**Executive Summary**
This document, a section of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette published on December 21, 2016, lists notifications from Heads of Departments regarding lost certificates. It provides details of lost Higher Secondary Certificates, Matriculation Certificates, Diploma Certificates, and School Certificates, along with the actions to be taken if originals are found. The information is relevant for individuals whose certificates are listed and for relevant educational authorities.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Subject:** Notifications regarding loss of certificates.
* **Scope:** Covers Higher Secondary Certificates, Matriculation Certificates, Diploma Certificates, and School Certificates.
* **Invalidation:** If found, original certificates are to be treated as invalid.
* **Reporting:** Originals should be sent to 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 as the case may be for cancellation.
* **List of Lost Certificates:** Contains a table with the following information for each lost certificate:
* Serial Number (சி.என்.சி. எண்)
* Student Name, School Name, and Education District (மாணவர்/மாணவி பெயர், பள்ளியின் பெயர் மற்றும் கல்வி மாவட்டம்.)
* Certificate Number (பதிவு / சான்றிதழ் எண்.)
* Month and Year of Examination (மாதம் மற்றும் வருடம்.)
* Examination Details (தேர்வின் விவரம்.) - All certificates are Secondary School Leaving Certificate (S.S.L.C.)
* Letter Number and Date (கடித எண்ணும் தேதியும்.) - All certificate issues are tracked under reference number 5.5. 002402/14-3/2016, 30-11-2016, with exceptions where the student has a Teachers Training Certificate.
**Impact Analysis**
**Certificate Holders**
* **Impact:** Certificate holders will receive duplicate copies of their lost certificates. If the original certificate is located, it should no longer be used.
* **Action Required:** Certificate holders need to apply for and receive duplicate copies. If original certificates are located they should be sent to the appropriate authority for cancellation.
**Educational Authorities (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)**
* **Impact:** Must maintain updated records of lost and reissued certificates.
* **Action Required:** Educational authorities must issue duplicate certificates to the affected students and cancel any originals that are found.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official publication containing government notifications.
Heads of Departments: Issuing notifications regarding loss of certificates.
S.S.L.C.: Secondary School Leaving Certificate, mentioned in the context of lost certificates.
Chennai: Location of the Directorate of Government Examinations and other educational boards.