**Executive Summary**
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, issued on August 5, 2009, publishes notifications regarding the loss of certificates by students who attended schools in Tamil Nadu. This document lists the names of candidates who have reported lost certificates. It provides details on how to proceed if anyone finds these certificates.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Loss of Certificates Notification:**
* Original Higher Secondary, Matriculation, Diploma, and School Certificates of listed pupils have been reported lost.
* Steps are being taken to issue duplicates.
* If found, originals should be treated as invalid and sent to the specified authorities for cancellation:
* 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 Candidates with Lost Certificates:**
* The Gazette lists candidates with their names and institutions, registration/certificate numbers, month/year of examination, examination details, and reference number/date of notification.
* The details are presented in tabular format, uniquely identified by the Gazette notification number in Part VI - Section 2.
* A total of 65 individual cases are provided in various districts across Tamil Nadu including:
* Tenkasi
* Pattukkottai
* Tiruchirappalli
* Vellore
* Mayiladuthurai
* Karur
* Udaiyarpalayam
* Nagappattinam
* Private
* Tindivanam
* Perambalur
* Lalgudi
* Ariyalur
* Thanjavur
**Impact Analysis**
**Impact**:
* Individuals who have lost their certificates are affected, as they are pursuing the process of obtaining duplicate certificates.
**Action Required**:
* Individuals who have lost their certificates need to follow up with the relevant authorities (as listed) to obtain duplicate certificates.
* Anyone who finds an original certificate listed in the gazette should forward the certificate to the specified authorities for cancellation.
**Impact**:
* Educational institutions are affected as they may need to verify the authenticity of duplicates.
**Action Required**:
* Educational institutions need to be aware of the list to prevent fraudulent certificate usage.
**Impact**:
* 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 are impacted.
**Action Required**:
* The relevant authorities have to take action if the original certificates of listed students are recovered and need to be cancelled. They are responsible for processing requests for duplicate certificates.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official state government publication containing notifications and information of public interest.
Board of Higher Secondary Examination: Agency responsible for secondary education examinations in Tamil Nadu.
Directorate of Government Examinations: Department overseeing government examinations in Tamil Nadu.
Director of Technical Education: Agency that oversees Technical Education including Polytechnic Colleges in Tamil Nadu
Chennai: Location where duplicate certificates can be obtained