs.125/- to Rs.500/-.
* Institutional Buildings: Rs.50/- to Rs.200/-.
* Industrial Buildings: Rs.75/- to Rs.300/-.
* The government shall fix rates taking into account infrastructural needs and may fix different rates for different categories of buildings and/or areas.
* Payment of charges must be made in one lump sum within 30 days of notice; interest is applicable for late payments.
* 15% per annum interest if not paid within 30 days.
* 18% per annum interest if not paid within 90 days.
* No planning permission will be issued unless the amount is paid.
* Form C is substituted with updated 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 certificate of registration of an establishment increased. For example, if the workmen does not exceed 50, fees are raised from Rs. 5 to Rs. 500.
* Fees for grant or renewal of licence increase to Rs. 500 from Rs. 100.
* "Upto 31st December of the year for the expression" is now: "for a period of two consecutive calendar years commencing from the year".
* Fees for certificate of registration is Rs. 500 instead of Rs. 25.
* Fees for renewal or issuing a duplicate certificate is Rs. 500 instead of Rs. 50.
* Amendments to the Tamil Nadu Catering Establishments Rules, 1959
* Revisions to fees for employee registration.
* For example, does not exceed 5: Rs.250
* Exceeds 500: Rs. 50,000.
* In rule 5-A, in sub-rule (3), the words "rupees thirty", is now "rupees hundred".
* In rule 6-A, in sub-rule (2), the words "rupees Fifteen", is now "rupees one hundred".
* In rule 7 in sub-rule (1), for the words "rupees Fifteen", is now "rupees one hundred".
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Individuals and entities undertaking construction or building development**
* **Impact:** The amendments to the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Rules affect the fees and payment schedules for infrastructure and amenities charges related to building projects.
* **Action Required:** Review the revised fee structure to factor it into project costs and ensure timely payments to avoid interest charges and delays in planning permission.
**Stakeholder: Establishments and Contractors employing contract labour**
* **Impact:** The amendments to the Tamil Nadu Contract Labour Rules increase fees for registration and licensing.
* **Action Required:** Update budgets to reflect the increased fees for registration and licensing.
**Stakeholder: Catering Establishments**
* **Impact:** Amendments to the Tamil Nadu Catering Establishments Rules adjust fees related to employee registration.
* **Action Required:** Update budgets to reflect the increased fees for employee registration and licensing.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu: The relevant geographical location; the legal jurisdiction in which the policy applies.
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act 1971: Act governing town and country planning referenced in the amendments.
Tamil Nadu Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act 1970: Act governing contract labour regulations, referenced in amendments.
Tamil Nadu Catering Establishments Act, 1958: Act governing catering establishments, referenced in amendments.
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning (Levy of Infrastructure and Amenities Charges) Rules, 2008: The rules that are amended in the document regarding infrastructure and amenities charges in town planning.