**Executive Summary**
This Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated August 30, 2017, contains notifications of interest to the general public issued by Heads of Departments, focusing on variations to approved master plans for the Coimbatore Local Planning Area. It also includes a judicial notification regarding the constitution of a Sub-Court at Melur in Madurai District. The document references Government Orders (G.O.) with specific dates in May 2017 related to these variations.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Variations to Approved Master Plan for Coimbatore Local Planning Area:**
* **Singanallur Detailed Development Plan No. 42:**
* Modifies the "LAND USE SCHEDULE," specifically for the "AGRICULTURAL" entry, adjusting the numerical range for designated areas from "421 to 505" to "421 to 472, 473 (Except 473) "474 to 505"".
* Adds "473" to the "RESIDENTIAL" entry.
* **Kalapatti Detailed Development Plan No. 18:**
* Modifies the "LAND USE SCHEDULE," specifically for the "INDUSTRIAL" entry, adjusting the numerical range for designated areas. Detailed exceptions and additions are specified for area designations.
* Adds specific numerical designations for the "MIXED RESIDENTIAL" entry.
* **Nanjundapuram Village:**
* Modifies the "LAND USE SCHEDULE," specifically for the "AGRICULTURAL" entry, adjusting the numerical range for designated areas.
* Excludes specific numerical designation to the "Road / Cart-track / Itteri" entry
* Adds specified numerical designation to the "EDUCATIONAL" entry.
* **Government Order Conditions**
* States, per G.O. (2D) No.69, that applicants must transfer land titles for "B" road plan areas to local authorities through registered gift deeds for mixed-use zone changes.
* States, per G.O. (2D) No.82, that Government is permitted to issue an order to change land use subject to the conditions specified in letters from Chennai's Chief Engineer, Tamil Nadu's Chief Principal Conservator of Forests, and Coimbatore's Deputy Director of Geology and Mining.
* **Judicial Notification: Constitution of Sub-Court at Melur, Madurai District:**
* Appeals from the decrees or orders of the District Munsif Court, Melur, will be directed to the newly constituted Court of Subordinate Judge, Melur, effective from the date the Subordinate Judge assumes charge.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Land Owners/Developers in Coimbatore Local Planning Area:**
**Impact:** Affected by changes to permissible land use within the Coimbatore Corporation Area, specifically in Singanallur, Kalapatti, and Nanjundapuram. Landowners seeking land reclassification may need to dedicate land for roads.
**Action Required:** Review revised land use schedules, verify property designation, and comply with dedication requirements if seeking land reclassification.
* **District Munsif Court, Melur:**
**Impact:** Authority to hear appeals from decrees or orders is transferred to the Court of Subordinate Judge, Melur.
**Action Required:** Cease hearing appeals from decrees or orders once the Subordinate Judge, Melur assumes charge.
* **Court of Subordinate Judge, Melur:**
**Impact:** Jurisdiction is expanded to include appeals from decrees or orders of the District Munsif Court, Melur.
**Action Required:** Prepare to assume jurisdiction for appeals once the Subordinate Judge, Melur assumes charge of that Court.
* **Litigants in Melur, Madurai District:**
**Impact:** Future appeals from the decrees or orders of the District Munsif Court, Melur, must be filed with the Court of Subordinate Judge, Melur.
**Action Required:** File appeals with the Court of Subordinate Judge, Melur, after the Subordinate Judge assumes charge.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971 (Tamil Nadu Act 35 of 1972): The primary law under which variations to the Coimbatore Local Planning Area Master Plan are authorized.
Coimbatore Local Planning Area: The geographical area subject to the master plan variations described in the document.
Housing and Urban Development Department [UD4 (1)]: The department responsible for issuing the government orders (G.O.s) related to the master plan variations.
Master Plan: Variations to the Approved Master Plan for the Coimbatore Local Planning Area
Melur in Madurai District: Location of the Constitution of Sub-Court at Melur in Madurai District.