T.N. govt. orders cancellation of ST certificates issued outside notified areas to Kanikkaran/Kanikkar community

The Tamil Nadu government has ordered the cancellation of Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificates issued to members of the Kanikkaran/Kanikkar community outside their designated geographical areas. Officials have been instructed to ensure future certificates are issued only to residents of notified districts to comply with state regulations.
The Tamil Nadu government has instructed all District Collectors to identify and cancel Scheduled Tribe (ST) community certificates issued to persons belonging to the Kanikkaran/Kanikkar community outside the areas where the community is recognised under the State’s Scheduled Tribes list.
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