Tamil Nadu Panchayats Rules (Year-wise)
1994
1 The Tamil Nadu State Election Commissioner(Conditions of Service) Rules, 1994 G.O. (Ms) No. 132, R.D. (C1) Dept., dt. 14.07.1994.
2 Tamil Nadu State Finance Commission, Chairman and other members (Conditions of Service) Rules, 1994. G.O. (Ms) No. 162, R.D. (C2) Dept., dt. 06.09.1994
1995
3 Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Fixation of strength of memebrs and division of wards) Rules, 1995. G.O.(Ms) No.130, RD (C.II) Dept, dt. 18.07.1995.
4 Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Reservation of seats and rotation of reserved seats) Rules,  1995 G.O. (Ms) No.142, RD (C2) Dept., dt. 07.08.1995. (Read with  amendments)
Amendment to the Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Reservation of seats and rotation of reserved seats) Rules, 1995. G.O. (Ms) No.189, RD (C.2) Dept., dt. 11.10.1995.
Amendment to Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Reservation of seats and rotation of reserved seats) Rules, 1995. G.O. (Ms) No.179, RD (PE) Dept., dt. 29.08.1996.
Amendment to the Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Reservation of seats and rotation of reserved seats) Rules, 1995. G.O. (Ms) No.157. RD (C.1) Dept., dt. 14.06.2001
Amendment to the Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Reservation of seats and rotation of reserved seats) Rules, 1995. G.O. (Ms) No.105, RD (C4) Dept., dt. 01.09.2006
5 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Elections) Rules, 1995 G.O. (Ms) No. 143, R.D. Dept., dt. 07.08.1995.
1997

6

Tamil Nadu District Panchayats (Procedure in regard to transaction of business, conduct of meeting and subject for discussion at meeting) Rules, 1997. G.O.(Ms) No.175, RD (C1) Dept., Dt 09.06.1997
7 Tamil Nadu District Panchayats (Payment of Travelling Allowance to Members) Rules, 1997. G.O. (Ms) No. 177, R.D. (C1) Dept., dt. 09.06.1997.
8 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats Building Rules, 1997. G.O. (Ms) No. 255, RD (C2) Dept., dt. 18.08.1997. (Read with amendment)
Amendment to the Tamil Nadu Panchayats  Building  Rules 1997. G.O. (Ms) No. 85, RD(C2) Dept., dt. 27.07.2006.
Tamil Nadu Panchayats Building Rules, 1997 - Exemptions - Amendment – Issued. G.O.(Ms.) No. 166   RD & PR (PR II) Dept.,  dt. 28.10.2008

9

Kanniyakumari District Village Panchayats Group Clerks-cum-Bill Collectors (Appointment, Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1997 G.O. (Ms) No. 278, R.D. Dept., dt. 11.09.1997.

10

Appointments Committee of the Panchayat Union Councils (Election of Members) Rules, 1997 G.O. (Ms) No. 336, R.D. (C1) Dept., dt. 26.11.1997.
1998
11 The Election of Members to the Committees of Panchayat Unions (Other than Appointment Committee) Rules, 1998 G.O. (Ms) No. 148, R.D. (C1) Dept., dt. 14.07.1998.
12 Tamil Nadu  Grama Sabha (Procedure for Convening and conducting of meeting) Rules, 1998. G.O. (Ms) No. 150, R.D. (C1) Dept., dt. 17.07.98. (Read with amendment)
Amendment  to the  Tamil Nadu Grama Sabha (Quorum and Procedure for convening and conducting of meetings) Rules, 1998. G.O.(Ms) No.130, RD (C4) Dept., dt. 25.09.2006.
13 Appointments Committee of the Panchayat Union Councils (Election of Members) Rules, 1997 G.O. (Ms) No. 151, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 20.07.1998.
14 Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Preparation of plans and estimates for works and mode and conditions of contracts) Rules 1998. G.O. (Ms) No.286, RD (CSS-1) Dept. dt. 31.12.1998.
(Refer to Sl.No.43)
1999
15 Tamil Nadu Village Panchayat (Collection of arrears of tax on Professions, Trades,  Callings and Employments) Rules, 1999. G.O. (Ms) No.9, RD (C2) Dept. dt. 18.01.1999.
16 Tamil Nadu District Panchayats (Submission of Annual Reports) Rules, 1999. G.O.(Ms) No.23, RD(C4) Dept., dt. 01.02.1999.
17 Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Interpellation of President of  Village Panchayat by the  Members) Rules, 1999. G.O.(Ms) No.33, RD (C4) Dept., dt. 15.02.1999.
18 Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Resignation of Chairman, Vice Chairman and Members of District Panchayats, Chairman, Vice Chairman and Members of Panchayat Union Council and President, Vice President and Members of Village Panchayats) Rules, 1999. G.O. (Ms) No.35, RD (C4) Dept., dt. 22.02.1999.
(Read with amendment)
Amendment to Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Resignation of  Chairman, Vice- Chairman and Members of District Panchayat, Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Members of Panchayat Union Council and President, Vice–President and Memebrs of Village Panchayat) Rules, 1999. G.O.(Ms) No.167, RD (C4) Dept., dt. 01.11.2004.
19 The Tamil Nadu Village Panchayats (Cleaning of Private Soak Pit and Cess Pools) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 36, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 22.02.1999.
20 Tamil Nadu Panchayat (Interpellation of Chairman of Panchayat Union  Council by the Members) Rules, 1999. G.O. (Ms) No.60, RD (C4) Dept., dt. 30.03.1999.
21 Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Norms for classification of Village Panchayats) Rules, 1999. G.O. (Ms) No.62, RD (C4) Dept., dt.31.03.1999.
22 Tamil Nadu  District Planning Committee (Conduct of Meetings, Quorum and Procedure in regard to transaction of business) Rules, 1999. G.O.(Ms) No.100, RD (C1) Dept., dt.08.06.1999.
23 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Use of Facsimile of Signatures of the Executive Authority, Commissioner and Secretary of Panchayats) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 117, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 05.07.1999.
24 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Production of Documents by Executive Authority, Commissioner or Secretary) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 118, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 05.07.1999.
25 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Grant of Holidays by Panchayats to Institutions under its controls) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 124, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 07.07.1999.
26 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Time Limit for Communication of Orders on Application for Licences and Permission) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 138, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 21.07.1999.
27 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats(Appointment of Common Officer or Servant for Two or more Village Panchayats) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 139, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 21.07.1999.
28 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Devolution and Delegation of the Functions of Chairman of Panchayat Union Council or District Panchayat Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 140, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 21.07.1999.
29 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Limitation of Time for Appeal) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 141, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 21.07.1999.
30 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Powers of Auditors, Inspecting and Superintending Officers) Rules, 1999. G.O. (Ms) No.142, RD(C4) Dept., dt. 21.07.1999.
31 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Authority for Numbering of Buildings) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 143, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 21.07.1999.
32 The Tamil Nadu Village Panchayats (Removal of Disqualification of Members and President of Village Panchayat having certain subsisting contracts) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 144, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 21.07.1999.
33 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Classification of Fairs and Festivals) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 145, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 21.07.1999.
34 Rules relating to the Deletion and Addition of the local areas of Village Panchayat – Deletion of section 242 (2) sub section (1) of Tamil Nadu Panchayat Act 1994 (Tamil Nadu 21/94) G.O (Ms) No.147 RD (C4) Dept dt.21.07.99
35 The Tamil Nadu Village Panchayats (Restrictions and Control on Powers of Entry and Inspection) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 148, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 21.07.1999.
36 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Determination of Population) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 149, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 21.07.1999.
37  The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Licensing of Pandals and Temporary Structures on Road Margins vested in the Highways and Rural Works Department in Village Panchayat Areas) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 150, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 21.07.1999.
38 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Prohibition and Regulation of the use of Public or Private Springs, Tanks, Wells) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 158, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 02.08.1999.
39 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Judicial Authority to decide questions of disqualification of Members) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 159, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 02.08.1999.
40 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Appointment of Counsel and incurring of Law Charges ) Rules, 1999. G.O. (Ms) No.166, RD (C4) Dept., dt.09.08.1999.
41 Tamil  Nadu Panchayats (Quorum and Procedure for the convening and conduct of Meetings of  Village Panchayats) Rules, 1999. G.O. (Ms) No.167, RD (C4) Dept., dt. 09.08.1999.
42 Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Lease and licensing of Fishery rights in water  sources vested and regulated by Village Panchayats and Panchayat Union councils) Rules 1999. G.O. (Ms) No. 169, R.D. (P3) Dept., dt. 16.08.1999.
43 The Tamil Nadu Village Panchayats (Framing of Bye-Laws) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 177, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 30.08.1999.
44 Tamil Nadu Village Panchayats (Devolution and delegation of President’s function) Rules 1999. G.O. (Ms) No.178, RD (C4) Dept., dt.30.08.1999.
45 Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Moving of Resolutions at Meetings of Village Panchayats) Rules, 1999. G.O. (Ms) No.180, RD (C4) Dept., dt. 30.08.1999.
46 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Disclosure of Assets and Liabilities by President, Vice President and Members of Village Panchayat) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 181, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 30.08.1999.
47 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Disclosure of Assets and Liabilities By Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Members of District Panchayat) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 182, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 30.08.1999.
48 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Disclosure of Assets and Liabilities by Chairman, Vice Chairman and Members of Panchayat Union Council) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 183, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 30.08.1999.
49 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Public Landing Places, Halting Places, Cart-stands) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 184, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 30.08.1999.
50 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Power to call for information on any matter) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 188, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 14.09.1999.
51 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Limit of Law charges to be incurred by Panchayats without outside sanction Rules, 1999. G.O. (Ms) No.189, RD (C4) Dept., dt.14.09.1999.
52 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Grant of copies of Proceedings or Records) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 190, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 14.09.1999.
53 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Classification of Public Roads) Rules, 1999. G.O. (Ms) No.200, RD(P1) Dept., dt.27.09.1999.
54 Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Moving of Resolutions at Meetings of Panchayat Union Council) Rules, 1999. G.O.(Ms) No.201, RD (C4) Dept., dt. 28.09.1999.
55 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Licencing of Dogs) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 202, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 28.09.1999.
56 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Limitation for Appeal to Government against the Notifications relating to Formation of Village Panchayats)Rules, 1999  G.O. (Ms) No. 203, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 28.09.1999.
57 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Grant of Remission of Rent to Lessees and Contractors) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 204, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 28.09.1999.
58 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Disclosure of Assets and Liabilities by Chairman, Vice Chairman and Members of Panchayat Union Council) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 207, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 30.09.1999.
59 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Prohibition or Regulation of the Use of Places for Slaughtering Animals and Licensing of Slaughterers) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 212, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 05.10.1999.
60 The Tamil Nadu Village Panchayats (Provision of Burial and Burning Grounds) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 213, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 05.10.1999.
61 The Tamil Nadu Village Panchayats (Restrictions and control over execution of Kudimaramat by  Village Panchayat – Levy of fees by Village Panchayats) Rules, 1999. G.O.(Ms).No. 214 RD (C4) Dept., dt.05.10.1999.
62 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Calling for Information from Village Administrative Officers) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 220, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 20.10.1999.
63 The Tamil Nadu Village Panchayats (Transfer of irrigation functions to Village Panchayats and Panchayat Union Council) Rules, 1999. G.O.(Ms).No. 222 RD (C4) Dept., dt. 20.10.1999.
64 The Tamil Nadu Village Panchayats (Recovery of Sums and Power to write-off irrecoverable Taxes, Fees, etc., Restrictions and Control) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 244, R.D.(C4) Dept., dt. 02.12.1999.
65 Tamil Nadu Local Bodies (Election of Members  to the  District Planning Committee) Rules, 1999. G.O.(Ms) No.245, RD (C4) Dept. dt.02.12.1999.
66 Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Preparation and submission of Administration Reports, Panchayat Union  Councils and District Panchayats) Rules, 1999. G.O.(Ms) No.247, RD (C4) Dept., Dt.3.12.1999.
67 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Preparation and submission of Administration Reports of Village Panchayats) Rules, 1999. G.O.(Ms) No.248, RD (C4) Dept., dt. 3.12.1999.
68 Tamil Nadu Village Panchayat (Assessment and Collection of taxes) Rules, 1999. G.O. (Ms) No.255, RD Dept. dt. 13.12.1999.
Tamil Nadu Village Panchayats (Assessments and Collection of Taxes) Rules, 1999 – Amendment to rules. G.O. (Ms) No.38, RD & PR (PR.I) Dept. dt. 5.3.2008.
69 Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Travelling Allowance and Other Allowances, Payable to the Presidents, Chairman and Members of Panchayats and their Committees) Rules, 1999. G.O. (Ms) No.258, RD (C4)  Dept. dt. 14.12.1999.
70 Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Procedure for Convening and Conduct of Meetings of Panchayat Union  Council and its Committees) Rules, 1999. G.O. (Ms) No.260, RD (C4) Dept., dt. 17.12.1999.
71 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Services Safeguarding of National Security) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 266, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 22.12.1999.
72 Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Moving of Resolutions at Meetings of  District Panchayats) Rules, 1999. G.O.(Ms) No.272, RD (C4) Dept., dt. 28.12.1999.
73 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Regulation of the use of Communal Lands by Panchayats in Estates) Rules, 1999 G.O. (Ms) No. 273, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 28.12.1999.
2000
74 Tamil Nadu Village Panchayats (Collection of Tax on Professions, Trades, Callings and Employments) Rules, 2000. G.O. (Ms) No.8 RD (C4) Dept. Dt. 10.01.2000.
75 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Surcharage, Disallowance and Charge) Rules, 2000. G.O. (Ms) No.32, RD(C4) Dept., dt. 11.02.2000.
76 The Tamil Nadu Village Panchayats (Receipts and Expenditure and Maintenance of the Accounts of Village Panchayats) Rules, 2000. G.O.(Ms).No.43, RD (C4) Dept., dt.21.02.2000.
77 Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Issue and disposal of Audit Report) of Village Panchayats) Rules 2000. G.O.(Ms).No.59, RD (C4) Dept., dt. 07.03.2000.
78 Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Issue and Disposals of Audit Reports of Panchayat Union Council and District Panchayat) Rules, 2000. G.O.(Ms).No.199, RD (C4) Dept., dt. 31.07.2000.
79 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Composition of Offences) Rules, 2000 G.O. (Ms) No. 205, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 17.08.2000.
80 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Power to write-off irrecoverable Taxes, Fees, etc., by Panchayat Union Councils, Restrictions and Control) Rules, 2000 G.O. (Ms) No. 206, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 17.08.2000.
81 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Manner of Publication of Notification or Notice and Manner of Service of documents to the Public) Rules, 2000 G.O. (Ms) No. 208, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 17.08.2000.
82 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Acquisition and Transfer of Immovable property) Rules,  2000. G.O. (Ms) No.209, RD(C4) Dept., dt. 17.08.2000.
83 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Recovery of sums due to the Panchayat Union Council and the District Panchayats ) Rules, 2000. G.O.(Ms).No.277, RD (C4) Dept., dt. 24.10.2000.
84 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Restriction and Control to regulate the use of Porambokes in Ryotwari Tracts) Rules, 2000 G.O. (Ms) No. 317, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 06.12.2000.
2001
85 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Opening and Maintenance of Market), Rules, 2000 G.O. (Ms) No. 3, R.D. Dept., dt. 04.01.2001.
86 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Determination of Claim to Trees Growing on Public Roads or Other Property Vesting in or Belonging to Village Panchayats) Rules, 2001 G.O. (Ms) No. 108, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 25.03.2001.
87 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Control of the Emergency Powers of Collector or Inspector) Rules, 2001 G.O. (Ms) No. 148, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 31.05.2001.
88 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Action against Illicit Cutting of Tree) Rules, 2001 G.O. (Ms) No. 179, R.D. (C4) Dept., dt. 13.08.2001.
89 The Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Procedure for Conducting Public Auction of Leases and Sales in Panchayats ) Rules, 2001. G.O. (Ms) No.277, RD(C4) Dept., dt. 22.11.2001.
2005
90 Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Constitution of Committee of Village Panchayats and the delegation of functions to such   committees) Rules, 2005. G.O. (Ms) No.102, RD (C4) Dept.,  dt. 12.07.2005.
2007
91 Tamil Nadu Panchayats (preparation of plans and estimates for works and mode and conditions of contracts ) Rules, 2007. Appointment of Tender inviting authorities and Tender accepting authorities. G.O. (Ms) No.203 RD & PR (PR.I) Dept. Dt.20.12.2007.
Amendment to Tamil Nadu Panchayats (preparation of plans and estimates for works and mode and conditions of contracts ) Rules, 2007. Appointment of Tender inviting authorities and Tender accepting authorities. G.O.(Ms) No.132, RD&PR (CGS3) Dept., dt.  04.8.2008
2009
92 Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Licensing of Hoardings and Levy and Collection of Advertisement Tax) Rules, 2009 G.O. (Ms) No.41, RD & PR (PR.I) Dept.,  dt. 18.05.2009.