**Executive Summary**
This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette notification No. II(1)/REV/17/2017, issued on May 31, 2017. The purpose of this notification is to order the transfer of 12 revenue villages from the Karimagalam Taluk to the Palacode Taluk within the Dharmapuri District. The decision follows requests from villagers and local bodies and an assessment by a high-level committee.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Taluk Reorganization:**
* 12 revenue villages are transferred from Karimagalam Taluk to Palacode Taluk in Dharmapuri District.
* The order is based on Government Order (நிலை) எண் 173, வருவாய் [வ.நி.1(1)]த் துறை, dated May 9, 2017.
* **Reasons for Transfer:**
* Villagers and local bodies requested the transfer.
* The villages are located far from the Karimagalam Taluk headquarters.
* The move is supported by a resolution passed by the Karimagalam Panchayat Union council.
* **Villages Transferred:**
* The following villages are transferred: Pulikkal, Annamalaihalli, Mahendiramangalam, Jittandahalli, Kittanahalli, Jakkasamudram, Timmarayanahalli, Maravadi, Murukkalnatham, Pikkanahalli, Karukkanahalli, and Velakalahalli.
* **Administrative Boundaries:**
* Following the transfer, the Karimagalam Taluk will have a reduced area of 337 sq. km and a population of 198761. The Palacode Taluk will be increased to 524.88 sq. km and a population of 227730.
* Both taluks fall under the Dharmapuri Revenue Division, Palacode Legislative Assembly Constituency, and Dharmapuri Parliamentary Constituency.
* **Criteria Compliance:**
* The high-level committee has determined that the move meets the criteria established in Government Order No. 279, Revenue Department, dated June 9, 2003 for re-organisation of Taluks.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Villagers of Transferred Villages**
* **Impact:**
* They will now be served by the Palacode Taluk administration for revenue and administrative purposes.
* **Action Required:**
* Citizens must now travel to Palacode for all revenue related issues, except for online certificate acquisition.
**Stakeholder: Dharmapuri District Administration**
* **Impact:**
* Requires the implementation and management of the reorganisation
* **Action Required:**
* The District Administration is responsible for implementing the taluk boundary changes.
**Stakeholder: Local Bodies and Panchayat Representatives**
* **Impact:**
* Continue to provide local services with support from Panchayat Union.
* **Action Required:**
* Panchayat leaders and secretaries will work through the Karimagalam Panchayat Union office.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette of the Government of Tamil Nadu, publishing notifications and orders.
Dharmapuri: District in Tamil Nadu, the subject of the administrative boundary changes.
Karimangalam Taluk: Taluk in Dharmapuri district, losing 12 revenue villages to Palacode Taluk.
Palacode Taluk: Taluk in Dharmapuri district, gaining 12 revenue villages from Karimangalam Taluk.
Revenue Department: Department of the Tamil Nadu Government responsible for land revenue and administration; issuing the notification.