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Retired Judge M.V. Muralidharan Appointed Chair of Tamil Nadu SC/ST Commission
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 08:21 AM
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The Tamil Nadu government has named former High Court judge Justice M.V. Muralidharan as the new chairperson of the State SC/ST Commission, effective immediately.
The Tamil Nadu government announced the appointment of Justice M.V. Muralidharan, a retired judge of the Madras High Court, as chairperson of the State Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) Commission. The decision was communicated through an official press release, indicating that the appointment is effective from the date of the announcement.
Justice Muralidharan brings more than three decades of judicial experience to the role, having served on the bench of the Madras High Court and handling a variety of civil and criminal matters. His legal background is expected to strengthen the commission's oversight of SC/ST welfare policies and grievance redressal mechanisms.
The SC/ST Commission, a statutory body mandated to protect the rights of scheduled castes and tribes in Tamil Nadu, will now be led by the former judge as it continues its work on monitoring government schemes, investigating violations, and recommending corrective actions. The government has not disclosed any additional details about the commission's immediate agenda under the new chairmanship.
Stakeholders, including community leaders and civil‑society groups, have welcomed the appointment, citing the need for a seasoned legal mind to guide the commission’s efforts. The commission is expected to submit its first report under Justice Muralidharan’s leadership within the statutory timeframe.
Justice Muralidharan brings more than three decades of judicial experience to the role, having served on the bench of the Madras High Court and handling a variety of civil and criminal matters. His legal background is expected to strengthen the commission's oversight of SC/ST welfare policies and grievance redressal mechanisms.
The SC/ST Commission, a statutory body mandated to protect the rights of scheduled castes and tribes in Tamil Nadu, will now be led by the former judge as it continues its work on monitoring government schemes, investigating violations, and recommending corrective actions. The government has not disclosed any additional details about the commission's immediate agenda under the new chairmanship.
Stakeholders, including community leaders and civil‑society groups, have welcomed the appointment, citing the need for a seasoned legal mind to guide the commission’s efforts. The commission is expected to submit its first report under Justice Muralidharan’s leadership within the statutory timeframe.