**Executive Summary**
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part III-Section 1(a), dated February 28, 2018, publishes amendments to several existing rules and regulations. These include amendments to the Motor Vehicles Rules, Brewery Rules, Factories Rules, and the State Information Commission (Appeal Procedure) Rules. Notice is given that the draft amendments will be considered after 30 days from publication date, and any related objections or suggestions can be submitted for review.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendments to the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Rules:**
* Adds definitions for "Sleeper Coach" and "Sleeper Coach-cum-Seater."
* Requires the insertion of "Type of the contract carriage" in FORM CCPA and FORM PC.
* In the entries against serial numbers 7 and 8, for the expression "Seating Capacity", the expression "Seating Capacity or Berth Capacity or both" shall be substituted.
* **Amendments to the Tamil Nadu Brewery Rules:**
* Modifies the expression in sub-rule (7), with regards to bottling, sealing and for storage of beer.
* Requires specific labeling details on beer cans, including manufacturer details, brand, place of manufacture, batch number, alcoholic percentage, slogans, and place of sale (whether for sale within Tamil Nadu, outside Tamil Nadu, or for export).
* Requires that the guaranteed fluid contents of each bottle, can, cask or keg shall be clearly indicated in bold letters on the label or printed on the cans
* Modifies sub-rule (7) with respect to bottling and removal to finished store room.
* Removes "including casks or kegs shall be removed from a brewery" from rule 32.
* **Amendments to the Tamil Nadu Factories Rules:**
* Requires submission of Form No.1 returns via the online portal of the Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health.
* Allows Deputy Chief Inspector of Factories to receive payments through the online portal.
* Extends the period to ten consecutive calendar years with respect to rules 4 and 7.
* The Manager of every factory shall furnish returns to the Inspector through the online portal of Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health
* Updates salary thresholds in FORM No. 22 to align with the Payment of Wages Act, 1936.
* Adds clauses to FORM No. 22 related to inter-state migrant workmen, requiring information on contractors, contract periods, nature of work, maximum number of migrant workmen, number of days worked, and number of man-days worked.
* Adds clauses to FORM No. 22 related to Conferment of Permanent Status to workmen.
* **Amendment to the Tamil Nadu State Information Commission (Appeal Procedure) Rules, 2012:**
* Replaces sub-rule (2) in rule 7, making it mandatory for the appellant to be present in person at the time of hearing of the appeal under sub-section (3) of Section 19 of the Act and the complainant to be present in person during the hearing of a complaint under Section 18 of the Act. However, presence may be dispensed with at the Commission's discretion without prejudice to its powers.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Vehicle Manufacturers and Owners:**
* **Impact:** Must adhere to the new definitions and form requirements for Sleeper Coaches.
* **Action Required:** Update designs and documentation to comply with the new definitions and forms.
* **Brewery Owners and Operators:**
* **Impact:** Changes in labeling and storage requirements.
* **Action Required:** Update labeling practices to include new required information.
* **Factory Managers:**
* **Impact:** Changes to submission processes for various forms and returns.
* **Action Required:** Implement online submission processes and provide accurate information on migrant workers in Form No. 22.
* **Appellants and Complainants to the Tamil Nadu State Information Commission:**
* **Impact:** Mandatory in-person attendance during hearings.
* **Action Required:** Be physically present at appeal hearings, or inform the Commission of any inability to attend and submit additional materials.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989: Rules being amended regarding sleeper coaches, seating capacity, and carriage types.
Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act, 1937: Act under which the Tamil Nadu Brewery Rules are amended.
Tamil Nadu Brewery Rules, 1983: Rules being amended relating to beer production and labeling.
Tamil Nadu Factories Rules, 1950: Rules being amended relating to submission of forms and online payments, and migrant workmen data.
Tamil Nadu State Information Commission (Appeal Procedure) Rules, 2012: Rules being amended related to appeals process and appearance of the appellant during hearing.