**Executive Summary**
This document is a copy of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part I, published on November 27, 2024. It contains notifications and orders regarding first appointments and investiture of magisterial powers issued by Secretariat Departments. This edition includes information on gazette issues published during the week ending November 16th, 2024, and the appointment of the Chief Electoral Officer for the State of Tamil Nadu.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Extraordinary Gazette Issues (Week Ending November 16, 2024):**
* Issue No. 362 (11th November 2024): Extends the date for freezing administrative unit boundaries for Census 2021 to December 31st, 2024, and bans the formation of new units from January 1st, 2025, until census completion.
* Issue No. 363 (12th November 2024): Concerns the acquisition of lands.
* Issue No. 364 (Do.): Pertains to the date of coming into force of the Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Sixth Amendment) Act, 2024.
* Issue No. 365 (Do.): Concerns Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Procedure for Granting Permission for the Establishment of Factories / Industries and the Installation of Machineries) Rules, 2024
* Issue No. 366 (13th November 2024): Concerns the acquisition of lands.
* Issue No. 367 (14th November 2024): Involves the Market Borrowing Programme of the State Government by Auction.
* **Human Resources Management Department:**
* Dr. C. Munianathan, I.A.S. (Retd), ceases to hold office as Member of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission on the afternoon of August 18th, 2024, due to completing sixty-two years of age.
* **Public Department (Special-A):**
* Ms. Archana Patnaik, IAS (TN:2002), is designated as the Chief Electoral Officer for the State of Tamil Nadu, effective from the date she takes over charge, replacing Shri Satyabrata Sahoo, IAS.
* Ms. Patnaik must relinquish any other charges held under the Tamil Nadu Government.
* While serving as Chief Electoral Officer, Ms. Patnaik shall not hold any additional charge under the Tamil Nadu Government, except that she should be designated Secretary to the Government in charge of Election Department in the State Secretariat.
* The Election Commission of India nominated Tmt. Archana Patnaik, IAS, Secretary to Government, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Department as Chief Electoral Officer for the State of Tamil Nadu vice Thiru Satyabrata Sahoo, IAS.
* Tmt. Archana Patnaik, IAS, appointed as Chief Electoral Officer is designated also as Secretary to Government, Public (Elections) Department.
**Impact Analysis**
**Dr. C. Munianathan, I.A.S. (Retd), Chairman (FAC) & Member, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission**
* **Impact:** Cessation of role as Member of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission.
* **Action Required:** Hand over charge.
**Ms. Archana Patnaik, IAS**
* **Impact:** Appointment as Chief Electoral Officer for the State of Tamil Nadu; additional responsibility as Secretary to Government, Public (Elections) Department.
* **Action Required:** Take over charge as Chief Electoral Officer, relinquish other charges, and assume responsibilities.
**Shri Satyabrata Sahoo, IAS.**
* **Impact:** Replacement as Chief Electoral Officer.
* **Action Required:** Hand over charge to Ms. Archana Patnaik.
**Administrative Units in the State of Tamil Nadu**
* **Impact:** Extended deadline for boundary freezing and the ban on forming new units.
* **Action Required:** Be aware of the new dates regarding boundary changes.
**Relevant Government Departments (Public, Rural Development, Finance, etc.)**
* **Impact:** Implement orders related to land acquisition, Panchayat Acts, and Market Borrowing Programme.
* **Action Required:** Execute the specified actions and guidelines described within their respective notifications.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette publishing notifications and orders by the Tamil Nadu government.
Election Commission of India: The Election Commission of India is referenced for designating the Chief Electoral Officer for the State of Tamil Nadu.
Archana Patnaik: Newly appointed Chief Electoral Officer for the State of Tamil Nadu.
Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Sixth Amendment) Act, 2024: Act that's coming into force.
Chennai: Location where Land Administration Commissioner is located.