Date: 2017-05-24Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
JUDICIAL NOTIFICATIONS -Draft Notification u/s 16(3) of Cr. P. C-Prescribed by the Hon'ble High Court - Modified Adjournment of Court of Small Causes, Chennai, for Summer Vacation, 2017
**Executive Summary**
The document is an excerpt from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on May 24, 2017. It contains various notifications concerning the winding up of cooperative societies, modifications to development plans, and changes in court jurisdictions, along with a modification to adjournment of court. These notifications are of interest to the general public and are issued by Heads of Departments.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Winding Up of Co-operative Societies:**
* The Thaneerpandhalpalayam Handlooms Weavers Co-operative Production and Sale Society Ltd. in Namakkal District is ordered to be wound up, effective 16-02-2017. The Handloom Officer is appointed as Official Liquidator.
* The Thanthai Periyar Powerloom Weavers Co-operative Production and Sale Society Ltd. in Salem District is ordered to be wound up, effective 24-11-2016. The Handloom Officer is appointed as Official Liquidator.
* **Confirmation of Variation to Development Plan:**
* The variation to the approved Vaigundaperumal Koil Area Extension Detailed Development Plan of Kancheepuram Local Planning Area is confirmed.
* The entire Vaigundaperumal Koil Area Extension Detailed Development Plan of Kancheepuram Local Planning Area is varied by Vaigundaperumal Koil Area Extension Detailed Development Plan of Kancheepuram Local Planning Area.
* The varied plan is numbered as Map No. 5, DDP(V)/DTCP No. 24/2012 and is enforceable from the date of publication.
* **Changes in Court Jurisdiction:**
* The Fast Track Court at Magisterial Level-I, Egmore, Chennai, is authorized to exercise jurisdiction over cases arising under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, taking over from Metropolitan Magistrate No. II, X, XIII.
* The Fast Track Court at Magisterial Level-II, Egmore, Chennai, is authorized to exercise jurisdiction over cases arising under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, taking over from Metropolitan Magistrate No. V, XIV.
* The Fast Track Court at Magisterial Level-III, Saidapet, Chennai, is authorized to exercise jurisdiction over cases arising under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, taking over from Metropolitan Magistrate No. IV, IX, XI, XVII, XVIII & XXIII.
* The Fast Track Court at Magisterial Level-IV, George Town, Chennai, is authorized to exercise jurisdiction over cases arising under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, taking over from Metropolitan Magistrate No. III, VII, VIII, XV & XVI.
* **Modification of Adjournment for Summer Vacation:**
* Thiru R. Karlmarx, XI Judge, Court of Small Causes, Chennai, who has been posted as Additional Vacation Judge has been transferred and posted as judicial Magistrate, Tambaram.
* Thiru. N. Kothandaraj, X Judge, Court of Small Causes, Chennai, who has been posted as Vacation Officer is now posted as Registrar, Court of Small Causes, Chennai.
* Civil Judge (Lower Division), Thiru N. Kothandaraj, Registrar has been posted as Additional Vacation Judge and Vacation Officer.
* **Variations to the Approved Master Plan for the Coimbatore Local Planning Area:**
* The expression "535 the expression 535" (except 535/1, 2, 3A) shall be substituted for the entry "INDUSTRIAL"
* The expression "535/1, 2, 3A" shall be added after the entry 534 against the entry "MIXED RESIDENTIAL"
* The expression "417" the expression 417" (except 417/1A6B, 1A8, 1A9) Shall be substituted against the entry "COMMERCIAL"
* The expression "418" the expression 418 (except 418/1B) shall be substituted against the entry "INDUSTRIAL”
* The expression 417/1A6B, 417/1A8, 417/1A9, 418/1B shall be added after the entry 193 part against the entry "PUBLIC & SEMI PUBLIC"
**Impact Analysis**
**Co-operative Societies (Thaneerpandhalpalayam, Thanthai Periyar):**
* **Impact:** Members and stakeholders of the specified co-operative societies are affected as the societies are being wound up.
* **Action Required:** Follow the instructions and guidance provided by the appointed Official Liquidator.
**Residents and Developers in Kancheepuram Local Planning Area:**
* **Impact:** The confirmed variation to the Vaigundaperumal Koil Area Extension Detailed Development Plan affects land use and development regulations.
* **Action Required:** Refer to the updated development plan (Map No. 5, DDP(V)/DTCP No. 24/2012) for any new construction or land use changes.
**Parties involved in cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act in Chennai Metropolitan Area:**
* **Impact:** The jurisdiction for cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act is transferred to the designated Fast Track Courts.
* **Action Required:** Litigants must file new cases or transfer existing cases to the appropriate Fast Track Court, and Lawyers should take note of the change to provide better and faster outcomes for their customers.
**Litigants and Staff of the Court of Small Causes, Chennai:**
* **Impact:** Changes in the personnel handling vacation duties during the summer vacation.
* **Action Required:** Follow the modified arrangement for the Additional Vacation Judge and Vacation Officer.
**Residents and Developers in Coimbatore Local Planning Area:**
* **Impact:** Land use regulations changed in the master plan for the area.
* **Action Required:** Refer to the updated development plan for any new construction or land use changes.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971: The primary legislation authorizing the variations to the development plans, specifically referenced in Section 32(4).
Coimbatore Local Planning Area: The area to which the master plan variations apply, specifically related to land use schedules and development plans.
Chennai: The city where modifications to court functions for the summer vacation are taking place, as well as where the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (Egmore) operates. Also, site of town planning office for confirming variations.
Tamil Nadu Co-operative Societies Act 30 of 1983: The Act that governs the winding up of cooperative societies, as cited in notifications.
Vaigundaperumal Koil Area Extension Detailed Development Plan of Kancheepuram Local Planning Area: Approved plan is undergoing variation.