M.V. Muralidharan. File
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The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday (November 10, 2026) appointed Retired judge Justice M.V. MuralidharanM.V. Muralidharan, retired judge of the Madras High Court as the chairperson of the Tamil Nadu State Commission for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

A Government Order to this effect was issued by the Social Justice Department. According to the order, the chairperson will hold the office for three years, from the date of assuming charge, or till he attains the age of 75 years whichever is earlier.

The post of chairperson of the Tamil Nadu State Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes remained vacant since March 22, this year, following the demise of former chairperson and retired judge Justice S. Tamilvanan.

Published – November 11, 2026 01:20 pm IST