Section 12(2)(a) in Gudalur Janmam Estates (Abolition and Conversion Into Ryotwari) Act, 1969
(a)Before holding the enquiry under sub-section (1), the Settlement Officer shall give notice in the prescribed manner to the janmi and to the Tahsildar of the taluk or the Deputy Tahsildar of the sub-taluk in which the land is situated; and(i)if the person in occupation of the land is not the janmi, to the occupant; and(ii)to such other persons as may be specified in the rules made by the Government in this behalf.