TN Guv reappoints Palanikumar as state election commissioner

Chennai, May 18 : Tamil Nadu Governor R.N.

Ravi on Thursday reappointed V.Palanikumar as the State Election Commissioner.A gazette notification from state government said, "Under Article 243-K of the Constitution of India, Section 239 of the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act 1994, the Governor of Tamil Nadu reappointed V.Palanikumar (IAS rtd) as the State Election Commissioner for a successive term up to March 9, 2024."It may be noted that on May 29, 2021, Palanikumar was appointed as the state election commissioner for a period of two years.

Following his reappointment, Palanikumar will hold office for a period of one year till March 9, 2024.aal/dpb #Palanikumar #Chennai #Tamil #Kollywood #Tamil Nadu #Chennai .