The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Extraordinary, published by authority on Friday, February 14, 2025, (Regd. No. TN/CCN/467/2012-14, R. Dis. No. 197/2009, Price: Re. 0.80 Paise) announces the appointment of the Hon'ble Chairman and Non-Judicial Members under the Tamil Nadu Lokayukta Act, 2018, via G.O. Ms. No. 7, Human Resources Management (N-1), dated 14th February 2025.
Hon'ble Thiru. Justice P.Rajamanickam, Retired Judge of High Court of Madras and Judicial Member/Acting Chairperson of Tamil Nadu Lokayukta is appointed as Chairperson.
Dr. V.Ramaraj, M.A., M.L., M.Phil., Ph.D., President, District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Behind District Court, Tiruchengode Road, Namakkal-637 003 and Thiru. Arumugha Mohan Alankamony, B.Com., L.L.B., F.C.A., Formerly Member, Income Tax Appellate Tribunal are appointed as Non-Judicial Members.
The Chairperson will hold office until April 17, 2027, completing five years as Judicial Member and Chairperson, while Non-Judicial Members will hold office for five years or until they reach the age of 70, whichever is earlier. G. Prakash, Principal Secretary to Government.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Lokayukta Act, 2018: Governing law for the appointment and functioning of the Tamil Nadu Lokayukta.
Tamil Nadu Lokayukta: Anti-corruption authority for the state of Tamil Nadu
Human Resources Management Department: Department issuing the notification regarding appointments to the Tamil Nadu Lokayukta.
Chennai: Location where the gazette was published.