The Tamil Nadu State Minorities Commission is a government agency established by the Government of Tamil Nadu to protect the rights and interests of minorities in the state. The commission works for the educational, social, and economic enlistment of religious and linguistic minorities residing in Tamil Nadu. Felix Gerald was appointed as its Chairman in August 2026.
History The commission was constituted on 13 December 1989. It functions as a statutory body under the Tamil Nadu State Minorities Commission Act, 2010. According to the act, the tenure of the Chairman, Member Secretary, and other members is three years.
Former Chairmen M. Prakash S. Peter Alphonse (2021–2024) Joe Arun (2024–2026)
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