**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI-Section 1, published on June 28, 2023. It contains notifications from Heads of Departments of interest to the general public. Key notifications include variations to approved master plans for Madurai, Karur, and Coimbatore, and the conferment of magisterial powers on certain revenue officials.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Madurai Local Planning Area Variation:**
* Changes land use designation from agricultural to residential for specific survey numbers (S.F. Nos. 66/1, 66/2, 66/3A, 66/3B, 66/4, 66/5A, 66/5B, 66/5C, 66/6, 66/7, 66/8B, 72/2A, 72/5B, 73/8A & 73/8B) in Kulamangalam Bit-I Village.
* **Karur Local Planning Area Variation:**
* Changes land use designation from agricultural to residential for S.F. No. 32/5C2 in Kadapparai Village.
* Updates the land use schedule to reflect the above change, modifying expressions related to S.F. Nos. 31 to 33.
* **Coimbatore Master Plan Variation:**
* Changes land use designation from agricultural to residential for specific survey numbers (S.F.No. 504/2, 505/1B, 505/2) in Coimbatore Local Planning Area (Annur Taluk, Athipalayam Panchayat, Agraharasamakulam Village No. 07).
* Conditions apply per [G.O. (2D) No. 102, Housing and Urban Development Department UD4 (L.Re.1), Dated 15.06.2023]. The location must obtain a "no objection" certificate from the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation under rule no. 19 of the Tamil Nadu Integrated Development and Building Rules, 2019 due to the presence of low-voltage cables and electricity poles, and development works must be carried out in accordance with the Tamil Nadu Integrated Development and Building Rules 2019.
* **Conferment of Magisterial Powers:**
* Confers magisterial powers to Deputy Tahsildars in Thoothukudi, Ranipet, and Mayiladuthurai Districts.
* Appointed Deputy Tahsildars will undergo Magisterial Training for 120 days from the date of assumption of charge.
* They will be conferred with ordinary powers under the Criminal Procedure Code 1973 applicable to Judicial Magistrates.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Residents/Landowners in Madurai, Karur and Coimbatore Planning Areas:**
* **Impact:** Changes to land use designations impact property value, development potential, and applicable regulations.
* **Action Required:** Review the variations and comply with the new land use designations for any development or construction activities.
* **Deputy Tahsildars in Thoothukudi, Ranipet, and Mayiladuthurai Districts:**
* **Impact:** Expanded responsibilities through the conferment of magisterial powers.
* **Action Required:** Undergo Magisterial Training for 120 days from the date of assumption of charge and exercise the newly conferred powers within the bounds of the Criminal Procedure Code.
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 and is the legal basis for the variations described.
Madurai Local Planning Area: The specific geographic area where the Master Plan variation applies, involving land use changes from agricultural to residential.
Karur Local Planning Area: The specific geographic area where the Master Plan variation applies, involving land use changes from agricultural to residential.
Coimbatore Local Planning Area: The specific geographic area where the Master Plan variation applies, involving land use changes from agricultural to residential.
Chennai: Location of publication and site of the High Court mentioned.