**Executive Summary**
This document is an official notification from the Government of Tamil Nadu, published in the Government Gazette on April 28, 2025. It announces the inter-se-seniority of the Council of Ministers and the allocation of subjects among them following the induction of a new Minister, as per G.Os dated April 28, 2025. The notification is effective from April 28, 2025.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Ministerial Seniority and Subject Allocation:**
* Following the induction of a new Minister, the inter-se-seniority of the Council of Ministers of Tamil Nadu has been determined.
* Subjects have been allocated to the Ministers as listed in the document.
* **Ministerial Portfolios:**
* The document outlines the ministers and the subjects allocated to them as per the recent order:
* Thiru M.K. Stalin: Chief Minister holding portfolios including Public, General Administration, Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service, Indian Forest Service, and other related areas.
* Thiru Duraimurugan: Minister for Water Resources overseeing Irrigation Projects, Legislative Assembly, and other related subjects.
* Thiru Udhayanidhi Stalin: Deputy Chief Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development, Special Programme Implementation, and Planning & Development.
* Thiru Κ.Ν.Nehru: Minister for Municipal Administration handling Urban and Water Supply.
* Thiru I. Periyasamy: Minister for Rural Development overseeing Panchayats and Panchayat Union.
* Thiru E.V. Velu: Minister for Public Works.
* Thiru M.R.K. Panneerselvam: Minister for Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare
* Thiru K.K.S.S.R. Ramachandran: Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management
* Thiru Thangam Thennarasu: Minister for Finance and Environment & Climate Change
* Thiru S. Regupathy: Minister for Law
* Thiru S. Muthusamy: Minister for Housing and Prohibition & Excise
* Thiru KR. Periakaruppan: Minister for Co-operation
* Thiru T.M. Anbarasan: Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
* Thiru M.P. Saminathan: Minister for Tamil Development, Information & Publicity
* Tmt. P. Geetha Jeevan: Minister for Social Welfare & Women Empowerment
* Thiru Anitha R. Radhakrishnan: Minister for Fisheries-Fishermen Welfare and Animal Husbandry
* Thiru R.S. Rajakannappan: Forests and Khadi
* Thiru R. Rajendran: Minister for Tourism
* Thiru R. Sakkarapani: Minister for Food and Civil Supplies
* Thiru R. Gandhi: Minister for Handlooms and Textiles
* Thiru Ma. Subramanian: Minister for Health & Family Welfare
* Thiru P. Moorthy: Minister for Commercial Taxes and Registration
* Thiru S.S. Sivasankar: Minister for Transport and Electricity
* Thiru P.K. Sekarbabu: Minister for Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments
* Dr. Govi. Chezhiaan: Minister for Higher Education
* Dr Palanivel Thiaga Rajan: Minister for Information Technology & Digital Services
* Thiru S.M. Nasar: Minister for Minorities Welfare and Non Resident Tamils Welfare
* Thiru Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi: Minister for School Education
* Thiru Siva.V. Meyyanathan: Minister for Backward Classes Welfare
* Thiru C.V. Ganesan: Minister for Labour Welfare and Skill Development
* Thiru T. Mano Thangaraj: Minister for Milk & Dairy Development
* Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa: Minister for Industries
* Dr. M. Mathiventhan: Minister for Adi Dravidar Welfare
* Tmt. N. Kayalvizhi Selvaraj: Minister for Human Resources Management
**Impact Analysis**
**Council of Ministers**
* **Impact**: The notification formalizes the new inter-se seniority within the Council and clarifies each minister's responsibilities.
* **Action Required**: Ministers should familiarize themselves with their allocated subjects and responsibilities, and coordinate with relevant departments.
**Government Departments**
* **Impact**: Government departments must align their activities with the ministers now responsible for overseeing them.
* **Action Required**: Review and adjust operational procedures to reflect the updated Ministerial responsibilities.
**Citizens of Tamil Nadu**
* **Impact**: Indirectly affected by the effectiveness and efficiency of the newly allocated ministerial responsibilities in addressing public needs and governance.
* **Action Required**: No immediate action is required.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Government Gazette: Official publication for notifications and orders by the Tamil Nadu Government.
Public Department (Special-B): A department within the Tamil Nadu government's secretariat responsible for issuing orders related to ministers' seniority and subjects.
Council of Ministers: The group of ministers in the Tamil Nadu government responsible for advising the Governor and implementing policies.
Secretariat Departments: Various departments within the Tamil Nadu government's secretariat responsible for issuing notifications or orders.
Chennai: Location where the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette is published.