**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated September 27, 2023, contains notifications regarding an exemption to Tamil Nadu Brewery Rules and the declaration of Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) premises as a "Prohibited Place" under the Official Secrets Act. The exemption applies to Thiruvalargal Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited. The order regarding GAIL is effective from the date of publication in the Gazette.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Home, Prohibition and Excise Department:**
* **Brewery Rules Exemption:** Thiruvalargal Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited, Chennai, is exempted from rule 5(2) of the Tamil Nadu Brewery Rules, 1983.
* **Conditions for Transfer:** The exemption allows the transfer of a beer manufacturing license (Number. 1/1984-85) to Tvl. Transworld Breweries and Distilleries Private Limited.
* **License Conditions:** The transferee company must furnish a license from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India and Goods and Services Tax Number within one month of receiving the transfer order. The transferee company must also comply with any other requirements ordered by the Commissioner of Prohibition and Excise.
* **Public Department (SC):**
* **"Prohibited Place" Declaration:** The premises of Gas Collecting Station and Sectionalising Valve Station of Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) at Kuthalam Village (Narimanam) and Thittacherry Village (Maraikkanchavadi), Nagapattinam District, are declared "Prohibited Place" under the Official Secrets Act, 1923.
* **Location Details:** The Gas Collecting Station is located at Survey No.26/2 in Kuthalam Village (Narimanam) to an extent of 0.71.0 Hectare. The Sectionalising Valve Station is located at Survey No.160/1B2 in Thittacherry Village (Maraikkanchavadi) to an extent of 0.04.0 Hectare.
* **Justification:** This declaration is based on the need to protect the premises, as any interference, destruction, or information related to them could be useful to an enemy. The action is taken under sub-clauses (c) and (d) of clause (8) of section 2 of the Official Secrets Act, 1923.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Thiruvalargal Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited**
* **Impact:** Allowed to transfer beer manufacturing license under specific conditions.
* **Action Required:** Furnish Food Safety license and GST number within one month of receiving transfer order.
**Stakeholder: Tvl. Transworld Breweries and Distilleries Private Limited**
* **Impact:** Able to receive the beer manufacturing license of Thiruvalargal Mohan Breweries and Distilleries Limited in the same premises.
* **Action Required:** Ensure they fulfil all conditions for transfer including obtaining the license from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India and Goods and Services Tax Number within a month.
**Stakeholder: Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)**
* **Impact:** Specific GAIL premises in Nagapattinam District are designated as "Prohibited Place", invoking security measures under the Official Secrets Act.
* **Action Required:** Comply with regulations pertaining to "Prohibited Places" under the Official Secrets Act.
Key Entities Referenced
Official Secrets Act, 1923: Central Act used to declare GAIL installations as 'Prohibited Place'
Tamil Nadu Brewery Rules, 1983: Rules which are being exempted to allow the transfer of a brewery licence.
Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL): Company whose gas collecting station and sectionalising valve station are declared as 'Prohibited Place'
Nagapattinam District: District in Tamil Nadu where the GAIL facilities are located