Tamil Nadu government appoints D. Krishnakumar as Chairman of State Law Commission
The Tamil Nadu government has reconstituted the State Law Commission and appointed former Manipur High Court Chief Justice D. Krishnakumar as its new Chairman. The appointment was announced through an official order issued by the state Law Department secretary, P. Sumathi, as the previous commission term concluded in June.
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What Happened
The Tamil Nadu government has officially reconstituted the State Law Commission following the expiration of the previous commission's term on June 18. As part of this restructuring, the state government appointed former Manipur High Court Chief Justice D. Krishnakumar to serve as the Chairman of the commission for a three-year tenure.
The appointment was formalised through an order issued by Law Department Secretary P. Sumathi. The commission is tasked with periodic review and legal advisory functions, with the state government reconstituting the body every three years to ensure its continued operation.
Key Facts
- D. Krishnakumar is the former Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court.Source not recorded
- The Tamil Nadu State Law Commission is reconstituted every three years.Source not recorded
- The previous term of the State Law Commission ended on June 18.Source not recorded
- Law Department Secretary P. Sumathi issued the order regarding the new appointments.Source not recorded
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- Central IndiaNot carried0 of 1
- EastNot carried0 of 5
- North-eastNot carried0 of 2
- SouthCarried2 of 10
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