**Executive Summary**
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated March 1, 2017, publishes notifications of interest to the general public, specifically regarding modifications to development plans and conferment of powers under the Code of Criminal Procedure. Key areas affected by the changes are Vellore, Cuddalore and Kurichi. The date of issue is March 1, 2017.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Vellore Local Planning Area:**
* Confirmation of variation to the Approved Thottapalayam North Detailed Development Plan.
* Conversion of commercial use to public purpose (Multi Specialty Hospital) is confirmed for specified areas.
* Revisions to Schedule-VIII (Form No.7) and Schedule-IV (Form No.7) regarding land areas (T.S. Nos. 28, 29, 30, 31 and T.S.Nos. 27, 39, 40, 72pt) and reservations for public purpose, with specific mention of areas designated for Multi Specialty Hospital.
* **Cuddalore Local Planning Area:**
* Variations to the Approved Modified Master Plan.
* Insertion of new regulation "6A -(i)" addressing unit size and eligible additional Floor Space Index (FSI) for dwelling units in Economic Weaker Sections (EWS), Low Income Group (LIG), and Middle Income Group (MIG) categories.
* Additional FSI percentages specified for EWS (50%), LIG (30%), and MIG (15%).
* Inclusion of MIG, and Economically Weaker Sections and Low Income Group to allow additional plot coverage of 10%.
* **Kurichi New Town Development Authority:**
* Variations to the Approved Master Plan.
* Insertion of new regulation "6A -(i)" addressing unit size and eligible additional Floor space Index (FSI) for dwelling units in Economic Weaker Sections (EWS), Low Income Group and Middle Income Group categories.
* **Judicial Notifications - Conferment of Powers:**
* Appointment of Deputy Tahsildars in Kanniyakumari and Dharmapuri districts, Tahsildars in Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Tiruvannamalai and The Nilgiris districts to undergo Magisterial Training for a period of 120 days.
* Conferment of ordinary powers under the Code of Criminal Procedure on these officials to try cases previously handled by Judicial Second Class Magistrates.
**Impact Analysis**
**Developers and Land Owners in Vellore**
* **Impact:** Changes to land use designations and permitted developments in the Thottapalayam North Detailed Development Plan.
* **Action Required:** Review the updated plan to understand implications for existing or planned developments, particularly regarding the areas now designated for Multi Specialty Hospital.
**Developers and Residents in Cuddalore**
* **Impact:** Altered regulations for Floor Space Index and plot coverage for housing projects targeting EWS, LIG, and MIG populations.
* **Action Required:** Review the variations to determine the impact on planned or existing residential projects and adjust designs to maximize the benefits of increased FSI and plot coverage.
**Developers and Residents in Kurichi New Town Development Authority**
* **Impact:** Altered regulations for Floor Space Index and plot coverage for housing projects targeting EWS, LIG, and MIG populations.
* **Action Required:** Review the variations to determine the impact on planned or existing residential projects and adjust designs to maximize the benefits of increased FSI and plot coverage.
**Deputy Tahsildars in Kanniyakumari and Dharmapuri Districts, Tahsildars in Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Tiruvannamalai and The Nilgiris districts.**
* **Impact:** Granting of magisterial powers and assignment to undergo Magisterial Training for a period of 120 days.
* **Action Required:** Assume charge and undergo Magisterial Training.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act, 1971: Empowers the government to make variations to approved master plans.
Code of Criminal Procedure 1973: The law that allows the High Court to confer magisterial powers to certain officers.
Chennai: Location of the Commissioner of Town and Country Planning who confirmed the variation.
Cuddalore Local Planning Area: Area to which variations to the approved modified master plan are applicable
Kurichi New Town Development Authority: Authority responsible for the Master Plan which is undergoing variations