I. NOTICE REGARDING GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY ISSUES PUBLISHED DURING THE WEEK

**Executive Summary** This document summarizes extraordinary issues of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette published during the week ending April 1, 2017. It lists various notifications related to legislation, elections, and public events issued by different government departments. It also notes parts and sections of the Gazette not published that week. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Legislation and Taxation** * Levy of Tolls: Regarding the widening of the Madurai Ring Road, issued by the Highways and Minor Ports Department (March 27, 2017). * Shops and Establishments Act: Date of coming into force of the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2017, issued by the Labour and Employment Department (March 28, 2017). * Value Added Tax (VAT): Regarding The Tamil Nadu Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, 2017, etc. issued by the Law Department (March 30, 2017). * Additional Tax on Alcoholic Liquors: Levy of additional tax on the sale of alcoholic liquors for human consumption, issued by Commercial Taxes and Registration Department (March 30, 2017). * **Elections** * Identification of Electors: Order regarding the identification of electors during the Bye-Election to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 11-Dr. Radhakrishnan Nagar Assembly Constituency, issued by the Election Commission of India (March 28, 2017), scheduled for April 12, 2017. * List of Contesting Candidates for the 11-Dr. Radhakrishnan Nagar Assembly Constituency, issued by the Election Commission of India (March 28, 2017). * Exit Poll Restriction: Election Commission's Notification regarding Exit Poll at the Bye-Election to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 11-Dr. Radhakrishnan Nagar Assembly Constituency, issued by the Election Commission of India (March 30, 2017). * Electronic Voting Machines: Election Commission's Direction specifying that the votes shall be recorded by Electronic Voting Machines, issued by the Election Commission of India (March 31, 2017). * **Jallikattu** * Places and Dates: Notifications regarding the places and dates for conducting Jallikattu under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. Issued by the Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department (March 28, 2017, and March 31, 2017). * **Parts and Sections Not Published** * Part III-Section 2 * Part IV-Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 * Part V-Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4 * Part VI-Sections 3(a) and 3(b) **Impact Analysis** **Highways and Minor Ports Department** * **Impact:** Responsible for implementing the levy of tolls on the widened Madurai Ring Road. * **Action Required:** Implement and enforce the toll collection as per the Indian Tolls Act. **Labour and Employment Department** * **Impact:** Responsible for enforcing the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2017. * **Action Required:** Ensure compliance with the amended Act. **Election Commission of India** * **Impact:** Overseeing the Bye-Election to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 11-Dr. Radhakrishnan Nagar Assembly Constituency. * **Action Required:** Conduct the election according to the notifications regarding identification of electors, exit polls, and the use of Electronic Voting Machines. **Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department** * **Impact:** Responsible for overseeing the conduct of Jallikattu events. * **Action Required:** Ensure Jallikattu events are conducted in accordance with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. **Commercial Taxes and Registration Department** * **Impact:** Responsible for implementing the additional tax on alcoholic liquors. * **Action Required:** Implement and collect the additional tax on the sale of alcoholic liquors. **Law Department** * **Impact:** Responsible for updating the regulations regarding VAT * **Action Required:** Ensure compliance with the amended Act.

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