Tamil Nadu: B Jothi Nirmalasamy appointed as new State Election Commissioner

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday (11.03.2024) announced the appointment of B Jothi Nirmalasamy (IAS:2002:TN) as the Commissioner of the Tamil Nadu State Election Commission, succeeding V Palaniswamy. Previously serving as the Secretary of the Commercial Taxes and Registration department, Jothi Nirmalasamy will assume her new role.

As per the Tamil Nadu Panchayat Act (Tamil Nadu Act 21 of 1994), Jothi Nirmalasamy is appointed for a term of five years or until she reaches the age of 65, whichever occurs earlier.