G.O. Ms. No. 345, Allocation of Subjects Among Ministers, 2026
The Government of Tamil Nadu Public (Special.B) Department issued Government Order Ms. No. 345, dated 22nd May 2026, revising the allocation of portfolios among Ministers under the direction of the Governor of Tamil Nadu. The changes assign responsibility for revenue, registration, housing, urban development and other government subjects, but do not change property rights, land procedures, fees or taxes.
What the government order does
Government Order Ms. No. 345, Public (Special.B), dated 22nd May 2026, revises some existing ministerial portfolios, changes the designation and responsibilities of one Minister, and allocates government business among 25 Ministers. The Governor of Tamil Nadu directed these allocations under Clause (3) of Article 166 of the Constitution of India.
The Government of Tamil Nadu Public (Special.B) Department published the order in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette Extraordinary on 22nd May 2026.
Revised ministerial responsibilities
Government Order Ms. No. 345 makes the following principal revisions:
- Chief Minister Thiru C. Joseph Vijay retains Public, General Administration, Police, Home, Municipal Administration, Urban and Water Supply, among other subjects. Special Initiatives, Poverty Alleviation and Rural Indebtedness are added to his revised portfolio.
- Thiru N. Anand remains responsible for Rural Development, Panchayats and Panchayat Union. His revised subjects include Irrigation and irrigation projects, including small irrigation.
- Thiru R. Nirmalkumar retains Electricity, Non-Conventional Energy Development, Law, Courts, Prisons, Prevention of Corruption, Governor, Elections and Passports. Legislative Assembly is not included in his revised portfolio.
- Thiru K.A. Sengottaiyan changes from Minister for Finance and Disaster Management to Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management. His subjects include Revenue, District Revenue Establishment, Deputy Collectors, Disaster Management, Boodhan, Gramadhan and Legislative Assembly.
Portfolios relevant to land and property matters
Government Order Ms. No. 345 assigns several subjects that may matter to property buyers, owners and professionals:
- Thiru B. Rajkumar receives Housing, Rural Housing, Town Planning Projects and Housing Development, Accommodation Control, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority, Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, Urban Planning and Urban Development.
- Thiru D. Logesh Tamilselvan receives Commercial Taxes, Registration and Stamp Act, along with other subjects.
- Thiru K.A. Sengottaiyan receives Revenue and District Revenue Establishment.
- Thiru Vinoth receives Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture and Waste Land Development.
- Thiru Rajeev receives Environment, Pollution Control Board and Climate Change.
- The Chief Minister retains Municipal Administration, Urban and Water Supply.
Effect on property owners
Government Order Ms. No. 345 identifies which Ministers are responsible for government subjects. It does not itself amend land ownership, registration procedures, planning controls, stamp duties, taxes, charges or approval requirements.
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Common questions
Does Government Order Ms. No. 345 change my land ownership or title?
No change to land ownership or title is stated. The order only revises and allocates ministerial portfolios.
Which Minister is responsible for Revenue and District Revenue Establishment?
Thiru K.A. Sengottaiyan is designated Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management, with responsibility for Revenue and District Revenue Establishment, among other subjects.
Who handles registration and stamp matters under this allocation?
Thiru D. Logesh Tamilselvan, Minister for Commercial Taxes and Registration, is allocated Commercial Taxes, Registration and Stamp Act, along with other subjects.
Who is responsible for housing and urban planning?
Thiru B. Rajkumar, Minister for Housing and Urban Development, is allocated Housing, Rural Housing, Town Planning Projects, Housing Development, Urban Planning and Urban Development, together with the other listed housing bodies and functions.
