G.O. Ms. No. 63, Appointment of One Man Commission of Inquiry into the Strike by Students of Government Fine Arts College, Chennai
The Tourism and Culture Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued G.O. Ms. No. 63, Tourism and Culture (CA1), dated 1 April 2010, appointing a one member Commission of Inquiry into student unrest, protests and the indefinite closure of the Government Fine Arts College, Chennai. The Commission, headed by retired Indian Administrative Service officer Thiru A. Nagarajan, was required to investigate the events and recommend administrative and preventive measures.
What the notification does
The Tourism and Culture Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued G.O. Ms. No. 63, Tourism and Culture (CA1), dated 1 April 2010, under the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952. The notification appoints a Commission of Inquiry consisting of one member, Thiru A. Nagarajan, a retired Indian Administrative Service officer.
The appointment followed unrest among students of the Government Fine Arts College, Chennai. The protests had led to the college being closed indefinitely, and the Government considered the matter to be of public importance.
Scope of the inquiry
The Commission of Inquiry was directed to examine the causes, events and background of the unrest. Its terms of reference were:
- To investigate comprehensively the reasons for the student unrest at the Government Fine Arts College, Chennai.
- To examine the series of events that led to the unrest and its background.
- To recommend ways to prevent similar unwanted and unpleasant situations in future.
- To suggest measures for streamlining the administration of the college.
- To make any other recommendations that the Commission considered appropriate.
Time limit and legal provisions
The Commission of Inquiry was required to complete its work and submit a report to the State Government within three months from publication of the notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette. The notification was published in the extraordinary Gazette dated 5 April 2010.
The Governor of Tamil Nadu also directed that the provisions referred to in sub-sections (2), (3), (4) and (5) of Section 5 of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952 would apply to the Commission. The notification does not reproduce or explain those provisions.
Who may be affected
The Commission of Inquiry directly concerns students, staff and administrators of the Government Fine Arts College, Chennai, as well as persons involved in or able to provide information about the unrest and protests. Its stated purpose is an inquiry and recommendations to the State Government.
The notification does not contain provisions about land ownership, property registration, planning permission, land use, building approval or property transactions. It therefore does not create any stated requirement for property buyers or owners in Tamil Nadu.
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Common questions
Does this notification affect my land or property purchase in Tamil Nadu?
The notification does not contain any provision about land, ownership, registration, land use or property transactions. It appoints an inquiry into unrest at the Government Fine Arts College, Chennai.
Who was appointed to conduct the inquiry?
The Governor of Tamil Nadu appointed Thiru A. Nagarajan, a retired Indian Administrative Service officer, as the single member of the Commission of Inquiry.
What was the Commission required to investigate?
The Commission was required to examine the reasons, events and background of the student unrest, and to recommend preventive measures and improvements to the college administration.
When was the Commission required to report?
The Commission was required to complete the inquiry and submit its report to the State Government within three months from publication of the notification in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette.
