**Executive Summary**
The document is a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated March 15, 2017, regarding the loss of original Higher Secondary Certificates, Matriculation Certificates, Diploma Certificates and School Certificates. It lists pupils who have reported the loss of their certificates. The document informs the public about the procedure to be followed if the original certificates are found.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Notification of Lost Certificates:**
* Original certificates are reported lost beyond recovery for the listed individuals.
* Steps are being taken to issue duplicate certificates.
* **Procedure if Original Certificates are Found:**
* If found, the original certificates should be treated as invalid.
* They should be sent to either:
* The 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.
* **List of Pupils:**
* The document contains a detailed list of pupils with their:
* Name
* School and Education District
* Registration/Certificate Number
* Month and Year of Examination
* Details of the Examination
**Impact Analysis**
**Pupils/Former Pupils**
* **Impact:** The listing of their lost certificates provides official notification and allows them to obtain duplicate certificates.
* **Action Required:** If the original certificates are not recovered, they can proceed with the application for duplicate certificates.
**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**
* **Impact:** Affected by the document.
* **Action Required:** Should the original Certificates be found and returned to them, they must cancel the Certificates.
**General Public**
* **Impact:** Aware that the listed original certificates are invalid if found.
* **Action Required:** If found, must return the Certificates to the specified authorities.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official publication for notifications of the Tamil Nadu government.
Chennai: Location of the Directorate of Government Examinations and place to send found certificates.
Board of Higher Secondary Examination: Government entity to send lost certificates to.
Directorate of Government Examinations: Government entity to send lost certificates to.
Inspector of Matriculation School: Local authority to which loss of certificate notifications are reported.