T.N. Law Commission Gets New Chairman

Former Chief Justice of Manipur High Court D. Krishnakumar has been appointed Chairman of the T.N. Law Commission. Justice R.M.T. Teekaa Raman, former judge of the Madras High Court, T.K. Ramachandran, former Additional Chief Secretary, and A. Arunagiri, former Secretary, Law Department, have been appointed as full-time members.

P. Mohan Doss and R. Govindarajan, both former District Judges, have been appointed as part-time members of the commission. The term of office of the Chairman, full-time members, and part-time members will be three years from the date of assumption of charge by the Chairman.

A Government Order was issued by the Law Department for the appointment of the Chairman and members of the T.N. Law Commission. An officer in the cadre of Secretary, Law Department, will be the full-time Member Secretary of the commission.

## What it means The reconstitution of the State Law Commission is significant as it will play a crucial role in advising the state government on legal matters and ensuring that the laws are in line with the needs of the state. The commission's term of three years will provide stability and continuity in its functioning.

The appointment of Justice D. Krishnakumar, a former Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court, as the Chairman of the T.N. Law Commission, brings in a wealth of experience and expertise to the commission. The other members appointed to the commission also have a strong background in law and administration, which will help in the effective functioning of the commission.

## Background The Tamil Nadu government has been taking steps to strengthen the judicial system in the state. Recently, the Madras High Court administered the oath of office to 15 new judges, increasing the working strength of the High Court to 66 against its sanctioned strength of 75 judges. The state government has also been directed by the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court to formulate a comprehensive rehabilitation scheme for transgender persons at the taluk level.

The reconstitution of the State Law Commission is a significant step towards ensuring that the state's laws are in line with the needs of its citizens. The commission will play a crucial role in advising the state government on legal matters and ensuring that the laws are implemented effectively.