LAW DEPARTMENT

MANUAL UNDER

RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT,

2005

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LAW DEPARTMENT

MANUAL UNDER

RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005

Sl.No. Details of Information Page Numbers

1. Introduction 3

2. Particulars of organization, functions and duties 6

[Section 4(1)(b)(i)

3. Powers and duties of officers and employees 15

[Section 4(1)(b)(ii)]

4. Procedure followed in decision making process 16

[Section 4(1)(b)(iii)]

5. Norms set for the discharge of functions 17

[Section 4(1)(b)(iv)]

6. Rules, Regulations, Instructions, Manuals and Records 18

for discharging Functions [Section 4(1)(b)(v)]

7. Directory of Officers and Employees 20

[Section 4(1)(b)(ix)]

8. Budget allocation made for Law department and the 23

organisations under its control. [Section 4(1)(b)(xi)]

9. Details in respect of the information, available to or 24

held by the Law department [Section 4(1)(b)(xiv)]

10. Particulars of facilities available to citizens for 25

obtaining information [Section 4(1)(b)( xv)]

11. Name, designation and other particulars of Public 26

Information Officers and the Appellate Authorities
[Section 4(1)(b)(xvi)]
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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. In order to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every

public authority and to empower the citizens to secure access to

information kept under the control of each public authority, the Government

of India have enacted “The Right to Information Act, 2005”, (Central Act 22

of 2005) which came into force on the 15th day of June 2005. In accordance

with the provisions of section 4(1)(b) of the said Act, the Law Department,

Government of Tamil Nadu has brought out this manual for information and

guidance of the stakeholders and the general public.

1.2 The purpose of this manual is to inform the general public about this

Department’s organizational set-up, functions and duties of its officers and

employees, records and documents available with this Department

1.3 This manual is aimed at the public in general and users of the services, of

this department and provides information about this Department and the

organizations under its administrative control.

1.4 The Law Department has designated the Deputy Secretary to Government

as its Public Information Officer(PIO) for all matters concerning this

Department.

1.5 Any person requiring any information under the said Act may contact

Deputy Secretary to Government, Law Department, Secretariat, Chennai-9.

His Office Telephone No. is 044- 25672991.

1.6 The procedure and fee structure for getting information are as under:-
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(a) Every application for obtaining information under sub-section(1) of

section 6 of the Right to Information Act shall be made in writing either in

person or by post to the Public Information Officer mentioned in paragraph

1.4 above and must be accompanied by an application fee of Rs.50/-

(Rupees fifty only) in cash or demand draft or banker’s cheque payable to

the following head of account:-

“0075.00 Miscellaneous General Services – 800. Other receipts –

BK. Collection of fees under Tamil Nadu Right to

Information(Fees) Rules 2005” (DPC 0075 00 800 BK 0006)

The applicant may also remit the fee under the above head of account

through Treasury/Pay and Accounts Office/State Bank of India/Reserve

Bank of India and produce the chalan to the Public Information Officer as

an evidence for having remitted the fee.

(b) For providing information as under sub-section(1) of section 7 of the

Right to Information Act, the applicant shall pay the fee prescribed below, in

any of the modes specified at (a) above:-

i. Rs.2 (Rupees two only) for each page (in A-4 or A-3 size paper) created

or copied;

ii. Actual charge or cost price of a copy in larger size paper;

iii. Actual cost or price for samples or models; and

iv. For inspection of records, no fee for the first hour; and a fee of Rs.5/-

(Rupees five only) for each fifteen minutes (or fraction thereof) thereafter.
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(c) For providing the information as under sub-section(5) of section 7 of the

Right to Information Act, the applicant shall pay the fee prescribed below, in

any of the modes specified at (a) above.

i. For information provided in diskette or floppy, Rs.50/-(Rupees fifty) per

diskette or floppy; and

ii. For information provided in printed form, the price incurred for such

publication.

1.7 Persons below the poverty line are exempted from the payment of fee

mentioned in paragraph 1.6 above for seeking information under the Right

to Information Act, 2005. The list of persons below poverty line approved by

the Gram Panchayat and local bodies will be the basis for claiming this

concession. An extract of the list, duly certified, has to be produced to avail

this concession.

1.8 The Law Department has designated Thiru K.Kumaran, Joint Secretary to

Government, as Appellate Authority under section 19(1) of the said Act.

The Contact Address of the Appellate Authority is given below:-

Thiru K.Kumaran,
Joint Secretary to Government,
Law Department,
Secretariat, Chennai-600 009
Telephone No.044 – 25678623
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2. FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES AND THE ORGANISATIONS UNDER THE

CONTROL OF LAW DEPARTMENT.

(Under section 4(1)(b)(i) of the Right to Information Act, 2005)

2.1. OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE OF THE DEPARTMENT:-

Wherever Legislation is necessary to implement the policy decision of the

Government, the Law Department, puts it into legal shape in the form of a draft Bill
in co-ordination with the administrative departments concerned.

On passage of the Bill by the Legislative Assembly, Law Department

pursues further action till it is published as an Act after assent by the Governor or
the President, as the case may be. Where there is urgent need to make law when
the Legislative Assembly is not in session and is prorogued, Ordinance is
promulgated under Article 213 of the Constitution of India.

Further, one of the main roles of Law Department is advisory in nature. Law
Department offers legal advice on the issues referred to it by all the departments
of Secretariat including Legislative Assembly Secretariat.

Apart from this, the statutory rules, notifications and orders and the deeds
wherein the State Government is a party are scrutinized with reference to the
relevant legal provisions and settled by the Law department.

In all litigations, wherein the State Government is a party, the draft

affidavits, draft counter affidavits, reply affidavits, etc. are scrutinized and settled
by the Law Department.

Appointment of Notaries:-

For the purpose of attesting the negotiable instruments and for all
recognized material purposes, Notaries are appointed under the Notaries Act,
1952. Wherever there is need for appointment of Notaries, the District Judges
concerned who is the competent authority under the said Act, make
recommendations to the Government, in Law Department for appointment of
Advocates having sufficient standing in the Bar as Notaries. On considering such
recommendations, the Law Department appoints the Advocate as a Notary and
issues Certificate of Practice with the sign and seal of the Secretary to
Government, Law Department. However, at present the State Government are not
appointing any new Notaries in view of the amendment of Government of India to
the Notaries Rules, 1956, fixing a ceiling of limit of appointment of Notaries.
Further, the Certificate of Practice of the existing Notaries are being renewed from
time to time, on receipt of their renewal application well in time. There are nearly
1554 Notaries in this State as on 31.12.2012.
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Tamil Cell:-

A Tamil Cell consisting of a Director and an Assistant Director is functioning

in the Law department. The Tamil Cell does the work of translation of Acts, and
Bills which are enacted, and introduced in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
and the Ordinances promulgated by the Governor of Tamil Nadu, from English to
Tamil.

State Subjects

Acts.

Advising Government in matters of litigation, appeals etc on legal questions which

are not of sufficient importance to necessitate a reference to the Advocate
General.

Bills, non-officials-scrutiny of, Civil Law.

Civil Procedure including all matters indented in the Code of Civil Procedure at the
commencement of the constitution.

Civil Rules of Practice.

Criminal Appeals.

Escheats

Generally to assist other departments in all matters of legal nature that may be
referred to it.

Government Bills – drafting and Scrutiny.

Law Colleges.

Law Officers – Reference to.

Legal and Legislative Publications such as Codes, Acts, Manuals etc…

Legal Assistance to Government Servants.

Legislation – Secretariat work connected with.

Legislature-Scrutiny of Rules of Procedure and Standing Orders and Notifications

and opinion on matters referred to by the Legislative Assembly Secretariat.

Notifications – scrutiny of.

Republications of Central Bills, Acts and Ordinances.

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Sanction of Prosecution of Government Servants.

State Law Reports.

Subsidiary Legislation, viz. Statutory Rules and Orders.

Concurrent Subjects.

Adoption.

Arbitration.

Domicile.

Evidence and Oaths.

Indian Bar Councils Act.

Infants and Minors.

Limitation Act.

Transfer of Property (other than Agri land)

Trust and Trustees (including the Administrator-General's Act,1931 and the

Official

Trustees Act, 1913).

Wills, intestacy and succession.

Union Subjects.

- NIL –

2.2. ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS:

Directorate of state Law Official Language Tamil Nadu Dr.

Legal Studies Commission (Legislative) Wing Ambedkar Law
University

The functions of the administrative units in brief are given below:-

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2.3 DIRECTORATE OF LEGAL STUDIES:

The Directorate of Legal Studies was established in the year 1953 with the
object of improving the standard of Legal Education in the State of Tamil Nadu.
After the creation of the Department, there has been an all-round improvement in
the standard of Legal education in the State. The department continues to strive
for further improvement.

The Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Chennai was started in the
year1891. In the year 1974 another Law College was opened at Madurai and two
more Law Colleges one each at Thiruchirappalli and Coimbatore, were opened
during the academic year 1979-80. And one more Law College is functioning at
Thirunelveli. Thus, there are five Government Law Colleges in the State of Tamil
Nadu at present.

The total sanctioned strength in the Law Colleges in the academic year
2005-06 is furnished hereunder.

Name of the College Total sanctioned

strength

1. Dr. Ambedkar Govt.

Law College, Chennai 1320
(Under graduate and
post-graduate)

2. Government Law
College, Madurai 1471
(Under graduate and
post-graduate)

3. Government Law
College, Thiruchirappalli 1236
(Under graduate and
post-graduate)

4. Government Law
College, Coimbatore 1104
(Under graduate and
post-graduate)

5. Government Law
College, Thirunelveli 1104
(Under graduate)

All the Government Law Colleges are functioning in their own buildings.
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Separate hostel facilities are available for both men and women students in
Government Law Colleges in Chennai and Madurai. Further, hostel facilities are
available for men students in Coimbatore Government Law College and for
women students in Thiruchirappalli Government Law College.

In order to enable the students to study Law in Tamil, necessary steps have
been taken to publish all the text books in Tamil. Manuscript copies of all the
subjects have been prepared and the Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University
has so far published 26 books.

ADMISSION TO LAW COURSES

A Pass in any degree from any of the Universities recognized by the

University Grants Commission is the qualification for admission to 3 years B.L.
degree course, while a pass in Plus Two examinations is the qualification for
admission to 5 years Law Degree Course. A pass in Higher Secondary Course
examination (10+2) or equivalent examination recognized by the Tamil Nadu
Dr.Ambedkar Law University with not less than 70% of the total marks in
aggregate is the qualification for B.A.,B.L. (Hons) course. P.G. courses are also
conducted in various branches in these Law Colleges (except Tirunelveli Law
College). Students who have passed B.L. Degree with 45% marks and above are
eligible for admission to M.L. Degree Course. The Government provide financial
assistance to the students of Government Law Colleges to participate in Moot
Court Competitions.

2.4 STATE LAW COMMISSION:

The State Law Commission consists of:-

1) The Chairman,
2) Two full Time Members,
3) Two Part Time Members and
4) One Full Time Member-Secretary.

The functions of the State Law Commission are to examine each and every
law that was enacted during the British regime and also laws that were enacted
subsequently and to give its opinion whether they are suitable to the present day
situation or not and also to suggest modifications or amendments to those Laws,
to the Government.

The State Law Commission shall also examine whether the State Laws are
in consonance with the various decisions of the Supreme Court and the High
Courts and recommends, wherever necessary, changes that should be made in
those laws.

The State Law Commission shall also suggest,-

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(1) suitable modifications or amendments to the existing laws;

(2) suitable social and economic legislative measures;
(3) ways and means for the inter-state relations and Centre-State relations;
(4) recommendations for better and expeditious procedures, in relation to judicial
and administrative fields; and
(5) modifications not only to the State Laws but also to the Central Laws having
application in this State.

The State Law Commission has so far submitted Seven Reports on the
subjects specified below:-

(1) “Unrepealed Tamil Nadu Regulations” enacted during the British Regime.
(2) Central Laws having local application in Tamil Nadu.
(3) “Rendering of Justice to the Villagers” in terms of the Tamil Nadu Village
Courts Act, 1884.
(4) The Tamil Nadu Court fees and Suits Valuation Act, 1955.
(5) The Tamil Nadu General Clauses Act, 1867 and 1891.
(6) The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Eve-teasing Act, 1998(Now, The Tamil Nadu
Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, 1998).
(7) The Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1960.

Action has already been taken in respect of 3rd, 4th (Partly) and 6th reports of the
State Law Commission. The other reports of the Commission are under
examination by the concerned administrative departments of the Secretariat.

The tenure of the Chairman and Members has expired on 28.1.2002 and
the Commission is yet to be reconstituted.

2.5 THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE (LEGISLATIVE) WING

State Official Language (Legislative) Commission was constituted in the

year 1965 so as to finalise and publish the glossary of legal terms, to undertake
translation of Central and State Acts, Ordinances and the Rules and Notifications
made thereunder into Tamil and any other work which may be entrusted to the
Commission by the Government from time to time.

2. The State Official Language (Legislative) Commission was

departmentalized in the year 1992 as a Wing of the Law Department viz. Official
Language (Legislative) Wing. It is headed by an Additional Secretary to
Government, Law Department. This wing functions under the overall control and
supervision of the Secretary to Government, Law Department. A number of
Central Acts and the State Acts have been translated into Tamil by this wing. The
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expenditure for translation and printing of Central Acts is reimbursed by the

Government of India. The expenditure for translation and printing of State Acts is
incurred by the State Government. During the past three years period, 100 Central
Acts and 45 Tamil Nadu Acts i.e. totally 145 Acts have been translated into Tamil
and are printed in book form.

2.6 THE TAMIL NADU DR. AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY

The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University was established by the
Government of Tamil Nadu by an Act of State Legislature. It was inaugurated by
His Excellency Thiru K.R.Narayanan, President of India on 20th September 1997.
The University started functioning from 03.10.1997.

Five Government Law Colleges functioning at Chennai, Madurai,

Thiruchirappalli, Coimbatore and Tirunelveli and one private Law College at
Salem are affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University. A
Constituent Law College viz. the University Law College was established at
Chengalpattu in the academic year 2003-2004.

Establishment of the School of Excellence in Law:

In the year 2002, a new and glorious chapter has ushered in the history of
Legal Education in Tamil Nadu, with the momentous decision taken by the
Distinguised Minister of Tamil Nadu to establish a School of Excellence in Law
and also to upgrade the Dr.Ambedkar Government Law College, Chennai to the
level of National Law School. This move was primarily intended to provide Quality
legal education on par with the National Law Schools in the country. Once our
Chief Minister expressed her desire, The Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University
lost no time in fulfilling her vision. The School of Excellence was inaugurated by
the Distinguished Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 21.11.2002. It is
run by the Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University in its own premises. It is
offering the 5 year Integrated B.A.,B.L.,(Hons.) Course from the academic year
2002-2003.

Duration of the Course: The duration of the said course is of 5 academic years.
Each academic year is divided into 2 semesters consisting of 90 working days. On
successful completion of the course, B.A.,B.L.,(Hons.) Degree will be awarded.

Teacher - Taught Ratio: The University has fixed the student strength as 40 for
the School of Excellence in Law conducted within the precincts of the Tamil Nadu
Dr.Ambedkar Law University. So that the teachers could pay individual attention to
each and every student. In addition to the 40 seats, 6 seats are reserved under
the NRI Quota.

Admission Procedure: The admission to the School of Excellence in Law is

based on a Common Entrance Examination. Students who have secured not less
than 70% of the total marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination [HSC
(10+2) or equivalent examination] are eligible to write the entrance examination.
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The candidates belonging to SC and ST communities should have secured not

less than 60% of the total marks in aggregate.

Age Limit: A candidate should not have completed 20 years of age as on 1st June
of the academic year. The candidates belonging to SC and ST communities
should not have completed 22 years of age as on 1st June.

The students of the School of Excellence in Law are eligible to receive the
Scholarships, medals, etc. established under the scheme.

CONDUCT OF P.G.COURSES

The Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University is imparting legal education

at the Post Graduate level also. The University follows the New Syllabi laid down
by the U.G.C. In this regard, 4 branches have already been introduced: They are:

1. Business Law
2. Constitutional Law and Legal Order
3. Intellectual Property Rights Law
4. International Law & Organisation

By way of addition to these courses, a new programme is being introduced,

namely, “Environmental Law and Legal Order”. All these programmes are offered
as Calendar Year Programmes. The novelty of the Post Graduate course is that,
apart from Core Subjects, subjects which are related to main branches of study
are prescribed in order to enable the students to widen their knowledge in the
branch of their specialization.

Post Graduate Diploma Programme (Evening Session):

The following Post Graduate Diploma Programmes are conducted in the

evening session from the academic year 2004-2005.

1. Diploma in Business Laws

2. Diploma in Environmental Law
3. Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights and
4. Diploma in International Law and Organisation
The intake in each of these branches is 40 students.

P.G.Diploma through Distance Education Mode:

The University offers a Post Graduate Diploma Programme in General

Insurance Law and Practice in association with the United India Insurance Co. Ltd.
The course is for a duration of 2 semesters. As the course is offered through
Distance Education Mode, teaching materials are supplied to the students and
personal contact programmes are conducted.
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3. POWERS AND DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

(Under Section 4(1)(b)(ii) of the Right to Information Act, 2005)

This Department is headed by the Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu.

The Secretary is the administrative head of the Department and principal adviser
to the Minister (Law & IT) on all matters of policy and administration relating to this
Department. He is assisted by two Additional Secretaries, three Joint Secretaries,
ten Deputy Secretaries, eleven Under Secretaries, a Director (Tamil Cell) and an
Assistant Director(Tamil Cell). The officers and employees of this Department
exercise the administrative and financial powers as laid down in the Secretariat
Office Manual and Tamil Nadu Financial code. The powers and duties of the
officers in the Law department are indicated below:-

A.Secretary to Government

The Secretary is the head of office. He is responsible for the careful observance of
the Business Rules and Secretariat Instructions in the transaction of the Business
of this department. He exercises general supervision and control over the officers
and staff under his control including Additional Secretaries, Joint Secretaries,
Deputy Secretaries and Under Secretaries and is responsible for ensuring that the
members of the staff do the work allotted to them efficiently and expeditiously.
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Policy matters and all important matters should be dealt with in consultation with
the Secretary who will be in over all charge of the Department.

B. Additional Secretary/Joint Secretary/Deputy Secretary

The Additional Secretary/Joint Secretary/Deputy Secretary will deal with

cases relating to the subjects allotted to them and submit to Secretary such cases
as may be specified. They can send cases for orders direct to the Minister with
reference to the general directions of the Secretary. The Joint Secretary/ Deputy
Secretary also exercises control over the sections placed in her/his charge both in
regard to dispatch of business and in regard to discipline.

C.Under Secretaries

The Under Secretaries exercise control over the sections placed in their
charge, both in regard to dispatch of business and in regard to discipline.

4. PROCEDURE FOLLOWED IN DECISION MAKING PROCESS

(Under Section 4(1)(b)(iii) of Right to Information Act, 2005)

4.1 The Law Department, as a part of the Government Secretariat, follows the
procedures laid down in the Secretariat Office Manual and the Tamil Nadu
Government Business Rules and Secretariat Instructions. Apart from this, the
provisions in the Tamil Nadu Financial Code, Tamil Nadu State and Subordinate
Services Rules and the Tamil Nadu Government Servants’ Conduct Rules, 1973
are also followed wherever applicable.

4.2. The decisions are taken based on the merits of the issues, relative priorities
and availability of funds etc. in accordance with the documented procedures/laid
down procedures/defined criteria/rules detailed above. The process of
examination is initiated by the Assistant Section Officers and passes through the
Section Officer,Under Secretaries and Deputy Secretary/Joint Secretary/Additional
Secretary to the Secretary. If need be, other departments are consulted. In case of
matters involving funds, Finance Department is invariably consulted. Wherever the
Business Rules require circulation of files to the Minister or Chief Minister or
Governor, orders are obtained in circulation.

4.3. If a reply is required to be made on any representations, the decisions are

communicated to the petitioner.
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5. NORMS SET FOR THE DISCHARGE OF FUNCTIONS

(Under Section 4(1)(b)(iv) of the Right to Information Act, 2005)

For the discharge of functions allocated to the Law Department, the

provisions contained in the “Secretariat Office Manual” are followed.The day-to-
day administrative functioning is governed by a set of various Acts, Rules and
Instructions issued by the Government from time to time. Some of the commonly
used Acts/Rules/Manuals are as follows:-

i) Secretariat Office Manual

ii) The Tamil Nadu Government Business Rules and Secretariat Instructions

iii) The Tamil Nadu Government Servants Conduct Rules, 1973.

iv) Tamil Nadu State and Subordinate Services Rules

v) Fundamental Rules.
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6. RULES, REGULATIONS, INSTRUCTIONS, MANUALS AND RECORDS FOR

DISCHARGING FUNCTIONS
(Under Section 4(1)(b)(v) of Right to Information Act, 2005)

1. The business in the department is carried out with reference to the

provisions contained in the following Rules and Regulations and Manuals.

(i) Tamil Nadu Government Business Rules and Secretariat Instructions.

ii) The Tamil Nadu Secretariat Office Manual
iii) Tamil Nadu Budget Manual
iv) Tamil Nadu State and Subordinate Services Rules
v) Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules
vi) Tamil Nadu Government Servants Conduct Rules, 1973
vii) Tamil Nadu Pension Rules
viii) Fundamental Rules
ix) Tamil Nadu Financial Code
x) Tamil Nadu Account Code
xi) Tamil Nadu Treasury Code

2. The details of the above listed Rules, Manuals and Codes are furnished
below:-

1. Name of the Rules: Tamil Nadu Government Business Rules

and Secretariat Instructions.
Type of document These rules describe the manner and
procedures in conducting the Business of the
Government complying with the provisions of
the Constitution of India.
2. Name of the Manual The Tamil Nadu Secretariat Office Manual
Type of the document: The manual describes the system and
procedures to be followed in conducting the
office work in the departments of
Secretariat.
3. Name of the Manual The Tamil Nadu Budget Manual.
Type of the document This manual contains the rules framed by
the Finance department for the guidance of
estimating officers and departments of
Secretariat in regard to the budget
procedure in general and to the preparation
and examination of the annual budget
estimates and the subsequent control over
expenditure in particular to ensure that it is
kept within the authorised grants or
appropriation.

4. Name of the document Tamil Nadu State and subordinate Services

Rules.
Type of the Rules The rules are made under the proviso to
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article 309 of the Constitution of India

governing the service conditions of members
of State and Subordinate Services.
5. Name of the document Tamil Nadu Civil Services (Discipline and
Appeal) Rules.
Type of the Rules The rules are made under the proviso to
article 309 of the Constitution of India
governing the service conditions of members
of State and Subordinate Services.
6. Name of the Document Tamil Nadu Government Servants Conduct
Rules.
Type of the Rules The rules are made under the proviso to
article 309 of the Constitution of India in
relation to the discipline, penalty and appeal
against penalty imposed on the members of
civil service of the State.
7. Name of the document Tamil Nadu Pension Rules.
Type of the Rules The rules are made in relation to the
pensionary benefits to the members of civil
service of the State.
8. Name of the document Fundamental Rules.
Type of the Rules The rules are made under the proviso to
article 309 of the Constitution of India in
relation to the pay, allowances, leave joining
time, foreign service etc. of the members of
civil service of the State.
9. Name of the document Tamil Nadu Financial Code.
Type of the document The Code is published by the Finance
Department outlining discipline to be followed
in incurring expenditure and procedures to be
followed and delegation of powers.
10 Name of the document Tamil Nadu Account Code.
Type of the Code The code published by the Finance
Department outlines the accounting
procedures to be followed by various
departments while regulating expenditures.
11. Name of the document Tamil Nadu Treasury Code.
Type of the Code The code published by Finance Department
outlines the procedures to be followed in
regard to preparation of bills and
presentation to treasury for payment and
accounting procedures incidental thereto.
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7. DIRECTORY OF OFFICERS
(Under Section 4(1)(b)(ix) of Right to Information Act, 2005)
Name Designation Phone No.
(STD Code- 044)
Tvl/Tmt.

1. Dr.G.Jayachandran : Secretary to Government 25672920

2. R.Kathirvel : Addl. Secretary to Government 25679282

3. S.S.Poovalingam : Addl. Secretary to Government 25671025

4. A. Arunagiri : Joint Secretary to Government 25670780

5. K. Kumaran : Joint Secretary to Government

6. C. Gopi Ravikumar : Joint Secretary to Government 25670688

7. Keranappuch Joseph : Deputy Secretary to Government 25670118

8. V. Karuppasamy : Deputy Secretary to Government 25672068

9. Era. Mathivanan : Deputy Secretary to Government 25670606

10.K.R. Loganathan : Deputy Secretary to Government 25672849

11.M. Dharmaraj : Deputy Secretary to Government 25678245

12.M.S.Pasupathy : Deputy Secretary to Government

13.S. George Alexandar : Deputy Secretary to Government

14.P. Sumathi : Deputy Secretary to Government

15. M.S. Ramesh : Deputy Secretary to Government

16. P. Anbucholan : Under Secretary to Government

17. I. Mangalaraj Immanuel : Under Secretary to Government

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18. L.K. Vetrivel : Under Secretary to Government

19. P. Thamarak Selvi : Under Secretary to Government

20. Selvi..S. Kamalappoomathi : Under Secretary to Government

21 K. Mohan : Under Secretary to Government

22. B. Julia Shanthi : Under Secretary to Government

23. M Jawahar : Under Secretary to Government

24. S. Komala : Under Secretary to Government

Tamil Cell

1. G. Rajamannar : Asst. Director

Directorate of Legal Studies:

Head of Department

Dr. S. Narayanaperumal : Director of Legal Studies, (i/c) 25321394

Purasavalkam High Road,
Kilpauk, Chennai-600010.

Law University:

Prof. Murugavel : Vice Chancellor,

Tamil Nadu Law SChool,
Camp Office, Farm office
Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and
Research Institute, Navalur, Kuttapattu Village,
Tiruchirappalli – 620 009.
E.Mail : [email protected]
Mobile: 9444677003
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8. BUDGET ALLOCATION MADE FOR LAW DEPARTMENT

AND THE ORGANISATION UNDER ITS CONTROL

(Under Section 4(i)(b)(xi) of Right to Information Act, 2005)

Budget Allocation – Demand No.33, Law Department 2012-2013.

(Rs.in thousands)

1. Law Department 5,67,28

2. Directorate of Legal Studies 10,37,93

3. State Official Language (Legislation) Commission 38,26

4. Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University 1,22,00

TOTAL 17,65,47
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9. DETAILS IN RESPECT OF THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO OR HELD

BY THE LAW DEPARTMENT, REDUCED IN AN ELECTRONIC FORM

(Under Section 4(1)(b)(xiv) of Right to Information Act, 2005)

The Public can obtain information about the functioning of the Law
department and its administrative units in the following web sites.

i) Web site of Law Department

www.tn.gov.in

ii) Web site of Director of Legal Studies

www.tn.gov.in

iii) Web site of Tamil Nadu Dr.Ambedkar Law University

www.tn.gov.in

2) Important G.Os. and Policy Note 2005-06 of Law Department are available at

www.tn.gov.in
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10. PARTICULARS OF FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO CITIZENS FOR

OBTAINING INFORMATION

(Under section 4(1)(b)(xv) of Right to Information Act, 2005.)

The Public can obtain with information through Notice Boards, newspapers,
Web site, Exhibitions and other means of advertising.
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11. DESIGNATION AND OTHER PARTICULARS OF

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICERS

(Under Section 4(1) (b) (xvi) of Right to Information Act, 2005

LAW DEPARTMENT:

Public Information Officer:

Designation STD Phone No. FAX E-Mail Address

Code Office
Tr.M.Dharmaraj 044 25672991 -- -- Deputy Secretary to
Deputy Secretary Government, Law
to Government Department, Chennai - 9.
(Per)

Appellate Authority:

Designation STD Phone No. FAX E-Mail Address

Code Office
Tr.K. Kumaran 044 25670780 -- -- Joint Secretary to
Joint Secretary to Government, Law
Government Department, Chennai-9.

DIRECTORATE OF LEGAL STUDIES:

Public Information Officer

Designation STD Phone No. FAX E-Mail Address

Code Office
Director Legal 044 25321395 -- -- Purasavalkam High Road,
Studies Kilpauk, Chennai-600010

Appellate Authority:

Designation STD Phone No. FAX E-Mail Address

Code Office
Secretary to 044 25672920 -- -- Secretary to Government,
Government, Law Law Department,
department Secretariat, Chennai- 9.
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Assistant Public Information Officers

Designation STD Phone No. FAX E-Mail Address

Code Office
Principal, Dr. 044 25340907 -- -- Dr. Ambedkar
Ambedkar Government Law College,
Government Law Chennai
College, Chennai.
Principal, 0452 2533996 -- -- Government Law College,
Government Law Madurai.
College, Madurai
Principal, 0431 2420324 -- -- Government Law College,
Government Law Tiruchi
College, Trichy
Principal, 0422 2422454 -- -- Government Law College,
Government Law Coimbatore
College,
Coimbatore
Principal, 0462 2578382 -- -- Government Law College,
Government Law Tirunelveli
College,
Tirunelveli

TAMIL NADU DR. AMBEDKAR LAW UNIVERSITY

Public Information Officer

Designation STD Phone No. FAX E-Mail Address

Code Office
Public Relations 044 24641212 -- -- The Tamil Nadu Dr.
Officer, Tamil Ambedkar Law
Nadu Dr. University, No.5,
Ambedkar Law Greenways Road,
University Chennai- 28.

Assistant Public Information Officer

Designation STD Phone No. FAX E-Mail Address

Code Office
Section Officer, 044 24641919 -- -- The Tamil Nadu Dr.
Vice Chancellor Extn.24 Ambedkar Law
Secretariat University, No.5,
Greenways Road,
Chennai - 28.
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Appellate Authority

Designation STD Phone No. FAX E-Mail Address

Code Office
The Registrar 044 24610813 -- -- The Tamil Nadu Dr.
Ambedkar Law
University, No.5,
Greenways Road,
Chennai- 28.

G. JAYACHANDRAN,
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT