**Executive Summary**
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on May 31, 2023, contains notifications of interest to the general public issued by Heads of Departments. It includes variations to the Approved Coimbatore Master Plan and the conferment of magisterial powers on certain Revenue Officials. The document specifies actions and changes related to land use and official training.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Variations to Approved Coimbatore Master Plan:**
* Land use zone conversions from Agricultural to Residential zones are approved.
* Specific survey number variations are detailed for Nilambur, Nachipalayam, and Pattanam Villages, and Agraharasamakulam Village No. 7.
* The variations specify additions and deletions of survey numbers under "Residential" and "Agricultural" use zones, including exceptions.
* Development work must be carried out in accordance with the Tamil Nadu Integrated Development and Building Rules 2019.
* A no-objection certificate must be obtained from the Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation due to the presence of low-voltage power lines.
* **Conferment of Magisterial Powers:**
* The High Court appoints Deputy Tahsildars in Tiruvannamalai and Madurai District, and Tahsildars in Chennai District as Special Judicial Magistrates/ Special Metropolitan Magistrates.
* Appointed officials are to undergo magisterial training for a period of 120 days from the date of assumption of charge.
* After training, the officials will have the powers of a Judicial Magistrate to try cases previously handled by a Judicial Second Class Magistrate.
**Impact Analysis**
**Coimbatore Land Owners and Developers**
* **Impact**: Changes in land use zones impact permissible land usage and development opportunities.
* **Action Required**: Review the specific variations for impacted villages and adjust development plans accordingly; comply with Tamil Nadu Integrated Development and Building Rules 2019 and power line regulations.
**Revenue Officials (Deputy Tahsildars and Tahsildars)**
* **Impact**: Selected officials will gain magisterial powers, requiring them to undertake training and handle judicial responsibilities.
* **Action Required**: Undergo a 120-day magisterial training program from the date of assumption of charge.
**Coimbatore Local Planning Authority**
* **Impact**: The authority is responsible for implementing and overseeing the variations to the Approved Coimbatore Master Plan.
* **Action Required**: Update the Master Plan records to reflect the land use zone changes.
**General Public (Coimbatore, Tiruvannamalai, Chennai, and Madurai Districts)**
* **Impact**: Changes in land use can potentially affect property values and development in the area.
* **Action Required**: Keep abreast of changes in zoning to protect personal interests.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971 (Tamil Nadu Act 35 of 1972): Governs town and country planning in Tamil Nadu; variations to the Coimbatore Master Plan are made under its provisions.
Coimbatore: Location of the local planning area whose master plan is undergoing variations described in the notifications.
Approved Coimbatore Master Plan: The master plan for Coimbatore that is being amended regarding land use zones.
Chennai: District where certain Revenue Officials are being conferred with Magisterial Powers.
Madurai: District where certain Revenue Officials are being conferred with Magisterial Powers.