**Executive Summary**
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part I, dated November 16, 2016, contains notifications regarding appointments and investiture of magisterial powers issued by Secretariat Departments. Notably, it covers extraordinary issues published during the week ending November 5, 2016. It also includes the Government's decision to depute Thirumathi S. Ramathilagam to the Puducherry Judicial Service.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Extraordinary Gazette Issues:**
* Issue No. 260 (October 30, 2016): Relates to the date of coming into force of the Tamil Nadu Music and Fine Arts University (Amendment) Act, 2016.
* Issue No. 261 (November 1, 2016): Pertains to the constitution of the Fifth State Finance Commission to study the financial position of various local bodies and terms of reference for the commission; also includes amendments to notifications.
* Issue No. 262 (November 3, 2016): Declares November 19, 2016, as a public holiday due to the upcoming elections in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
* Issue No. 263 (November 4, 2016): Concerns the Market Borrowing Programme of the State Government by Auction.
* **Parts Not Published:**
* Parts III (Sections 1(b) and 2), IV (Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4), and V (Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4) of the Gazette were not published during the week.
* **Deputation of District Judge:**
* The Government has approved the deputation of Thirumathi S. Ramathilagam, currently Principal District Judge, Namakkal, to the Puducherry Judicial Service.
* Thirumathi S. Ramathilagam will be posted as Chief Judge, Pondicherry, to fill the existing vacancy.
**Impact Analysis**
**Judicial Service (Thirumathi S. Ramathilagam):**
* **Impact:** She will be deputed from Tamil Nadu State Judicial Service to Puducherry Judicial Service, and posted as Chief Judge, Pondicherry.
* **Action Required:** Accept and prepare for the new role as Chief Judge in Pondicherry.
**High Court, Madras:**
* **Impact:** Recommendation regarding Thirumathi S. Ramathilagam's deputation has been approved by the Government.
* **Action Required:** To note the Government's order and any further administrative actions related to the judge's transition.
**Puducherry Judicial Service:**
* **Impact:** Gains a new Chief Judge in the existing vacancy.
* **Action Required:** Prepare for the arrival and integration of the new Chief Judge into the system.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette containing notifications and orders issued by the Tamil Nadu government.
Tamil Nadu: The state to which the gazette and notifications pertain.
Puducherry Judicial Service: The judicial service to which Thirumathi S. Ramathilagam is being deputed.
Chennai: City where the gazette is published and where the High Court of Madras is located.
High Court, Madras: Recommends the deputation of judges.