I. NOTICE REGARDING GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY ISSUES PUBLISHED DURING THE WEEK

**Executive Summary** The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part I, No. 8, dated February 22, 2023, contains notifications and orders regarding first appointments, investiture of magisterial powers, etc., issued by Secretariat Departments. It also includes a notice regarding gazette extraordinary issues published during the week ending February 11th, 2023. Notably, it declares February 27th, 2023, as a Public Holiday. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Gazette Information** * Part I contains notifications/orders regarding first appointments and investiture of magisterial powers from Secretariat Departments. * The price per copy is Rs.1.60 Paise. * **Extraordinary Issues Published (Week Ending February 11, 2023)** * Public Department (Military): Notification under the Manoeuvers, Field Firing and Artillery Practice Act, defining an area in Tiruchirapalli District for artillery practice (February 6, 2023). * The Commissioner of Land Administration: Multiple notices for the acquisition of lands (February 6, 7, 9, 2023). * வணிகவரி மற்றும் பதிவுத் துறை: Appointment of individual officer (February 6, 2023) * The Election Commission of India: Orders regarding identification of electors for the Erode (East) Assembly Constituency Bye-Election (to be held on February 27, 2023) (February 8, 2023). * The Election Commission of India: Exit Poll Notification for the Erode (East) Assembly Constituency Bye-Election (February 9, 2023). * Transport Department: Withdrawal from Acquisition of Lands (February 9, 2023). * Public Department (Miscellaneous): Declares February 27, 2023, a Public Holiday for the Erode (East) Bye-Election (February 9, 2023). * The Election Commission of India: Specifies votes for the Erode (East) Bye-Election will be recorded using Electronic Voting Machines (February 10, 2023). * The Election Commission of India: List of contesting candidates. (February 11, 2023). * **Gazette Sections Not Published This Week** * Part II - Section 1 * Part III - Sections 1(a), 1(b) and 2 * Part IV - Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 * Part V - Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 * Part VI - Section 2 **Impact Analysis** **Public / Citizens of Tamil Nadu** * **Impact:** The declaration of February 27th, 2023 as a public holiday impacts citizens, especially those in the Erode (East) constituency, as they are provided a holiday. Those in Tiruchirapalli District may be impacted by artillery practice. * **Action Required:** Citizens must be aware of the public holiday and any restrictions/notifications related to artillery practice. **Electors of Erode (East) Assembly Constituency** * **Impact:** The Election Commission notifications directly impact them in terms of identification processes and the use of electronic voting machines. * **Action Required:** Electors should be aware of identification requirements and the process of voting with electronic machines for the February 27th bye-election. **Landowners in Specific Areas** * **Impact:** Affected by notifications regarding land acquisition and withdrawals from acquisition. * **Action Required:** Landowners must review the notifications to understand if their land is subject to acquisition or if previous acquisition plans have been withdrawn. **Government Departments (Secretariat Departments, Election Commission, Transport Department, Commissioner of Land Administration, etc.)** * **Impact:** These departments are responsible for implementing the orders and notifications. * **Action Required:** Departments must ensure that the notifications are properly executed and communicated to relevant stakeholders.

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