**Executive Summary**
This document, issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu on January 27, 2021, declares the premises of Indane Bottling Plant, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, SIPCOT Industrial Growth Centre, Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli District, as a "Prohibited Place" under the Official Secrets Act, 1923. This declaration is effective from the date of publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Declaration:**
* The Government of Tamil Nadu declares the premises of Indane Bottling Plant, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, SIPCOT Industrial Growth Centre, Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli District, as a "Prohibited Place."
* This declaration is made under sub-clause (d) of clause (8) of Section 2 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923.
* **Reason for Declaration:**
* Information about the premises, its destruction, obstruction, or interference would be useful to an enemy.
* **Authority:**
* The Government of Tamil Nadu is exercising powers entrusted to it by the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, in accordance with Article 258 of the Constitution of India.
* **Effective Date:**
* The declaration is effective from January 27, 2021 (date of publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette).
* **Location Details:**
* **Name of the place:** Indane Bottling Plant, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, SIPCOT Industrial Growth Centre, Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli district.
* **Name of the Village:** Gangaikondan
* **Name of the Taluk:** Tirunelveli
* **Name of the District:** Tirunelveli
* **Survey Numbers:** 1852/1A1 (16.42.00 hectares), 1852/1B2 (0.58.00 hectares).
* **Total Area:** 17.00.0 hectares
* **Boundary Particulars:** (See document for details.)
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)**
* **Impact:** The Indane Bottling Plant is now subject to stricter security measures and regulations under the Official Secrets Act.
* **Action Required:** IOCL must comply with all regulations and restrictions associated with a "Prohibited Place" as defined by the Official Secrets Act, 1923, regarding information security and physical security of the facility.
**SIPCOT**
* **Impact:** The Industrial Growth Centre, where the plant is located, will be subject to increased scrutiny and security measures.
* **Action Required:** SIPCOT will be required to collaborate with the Tamil Nadu Government and IOCL to enforce security measures.
**Government of Tamil Nadu**
* **Impact:** Increased responsibility for ensuring security and compliance with the Official Secrets Act at the Indane Bottling Plant.
* **Action Required:** Implement necessary security protocols and enforcement measures to ensure compliance with the Official Secrets Act.
Key Entities Referenced
Official Secrets Act, 1923: Central act under which the Indane Bottling Plant is declared a 'Prohibited Place'.
Tamil Nadu: The state where the policy is applicable and which publishes the gazette.
Indane Bottling Plant, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, SIPCOT Industrial Growth Centre, Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli District: The specific location declared as a 'Prohibited Place' under the Official Secrets Act.
Public Department (SC): The Secretariat Department issuing the notification.