**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part I, published on June 4, 2025. It contains notifications and orders issued by Secretariat Departments, including information about gazette extraordinary issues and transfers of High Court judges. The Gazette also notes sections that were not published this week.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Gazette Extraordinary Issues:**
* Notifications published in extraordinary issues during the week ending May 24, 2025, include amendments to the Tamil Nadu Minor Mineral Concession Rules, reduction of stamp duty related to company amalgamations, and a ban on chewable tobacco products.
* **High Court Judge Transfers:**
* Shri Justice Hemant Chandangoudar is transferred from the Karnataka High Court to the Madras High Court.
* Shri Justice Kasoju Surendhar Alias K. Surender is transferred from the Telangana High Court to the Madras High Court.
* Both judges are directed to assume charge of their office in the Madras High Court.
* **Omissions from the Gazette:**
* The following parts and sections were not published in this week’s Gazette: Part II-Section 1; Part IV-Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4; Part V-Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4
**Impact Analysis**
**Legal Community**
*Impact:* High Court judges are affected by transfers. The legal community is affected by changes to concessions rules and the ban on chewable tobacco products.
*Action Required:* Be aware of the new assignments and the ban on chewable tobacco products.
**Businesses**
*Impact:* Potentially impacted by changes to mineral concession rules, stamp duty, and the ban on chewable tobacco products.
*Action Required:* Assess how changes in the Gazette affects business operations and ensure compliance.
**Citizens of Tamil Nadu**
*Impact:* Impacted by the ban on chewable tobacco products
*Action Required:* Be aware of the ban on tobacco products.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette of the Government of Tamil Nadu, used to publish notifications, orders, and other legal announcements.
Madras High Court: The High Court for the State of Tamil Nadu, mentioned in notifications regarding the transfer of judges.
Ministry of Law and Justice: A department of the Government of India responsible for legal affairs, legislation and administration of justice, mentioned in relation to judicial appointments.
Chennai: The city where the Gazette is printed and published.