**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI-Section 1, published on March 8, 2017. It contains notifications from Heads of Departments regarding matters of general public interest, including final closing and cancellation of registration of certain Co-operative Societies, master plan variations for various local planning areas, and errata to notification for Salem Steel Plant New Town Development Area. There are no deadlines or specific action items mentioned that are broadly applicable.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Co-operative Societies:**
* Final closing and cancellation of registration of Venkalapottal Sheep Breeding Co-operative Society Ltd. in Tirunelveli District.
* Final closing and cancellation of registration of Ukkirankottai Sheep Breeding Co-operative Society Ltd. in Tirunelveli District.
* **Master Plan Variations:**
* Variations to the Approved Modified Master Plan for Kancheepuram Local Planning Area:
* Regulation of unit size and additional Floor Space Index (FSI) for dwelling units meant for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Low Income Group (LIG), and Middle Income Group (MIG) categories.
* Allows additional plot coverage of 10% over and above the normally allowable plot coverage for MIG, EWS and LIG.
* Variations to the Approved Master Plan for Vellore Local Planning Area:
* Regulation of unit size and eligible additional Floor Space Index for the dwelling units meant for EWS, Low Income Group and Middle Income Group categories.
* Allows additional plot coverage of 10% over and above the normally allowable plot coverage for MIG, EWS and LIG.
* Variations to the Review Approved Master Plan for Tiruchirappalli Local Planning Area:
* Regulation of unit size and eligible additional Floor Space Index for the dwelling units meant for EWS, Low Income Group and Middle Income Group categories.
* Allows additional plot coverage of 10% over and above the normally allowable plot coverage for MIG, EWS and LIG.
* Variations to the Approved Master Plan for Coimbatore Local Planning Area:
* Modification to the "LAND USE SCHEDULE" under the heading "COIMBATORE LOCAL PLANNING AREA (COIMBATORE CORPORATION AREA) under the Sub-heading (a) Notified Detailed Development Plan Area No. 19. Vellakinar Village @ Vellakinar Detailed Development Plan No. 1.
* Modification to the "LAND USE SCHEDULE" under the heading "COIMBATORE LOCAL PLANNING AREA (OTHER THAN COIMBATORE CORPORATION AREA) under the sub-heading (b) Non-Notified Detailed Development Plan Area in Kalikkanaickenpalayam Village.
* **Salem Steel Plant New Town Development Area:**
* Errata to Notification regarding variations to the consent master plan.
* Variations to the Consent Master Plan for Salem Steel Plant New Town Development Area:
* Changes to "LAND USE SCHEDULE" for Thirumalaigiri Village.
* Reclassifying certain residential areas into industrial use zone and vice-versa.
**Impact Analysis**
**Co-operative Societies Members (Venkalapottal and Ukkirankottai Sheep Breeding Co-operative Society Ltd.)**
* **Impact:** Dissolution of the Co-operative Societies.
* **Action Required:** None specified.
**Property Owners and Developers in Kancheepuram, Vellore, Tiruchirappalli, and Coimbatore Local Planning Areas**
* **Impact:** Changes to development control regulations, specifically regarding floor space index and plot coverage for dwelling units meant for EWS, LIG, and MIG categories. Modifications to land use schedules in Coimbatore.
* **Action Required:** Comply with new FSI, plot coverage, and land use regulations when planning and executing new construction or modifications to existing structures.
**Residents and Businesses in Salem Steel Plant New Town Development Area**
* **Impact:** Changes to the land use schedule, reclassifying certain areas from residential to industrial use zones and vice-versa.
* **Action Required:** None specified.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971: This act provides the legal framework for town and country planning in Tamil Nadu. Section 32 outlines variation powers to the master plan.
Master Plan: The variations published are amendments to existing master plans (for Kancheepuram, Vellore, Tiruchirappalli, Coimbatore and Salem Steel Plant New Town) developed under the Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971.
Kancheepuram Local Planning Area: A specific local planning area in Tamil Nadu for which variations to the approved modified master plan are detailed, including regulations for Floor Space Index and plot coverage for EWS, LIG and MIG categories.
Coimbatore Local Planning Area: A specific local planning area in Tamil Nadu for which variations to the approved master plan are detailed
Salem Steel Plant New Town Development Authority: A specific authority responsible for the planned development of Salem Steel Plant New Town, for which variations to the master plan are detailed, including reclassification of land use zones.