**Executive Summary**
This document, a Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary notification dated September 2, 2025, announces the withdrawal of specified lands from the control of certain Town Panchayats within the Erode District. This action is taken under Section 118(2) of the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Act, 1998. The notification is effective from the date of its publication.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Land Withdrawal:** The Governor of Tamil Nadu withdraws certain lands from the control of specified Town Panchayats in Erode District.
* **Legal Basis:** This action is executed under the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of Section 118 of the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Act, 1998 (Tamil Nadu Act 9 of 1999).
* **Affected Areas:** The withdrawn lands are located within the limits of the following Town Panchayats:
* Sivagiri (Village: Sivagiri 'C')
* Nambiyur (Village: Nambiyur 'A')
* Salangapalayam (Village: Salangapalayam 'A')
* Athani (Village: Athani)
* Karumandisellipalayam (Village: Karumandisellipalayam 'B')
* **Extent of Withdrawal:**
* Specific Re-Survey numbers and extents (in Hectares) of land to be withdrawn are detailed in Schedules I, II, III, IV, and V.
* Each schedule includes the District, Taluk, Town Panchayat, Village, Total Extent, Extent to be Withdrawn, and the boundaries (Re-Survey Numbers) of the land being withdrawn.
* **Effective Date:** The withdrawal is effective from the date of publication of the notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
**Impact Analysis**
**Town Panchayats (Sivagiri, Nambiyur, Salangapalayam, Athani, and Karumandisellipalayam)**
* **Impact**: Loss of control over the specified lands. Their jurisdiction and administrative responsibilities related to these lands are revoked.
* **Action Required**: Update administrative records and cease any administrative activities related to the withdrawn lands from the date of notification.
**Landowners/Residents within affected areas**
* **Impact**: Altered jurisdiction, potentially impacting property rights, development permissions, or access to local services.
* **Action Required**: Be aware of any alterations to regulatory control of affected lands.
**Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department**
* **Impact**: Responsible for implementing and enforcing the land withdrawal as per the notification.
* **Action Required**: Ensure the land withdrawal is properly recorded and communicated to all relevant stakeholders.
**Government of Tamil Nadu**
* **Impact**: Responsible for legal and administrative oversight to ensure changes are correctly reflected.
* **Action Required**: Maintain clear records.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Act, 1998: The primary legislation under which the land reclassification is being conducted.
Erode: The district where the land subject to withdrawal from Town Panchayat control is located.
Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department: The department issuing the notification and responsible for the administration related to the land withdrawal.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette where the notification is published, making it official and effective.
Town Panchayats: Local government bodies whose control over specified lands in Erode District is being withdrawn.