**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part I, published on April 19, 2017. It includes notifications and orders from Secretariat Departments regarding appointments, magisterial powers, and other government actions. The document contains a notice regarding extraordinary issues published during the week ending April 8, 2017.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Extraordinary Gazette Issues (Week Ending April 8, 2017):**
* The Election Commission specified the use of Electronic Voting Machines with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail System (VVPAT) for the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Bye-Election from 11. Dr. Radhakrishnan Nagar Assembly Constituency.
* Appointment notification issued by the Public Department (Special-A).
* Notification issued by the Transport Department regarding acquisition of lands.
* Notification of acquisitions of lands issued by Industries Department.
* Dates and Places set for Conducting Erudu Vidum Vizha under clause (dd) of Section 2 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 by Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department.
* Conferment of Powers of the Judicial Magistrates on the Executive Magistrates under the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013 by Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department.
* Orders issued by Industries Department for the formation of Special Team for estimation of the Stock of Beach Sand Minerals in Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli and Kanniyakumari Districts; Appointment of Thiru Satyabrata Sahoo, I.A.S., as Head of Special Team.
* Notice published by Finance Department of Market Borrowing Programme of State Government by Auction.
* Dates and Places set for Conducting Jallikattu under clause (dd) of Section 2 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 by Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department.
* Appointment of certain Official as the Tamil Nadu State Election Commissioner for certain period under the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Act by Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department.
* **Gazette Sections Not Published This Week:**
* Part II-Section 1
* Part III-Sections 1 (a) and 1(b)
* Part IV-Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4
* Part V-Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4
* Part VI-Section 3(b)
* **Obituary Notice:**
* The Government of Tamil Nadu recorded its deep and profound regret on the untimely death of Thiru S. Murugaia, I.A.S., State Commissioner for the Welfare of Differently Abled, Chennai on 11th April, 2017 at the age of 59 years.
**Impact Analysis**
**Tamil Nadu Government**
* **Impact:** The government's policies, appointments, and legal notifications are officially documented and communicated. It marks the loss of a senior officer.
* **Action Required:** Implement the orders and notifications as described. Condolences to the family members.
**Citizens of Tamil Nadu**
* **Impact:** Affected by changes in election procedures, animal welfare regulations, appointments, land acquisitions, and state government borrowings.
* **Action Required:** Stay informed about the changes and regulations, and adhere to them.
**Election Commission of India**
* **Impact:** The Election Commission's directions are being formally recorded and enforced within Tamil Nadu.
* **Action Required:** Ensure compliance with the directions for the Bye-Election from 11. Dr. Radhakrishnan Nagar Assembly Constituency.
**Various Departments (Public, Transport, Industries, etc.)**
* **Impact:** Required to implement specific actions outlined in the notifications related to their respective domains.
* **Action Required:** Take necessary actions regarding appointments, land acquisition, animal welfare, welfare of differently abled and other issued orders.
**Thiru Satyabrata Sahoo, I.A.S.**
* **Impact:** New role and responsibilities are defined.
* **Action Required:** Take up the appointment as Head of Special Team for the Estimation of the Stock of Beach Sand Minerals.
**Judicial and Executive Magistrates**
* **Impact:** Assignment and change of powers.
* **Action Required:** Take necessary actions regarding Powers of the Judicial Magistrates on the Executive Magistrates under the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official publication containing notifications and orders issued by the Tamil Nadu Government.
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960: Referenced for the conduct of Erudu Vidum Vizha and Jallikattu.
Election Commission of India: Issued directions for Bye-Election to Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
Tamil Nadu Panchayat Act: Referenced for the appointment of certain Official as the Tamil Nadu State Election Commissioner.