**Executive Summary**
This document from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated May 31, 2017, notifies the public about lost Original Higher Secondary Certificates, Matriculation Certificates, Diploma Certificates and School Certificates. It lists candidates, institutions, and certificate details. Originals found should be treated as invalid and returned for cancellation.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Loss of Certificates Notification:**
* Original Higher Secondary Certificates, Matriculation Certificates, Diploma Certificates and School Certificates are reported lost beyond recovery.
* Duplicate certificates are being issued.
* Found original certificates should be treated as invalid.
* **Certificate Return Address:**
* 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, depending on the certificate type.
* **List of Lost Certificates:**
* The document contains a list of certificates reported as lost, including:
* Candidate Name and Institution.
* Register Number and Certificate Number.
* Month and Year of Examination.
* Details of Examination (e.g., TES, TTJ, TEJ, COA, First Class, Second Class, With Distinction).
* Reference Number and Date.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** Certificate Holders / Candidates
* **Impact:** The listed individuals are notified of their certificates being reported lost and that duplicates are being issued.
* **Action Required:** If the original certificate is found, it should be treated as invalid and returned to the appropriate authority as stated above.
**Stakeholder:** Public
* **Impact:** Notified that found original certificates listed are invalid.
* **Action Required:** If any of the original certificates are found, they should be returned to the appropriate authority as stated above.
**Stakeholder:** Educational Institutions / Examination Boards
* **Impact:** Notified of the lost certificates associated with their institution/board.
* **Action Required:** The Board of Higher Secondary Examination / Directorate of Government Examinations needs to invalidate certificates if returned.
**Stakeholder:** The Secretary, Board of Higher Secondary Examination / Directorate of Government Examinations; The Director of Technical Education; The Inspector / Inspectress of Matriculation and Anglo-Indian Schools.
* **Impact:** Receive the certificates sent.
* **Action Required:** Cancel the certificates.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette of the Government of Tamil Nadu, publishing notifications of public interest.
Chennai: The location of the Directorate of Government Examinations, and the city in which certificates can be cancelled.
Directorate of Government Examinations: Tamil Nadu department responsible for government examinations and issuing duplicate certificates.