Initiatives/ Schemes Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) 2.0 Context: Chief Minister is set to launch the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) 2.0 and the Digital Fingerprint Collection System (DFCS). These projects are of strategic importance and align with the digital governance and police modernisation initiatives. These projects will be formally launched at all the police station/First Information Report registering units across the State on that day. The application has been developed to enhance the operational efficiency of the police in crime detection, investigation, supervision, and data-driven policing by leveraging emerging technologies. The DFCS enables digital collection, validation, and storage of fingerprint records. Polity State Information Commission Context: Two more Information Commissioners have been appointed in the Tamil Nadu State Information Commission. The new Information Commissioners are: Retired Indian Administrative Service Officer Atulya Mishra and Retired Indian Police Service Officer Abhay Kumar Singh They will hold office for a period of three years from the date of their assumption of office. Retired Indian Police Service Officer Shakeel Akhter is serving as the State Principal Information Commissioner. State Information Commission It is a statutory body established under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. The State Information Commission is headed by a State Chief Information Commissioner, and there are a maximum of 10 State Information Commissioners. Should not be a member of Parliament or a State Legislative Assembly. Tenure: They shall hold office for three years or till the age of 65, whichever comes first. Appointment: They are appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of the Committee The Chief Minister as Chairman The Leader of the Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly A State Cabinet Minister nominated by the Chief Minister. Removal: The Governor may remove the State Chief Information Commissioner or the State…
