**Executive Summary**
This document is a Government Gazette notification issued by the Home Department (SC) of the Tamil Nadu Government on May 24, 2017. It announces amendments to the rules regarding the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Police Medal for Excellence in Public Service and Investigation, specifically increasing the cash reward associated with the medals. The order is effective immediately.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Amendments to Medal Rules:**
* The notification amends the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Police Medal for Excellence in Public Service Rules and the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Police Medal for Excellence in Investigation Rules.
* **Cash Reward Increase:**
* The cash reward for recipients of both medals is increased from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 25,000, irrespective of the rank.
* This change is reflected in Rule 7 of the Public Service Rules and Rule 6 of the Investigation Rules.
* **Effective Date:**
* The order comes into force with immediate effect.
**Impact Analysis**
**Recipients of the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Police Medal for Excellence in Public Service and Investigation**
* **Impact:** Recipients of the medals will receive a significantly higher cash reward (Rs. 25,000 instead of Rs. 5,000).
* **Action Required:** No specific action is required from the recipients, as the change will automatically apply to future awards.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Police Medal for Excellence in Public Service Rules: Rules governing the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Police Medal for Excellence in Public Service, subject to amendment in the document.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Police Medal for Excellence in Investigation Rules: Rules governing the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Police Medal for Excellence in Investigation, subject to amendment in the document.
Home (SC) Department: The Home (SC) Department of the Tamil Nadu government, the issuing authority for the notification.
Chennai: Location of the Director General of Police, Chennai, who provided the letters referenced in the order.