BACKWARD CLASSES, MOST BACKWARD CLASSES AND MINORITIES WELFARE DEPARTMENT - Appointment

**Executive Summary** This document is the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on July 26, 2017. It contains notifications and orders regarding first appointments, investiture of magisterial powers, and notices for extraordinary issues published in the week ending July 15th, 2017. Also, mentions the Parts and Sections of the Gazette not published during the week. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Extraordinary Issues Published (Week Ending July 15, 2017)** * Notifications regarding several Acts and Amendments, including: * Tamil Nadu Delimitation Commission Act, 2017. * Tamil Nadu Fisheries University (Amendment) Act, 2017. * Tamil Nadu Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. * Tamil Nadu Societies Registration (Amendment) Act, 2017. * Tamil Nadu Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation) Second Amendment Act, 2017. * The Tamil Nadu Schools (Regulation of Collection of Fee) Amendment Act, 2017. * Notifications from the Election Commission of India regarding the time limit for sending request forms for the Presidential Election, 2017. * Nomination of Members to the Syndicate of Annamalai University. * Amendments to the Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Rules. * Appointment of Classes of Officers. * Tamil Nadu Universities Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2017. * Educational Qualification and Experience for the post of Vice-Chancellor in the 12 Universities in Tamil Nadu Under the Act. * Constitution of Search Committee for selection of Vice-Chancellor to the Tamil Nadu Music and Fine Arts University under the Tamil Nadu Music and Fine Arts University Act. * Errata to Notifications related to Tamil Nadu Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017. * **Gazette Sections Not Published This Week** * Part II - Section 1 * Part IV - Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 * Part V - Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 **Impact Analysis** **Legislative Assembly of the State of Tamil Nadu** * **Impact:** Responsible for initiating and enacting legislation related to various acts and amendments. * **Action Required:** Oversight and implementation of the Acts and Amendments mentioned in the Gazette. **Election Commission of India** * **Impact:** Involved in conducting and overseeing elections, including the Presidential Election, 2017. * **Action Required:** Adhere to the extended time limit for request forms for the Presidential Election, 2017. **Higher Education Department** * **Impact:** Oversees higher education institutions, including Annamalai University and universities in Tamil Nadu. * **Action Required:** Implement nominations to Annamalai University Syndicate, ensure appropriate qualifications and procedures for Vice-Chancellor appointments. **Law Department** * **Impact:** Involved with the Tamil Nadu Delimitation Commission Act, 2017. * **Action Required:** Oversight and implementation of the Tamil Nadu Delimitation Commission Act, 2017. **Commercial Taxes and Registration Department** * **Impact:** Manages taxes and registration, including GST and appointment of Classes of Officers. * **Action Required:** Implementation of Tamil Nadu GST Act, address errata, and process officer appointments. **Finance Department (Salaries)** * **Impact:** Administers salary-related matters and amendments related to tender rules. * **Action Required:** Implement amendments to Tamil Nadu Transparency in Tenders Rules. **Tourism, Culture and Religious Endowments Department** * **Impact:** Responsible for the Constitution of Search Committee for selection of Vice-Chancellor to the Tamil Nadu Music and Fine Arts University. * **Action Required:** Ensure appropriate selection process for Vice-Chancellor.

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