**Executive Summary**
This document is Government Order No. 322, issued by the Public Department (Special-B) of the Government of Tamil Nadu on May 8, 2025. It announces a reallocation of portfolios among ministers, specifically concerning the "Law" and "Minerals and Mines" subjects. The order is effective immediately as of the date of issue.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Portfolio Reallocation:**
* The portfolio of "Law", previously held by Thiru S. Regupathy, Minister for Law, is now allocated to Thiru Duraimurugan, Minister for Water Resources.
* The portfolio of "Minerals and Mines", previously held by Thiru Duraimurugan, Minister for Water Resources, is now allocated to Thiru S. Regupathy. Thiru S. Regupathy is re-designated as Minister for Natural Resources.
* **Ministerial Responsibilities:**
* Thiru Duraimurugan, Minister for Water Resources, will oversee subjects including Irrigation Projects including Small Irrigation, Legislative Assembly, Governor and Ministry, Elections, Passports, and Law.
* Thiru S. Regupathy, Minister for Natural Resources, will oversee subjects including Courts, Prisons, Prevention of Corruption, Minerals, and Mines.
**Impact Analysis**
**Impact**
* **Thiru Duraimurugan, Minister for Water Resources:**
* He will now oversee the Law portfolio in addition to his existing responsibilities related to Water Resources.
* His responsibilities include Irrigation Projects including Small Irrigation, Legislative Assembly, Governor and Ministry, Elections, Passports, and Law.
**Action Required**
* Thiru Duraimurugan needs to familiarize himself with and take control of the "Law" portfolio and related responsibilities.
* **Thiru S. Regupathy, Minister for Natural Resources:**
**Impact**
* He will now oversee the "Minerals and Mines" portfolio and will be re-designated as Minister for Natural Resources.
* His responsibilities include Courts, Prisons, Prevention of Corruption, Minerals and Mines.
**Action Required**
* Thiru S. Regupathy needs to familiarize himself with and take control of the "Minerals and Mines" portfolio and related responsibilities. He also needs to adjust to his new designation as Minister for Natural Resources.
Key Entities Referenced
Public Department (Special-B): The department within the Tamil Nadu government that issued the order regarding allocation of subjects among ministers.
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary: Official publication of the Tamil Nadu government containing notifications and orders.
Article 166 of the Constitution of India: Constitutional article cited as the basis for the Governor's directive regarding portfolio allocation among ministers.
Thiru Duraimurugan: Minister who has been allocated the portfolio of Law, in addition to his previous responsibilities related to Water Resources.
Thiru S. Regupathy: Minister who is allocated the portfolio of 'Minerals and Mines' and redesignated as Minister for Natural Resources.