**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on April 12, 2017. It provides a notice regarding gazette extraordinary issues published during the week ending April 1, 2017. The notifications and orders pertain to various departments including Highways, Labour, Election Commission, Animal Husbandry, Law, and Commercial Taxes. The listed notifications do not require immediate action or deadlines.
**Key Points / Main Content**
*Gazette Extraordinary Issues Published During the Week Ending April 1, 2017:*
* **Highways and Minor Ports Department:** Levy of Tolls on widening of Madurai Ring Road from Double Lane to Four Lane (Bot-Toll) under the Indian Tolls Act (March 27, 2017).
* **Labour and Employment Department:** Date of coming into force the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2017 (March 28, 2017).
* **Election Commission of India:**
* Order regarding identification of Electors during Bye-Election to Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 11-Dr. Radhakrishnan Nagar Assembly Constituency to be held on April 12, 2017 (No specific date mentioned).
* Direction specifying that the votes at the Bye-Election shall be given and Recorded by means of Electronic Voting Machines. (March 31, 2017)
* **Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department:** Places and dates for conducting Jallikattu under The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. (No specific date mentioned, March 31, 2017).
* **Law Department:** The Tamil Nadu Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, 2017. (No specific date mentioned).
* **Commercial Taxes and Registration Department:** Levy of Additional Tax on Taxable Turnover of sale of Alcoholic Liquors for human consumption under the Tamil Nadu Value Added Tax Act, 2006 (No specific date mentioned).
*Parts and Sections of the Gazette Not Published During the Week:*
* 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:** Road users of the Madurai Ring Road will be affected by the levy of tolls.
**Action Required:** Be aware of toll implementation.
**Labour and Employment Department**
**Impact:** Businesses and employees in Tamil Nadu are affected by the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments (Amendment) Act, 2017.
**Action Required:** Review and comply with the new regulations.
**Election Commission of India**
**Impact:** Electors of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 11-Dr. Radhakrishnan Nagar Assembly Constituency for the Bye-Election.
**Action Required:** Exercise voting rights with Electronic Voting Machines.
**Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Department**
**Impact:** Individuals involved in Jallikattu events.
**Action Required:** Adhere to the places and dates set for conducting Jallikattu under The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
**Law Department**
**Impact:** Taxpayers and businesses in Tamil Nadu.
**Action Required:** Follow the new amendments.
**Commercial Taxes and Registration Department**
**Impact:** Businesses selling alcoholic liquors and consumers in Tamil Nadu.
**Action Required:** Review sales and comply with changes to alcoholic liquors tax law.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official government publication containing notifications and orders.
Election Commission of India: Agency responsible for conducting elections and bye-elections mentioned in the notifications.
Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act: Law concerning the regulation of shops and commercial establishments in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Value Added Tax Act, 2006: Law concerning value added tax in Tamil Nadu.
The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960: National law concerning the prevention of cruelty to animals.