**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, dated May 31, 2017, regarding the loss of certificates. It lists the details of candidates who have reported the loss of their original Higher Secondary Certificates, Matriculation Certificates, Diploma Certificates, and School Certificates. The document instructs finders of these certificates to treat them as invalid and return them to the appropriate educational authorities for cancellation.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Loss of Certificates Notification:**
* Original certificates are reported lost beyond recovery.
* Duplicate certificates are being issued.
* If found, originals should be considered invalid.
* **Certificate Details:** The notification provides a list of lost certificates with the following information:
* C.N.C. Number
* Name of the Candidate and Institution
* Register Number and Certificate Number
* Month and Year of Examination
* Details of Examination (e.g., TES, TTJ, COA, First Class, Second Class, With Distinction)
* Reference Number and Date
* **Return Instructions:** Found certificates should be sent to the following 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 (as applicable).
**Impact Analysis**
**Impact**: Candidates who have lost their certificates.
**Action Required**: Candidates must apply for and receive a duplicate certificate.
**Impact**: Anyone who finds a certificate listed in the notification.
**Action Required**: Finders must treat the certificate as invalid and send it to the appropriate educational authority as listed.
**Impact**: Educational authorities listed (Board of Higher Secondary Examination/Directorate of Government Examinations, Director of Technical Education, Inspector/Inspectress of Matriculation and Anglo-Indian Schools).
**Action Required**: Process returned certificates for cancellation.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official government publication for notifications of public interest.
Board of Higher Secondary Examination / Directorate of Government Examinations: Responsible for secondary education examinations and certificate issuance in Tamil Nadu.
Chennai: Location of the Directorate of Government Examinations where lost certificates should be reported.