The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Extraordinary, published by authority on Thursday, December 4, 2025, announces amendments to the Tamil Nadu Hostels and Homes for Women and Children (Regulation) Rules, 2015. (G.O. Ms. No. 103, Social Welfare and Women Empowerment [SW3(1)], 4th December 2025]. The notification, SRO A-35(a)/2025, is issued by the Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department. Exercising powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Tamil Nadu Hostels and Homes for Women and Children (Regulation) Act, 2014 (Tamil Nadu Act 18 of 2014), the Governor of Tamil Nadu substitutes "50 sq.ft" for "120 sq.ft" in rule 5, sub-rule (2), and in Form-II, condition number 4. Jayashree Muralidharan, Secretary to Government. The Gazette's registration number is TN/CCN/467/2012-14, R. Dis. No. 197/2009 and its price is Re. 0.80 Paise.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Hostels and Homes for Women and Children (Regulation) Rules, 2015: Rules being amended by this notification.
Tamil Nadu Hostels and Homes for Women and Children (Regulation) Act, 2014: The act under which the regulation rules are made.
Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Department: The department issuing the notification and responsible for the rules.