**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated May 31, 2017, contains notifications concerning the final closing and cancellation of registration for certain co-operative societies in Chennai District, as well as judicial notifications on the conferment of powers to Deputy Tahsildars in Salem District. The effective date for the co-operative societies' cancellation is May 12, 2017. Eight Deputy Tahsildars are appointed for 120 days from the date of assumption of charge in Salem District.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Co-operative Society Closures (Chennai District):**
* The registrations of the following co-operative societies have been cancelled, effective May 12, 2017, and their affairs have been completely wound up:
* The Southern Railway Employees Consumer Co-operative Stores Ltd. (No. XNC-541)
* The Saint George Orphanage School Student Co-operative Stores (No. X-371)
* The Tarapore Leganathan Higher Secondary School for Girls and Staff and Students Co-operative Stores Ltd. (No. XNC-800)
* **Conferment of Powers (Salem District):**
* Eight Deputy Tahsildars in Salem District have been appointed for a period of 120 days from the date of assumption of charge.
* They are conferred with the ordinary powers of a Judicial Magistrate to try cases previously handled by a Judicial Second Class Magistrate under Section 13 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973.
**Impact Analysis**
**Impact: Co-operative Societies**
* **Impact:** Affected co-operative societies are legally closed, and their operations are terminated.
* **Action Required:** The society management should ensure proper closure procedures, including asset liquidation and member notification, have been completed and that there are no residual operational functions to be performed.
**Impact: Members of Co-operative Societies**
* **Impact:** Members may need to seek alternative sources for goods and services previously provided by the co-operative.
* **Action Required:** Members should be informed about the closure of the co-operatives and advised on how to retrieve their shares or deposits, if applicable.
**Impact: Deputy Tahsildars (Salem District)**
* **Impact:** The Deputy Tahsildars in Salem District will have increased responsibilities, as they are appointed and given additional powers of a Judicial Magistrate.
* **Action Required:** The appointed Deputy Tahsildars need to assume their responsibilities and exercise their conferred powers as Judicial Magistrates for a period of 120 days from the date of assumption of charge.
**Impact: Legal System (Salem District)**
* **Impact:** The workload of the court is redistributed.
* **Action Required:** Ensure a smooth transition and the proper case management to maintain the efficient operations of the legal system.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Co-Operative Societies Act 1983: The act under which cooperative societies are registered and whose Section 140(1) is referenced in the cancellation of registration notices.
Chennai: District where the cancellation of registration of cooperative societies is taking place.
Salem District: District where Deputy Tahsildars are appointed judicial magistrates.
Code of Criminal Procedure 1973: Central Act whose Section 13 is referenced in conferring powers to Deputy Tahsildars.