**Executive Summary**
This document from the Government of Tamil Nadu, dated May 24, 2017, publishes Government Order No. 412, Home (SC), dated 4th May 2017. It details amendments to the rules regarding the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Police Medal for Excellence in Public Service and the Police Medal for Excellence in Investigation, specifically increasing the cash reward. The order comes into force with immediate effect.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendment to Cash Reward Amounts:**
* The cash reward for the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Police Medal for Excellence in Public Service has been increased from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 25,000, irrespective of rank.
* The cash reward for the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Police Medal for Excellence in Investigation has also been increased from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 25,000, irrespective of rank.
* **Effective Date:**
* This order comes into force with immediate effect.
* **Relevant Government Orders referenced:**
* G.O. Ms. No.19, Home (SC) Department, dated 06-01-2005.
* G.O. Ms. No.714, Home (SC) Department, dated 13-08-2002.
* From the Director General of Police, Chennai Letter Rc. No. 174201/Medal-2/2016, dated 29-11-2016.
* From the Director General of Police, Chennai Letter Rc. No. 190964/Medal-2/2016, dated 08-12-2016.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** Recipients of the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Police Medal for Excellence in Public Service.
* **Impact:** Increased cash reward amount.
* **Action Required:** None explicitly stated.
**Stakeholder:** Recipients of the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Police Medal for Excellence in Investigation.
* **Impact:** Increased cash reward amount.
* **Action Required:** None explicitly stated.
**Stakeholder:** Government of Tamil Nadu (Home Department, Finance Department)
* **Impact:** Increased expenditure related to the medals.
* **Action Required:** Update budget and administrative processes to reflect the new reward amounts.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Police Medal for Excellence in Public Service Rules: Rules governing the award of the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Police Medal for Excellence in Public Service. Amendment relates to an increase in the cash reward.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Police Medal for Excellence in Investigation Rules: Rules governing the award of the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Police Medal for Excellence in Investigation. Amendment relates to an increase in the cash reward.
Home (SC) Department: The department within the Government of Tamil Nadu responsible for the subject matter of the notification (medals and awards).