The Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary No. 63, dated Thursday, February 13, 2025, publishes notifications by government, specifically concerning the allocation of subjects among ministers. This is Government Order I/PUSP/8(a)/2025, published by the Public Department (Special-B) of the Secretariat. Order No. 131, Public (Special-B), dated 13th February 2025, reallocates the portfolios of Khadi & Village Industries Board, previously held by Thiru R.S. Rajakannappan, Minister for Milk and Dairy Development, to Dr. K. Ponmudy, who is re-designated as Minister for Forests and Khadi. N. Muruganandam, Chief Secretary, issued the order. The document references prior Government Orders: G.O.Ms.No.266, G.O.Ms.No.267, G.O.Ms.No.382, G.O.Ms.No.234, G.O.Ms.No.235 and G.O.Ms.No.656 all Public (Special-B) Department, dated 07.05.2021, 07.05.2021, 12.07.2021, 22.03.2024, 22.03.2024 and 29.09.2024 respectively. The Gazette is registered as TN/CCN/467/2012-14, R. Dis. No. 197/2009, and priced at Re. 0.80 Paise. It's printed and published by the Commissioner of Stationery and Printing, Chennai, on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Key Entities Referenced
Public Department (Special-B): The government department issuing the notification regarding the allocation of subjects among ministers.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: The official gazette publishing government notifications and orders in Tamil Nadu.
Constitution of India, Article 166: Article referenced as the basis for the governor's direction regarding ministerial portfolios.
Chennai: The city where the gazette is printed and published.
Khadi & Village Industries Board: The portfolio being transferred from one minister to another.