**Executive Summary**
This document compiles five amendment acts passed by the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in 2014, with approval from the Governor on February 26, 2014. The Acts amend the Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Act (2012), the Chennai City Police Act (1997), the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (Prevention of Disqualification) Act (1967), the Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Act (1989), and the Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Act (2012). All acts are effective immediately or on a date specified by the State Government.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Act (2012) Amendment (Act 1/2014):**
* Amends Section 3(3) of the 2012 Act.
* Inserts the provision that the "Secretary to Government, Agriculture Department" is a member "ex officio."
* Amends Section 9(2) of the main Act, inserting that the "Secretary to Government, Agriculture Department" is a member "ex officio."
* **Chennai City Police Act (1997) Amendment (Act 2/2014):**
* Amends Section 2(1) to replace "Salem City" to mean the area declared as Salem City by the State Government.
* **Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (Prevention of Disqualification) Act (1967) Amendment (Act 3/2014):**
* Adds item "12" to the list of inclusions concerning the prevention of disqualification related to holding an office.
* Explanation provided for "Honorarium" and definitions of "Statutory Body" and "Non-Statutory Body."
* **Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Act (1989) Amendment (Act 4/2014):**
* Amends Section 11 of the Act.
* Adds a provision to subsection (1), stating that the Chancellor can form another committee if the recommended panel of names is not approved.
* Replaces "a member to be nominated by the Management Committee" with "a member to be nominated by the Government" in subsection (2).
* **Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Act (2012) Amendment (Act 5/2014):**
* Amends Section 4(a) of the main Act, replacing "imparting quality education" with "imparting quality technical education."
* Amends Section 5 of the main Act.
* Inserts "and other legitimate organizations related to National and International Fisheries;" at the end of clause (0).
* Clause (w) is removed.
* Amends Section 19 of the main Act.
* In sub-section (2):
* Items (e) and (f) are omitted under the heading “Category-I-Ex-Officio Members”
* In sub-section (b) under the heading “Category II Other Members:
* In item (a), the term "A Fisheries Scientist" is replaced by "A Fisheries Scientist or Educator."
* The items (e), (i), (j), and (k) are omitted.
* Sub-section (3) is added:
* Stipulates that the Secretary of the concerned department can delegate attendance to a Deputy Secretary or above from their department if unable to attend the meetings of the Management Committee.
**Impact Analysis**
**Government Officials (Agriculture, Police, Fisheries, Law)**
* **Impact:** Need to be aware of changes to the Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Act (2012), the Chennai City Police Act (1997), the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (Prevention of Disqualification) Act (1967), and the Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Act (2012) to ensure compliance and proper execution of duties.
* **Action Required:** Review the amended provisions to understand their implications on departmental operations and update relevant procedures accordingly.
**Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University**
* **Impact:** Changes in nomination procedures for the Vice-Chancellor and member nominations for management.
* **Action Required:** Update the relevant nomination processes and procedures to align with the amended Act.
**Tamil Nadu Fisheries University**
* **Impact:** Changes in education focus, committee composition, and delegated authority.
* **Action Required:** Adjust curriculum, update committee membership, and revise internal regulations to reflect the amendments.
**Members of the Legislative Assembly**
* **Impact:** Changes relating to the disqualifications of holding office.
* **Action Required:** Review the new disqualification clauses to understand their implications.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Act, 2012: Primary act being amended. Amends related to the appointment of members, instruction, and composition of committees and boards.
Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (Prevention of Disqualifications) Act, 1967: Amended to address the definition of 'remuneration' for certain office holders, expanding its scope and impact on individuals involved with legislative bodies and related organizations.
Madras City Police (Extension to Salem, Tiruchirappalli and Tirunelveli) Act, 1997: Amended to address the extension of the Madras City Police Act to additional cities, specifically Salem, Tiruchirappalli, and Tirunelveli.
Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Act, 1989: Amended to include details of procedures and committees in forming the Veterinary and Animal Sciences University.
Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Act, 2012: Act amended. Addition of Government Secretary, Department of Agriculture.