Date: 2024-07-31Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
HOME, PROHIBITION AND EXCISE DEPARTMENT --Amendments to the Notification under the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act. -- SOCIAL WELFARE AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT DEPARTMENT--Department of Social Defence renamed as Department of Children Welfare and Special Services- in English and Kuzhanthaigal Nalan Matrum Sirappu Sevaigal Thurai in Tamil - Orders - Issued.
**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated July 31, 2024. It contains Notifications by the Government, specifically amendments to the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act and the renaming of the "Department of Social Defence" to the "Department of Children Welfare and Special Services". The gazette includes the Government Order pertaining to the department name change, dated March 4, 2024.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendments to the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act:**
* Under "ORDINARY BRANDS," the entry "Mclene Original Brandy" is added to the sub-heading "Thiruvalargal Empee Distilleries Limited"
* Under "MEDIUM BRANDS," the entries "All Gold Classic Brandy" and "Honey Dew Gold Brandy" are added to the sub-heading "Thiruvalargal Empee Distilleries Limited."
* Under "PREMIUM BRANDS," the entries "Bootz Authentic Dutch Grape Brandy" and "Bols Premier XO Excellence Brandy" are added to the sub-heading "Thiruvalargal Empee Distilleries Limited".
* **Renaming of Government Department:**
* The "Department of Social Defence" is renamed as "Department of Children Welfare and Special Services" in English and "குழந்தைகள் நலன் மற்றும் சிறப்புச் சேவைகள் துறை" in Tamil.
* This change is in accordance with the recommendations of the One-man committee chaired by former Justice Thiru K Chandru.
**Impact Analysis**
**Home, Prohibition and Excise Department:**
* **Impact:** Requires implementation of the brandy additions specified in the notification.
* **Action Required:** Update records and procedures to reflect the amended list of brands.
**Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department/Department of Children Welfare and Special Services:**
* **Impact:** Requires operating under the new name "Department of Children Welfare and Special Services."
* **Action Required:** The Director of Children Welfare and Special Services is required to send necessary draft amendments to the relevant rules in due course.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act, 1937: The act being amended by notifications within the gazette.
Department of Social Defence: Renamed to 'Department of Children Welfare and Special Services'
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official publication for notifications and orders.
Home, Prohibition and Excise Department: Department responsible for the notifications regarding the Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act.
Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department: Department responsible for the notifications regarding renaming 'Department of Social Defence'.