Date: 2025-06-09Category: Not ApplicableState: Tamil NaduCountry: India
PUBLIC DEPARTMENT (Military)--Defining of Certain Area in Tiruchirappalli District, Veeramalai Reserve Forest under the Manoeuvres, Field Firing and Artillery Practice Act, 1938.
**Executive Summary**
This document, a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette dated June 9, 2025, defines an area within the Veeramalai Reserve Forest in Tiruchirappalli District for field firing practice. The authorisation is for two cycles per year for three years, commencing August 16, 2025, and ending August 15, 2028. The notice of intent to issue this notification was published, with the intent to authorise field firing practice after two months.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Area Definition:**
* Specifies an area of 2717.41.0 hectares within the Veeramalai Reserve Forest in Manapparai Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District for field firing practice.
* **Authorisation Period:**
* Authorises field firing practice for a period of three years, from August 16, 2025, to August 15, 2028.
* Practice is permitted for two cycles every year within this period.
* **Legal Basis:**
* The authorisation is made under Section 9 of the Manoeuvres, Field Firing and Artillery Practice Act, 1938.
* **Notice of Intent:**
* The Governor of Tamil Nadu gives notice of intention to issue a notification authorising field firing practice on or after the expiry of two months from the date of publication of the notice in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Residents/Users of Veeramalai Reserve Forest and Manapparai Taluk**
**Impact:**
Residents and users of the specified area within the Veeramalai Reserve Forest and Manapparai Taluk will be subject to field firing practice activities twice yearly. This may impact access to the area and raise safety concerns during practice periods.
**Action Required:**
Need to be aware of the specified field firing practice periods, commencing from the 16th August 2025 and ending with the 15th August 2028. Need to take necessary precautions during the practice periods to ensure safety.
Key Entities Referenced
Manoeuvres, Field Firing and Artillery Practice Act, 1938: Central act under which field firing practice is authorised in specified areas.
Tiruchirappalli District: District where Veeramalai Reserve Forest is located and field firing practice is authorized.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette where the notification is published.
Veeramalai Reserve Forest: Specific reserve forest area where field firing practice is authorized.