**Executive Summary**
This document, published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on May 17, 2017, notifies the public about lost Higher Secondary Certificates, Matriculation Certificates, Diploma Certificates, and School Certificates. It outlines the procedure for issuing duplicates and invalidating any original certificates found. The information requires immediate awareness and possible action from stakeholders.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Loss of Certificates Notification:**
* The document notifies the public about the reported loss of original Higher Secondary Certificates, Matriculation Certificates, Diploma Certificates, and School Certificates of specific individuals.
* **Duplicate Certificate Issuance:**
* Necessary steps are being taken to issue duplicate certificates for the lost documents.
* **Invalidation of Originals:**
* If the original certificates are found, they should be considered invalid.
* **Certificate Return Procedure:**
* Found original certificates should be sent to the relevant authority for cancellation, including:
* 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 lists specific certificates lost, providing the following details for each:
* Student's Name and School/Institute
* Certificate Number
* Month and Year of Examination
* Type of Examination
* Reference Number and Date of Notification
* The list spans pages 208 and 209, with multiple entries.
**Impact Analysis**
**Students/Alumni**
* **Impact:** Students who have lost their certificates and are named in the document need to be aware that a duplicate is being processed.
* **Action Required:** Ensure awareness of the duplicate certificate process and, if originals are found, follow the return procedure.
**Educational Institutions**
* **Impact:** Schools and training institutes listed are indirectly impacted by the loss of their former students' certificates.
* **Action Required:** No direct action is required, but they may be contacted by students for verification purposes or to assist in obtaining duplicate certificates.
**Government Examination Authorities**
* **Impact:** These authorities are responsible for receiving returned original certificates and cancelling them.
* **Action Required:** Be prepared to receive and process returned original certificates related to the listed cases, ensuring cancellation.
**Future Certificate Holders**
* **Impact:** Creates awareness of the risk of loss of certificates and the process involved.
* **Action Required:** Can use this information for safeguarding their certificates and knowing how to respond in case of loss.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official publication for notifications issued by the Tamil Nadu government.
Heads of Departments: Issuers of notifications regarding loss of educational certificates.
Directorate of Government Examinations: Government department where found original certificates should be sent for cancellation.
Chennai: Location of the Directorate of Government Examinations and place where found certificates should be sent