**Executive Summary**
The document is a section of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated August 2, 2017. It notifies the public about the reported loss of original educational certificates (Higher Secondary, Matriculation, Diploma, and School Certificates) and the procedures to be followed. The deadline is implied insofar as finder must return the certificate.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Loss of Certificates Notification:**
* The Gazette notifies the public that original educational certificates of certain pupils have been reported lost.
* Necessary steps are being taken to issue duplicate certificates.
* If found, the original certificates should be treated as invalid.
* The found certificates should be sent to the specified authorities for cancellation.
* **Authorities for Certificate Return:**
* Secretary, Board of Higher Secondary Examination / Directorate of Government Examinations, Chennai-6
* Director of Technical Education, Chennai-25
* Inspector / Inspectress of Matriculation and Anglo-Indian Schools (as applicable)
* **List of Certificate Losses:**
* The Gazette includes a table listing the candidate name and institution, register and certificate number, month and year of examination, details of the examination, and reference number and date.
* The list includes Hemalatha, P. (February 2003), Sivakami, M. (August 2016), Vetri Selvi, N. (November 1987), and Sowmiya, V. (August 2011)
**Impact Analysis**
**General Public**
* **Impact:** Awareness of lost certificates, responsibility to return found certificates to relevant authorities.
* **Action Required:** If found, the public must return certificates to the correct authority so they can be cancelled.
**Board of Higher Secondary Examination / Directorate of Government Examinations, Chennai-6; Director of Technical Education, Chennai-25; Inspector / Inspectress of Matriculation and Anglo-Indian Schools**
* **Impact:** Designated recipient of found certificates to cancel
* **Action Required:** Cancel any certificates that are returned
**Pupils Who Lost Certificates**
* **Impact:** The Gazette notifies the public of the certificate losses and the steps being taken to issue duplicates.
* **Action Required:** Await the issuance of duplicate certificates.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette publishing notifications from various departments in Tamil Nadu.
Chennai: Location relevant to the gazette's publication and official addresses mentioned.
Directorate of Government Examinations: Department responsible for higher secondary examinations in Tamil Nadu, referenced in relation to lost certificates.
Board of Higher Secondary Examination: Organization related to examinations and certificate matters in Tamil Nadu.
Government Examinations / Educational Officers: The section of the gazette dedicated to government examinations and notifications by educational officers.