**Executive Summary**
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on March 15, 2017, contains notifications and orders regarding appointments, powers, and related matters issued by Secretariat Departments. It includes a notification regarding the cessation of Dr. S. Paneerselvam as Member of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC). The Gazette also includes notices regarding extraordinary issues and parts/sections not published during the week.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Cessation of TNPSC Member:**
* Dr. S. Paneerselvam ceased to hold office as Member of the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission on the afternoon of February 23, 2017, after completing six years of tenure.
* This cessation is without prejudice to a criminal case filed against him on 13-10-2011 and a Writ Petition filed by him that is pending before the High Court of Madras.
* **Extraordinary Gazette Issues:**
* Notifications were published in Extraordinary issues of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette during the week ending 4th March 2017.
* These include notices related to amendments to the Tamil Nadu Court-fees and Suits Valuation Act, judgement of the High Court of Madras, places and dates for conducting Jallikattu, consolidation of New Ports, and amendments to the Tamil Nadu Value Added Tax Act.
* **Gazette Sections Not Published:**
* The following parts and sections of the Gazette were not published during the specified week: Part II-Section 1, Part III-Section 1(a), Part IV-Sections 1, 2, and 3, Part V-Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4, and Part VI-Section 3(b).
**Impact Analysis**
**Dr. S. Paneerselvam, Former Member of TNPSC**
* **Impact:** Cessation of his position as Member, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission.
* **Action Required:** Awaits outcomes of pending criminal case and Writ Petition.
**Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission**
* **Impact:** Vacancy created due to the cessation of a member.
* **Action Required:** Address the vacancy through new appointment(s) as required.
**General Public**
* **Impact:** The publication of Extraordinary issues of the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette during the week ending 4th March 2017 affects those directly involved in the legislation, court rulings and procedures described.
* **Action Required:** Stay informed about changes in legislation and policy.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette publishing notifications and orders of the Tamil Nadu Government.
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960: Central act under which Jallikattu events are permitted with specific amendments.
Chennai: Location of printing and mentions of the Madras High Court.
Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission: The notification mentions a member ceasing to hold office
Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department: Secretariat Department that issues notifications related to personnel matters.