**Executive Summary**
This document, published in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette on April 19, 2023, includes notifications issued by Heads of Departments, specifically concerning Government Examinations and Educational Officers. The primary focus is the declaration of lost certificates as invalid, with instructions for their handling if found. The information pertains to certificates lost by students from various schools and Teacher Training Institutes in Tamil Nadu.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Loss of Certificates Notification:**
* Original Higher Secondary, Matriculation, Diploma, and School Certificates are reported as lost beyond recovery.
* Steps are being taken to issue duplicate certificates.
* If originals are found, they should be treated as invalid.
* Invalid certificates should be 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 as appropriate.
* **Specific Cases of Lost Certificates:**
* A list of students is included with details:
* Student Name
* School/Institute Name
* District
* Certificate Register/Reference Number
* Month and Year of Examination
* Type of Examination (e.g., Teacher Training Diploma)
**Impact Analysis**
**Impact: Students**
The document directly impacts students who have lost their certificates.
**Action Required:**
* If the original certificates are found, they are invalid and must be surrendered to the appropriate authority for cancellation.
* Students can apply for duplicate certificates.
**Impact: Board of Higher Secondary Examination, Directorate of Government Examinations, Directorate of Technical Education, Inspectors/Inspectresses of Matriculation and Anglo-Indian Schools**
**Impact:**
These authorities are responsible for receiving invalid certificates and processing cancellation requests.
**Action Required:**
* Receive and cancel any original certificates found and submitted.
* Handle requests for duplicate certificates.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette of the Tamil Nadu government containing notifications of public interest.
Notifications by Heads of Departments: A section of the gazette that includes notifications issued by the heads of various government departments.
Chennai: Location where Directorate of Government Examinations and the Directorate of Technical Education are situated. Where originals are sent to.
Board of Higher Secondary Examination: Handles Higher Secondary Examination and receives copies of lost certificates.
Directorate of Government Examinations: Handles Government Examinations and receives copies of lost certificates.