**Executive Summary**
This document is an extraordinary issue of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated December 4, 2025. It contains notifications from the Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department regarding the withdrawal of land from local bodies in Kanniyakumari, Coimbatore, and Madurai districts under the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Act, 1998. The withdrawals take effect from the publication date of the notification.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Land Withdrawal Notifications:**
* The Governor of Tamil Nadu withdraws land from the control of respective town panchayats.
* The land withdrawals are made under Section 118(2) of the Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Act, 1998.
* The withdrawals are effective from the date of publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
* **Kanniyakumari District (Notification-I):**
* Land within Vilavoor Town Panchayat of Kanniyakumari District is withdrawn.
* The withdrawn land includes portions of Survey No. 284/2 (284/3 to 284/8) and 285/1 (285/3, 285/4) in Kalkulam village.
* Extent to be withdrawn is 0.03.29 Hec from survey number 284/2, and 0.01.35 Hec from survey number 285/1.
* **Coimbatore District (Notification-II):**
* Land within Samathur Town Panchayat of Coimbatore District is withdrawn.
* The withdrawn land includes portions of Survey No. 73/1A (73/3 to 73/8, Except 73/6) in Samathur village.
* Extent to be withdrawn is 0.03.98 Hec from survey number 73/1A.
* **Madurai District (Notification-III):**
* Land within Paravai Town Panchayat of Madurai District is withdrawn.
* The withdrawn land includes portions of Survey No. 125/1 (125/3 to 125/16) in Paravai 2 Bit village.
* Extent to be withdrawn is 0.05.49 Hec from survey number 125/1.
**Impact Analysis**
**Town Panchayats (Vilavoor, Samathur, and Paravai)**
* **Impact**: Reduced control over the specified land areas. Potential changes in revenue or administrative responsibilities.
* **Action Required**: Adjust panchayat records and administrative activities to reflect the land withdrawal.
**Land Owners within Affected Survey Numbers**
* **Impact**: Potential changes to land usage, ownership, or development rights.
* **Action Required**: Review notification details and seek clarification from authorities if necessary.
**Tamil Nadu Government (Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department)**
* **Impact**: Change in the oversight of the specified lands.
* **Action Required**: Ensure that the land withdrawal is properly documented and communicated to all relevant parties.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Urban Local Bodies Act, 1998: Act under which land classification is withdrawn from local bodies.
Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department: Department issuing the notification for land classification withdrawal.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette where the notification is published.
Kanniyakumari District: District where land is being withdrawn from Vilavoor Town Panchayat.
Coimbatore District: District where land is being withdrawn from Samathur Town Panchayat