Bare Act

The Letters Patent Providing for Sheriff Appointment (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Act, 1983

This law amends the 1800 Letters Patent to change how the Sheriff of Fort St. George is appointed in Tamil Nadu. It allows the State Government to extend the current Sheriff's term by one year instead of appointing a new person, provided it is in the public interest. This change repeals a previous ordinance from 1982 but ensures that any actions already taken under the old rules remain valid. Essentially, it gives the government flexibility to keep a trusted official in charge for an extra year if needed for the public good.

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