Constitution of the Tamil Nadu Heritage Commission and Nomination of Chairman to the Commission under the Tamil Nadu Heritage Commission Act, 2012
The Government of Tamil Nadu, Commercial Taxes, Registration and Religious Endowments Department, issued G.O. Ms No.76, Commercial Taxes, Registration and Religious Endowments (RE 1-1), dated 16 July 2026, constituting the Tamil Nadu Heritage Commission under the Tamil Nadu Heritage Commission Act, 2012. The notification names Dr. M. Nambirajan as Chairman and identifies thirteen ex-officio members from government departments and public institutions.
What the notification does
The Government of Tamil Nadu notification constitutes the Tamil Nadu Heritage Commission using powers under the Tamil Nadu Heritage Commission Act, 2012. It also nominates Dr. M. Nambirajan as Chairman of the Commission.
The notification was published by the Commercial Taxes, Registration and Religious Endowments Department as G.O. Ms No.76, Commercial Taxes, Registration and Religious Endowments (RE 1-1), dated 16 July 2026.
Composition of the Commission
The Tamil Nadu Heritage Commission consists of the following Chairman and members:
- Dr. M. Nambirajan, Chairman.
- Secretary to Government, Commercial Taxes, Registration and Religious Endowments Department, ex-officio member.
- Secretary to Government, Housing and Urban Development Department, ex-officio member.
- Secretary to Government, Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department, ex-officio member.
- Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, ex-officio member.
- Secretary to Government, Law Department, ex-officio member.
- Commissioner of Museum, Chennai, ex-officio member.
- Superintending Archaeologist, Archaeological Survey of India, Chennai Circle, ex-officio member.
- Commissioner of Archaeology, Chennai, ex-officio member.
- Dean, School of Architecture and Planning, Anna University, Chennai, ex-officio member.
- Director, Department of Environment and Climate Change, Chennai, ex-officio member.
- Superintending Engineer, Heritage Building Circle, Public Works Department, Chennai, ex-officio member.
- Chief Architect, Public Works Department, Chennai, ex-officio member.
- Commissioner, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Chennai, ex-officio member.
Who may be affected
The notification directly concerns the named Chairman, government departments, public bodies and office holders represented on the Tamil Nadu Heritage Commission. Property buyers, owners and professionals may find it relevant when identifying the body constituted under the Tamil Nadu Heritage Commission Act, 2012.
What is not specified
The Commercial Taxes, Registration and Religious Endowments Department notification does not describe the Commission's detailed powers, property approval procedures, heritage restrictions, fees or application requirements. It is limited to constituting the Commission and identifying its Chairman and members.
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Common questions
Who is the Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Heritage Commission?
The notification names Dr. M. Nambirajan as Chairman of the Tamil Nadu Heritage Commission.
Which government department issued the notification?
The Commercial Taxes, Registration and Religious Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu issued G.O. Ms No.76, Commercial Taxes, Registration and Religious Endowments (RE 1-1), dated 16 July 2026.
Does the notification impose any new restriction on my property?
The notification does not state any property-specific restriction. It constitutes the Tamil Nadu Heritage Commission and lists its Chairman and members.
Are most members appointed because of the offices they hold?
Yes. Thirteen members are listed as ex-officio members representing government departments and public institutions.
