List of departments of the government of Tamil Nadu

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The government of Tamil Nadu, the administrative body responsible for the governance of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, comprises 43 departments. The Governor of Tamil Nadu is the constitutional head of state while the Chief Minister heads the executive branch acting along with the council of ministers. The ministers are responsible for the administration of various departments of the government.

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There are 43 departments as follows: [1]

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References

  1. "List of Departments". Government of Tamil Nadu . Retrieved 1 December 2023.