**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on August 30, 2017, contains draft amendments to the Tamil Nadu Plantations Labour Rules, 1955. The notification announces that the draft amendments will be considered after six weeks from the date of publication, and invites suggestions or objections to be addressed to the Secretary to Government, Labour and Employment Department, Chennai.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendments to Tamil Nadu Plantations Labour Rules:**
* These amendments are made in exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 43 of the Plantations Labour Act, 1951.
* **Rule 83 Amendment:**
* In rule 83, in sub-rule (1) for the expression, "Form No.27", the expression "Form No. 28" shall be substituted.
* **Form Substitution:**
* The expression "FORM No. 27 [Prescribed under sub-rule (1) of Rule 83] Combined annual return for the year ending the 31st December 20 " shall be replaced by "FORM No. 28 [Prescribed under sub-rule (1) of Rule 83] Combined annual return for the year ending the 31st December 20 ".
* **Objections and Suggestions:**
* Objections or suggestions regarding the amendments must be submitted to the Secretary to Government, Labour and Employment Department, Chennai, through the Commissioner of Labour, Chennai, within six weeks of the publication date.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Plantation Owners/Management**
* **Impact:** The changes affect the annual return forms that need to be submitted, replacing Form No. 27 with Form No. 28.
* **Action Required:** Plantation owners/management need to become familiar with Form No. 28 and ensure they use it for the combined annual return for the year ending December 31, 20_. They also have the opportunity to submit objections or suggestions regarding the proposed changes.
**Stakeholder: Labour and Employment Department, Government of Tamil Nadu**
* **Impact:** The Department is responsible for considering and implementing the amendments and reviewing any feedback received.
* **Action Required:** The Department must review and consider any objections or suggestions received within the stipulated timeframe.
**Stakeholder: Plantation Labourers**
* **Impact:** Indirectly affected as the Labour Rules relate to their working conditions and welfare.
* **Action Required:** No direct action required, but they may voice concerns or comments to the Labour and Employment Department via established communication channels with the Labour Commissioner.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Plantations Labour Rules: The primary subject of the document, being amended.
Plantations Labour Act, 1951: The central act providing the legal basis for the rules being amended.
Labour and Employment Department: The department responsible for the amendments and their notification.
Chennai: Location where objections/suggestions should be addressed.