**Executive Summary**
The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, published on November 9, 2016, includes notifications and orders regarding first appointments and investiture of magisterial powers issued by Secretariat Departments. It also lists extraordinary issues published during the week ending October 29, 2016, and notes parts and sections of the gazette not published during the week. There are several action items for individuals and stakeholders involved in the election processes and municipal administration.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Gazette Information**
* Published by authority in Chennai, Wednesday, November 9, 2016.
* Contains Notifications or Orders regarding first appointments, investiture of magisterial powers, etc., issued by Secretariat Departments.
* **Extraordinary Issues Published (Week Ending October 29, 2016):**
* **Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department:** Appointment of Special officers for Town Panchayats Under the Tamil Nadu District Municipalities Act etc.
* **Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department:** Appointment of Special Officers to Village Panchayats under the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Act etc.
* **Industries Department:** Acquisition of Lands.
* **Public (Elections) Department:** Notification Calling Upon For 134. Aravakurichi and 174. Thanjavur Assembly Constituencies in the State of Tamil Nadu to Elect Members.
* **Election Commission of India:**
* Appointment of dates for various stages of Elections and fixation of Hours of Poll for 134. Aravakurichi and 174. Thanjavur Assembly Constituencies in the State of Tamil Nadu.
* Appointment of dates for various Stages of Bye-Election to Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly From 195. Thiruparankundram Assembly Constituency and Fixation of hours of Poll to Fill A Vacancy Caused by the death of a Member.
* Appointment of Assistant Electoral Registration officers for the Assembly Constituencies in Tamil Nadu.
* **Home Department (Pol. XIII):** Declaration of Certain Police Officers/Personnel as Designated officers Under the Control of the Election Commission.
* **Election Symbols:** (Reservation & Allotment) Order 1968.
* **Gazette Sections Not Published**
* Part II-Section 1
* Part III-Sections 1(a) and 2
* Part IV-Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4
* Part V-Sections 1, 2, 3 and 4
* Part VI-Section 3(b)
**Impact Analysis**
**Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department; Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department; Industries Department**
*Impact:*
These departments are directly involved in actions such as the appointment of special officers and land acquisition, affecting administrative processes and local governance.
*Action Required:*
Implement the appointments and land acquisitions as per the notifications.
**Election Commission of India; Public (Elections) Department**
*Impact:*
These departments are responsible for overseeing elections and related processes, impacting candidates, voters, and the overall democratic process.
*Action Required:*
Execute election-related tasks such as calling for elections, setting election dates, and appointing registration officers. Implement the Election Symbols Order.
**Home Department (Pol. XIII)**
*Impact:*
The police force's designated personnel are directly affected by the Election Commission's control.
*Action Required:*
Personnel must comply with the Election Commission's directives.
**Special Officers; Police Officers/Personnel**
*Impact:*
These officers/personnel are required to undertake new roles and responsibilities.
*Action Required:*
Take up their new roles and responsibilities as directed.
**Citizens/Voters**
*Impact:*
Citizens/Voters in specified constituencies are directly affected by the election notifications and should be informed about the upcoming elections and related procedures.
*Action Required:*
Prepare to participate in the upcoming elections in their respective constituencies.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official gazette of the Tamil Nadu Government, used for publishing notifications and orders.
Election Commission of India: Appoints officers and announces election related notices in Tamil Nadu.
Chennai: Location where the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette is published.