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
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- 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
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- 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 Information Commissioner from office under certain conditions. They are:
- If declared bankrupt
- If convicted of a crime of moral turpitude
- If engaged in paid work outside official duties
- If physically or mentally unfit
- If receiving financial or other benefits that would affect the position
