TANSTIA urges government to increase limits for self-certification of land
The Tamil Nadu Small and Tiny Industries Association (TANSTIA) has requested the state government to simplify land self-certification processes and rationalize electricity and compliance fees. They argue that current high costs and complex regulations hinder the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises.
Why it matters
Policy adjustments for MSMEs are critical for regional economic development and industrial competitiveness in Tamil Nadu.
The Directorate of Town and Country Planning should modify the area ceiling for self-certification to 25,000 sq. ft. for land and 20,000 sq. ft. for industrial steel building construction, said S. Vasudevan, president of the Tamil Nadu Small and Tiny Industries Association (TANSTIA), in a memorandum submitted recently to the Revenue Augmentation Committee constituted by the Tamil Nadu government.
The charges under the self-certification system may be fixed based on the category and size of the enterprise, he said.
Electricity charges applicable to LT CT consumers are “extremely high” compared with several other States, particularly considering the demand charges, peak-hour charges and other related charges.
TANSTIA has urged the government to rationalise these charges and introduce progressive demand-based billing,
The government should introduce schemes to encourage the greater use of renewable energy, include appropriate incentives for solar power generation and utilisation by MSMEs.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in